Volume II, Number 42, October 29, 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 the Charter School Roundtable in San Antonio on November 11, 1999. See attached memo for details. 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. THESE DATES HAVE CHANGED.

CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS
University of Houston Charter
4800 Calhoun
Houston ( 713-743-9107
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP by Monday, November 1st
  • Educator's Guide to TAAS K-6
    Jimmie Driver, Instructor
    Friday, November 5, 1999

  • Writing Strategies for TAAS Grades 1-5
    Barbara Graham, Instructor
    Saturday, November 6, 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)

DEADLINE The TEA deadline for all charter schools for Title 1, 2, 4, & 6 documents is November 1, 1999. For more information, please call Jose Garcia at 512-463-9374.