Volume 5, Number 7, February 15, 2002
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

                      

CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE

SIXTH ANNUAL TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 29 & 30, 2002 at the Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston. We expect over 700 attendees this year so please call the Moody Gardens Hotel at 888-388-8484 for room reservations as soon as possible. Let the hotel know you are with the Charter School Conference to qualify for the $125 rate, which can accommodate up to four people in one room for $125. Conference information and registration forms are attached.

TEXTBOOK DEADLINE TODAY Today, Friday, February 15, 2002 is the last day to submit requests for textbooks for school year 2001-2002. Call Dora Cortez at 512-463-9601 for assistance.

ORIENTATION SESSIONS SCHEDULED The Charter Schools Division at TEA has tentatively scheduled orientation sessions for May 9 & 10 and July 22 & 23, 2002 in Austin. Watch the Friday Fax® for more information. Please mark your calendars.

ACE WORKSHOP: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Student Attendance Accounting and Alternative Accountability Reporting will be discussed at the Association of Charter Educators (ACE) workshop on Tuesday, March 5, 2002. More Information.




Resource Center for Charter Schools
and the
Texas Education Agency

present

The Sixth Annual
TEXAS
CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE

April 29 - 30, 2002
Galveston, Texas

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2002
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2002

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

For hotel reservations contact
Moody Gardens Hotel
Seven Hope Boulevard
Galveston, Texas
Phone: 888-388-8484
Fax: 409-683-4936






TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE

April 29 - 30, 2002
Moody Gardens Hotel
Galveston, Texas

General Topics for Breakout Sessions
(Partial listing)

School Finance
Special Education
Legislative Updates
PEIMS
Grants
Media Relations
Accountability/Evaluations
Curriculum Updates
Alternative Education
Textbooks
TSII
Instructional Strategies
Technology Resources
Purchasing Co-Op
Building Coalitions
TPRI
Teacher Certification/Evaluations
UIL
ESCs Roles and Responsibilities
School Safety
Reading/Math Initiatives






SIXTH ANNUAL
TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL CONFERENCE
One registration form per person - duplicate as necessary
Registration deadline is Monday, April 1, 2002.

YES! Please register me for the Sixth Annual Texas Charter School Conference,
Monday and Tuesday, April 29 & 30, 2002 at the Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston.

Name_________________________________________________________________
     Please type or print neatly.

Circle one: Charter School Administrator / Board Member / Teacher / Support Staff / Other

Title__________________________________________________________________

School/Organization_____________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________
      List your school or organization address. This address will appear in our Conference Directory.

City/State/Zip__________________________________________________________

Phone__________________ Fax________________ Email_____________________

Conference expenses per person exceed $200. The Resource Center has secured contributions to reduce
your conference cost, therefore, your registration fees are as listed below.
Registration fees will increase by $100 in each category if received after April 1, 2002.

Fees: [Registration fee includes five meals: breakfast and lunch on both days, and the evening dinner on Monday, April 29th.]
_____ $100 Texas Charter School Staff, Teachers & Board Members
_____ $150 TEA & Region Service Center personnel
_____ $200 All other attendees
_____ $400 Vendors

[Fee includes one registration and one vendor table.
Fees for additional vendors at your table will be $200.]

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


Please 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
Moody Gardens Hotel
Seven Hope Boulevard - Galveston, Texas 77554
888-388-8484
Please request Charter School Conference rate of $125.