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 eight-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 18 application SBOE. If a Generation 18 application cycle is approved by the SBOE, then the deadline for applications likely will be late February 2013.

Logistics and times for TCSA Charter Start Training

When: Monday, March 5^th, 2011  9am - 5pm (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.

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