Harris County Department of Education, Special Schools

HCDE operates four special schools—Academic and Behavior Schools East, Academic and Behavior Schools West, Highpoint School, and Fortis Academy—serving three populations of students: severe emotionally or physically disabled students; troubled or adjudicated youth; and recovering students.

Academic and Behavior Schools (ABS) East and West provide an educational environment for those students identified as having severe behavioral difficulties, emotional difficulties, and/or developmental disabilities. The classes are specifically designed to help special education students to function successfully. Staff members at the Academic and Behavior Schools use data-driven behavior management techniques emphasizing positive reinforcement. The philosophy of the ABS program revolves around the premise that significant learning and behavioral changes may be achieved by the following:

• Appropriate educational tasks;
• Reinforcement that is meaningful to the student; and
• Student knowledge of socially acceptable, responsible behaviors.

Location

6300 Irvington Boulevard
Houston , 77022, TX

Building Name or Description: HCDE Administration

Accessible Location: Yes

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