Ways to Help Schools and Students
Houston ISD Fund
HISD is the largest school district in the Houston area. To donate to students and schools affected by Harvey please follow the link and designat your donation to Harvey relief.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Bridging the Digital Divide partners with communities to provide technology and computer access. Follow the link for more information on how to get involved with the organization.
Phone:
(713) 240-3658
Address:
2616 South Loop West
Suite #555
Houston, TX 77054
Helpful Information on the Status of Schools
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
TEA is the hub of education announcements and changes in the state of Texas. The website answers questions on school closings and school accommodations after Hurricane Harvey.
National Law Center of Homelessness & Poverty
Informative document on what your educational rights are if you were displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
Families Empowered
Phone:
(713) 589-8767
Helping Students Heal- Parent Resources
Mercy Corps
Piplo Productions
This is a children’s story meant to help create conversations with children about traumatic events. Disponible en español.
National Association of School Psychologists
Sesame Street
Videos and other resources to discuss hurricanes andnatural disasters with children.
Association for Play Therapy
This is a disaster activity book for children. Disponible en español.
Phone:
Morgan Craven
(512) 473-2800
Address:
1609 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
Helping Students Heal- Teacher & School Resources
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Education Association
Mercy Corps
MHA Center for Mental Health
Joing MHA Center for Mental Health for a one day conference to mental health issues in schools.
Phone:
Betsy Blanks
(713) 523-8963 ext. 231
Address:
Region 4 ESC
7145 West Tidwell
Houston, TX 77092
Department of Education
Department of Education guide with tips on how to help students recover from traumatic events.
Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA
This is a guide for teachers and school leaders to help students deal with loss.
National Association of School Psychologists
Texas Appleseed
This document has helpful tips for students who are coping with trauma.
Phone:
Morgan Craven
(512) 473-2800
Address:
1609 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78701