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On Thursday, the House overwhelmingly approved a plan to expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate throughout Texas by passing SB 2. Bipartisan support spurred the bill to passage by a vote of 105 to 34. Watch the Chamber Video (5/16/13; 1:30pm - 5:31pm) |
 Texas House OKs much-watched charter school bill  By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press | May 16, 2013
The House's approval of the bill as a whole broke with tradition. The Senate passed charter school bills during each of the last two legislative sessions in 2009 and 2011, but both failed to clear the House. Democrats in the lower chamber opposed charters in defense of traditional public schools, while Republicans from rural areas are wary since their districts often aren't large enough to support charters. "We're not an experiment anymore," said David Dunn, executive director of the Texas Charter Schools Association. "We're an integral part of the public education system in Texas, and the Legislature realizes that." Read the article.
Charter School Caps Looking for Big Lift in Texas, Massachusetts By Andrew Ujifusa; May 9, 2013
Sen. Dan Patrick, a Republican who leads the Senate Education Committee and failed in his tax-credit push, is also behind the legislative effort to lift the charter cap. Patrick's bill, which passed the Senate April 11, would raise the cap from 215 up to 305 by Sept. 1, 2019. If the current proportion of charters granted to charter schools opened is maintained, 305 charters would lead to about 718 charter schools in the state, although that number could change wildly especially if a big charter-school management group opens shop in Texas. Read the article. Van de Putte: Flexible curriculum should maintain rigorous standards
By Sen. Leticia Van de Putte | May 15, 2013
Earlier this month, the Texas Senate passed its version of House Bill 5, the major reform bill on public education curriculum and testing. In both the House and the Senate, vigorous debate shaped the two versions of the bill. As HB 5 heads to conference committee to iron out the differences, more debate will ensue.
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TEA Releases RFQ for Charter Application Reviewers
Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking qualified applicants to serve as independent reviewers of the Subchapter D open-enrolment charter applications. The intent of this RFQ is to establish a pool of pre-qualified reviewers. Pursuant to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC)§100.1(d-e), Subchapter D open-enrollment charter applications shall be reviewed and scored by an external application review panel selected by the commissioner of education from a pool of qualified candidates identified through a request for qualification (RFQ) process. The panel shall review and score applications in accordance with the procedures and criteria established in the application form. Read the RFQ.
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Leadership Charter: New Mexico Leadership InstituteAlbuquerque, New Mexico; June 17-21 REGISTERNACS National ConferenceLas Vegas, Nevada; June 22-24 REGISTER YES Prep Inaugural ConferenceHouston, Texas; June 26-28 REGISTERNational Charter Schools ConferenceWashington, DC; June 30-July 3 REGISTERNational Institute for Direct InstructionSan Antonio, Texas; August 4-8 REGISTER Texas Charter School Coaches ConferenceAustin, Texas; August 19-20 REGISTER Collins Writing Program Introductory InstituteSan Antonio, Texas; August 20 REGISTER
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Starts Monday! TCSA Statewide Charter School Legal Summit, Dallas
($250 Member; $350 Non-Member)May 20-21, 2013
Commissioner Hours Credit: Totaling 9 possible hours
This 2 day training hits on the hot topics that have a huge impact on your charter schools operational compliance. REGISTER See the Agenda.
 Business Week, Dallas (FREE) May 22-24, 2013
This intensive three day charter finance workshop is developed and delivered by seasoned charter finance leaders. This year's version of Business Week is designed to accelerate the learning of novice charter business officers and employees with a mix of foundational charter finance knowledge and interactive real world guided examples. REGISTER  FREE Webinar: Applying for a Charter School in Texas
August 16, 2013; 10am-11:15 pm Ideal for persons seeking general information about the Texas Charter School movement and for persons preparing a Generation 19 application to the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). If a Generation 19 application cycle is approved by the SBOE, then the deadline for applications likely will be late February 2014. REGISTER
 Charter Grow and Own Facilities Workshops - 3 City Tour
$80 TCSA Member; $95 Non-Member; Group discounts available.
Earn up to 6 Commissioner Hours for Board Members and/or Officers!
Join us for this one day crash-course to move your facility development and maintenance plans closer to your mission and save considerable amount of money while doing so. We will solve these growth issues for your organization: - Tired of trying to get your MAKE-SHIFT facility to work/grow with you?
- Busting at the SEAMS? Need more effective space?
- Are you reacting to your growth or managing your growth?
- Do you have a 5 Year and 10 Year Growth Plan?
- Wondering where to START?
- Who should I hire? How much can we afford? What do I do first?
Who should come: Charter School Executives, Board Members, Central Administrative Officers, Administrators, and Business Managers Limited to 30 seats in each city - register early to guarantee your space!
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KIPP nominated for national charter school award By Ericka Mellon; May 16, 2013 The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation announced Wednesday that the Knowledge is Power Program was one of three finalists for the Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools. The winner will receive $250,000 to fund college-readiness programs for students ... YES Prep, another Houston charter school, won the first ever Broad Prize for charters in 2012. Read the article.
 Eight Schools Selected for the Middle Schools Matter Program by Gina Rodriguez; May 7, 2013
... The Middle School Matters Institute, a key component of the Bush Institute's Education Reform Initiative in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin's Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, is designed to translate proven research into practical applications, with a tiered method of supporting charter schools, districts, and non-profit organizations. The selected schools are: Alpine Middle School; Lindale Junior High School; Agnew Middle School; Martin Middle School; Revere Middle School; Ann Richards Middle School; Uplift Mighty Preparatory of Fort Worth, Texas; and Roosevelt Middle School of Erie, Pa. Read the Blog.
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  CALL FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM PEER REVIEWERS
T he Charter Schools Program (CSP) at the U.S. Department of Education is seeking peer reviewers (field readers) to read and evaluate discretionary grant applications submitted under the program's discretionary grant competitions.Serving as a peer reviewer is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our nation's education reform efforts by ensuring the effective allocation of federal grant funds to the most promising grant project. Read More.
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TCSA Webinar: The Quality Framework - Your School's FREE Reflection, Planning, and Data Tool
Now is the perfect time for charter leaders like you to start planning for how to:
1. Assess and analyze the current school year, and
2. Finalize plans for next year.
The Self-Assessment, Reports, Data Pack and Resources in the Quality Framework portal can help you and your leadership team accomplish both.
Learn how in this month's FREE TCSA Quality Framework Webinar: How to Use the Quality Framework for Reflection and Planning View for this month's FREE webinar to learn:
- About each of the components of the Quality Framework.
- Where to find and how to use the reports, data, and resources in the portal.
- How you and your leadership team can be ready to complete a new Self-Assessment at the end of the school year or this summer.
Click FREE TCSA Quality Framework Webinar: How to Use the Quality Framework for Reflection and Planning to view now. Who should view this webinar ?Superintendents, executive directors, principals, compliance officers, grant officers--anyone on the charter school staff who leads, implements, or participates in charter or campus comprehensive needs assessments and uses data for reporting or planning purposes. Questions? Email the Quality Initiatives team
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TEACHER - SCIENCE (GRANBURY, TX) John H. Wood Jr. Public Charter District Educational Resource Center, Inc. San Antonio, Texas Job ID: 292482 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled Posted: May 15, 2013 Starting Date: August 12, 2013
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Dyslexia Technology Plan Read the letter. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting and Requirements Read the letter. Student Success Initiative Certification Read the Letter. | |
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