SHSU Garrett Center on Transition and Disability Studies

01/02/2026

Starting off this new year with more celebrations of some of our district partners -- ❤❤💙 to Splendora ISD, Magnolia Independent School District, and Joshua ISD!

01/01/2026

12/30/2025

Let us help with your New Year's resolution to plan for education and training after high school! Complete our interest form so we can reach out!

https://forms.office.com/r/iG3i0kiSm8

12/29/2025

We want to celebrate our district partners La Grange ISD, Livingston Independent School District, and New Waverly ISD! 💜💚❤

12/23/2025

We want to highlight some of our district partners who are working with us and Pathways to Success! Today we are celebrating Huntsville Independent School District, Willis Independent School District, and Brenham ISD 💚💜💚

12/22/2025

From Think College:

"There's a life out there that I refuse to miss. I'm only remarkable because everybody is." We are THRILLED with Apple's new video spotlighting college students with disabilities and the accessibility tools they use every day. What an exciting moment for inclusive higher education! The students featured aren’t being framed as 'remarkable' for being in college with a disability — instead, it perfectly highlights how normal the supports that allow them to study, create, communicate, and be part of their campus communities. For us at hashtag , this message is everything. College should be accessible. College should be inclusive. And every student deserves the chance to show up as themselves and succeed with the right supports in place!"

Apple products are designed for every student. Accessibility features like Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Re...

12/19/2025

12/15/2025

Did you know the priority deadline for FAFSA in Texas is January 15, 2026? Helping you make a financial plan for paying for college is just one of the services we offer via our free Pathways to Success program. Reach out to us via our interest form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/iG3i0kiSm8

12/12/2025

We had such a great time at the TAVAC conference last week in College Station! We loved getting to talk to other professionals in the field about their work and about Pathways to Success! 🧡🤍

12/10/2025

As the first teacher preparation institute in Texas, The College of Education at Sam Houston State University (COE) continues its legacy of leadership and innovation. Today, it’s the fourth largest university-based producer of certified teachers in the state, partnering with over 80 school districts to strengthen classrooms and communities across Texas.

Home to four departments — Teaching & Learning, Educational Leadership, Counselor Education, and Library Science & Technology — the COE prepares educators, counselors, principals, librarians, superintendents, diagnosticians, and higher education leaders, and more. Its innovative programs include the competency-based Alternative Certification Program (ACP) for second-career professionals and a paid yearlong clinical teaching residency that provides hands-on experience and a livable wage. From undergraduate preparation to multiple doctoral degrees, the COE supports the future of our students in every way.

Focused on innovation, accessibility, and impact, the COE leads Texas in teacher retention, addresses workforce shortages through strong partnerships, and supports future mental health professionals through hands-on clinical training, all while continuing SHSU’s legacy as a pioneer in educator preparation and doctoral education.

Beyond the classroom, COE is home to impactful initiatives including:

- Eleanor & Charles Garrett Center on Transition & Disability Studies, supporting individuals with disabilities
- Center for Assessment, Research, and Educational Safety (CARES), advancing school safety research statewide
- Jack Staggs Counseling Clinics, providing 3,000+ hours of free counseling services each year in the Huntsville and The Woodlands service areas
- SHSU Charter School, serving 400+ students across north Houston

From the classroom to the community, the College of Education is shaping the next generation of educators, leaders and changemakers across Texas and beyond. Learn more about how is preparing educators to teach, lead and inspire: https://bit.ly/3XuWMHO

12/09/2025

Wondering what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is exactly? The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public. Check at our website to learn more: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada