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Thinking of Starting a Charter School? Beginner, Aug. 30, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)

Austin, TX

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Event Details

Thinking of Starting a New Charter School?

TCSA announces its charter start-up training series for educational reformers and entrepreneurs.This one-day training session is designed for all persons thinking about applying for a charter school through the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). This six-hour training session aims to empower future charter leaders with knowledge for the development of a competitive charter application and an effective charter school.

Charter Start Beginner - Ideal for persons seeking general information about the Texas Charter School movement and for persons preparing a Generation 16 application to the SBOE. If a Generation 16 application cycle is approved by the SBOE, then the deadline for applications likely will be the last day of February 2011.

When: Monday, August 30th, 2010  9am - 4pm (Working Lunch Provided)

Where: TCSA Conference Room in Austin @ 700 Lavaca Street, 78701

Cost: $295 per attendee

Capacity: Attendance is limited to 20 persons. Register now to secure your seat.

 

Related Trainings:

Charter Start Beginner, December 9, 2010
Ideal for persons seeking general information about the Texas Charter School movement and for persons preparing a Generation 17 application to the SBOE. If a Generation 17 application cycle is approved by the SBOE, then the deadline for applications likely will be the last day of February 2012.

Charter Start Advanced, December 10, 2010
Ideal for persons who attended “Charter Start Beginner” and for those seeking clarifying guidance on legal, administrative, budget, and political matters that may impact the application process. 

 

Sample Training Topics:

Opportunities and Challenges For Today’s Charter School Operators

An Overview of Texas Charter School Law

Setting Up the Business Framework (Articles of Incorporation, Board By-laws, Federal Tax Exempt Status under Section 501(c)(3) etc.

Best Practices for Approaching the Charter Application Form and Process

Introduction to Charter School Finance

Panel of Charter Leaders – Guidance from existing charter school operators

      

Questions?

Contact Matt Abbott, TCSA Director of Training Services at mabbott@txcharterschools.org and 

512-584-8272

When & Where



TCSA Training Room, Suite 930
700 Lavaca
Austin, TX 78701

Monday, August 30, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)


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