Volume 4, Number 10, March 9, 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
                      

DEADLINE!
CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE

In order to receive the discounted
conference rate, registration forms and
checks must be received by the Resource
Center by next Friday, March 16. After
this date all fees are increased by $100.
The registration form, agenda and
schedules are attached.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
The Super Shuttle from the Austin airport to the Renaissance Hotel is $15. Reservations are not necessary from the airport to the hotel but a reservation is needed for the return trip to the airport. The Super Shuttle number is 512-258-3826.
ACE E-MAIL
Regrettably, the computer of a recipient on the e-mail distribution list of the Association of Charter Educators (ACE) was infected with a virus that caused disruption to several schools last week. Evidently, the virus operates by attaching itself to e-mail received by the infected computer and then transmitting an infected duplicate to other recipients. Those who opened the infected duplicate experienced difficulties with their hard drives. Please know that the virus did not originate with ACE, but rather was transmitted by one of the recipients of the ACE e-mail. As always, it is important to ensure that your computer is protected by an up-to-date anti-virus shield.
THE COMMISSIONER'S RULES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
are available online at www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/rules. Maximum and supplemental entitlements are available on the web for charters who applied for 2000-2001 IDEA B Formula, IDEA B Capacity Building, and IDEA B Preschool. The WEBSAS address is www.seguin.tea.state.tx.us/websas. If you need further technical assistance, please contact your regional Education Service Center's Special Education Director.



Resource Center for Charter Schools
and the
Texas Education Agency

present

The Fourth Annual
TEXAS
CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE


CHARTERS AT THE CAPITOL
Brightening the Future of the Lone Star State

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
Phone: 210-348-7890 • Fax: 210-348-7899
E-mail: oneillp@texas.net • www.charterstexas.org

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

Fourth Annual Texas Charter School Conference

CHARTERS AT THE CAPITAL


Brightening the Future of the Lone Star State
Conference Agenda
Monday, April 9, 2001

8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Conference Registration
8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Vendor Showplace
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast
         
9:00 a.m.10:45 a.m.General Session
Keynote
Jim Nelson, Commissioner of Education

Panel
Charters and the Capital Scene

         
10:45 a.m11:00 a.m.Break
         
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
         
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.Luncheon
Keynote
Howard Fuller
Institute for the Transformation of Learning
         
1:45 p.m.2:45 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
         
2:45 p.m.3:00 p.m.Break
         
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
         
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.Reception UT Alumni Center

Fourth Annual Texas Charter School Conference

CHARTERS AT THE CAPITAL


Brightening the Future of the Lone Star State
Conference Agenda
Tuesday, April 10, 2001

8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Conference Registration
8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.Vendor Showplace
8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.Continental Breakfast
         
9:00 a.m.10:45 a.m.General Session
Keynote
Raul Yzaguirre, National Council of LaRaza

Panel
Brightening the Future

         
10:45 a.m11:00 a.m.Break
         
11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
         
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.Luncheon
Presentation by charter school students
         
1:45 p.m.2:45 p.m.Concurrent Sessions
         
2:45 p.m.3:00 p.m.Break
         
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions



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.


Mail 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
(Please do not send this registration form or conference payment to the Renaissance.)