Clear Lake Area

University of Houston Clear Lake's School of Education hosts Spring Collaborative Council

University of Houston-Clear Lake School of Education faculty hosted both general and special educators, as well as community representatives from area school districts at its annual Spring Collaborative Council meeting. The group met to discuss current issues and trends in special education as well as to receive an update of UHCL’s special education teacher preparation programs along with its current community outreach projects. The event provides an opportunity for all to discuss ways to foster and enhance partnerships between area schools and the university. Pictured in attendance were (l to r, front): Alvin Community Representative Scot Bryant; UHCL Professor and Department Chair of Counseling, Special Education and Diversity Judith Marquez; La Porte Independent School District Executive Director of Special Programs Cynthia Anderson; Dickinson ISD Director of Special Programs Laurie Rodriguez; Alvin ISD Associate Superintendent of Federal and Special Programs Loree Bruton; Clear Creek ISD Director of Special Services Cynthia Peltier; UHCL Assistant Professor of Special Education Elizabeth Beavers; and SOE Dean Mark D. Shermis. Also pictured were (l to r, back): Katy ISD Director of Special Education Programs Christopher Rigdon; UHCL Associate Professor and Special Education Program Coordinator Randy Seevers; Clear Creek ISD Executive Director of Special Services Cynthia Short; Clear Creek ISD Director of Support Services Pamela Moore Ellis; UHCL Assistant Professor of Special Education Marva Gavins, and UHCL student and member of the Student Council for Exceptional Children Paula Jones. Not pictured:  Katy ISD Parent Advocate Joy Siebenman.