Category Archives: Special Education

Inaugural Multicultural Day celebrates the beauty in diversity

HISD’s Multilingual Programs Department hosted its inaugural Multicultural Day celebration on Saturday, May 20, at Wisdom High School. The event was the brainchild of Law Elementary fifth-grader Kadence Smith, winner of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Speech Competition.

In partnership with the Family and Community Engagement (FACE), Special Education, College and Career Readiness, and Gifted and Talented departments, organizers worked to create an event that highlighted the incredible diversity of the district with cultural performances, a student art exhibit, guest speakers, and hands-on activities.

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HISD to hold inaugural Multicultural Day created by MLK Oratory Competition winner

The HISD Multilingual Programs Department is proud to host the district’s first ever Multicultural Day. This event was conceived of by Law Elementary fifth-grader Kadence Smith, winner of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Speech Competition.

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SpEd Spring Parent Summit returns to in person April 29

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, HISD’s Office of Special Education Services will hold its semi-annual summit for HISD families in person. The Special Education Spring Parent Summit is set for Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092).

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Teachers offered stipend to earn Special Education certification in new program

In partnership with the Special Education Department, HISD’s Talent Acquisition Department is offering core content teachers a monetary stipend in addition to a unique opportunity to develop professionally and earn their Special Education certification.

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HISD employee graduates with doctoral degree alongside sister

HISD Executive Officer of Specialized Learning and Services Khechara Bradford received her Doctoral Degree in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston-College of Education this past weekend alongside her sister, Ayana Lebron, who serves as Director of Special Education for Spring ISD.

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Thomas MS SpEd classrooms upgraded thanks to WithMerci Foundation

NFL veteran and philanthropist Whitney Mercilus is once again giving back to HISD students by expanding his WithMerci Foundation’s life-skills program to Thomas Middle School.

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