Are your charter’s anti-bullying policy and student code of conduct ready for the new school year? The 2019-2020 school year is right around the corner. There is no time like the present for Texas charter schools to ensure they are compliant with the Education Code and with TEA requirements. This blog focuses on two compliance […]
This year the Charter School Performance Framework (CSPF) underwent a substantial review with input from stakeholders. After that review process, the TEA proposed the new CSPF and allowed feedback from interested parties before official adoption. TCSA submitted comments to TEA regarding the proposed changes. The TEA agreed with the vast majority of TCSA’s comments and updated […]
We are excited to add two new important webinars to our training offerings this summer. On Thursday, August 1stat 10:00 a.m. please plan to join us for 86thLegislature Update for Charter Leaders. As you know, a number of bills in addition to HB3 were signed into law as a result of actions of the 86th […]
Since the close of the 86thLegislative Session, charter districts have been working hard to learn all they can about House Bill 3 (H.B. 3)—the new school overhaul to Texas school finance. This is understandable, because as Education Commissioner Mike Morath said recently, “H.B. 3 is the most significant change in Texas to education finance since […]
TCSA worked with several organizations to create this to help your organization make decisions based on changes in the bill. However, some parts of House Bill 3 affecting charters called for the Commissioner to make implementation rules. All charter leaders should continue to check for rule updates from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). An over-arching […]
Don’t you wish there could be a one-stop shop to receive excellent professional training, earn Commissioner Credit hours, listen to inspiring speakers, learn about the latest educational tools, and enjoy world-class accommodations and food? Stop wishing – you can get all of that and more at the 2019 TCSA Conference October 28th-30th in San Antonio! […]
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath approved four new charter schools to open in August 2020. The final step of authorization shall take place this Friday, June 14th when the State Board of Education meets. These schools began a rigorous authorization process in August 2018 and successfully navigated a lengthy and arduous authorization process with […]
Thanks to you, public charter schools in Texas had a very good legislative session! Here’s the good news: More funding for public schools—including charter schools! House Bill 3 provides charter schools with an average increase of $767 per student, which means raises for teachers and more money for the classroom. Improved student safety! House Bill […]
It’s a wrap! The first cohort of the Teacher Advocacy Leadership Institute (TALI) has ended, coinciding with the end of the legislative session. The institute was designed to help teachers gain a more thorough understanding of public charter school laws and to teach them help to advocate for policies and laws that are needed to […]
The deadline for 2019 TCSA Teacher of the Year and Leader of the Year nominations is July 15th, 2019. TOTY and LOTY awardees will each receive: An award of $1,000; A free registration to the 2019 Texas Charter Schools Conference where they will receive recognition during the awards ceremony; A prepared media statement for the […]
