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The Honorable Larry Gonzales, State Representative for District 52, gave the keynote speech during Gateway College Prep School's commencement exercises in Georgetown on June 4th. Twenty-three graduates made up the second graduating class of Gateway. All will be continuing their education at two-year and four-year colleges and universities. |
Webinar Series: Updates to the Law Join us in these webinars to receive a comprehensive update on the changes in charter school law following the conclusion of the 83rd Legislative Session.
83rd Legislature Public Education Budget Overview
Webinar recorded on June 5, 2013;
The 83rd Legislature recently adopted the state budget that includes additional dollars for public education. SB 1 has been sent to the Governor for his consideration. This webinar will give an overview of the appropriations made for public education and will discuss the details of the Foundation School Program distribution of funds to schools. ACCESS THE RECORDING The Powerpoint used in today's webinar is available in the resources section of the Quality Framework. For more information about accessing the resources in the Quality Framework, please email the Quality Framework Team.***New TEA State Aid Estimation Template to be released soon. Watch your FSP TEASE account for the release.***
Senate Bill 2 and Other Charter Related Legislation Webinar recorded on June 6, 2013; ACCESS THE RECORDING
HB 5 has been sent to the Governor, and though there is still discussion about this legislation, we wanted you to be prepared either way. Join us in this webinar to receive a break down of the changes to the Texas school accountability and graduation programs in HB5.
- Senate Bill 2 - break down of the language that passed and implications
- Other charter related legislation that was passed
- Key points for going forward and when expected changes will apply
The Powerpoint used in today's is available in the resources section of the Quality Framework. For more information about accessing the resources in the Quality Framework, please email the Quality Framework Team .
TCSA Member Webinar: Calculating Your 2013 State Accountability Scores Wednesday, June 12, 2013; 10am-11:30am Join us in this webinar to learn how to calculate your school's index scores and get a head start in understanding where you will fall under the new system. Commissioner Williams released key chapters of the 2013 Accountability Manual on 5/24/13. This webinar will introduce participants to these chapters and prepare them to calculate their 2013 Index Scores. All information used in the webinar will be available to TCSA members through the Quality Framework Portal. If you're a member that hasn't submitted a Quality Framework submission for each of your campuses in the 2012-2013 school year, contact us via email. If you're in need of your Quality Framework Portal login or password, email the Quality Team.
TCSA Webinar:
HB5: Changes to the Texas Public School Accountability and Graduation Programs Monday, June 17, 2013; 12pm-1:30pm Join us in this webinar to receive a break down on the changes in to the Texas school accountability and graduation programs following the passage of HB5.
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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 a 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!
 On-demand TCSA e-Learning Video Series
Charter School Board Members and Administrators now have the flexibility to log in and complete annual training requirement at anytime from the comfort of their home or office. The E-Learning Series is designed to provide TEA required training to charter school administrators and board members in a simple, effective on-line platform. Individuals can access training 24/7 at their convenience. Certificates will be available for download at the completion of the training.
AVAILABLE NOW!
All courses cost $75 and are 60 minutes unless otherwise noted.
2012 PBMAS Update
Understanding the Creation of the New State Accountability System (75 minutes)
2012 Federal Accountability Update
Introduction to Charter School Open Meetings
The Business of Human Resources
Charter FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
The ABC's of the Charter: Understanding Charter School Audits and Reviews
Avoiding the Pitfalls of At Will Employment (75 minutes)
Don't Fight the Law - Essential Board Policies (75 minutes)
Introduction to Charter School Law
FREE Webinar: Applying for a Charter School in Texas
June 14, 2013 and
August 16, 2013 (repeat)
10am-11:15am
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
FREE Webinar: Setting Up Your Business Framework - Starting a Charter SchoolJuly 16, 2013; 10am-11:15am - How to complete the Form 1023 for tax exempt status correctly to prevent delays
- Drafting By Laws
- Tax issues that sponsoring entities must be aware of ahead of time
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The Conference at a Glance Schedule has been posted to the website. Start planning your travel and register today! Call for Presentations The Texas Charter Schools Association is now ACCEPTING PRESENTATION PROPOSALS through June 30, 2013. The theme of the 2013 Conference is Blazing the Trail to Quality and Innovation. TCSA is looking for engaging presenters and sessions that focus on quality practices in education and to engage attendees in dialogue about cutting edge trends, issues and solutions. Participation as a presenter will help attendees increase their leadership skills and professional competence, provide for an exchange of ideas and solutions and help attendees address the issues and challenges facing the Texas charter schools community.
National Charter Schools Conference REGISTER The Texas Charter Schools Association invites you to our cocktail reception for National Charter Schools Conference attendees from Texas hosted by Compass Learning on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Brasserie Beck. REGISTER for the cocktail reception.
Leadership Charter: New Mexico Leadership Institute
Albuquerque, New Mexico; June 17-21 REGISTER NACS National Conference Las Vegas, Nevada; June 22-24 REGISTER YES Prep Inaugural Conference - SOLD OUT Houston, Texas; June 26-28
National 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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  FREE Webinar: Overcoming the Odds: Getting Every Student to College Content provided by the Broad Foundation. YES Prep Public Schools, winner of the 2012 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools, has an enviable academic track record: They've eliminated achievement gaps, achieved a 100 percent graduation rate with all students accepted into 4-year colleges-plus they partner with local traditional public schools. Join us as YES Prep president Jason Bernal, Aldine Independent School District Superintendent Wanda Bamberg and national education researcher Shelley Billig discuss YES Prep's success and the strategies behind their new partnership with Aldine Independent School District.
 Texans Can Academies Offers Free Summer Tutoring Program in Five Texas Cities "Operation Success" is open to any Texas high school senior who failed TAKS tests For the third year and through the generous support of their donors, seven Texans Can campuses across the state will offer cost-free tutoring to any Texas 12th grader who failed to graduate because he or she did not pass one or two areas of the TAKS tests. Operation Success will be offered at no charge June 10 through July 3. Times will vary between campuses but students must be committed to attending tutoring at least four hours each day during the four-week period. For more information regarding the individualized instruction, where to register and what the requirements are, please call 866-835-5437 or visit www.texanscan.org. Students must bring their student ID and current high school transcript to any participating school to register.
Certified teachers are also being recruited who are specialists in the four TAKS subject areas: math, science, English and social studies. Teachers who are interested in applying to teach during this four-week period please call 866-835-5437 or visit www.texanscan.org.
 TEACHING IMMIGRATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM July 9-11, 2013; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. REGISTER Learn about the immigrant students in your classrooms through interactive presentations and panel discussions. Interact with other teachers through group chats and webinars. Get sample lessons, teaching ideas and state-specific resources. Integrate immigration topics into your teaching. Modules include: - Integration and Assimilation in the Classroom
- Strategies for Student Success
- The Sociology of Immigration
- Uncovering Cultural Assumptions
- Update on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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  End of CSCOPE Means Hardship for Some Texas Schools by Morgan Smith; June 3, 2013
Beginning Aug. 31, the state's curriculum support system, known as CSCOPE, will no longer be a source of lesson plans for the 875 school districts that rely on it. The system, developed by a coalition of 20 publicly financed education service centers, will revert to being a scheduling tool for educators. Read the article.
Judge could hear new evidence in school finance lawsuit By Kate Alexander;June 5, 2013 The judge overseeing Texas' school finance lawsuit said Wednesday he might reopen the case to include new evidence in light of legislative changes made to education funding and testing requirements. Read the article.
 Last Day of School Means No More Students at Allan Elementary Campus By Kate McGee; June 6, 2013 Today is the first day of summer vacation, as the public school year came to a close yesterday in Austin. For students at IDEA Allan Elementary School, a charter school run by IDEA Public Schools, it was the last day of school at that campus. They'll be leaving behind an empty building and taking with them millions of dollars of future district revenue ... But 80 percent of the students at Allan are moving with the charter -- leaving the Austin school district. That'll cost the district about $60 million over the next seven years. Read the article.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER, LIBERTY HILL, TX University of Texas-University Charter School Liberty Hill, Texas Job ID: 329752 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled Posted: June 6, 2013 Starting Date: July 1, 2013
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2013 Member Council Meeting
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
214 E. Ashby
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TCSA Charter Bills Passed During the 83rd Legislative SessionSB 2 - Senator Dan Patrick, Representative Jimmie Don Aycock EXPAND & STRENGTHEN QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR TEXAS STUDENTS SB 1538 - Senators Leticia Van de Putte and Eddie Lucio, Representative Marsha Farney
DROP OUT RECOVERY SCHOOL DESIGNATION FOR
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Overview of process related to A-133 single audits Read the letter. 2013 - 2014 Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Formula Grant Application Read the letter. 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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