Upshur County Literacy Program

Collins Academy, located in Jefferson, Texas, offers a variety of programs focused on the local history and natural environment, including the Talk of Jefferson and the Paddlefish Project. The organization is dedicated to education through community engagement and hosts events at the Port Jefferson History and Nature Center. Additionally, Collins Academy partners with local institutions, such as Union Baptist Church, to enhance educational offerings and foster a deeper understanding of Texas history. Their commitment to living history programming enriches the cultural landscape of Jefferson. Generated from the website

HistoryIn 2001 the organization was formed as a hobby among a few friends, who began by providing dances and small events for people with special needs. In 2007 we began the process of becoming a 501-C-3-Non-Profit which was granted effective March 2009.SpecialtiesTexas Special Children's Projects provides year round special events for special needs children and adults always FREE of charge.