Upcoming Events & Training

Webinar - Design-Build for Schools: Faster, Fewer Changes

Date & Time: 9/1/2026 at 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Audience: District and campus administrators, operations leaders
Speakers: Max Bosso, Tyler Lohmiller, Richard Hargraves from Ryan Companies

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Register for the live webinar here!

Description:

Explore the advantages of the design-build process for charter school facilities and learn how it differs from other contract types. Discover how this integrated model positively impacts your dollars by providing cost certainty and minimizing costly change orders. We will show you how a single contract from start to finish can expedite the overall process, ensuring your project stays on schedule and on budget. Ultimately, you'll understand how a true design-build partnership allows you to focus on your educational vision while the experts manage the risks of development.

Webinar - New Charter FIRST: Key Changes & Calculations

Date & Time: 9/17/2026 at 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Audience: District and campus administrators, finance leaders
Speakers: Ymelda Y’Herrera, Kari Hoefnagels, and Angela Lara from YYY Advisors

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Description:

Texas Charter FIRST is changing—and charter leaders need to understand what the updates mean for their schools. This session will break down the key changes to the Charter FIRST indicators and calculations for 2026–27, highlight areas that could impact ratings, and share practical steps finance teams can take now to prepare. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the new requirements and what to watch as they plan for the year ahead.

Texas Public Charter Schools Conference

Date & Time: from 9/28/26 to 9/30/26 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX

Audience: Superintendents, Administrators, Business Officers, Board Members, Advocacy Leaders, Special Populations Leaders, Principals, Teachers
Register: Register for the conference here!

Description:

The Texas Public Charter Schools Conference is the place for charter leaders and innovators to discuss trends and best practices with colleagues from across all sectors of the charter community. Leaders have access to experts and educational sessions that provide practical resources and tools that aid day-to-day decision making, as well as long-term strategic planning. 

Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:

• 100+ quality educational session hours to choose from on cutting-edge trends, best practices, challenges, and solutions in public education, as well as in-depth advocacy and Texas Legislature insights for charter schools
• Five-hour workshop with required training hours for board members
• Workshops for leaders who want to learn more about finances, enrollment marketing, time management, governance, PEIMS, and devloping their principals and teachers.
• Face-to-face time with the Texas Education Agency
• Priceless networking opportunities and social events with charter school leaders and educators, industry experts and solution providers
• Fully packed 48+ hours at the stunning Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX!