Region 11 Charter School News
Roundtables, Conferences, TETN Updates, Trainings and more!
*NEW OPPORTUNITY* Charter School Roundtable Meetings — March 4 and April 1!
Please join us for these TWO FREE events! ESC Region 11 will host Charter School Rountable meetings that will focus on charter-specific information and networking opportunities for charter school leaders. Moreover, participants will learn about TEA legislative, content, and program updates directly from ESC Region 11 experts. Meetings immediately follow the TASA Study Group meetings from 12:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mid-afternoon snacks will be provided by sponsoring partners. Even though this is a FREE event, registration is required. Use THIS LINK to register now!
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2020 Charter Schools Conference: The Power of Partnerships
Thursday, Aug 6, 2020, 09:30 AM
ESC Region 11, South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
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TEA Division of Charter School Administration TETN Update
- Academic Accountability
- Charter School Safety Requirements
- Do Not Hire Registry
- Charter School Performance Framework
- Charter Generation 25 Application
- Charter School Summer Summit 2020
- Common Application and Charter School Wait List
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Accountability Conference
Education Service Center Region 11 is excited to announce that we will be hosting our first Accountability Conference on July 29-30, 2020. This conference will be held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.
To ensure the conference is fulfilling the needs of our clients, we need your help. Please take five minutes to complete the survey below. Your input will help guide us as we plan for an engaging, relevant conference designed just for you!
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Certification Updates for New and Experienced Administrators
TEA will be coming to the ESC Region 11 to present an update on certification.
April 3, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This training for new and experienced administrators will provide updates regarding educator certification, including new certificates, testing, and new teacher assignment requirements.
TEA requests that specific questions be submitted ahead of time in order for them to properly prepare. Should you have questions you would like to have addressed, please email Kayce Hale by Friday, March 27, 2020.
For more information, contact Kayce Hale at 817-740-7617 or khale@esc11.net.
Cost: $125 per participant ($25 per participant from districts with the Instructional Solutions & Support contract).
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Charter School Cluster Legislative Update for Counselors and Administrators
SAVE THE DATE
Charter School Cluster Legislative Update for Counselors and Administrators
Friday April 17, 2020
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Westlake Academy
2600 JT Ottinger Road
Westlake, TX 76262
Registration link coming soon!
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Educator Day — The North Texas Teen Book Festival
Books, Books, Books: A Symposium for Educators @NTTBF 2020. Join Sam Houston State University professors Dr. Rose Brock, Dr. Karin Perry, and Dr. Teri Lesesne as they welcome special guests Pam Muñoz Ryan, Neal Shusterman, Ally Carter, Angie Thomas, Ruta Sepetys, Jon Scieszka, and more than two dozen more MG and YA authors to North Texas. These exciting presenters will share the best new books for readers and focus on practical and exciting ways to engage young readers from upper elementary through high school.
MARCH 6, 2020
Irving Convention Center
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WE NEED YOUR CHARTER SCHOOL PHOTOS
Help Us Showcase Your School!
- Your school must have release forms on file for any students who are in the photo.
- Photos may include community, classroom, or extracurricular activities.
- We will choose one picture to enlarge and display from those that you submit.
- A high-resolution photo is needed to ensure the best quality enlargement.
Let's take this opportunity to show off our charter school pride! Send your charter school pictures to Lori Burton at the following address: lburton@esc11.net.
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ESC Region 11 Charter School Program
Jackie Fagan
Field Service Agent
Charter Schools
Email: jfagan@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/Page/6598
Phone: (817) 740-3691
Twitter: @ESC11Charters