An independent hearing examiner backed the Houston ISD’s decision to fire a veteran middle school teacher, in part for failing to implement and document special education accommodations.
HISD placed the 25-year teacher, Alaster Gaines, on what’s called home duty shortly after she filed a special education complaint with the state. HISD recommended Gaines, who taught at Patrick Henry Middle School, for termination in October.
Gaines is among several HISD teachers who say they faced termination or contract nonrenewal after filing a complaint, posting online or speaking to the press…