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HCDE is a unique, educational entity that serves school districts, government agencies, nonprofits, and the public in the third-largest county in the U.S.

Houston, Texas
Joined July 2011
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Helping others is Jasmine Imo's calling. Her ability to support the staff who serve Head Start students and families is a consistent example of Imo's promise to serve Harris County, earning her recognition as #HCDE’s Oct. #EmployeeoftheMonth. youtube.com/watch?v=9ZUP1QZc…
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Sometimes, all it takes is meeting the right person to imagine a new possibility. Professionals from colleges, trade schools and various industries connected with HCDE students at a Career on Wheels event, helping them envision what comes after graduation. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/…
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What's on the menu matters, and students are helping shape it. At Choice Partners' annual Nutrition and Product Expo, 150+ students sampled new foods and shared feedback to shape future school menus. Dive into the story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/… #SeetheImpact
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This #HeadStartAwarenessMonth, we’re celebrating a partnership that helps shape the future of early childhood education! 💙 HCDE's Head Start collaboration with @SanJacCollege is growing the next generation of educators and nurses! #HeadStart #SeeTheImpact
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Did you know wellness includes emotional, financial and environmental health, too? Head Start brought educators together at the Healthy Minds, Healthy Families Conference to discover resources that help families build healthier futures. headstart.hcde-texas.org/ #SeetheImpact
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The lessons we learn as children can shape the impact we make for a lifetime. Chris Rodney, HCDE’s new senior director of Business Services, has a servant heart that guides her mission to improve operations and better support the people HCDE serves. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/…
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When a mother of four walked into #HCDE looking for help, Jasmine Imo answered the call. 💙 Learn how our October Employee of the Month turned one family's difficult day into a story of hope, service and community. blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/… #SeetheImpact
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Through the partnership between @SanJacCollege and HCDE's Head Start program, college students like Viridiana are making a difference in the lives of young learners and leaving a lasting impact! Read the full story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/… #HeadStartAwarenessMonth #SeeTheImpact
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Dive into Choice Partners' annual Food & Nutrition Expo in Houston! 🌊🐠 From exploring new products to shaping the future of school menus, local school district leaders, vendors, and students come together to make a splash in school nutrition! youtu.be/-APg8xBGr90
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Help us celebrate #HCDE’s October Employee of the Month, Jasmine Imo! Honored at a recent board meeting, she was recognized for her passion for helping others and her commitment to supporting Head Start families. Read her story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/… #SeetheImpact
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Great principals make a lasting difference! During #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we’re celebrating the incredible leaders at our four HCDE campuses who lead with heart, champion their students, and inspire the teams who make a difference every day. youtu.be/u82HHj45sI0?si=aoCH…
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How can technology help communities prepare for the unexpected? @CSSS_hcde hosted regional partners for a workshop exploring AI, emergency planning tools and real-world case studies to strengthen preparedness across the Houston area. #SeetheImpact
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ABS East students are growing something special thanks to the generosity of the @Lowes Community Service team. They received hands-on gardening experience while refreshing campus planters with new soil, plants and seeds. We’re excited to watch our garden grow! #seetheimpact
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Check out our @HCDE_CASE team! They serve more than 15,000 students and educators annually through grants, out-of-school-time programming and conferences. Thanks for investing in the betterment of Harris County youth. #LightsOnAfterschool #MakingAfterschoolCool
Today the team took the #lightbulbchallenge! We are excited to celebrate the amazing impact of afterschool programs here in Harris County on this coming Thursday. @HCDEtx #afterschool #LightsOn #MakingAfterschoolCool
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Leadership that changes lives deserves to be celebrated! Supt. James Colbert Jr. treated #HCDE’s four Special Schools principals to dinner in honor of #NationalPrincipalsMonth, recognizing their dedication to students, staff and families. Thanks for helping our community thrive!
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Strong leadership helps move procurement forward. #HCDE's Procurement Director, Dr. Edna Johnson, was elected to the Texas Public Procurement Association Board of Directors, elevating our voice in the statewide procurement community as the Dept. earns recognition for excellence.
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Partnerships are the cornerstone of lasting impact! 🤝 See how #HCDE's Head Start program and @SanJacCollege are creating opportunities for students and building a pathway to future educators and nurses. #HeadStart #SanJacintoCollege #SeeTheImpact youtu.be/GeCsWxmfG4s?si=6gir…
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Meet #HCDE’s October Employee of the Month, Jasmine Imo. Her passion for helping others has shaped her career and continues to drive her work supporting Head Start families as they find a path forward. youtube.com/watch?v=9ZUP1QZc… #BetheImpact
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The @CES_hcde certification team presented six sessions at the 2026 @TxCSOTTE Conference, highlighting innovative approaches to teacher preparation, candidate support, instructional coaching and more. They demonstrated expertise, leadership and the impact of #HCDE programs.
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