Volume 4, Number 3, January 19, 2001
A Publication of the Resource Center for Charter Schools
Phone 210-348-7890 Fax 210-348-7899
© Resource Center for Charter Schools All Rights Reserved

Patsy O'Neill, Executive Director; Jimmie Driver, Assistant Director;
Sally Friedli, Office Manager; and Sara Murphy, Administrative Assistant
                      
The Fourth Annual Texas Charter School Conference will be April 9 - 10, 2001 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin. We expect approximately 700 attendees, so please call 512-343-2626 to make your hotel room reservations as soon as possible. To receive the $109 room rate, let them know you are with the Charter School Conference. Please fill out the attached registration form and send back to the Resource Center with your payment.
CURRENT ENROLLMENT We are updating our Operational State-Approved Charter School Directory and about half of the charters have already provided us with new information. Please e-mail, oneillp@texas.net, or call the Resource Center, 210-348-7890, with updates concerning your school's current enrollment (as of January 2001) and any changes to your address, phone and fax number, and current grade levels.
NOTE FROM LAURA MIDDLETON Being a part of the Resource Center team has allowed me to work with many wonderful Texas charter schools and it has been very invigorating to see the difference being made in the lives of children! This work has reconfirmed my desire to again join the ranks as a charter school director. As of February 1, 2001 I will become the Executive Director at AW Brown Fellowship Charter School. Thank you to the CSRCT staff and all our charter schools for a great learning experience!
NEW DATABASE FOR CHARTERS The Charter Schools Division at TEA is in the process of creating a new database for charter schools. If you have not already received a fax with school information for your review, you should receive one by early next week. Please review and return this form promptly. This database should alleviate some of the problems you have had in the past and provide the proper addresses and phone numbers that can be shared with individuals who contact the agency seeking new schools for their children. Please return the forms no later than January 25, 2001. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Kirsten Christophersen or Mary Perry at (512) 463-9575.
21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANTS Under the provisions of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, rural or inner-city public schools or consortia of such schools are eligible to receive a Federal grant. Charter schools are eligible to apply directly for these grants through the U. S. Department of Education. Contact Julie Coplin at 202-260-3828 for information.

Resource Center for Charter Schools
and the
Texas Education Agency
present

The Fourth Annual
TEXAS
CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE

April 9 - 10, 2001
Austin, Texas

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2001
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Friday, March 16, 2001

 For conference information contact
Resource Center for Charter Schools
210-348-7890 Fax: 210-348-7899
E-mail: oneillp@texas.net www.charterstexas.org

For hotel reservations contact
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78759
Phone: 512-343-2626 Fax: 512-346-7945

TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Jim Nelson
Commissioner of Education

and

Howard Fuller
Director, Institute for the Transformation of Learning

and

Raul Yzaguirre
Chairman, National Council of LaRaza

All conference attendees are cordially invited to attend a
Six Flags Gala Dinner
at the
UT Alumni Center
2110 San Jacinto Boulevard
Monday, April 9, 2001
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
**********************
Sponsors include:
BANK OF AMERICA
BROWN FOUNDATION
CIMARRON FOUNDATION
EL PASO ENERGY
ENRON
EXXON/MOBIL
FONDREN FOUNDATION
HOUSTON ENDOWMENT
MCNAIR FOUNDATION
PISCES FOUNDATION
SBC FOUNDATION
STRAKE FOUNDATION
TRUST FOR SCHOOL REFORM


Fourth Annual
TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE
One registration form per person - duplicate as necessary
Registration deadline is Friday, March 16, 2001.

First Name________________________Last Name______________________________
Title____________________School/Organization_______________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________State_________________Zip__________
Phone__________________Fax_______________E-mail_________________________
Conference expenses exceed $200 per person. The Resource Center has secured contributions to reduce your conference fees as listed below. Registration fees will increase by $100 in each category if received after March 16.

Fees: Registration fee includes five meals: breakfast and lunch on both days, and evening gala dinner on Monday, April 9th.

_____ $100 Texas Charter School Leaders, Teachers, & Board Members
_____ $150 All other attendees
_____ $300 Vendors [Fee includes one registration, including the five meals, and one vendor table for your group. Fee for additional vendors at your table will be $150 per person.]

I have enclosed a check for $___________________ payable to the:
Resource Center for Charter Schools. Registrations are non-refundable.

Send registration form with check to:
Resource Center for Charter Schools
40 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 408
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-348-7890 Fax: 210-348-7899

For hotel reservations contact
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78759
Phone: 512-343-2626 Fax: 512-346-7945
Deadline for hotel reservations is Friday, March 16, 2001
Please request Charter School Conference rate of $109