Volume II, Number 41, October 22, 1999
A publication of the Resource Center for Charter Schools
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1999 TEXAS CHARTER ROUNDUP The Resource Center and TEA will co-host Charter School Roundtables in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio in October and November. Please see attached memo for locations, dates, and times. You must RSVP to Sara at the Resource Center - 210-348-7890.

READING WORKSHOPS Free Reading Workshops will be conducted by the Center for Academic and Reading Skills (CARS). See attached memo for locations, dates, and times.

CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS
                  Treetops School International
                  12500 S. Pipeline
                  Euless (Dallas/Ft Worth area) ph# 817-283-1771
                  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                  RSVP by Monday, November 1st
      • Educator's Guide to TAAS K-12
          Jimmie Driver, Instructor
            Friday, October 22, 1999
      • Writing Strategies
          Barbara Graham, Instructor
            Saturday, October 23, 1999
      • Strategies for TAAS Exit High School
          Jimmie Driver, Instructor
            Saturday, October 23, 1999
All charter schools are welcome to attend these curriculum workshops. Lunch will be provided. You must RSVP to Sara at the Resource Center - 210-348-7890.

CHARACTER FIRST John H. Wood Charter School cordially invites you to a Character First presentation on Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. Dr. David Mitchell will explain the 4-year comprehensive curriculum at 620 East Afton Oaks Blvd. in San Antonio. RSVP to Mike Lopez at 210-499-0350.

TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL On November 6-7, 1999, the fourth annual Texas Book Festival, chaired by Texas First Lady, Laura Bush, will be held in Austin. (See attached)

LUCENT UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE GRANT These competitive grants of $100,000 are available for 501 © (3) organizations or government entities that link child care, Head Start, schools, and other community services. (See attached)