Powerful advice. 👟

Your team doesn’t need motivation. They need vision, connection and belief. Lead on purpose.

Watch the official ribbon cutting for the brand-new ABS West Lab! This incredible space empowers special needs students to gain independence by crafting custom t-shirts, candles, and more as they prepare to become productive members of our community.

The process doesn’t care about how you feel. The process doesn’t care if you don’t like it. The process doesn’t care if it’s inconvenient. The process doesn’t care if it’s difficult. The process simply cares about what is required. Submit to the process, not your feelings.

Halftime is over. Tomorrow calls for focus and intentionality. As leaders return, this is the moment to: ✨Stabilize expectations so teams are clear on what matters ✨Align priorities so effort drives impact ✨Coach with intention so growth is purposeful ✨Monitor impact so decisions stay anchored in results ✨Adjust with purpose so we finish strong Leadership requires presence, consistency, and follow through. The work ahead matters, and how we show up sets the tone for our teams and our outcomes. Let’s lead with clarity. Let’s lead with courage. Let’s WIN! Together in Culture Together in Accountability It’s a magical thing when purpose and passion collide. How you do one thing is how you do everything. #excellencebydesign

Quote of the day. #qotd

Kings of the North 👑

Before it’s a habit, it’s uncomfortable. Before it’s a habit, it’s inconvenient. Before it’s a habit, you’re bad at it. Before it’s a habit, it’s an obstacle. Before it’s a habit, it’s frustrating. Before it’s a habit, it’s difficult. Keep showing up. 🪵🪓

How you wait makes all the difference. David said, “Bring your request before God and wait expectantly.” Wait in faith. Wait, knowing that God is working. Wait, expecting it to show up.

Our #HCDE principals are absolutely amazing! We salute them in this #NationalPrincipalsMonth ! Thank you for your commitment to your craft and all you do daily for your students and staff.#SeeTheImpact #ThankAPrincipal @HCDESchools @NASSP @NAESP

Yordaddy is home.

The 2025 NFL Draft begins tomorrow in Green Bay, Wisconsin ... Where will @SC_BulldogFB former star Kelvin Banks Jr. go? #NFLDraft #txhsfb #ShineOn 💫

ABS West students from the Life Skills Adult Transition Program volunteer every Monday at the Houston Food Bank! They’re gaining essential skills that help them live independently and prepare for future careers. #SeeTheImpact #HCDE #lifeskillsclass

12 local districts joined #HCDE at the Special Schools Division Update to learn about programs that support unique students. The event highlighted literacy tools, intervention strategies and campus success stories. Learn more: blog.hcde-texas.org/2025/04/… #SeetheImpact

#HCDE is looking for individuals committed to providing exceptional services and support to Harris County students. If you are ready to make an impact, bring a resume and join us at a job fair on April 25 at 9 a.m. Learn more and apply at TeachHarrisCounty.org/head-s… to #BetheImpact.

Let’s hear it for ABS West’s March MATHness champs—Ms. Hall and Mr. Jackson’s class! 🏀 Students competed in fast facts, word problems and team challenges in a tournament that tested accuracy, speed and collaboration. Congrats on your ice cream party and bragging rights!

At #HCDE schools, every student deserves an opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed—no matter their challenges. HCDE is helping students and families turn obstacles into opportunities. youtu.be/xyAbWjM1Hc0?si=isLa… #SeeTheImpact

THEY FINISHED THE JOB!!!!! @sc_ladyhoops wins the first-ever girls basketball State Championship in Humble ISD HISTORY!!!!! #UILState

Wigs, suspenders and wisdom— #HCDE students at our Special Schools and Head Start campuses celebrated 100 days of school by dressing as centenarians and showcasing their newfound knowledge. Here’s to even more growth ahead! 💯 #SeetheImpact