Date & Time: 4/28/2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, CFOs, finance leaders, and board members
Speakers: Amanda Stephens, Cathleen Chang, and Sandee Stallings from Orrick
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The presentation is intended to help charter school finance staff, business managers, and board members understand their compliance responsibilities under existing debt and capital lease documents, including:
Date & Time: 4/30/2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, CFOs, finance leaders, and business managers
Speakers: Ymelda Y’Herrera, Amanda Habrun, & Mandy Alandzes from YYY Advisors, LLC
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This presentation will provide Texas charter school leaders and administrators with a comprehensive overview of the financial structure of the Child Nutrition Program(CNP) as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how federal reimbursements, CEP (Community Eligibility Provision), and direct certification data impact program revenue across charter campuses. The session will explore key financial management practices specific to Texas charter environments, including budgeting by campus, managing indirect cost rates in alignment with TEA guidelines, and maintaining compliance with TDA administrative review requirements. Participants will also learn how to evaluate program performance using key financial metrics. Additionally, the presentation will address common financial and operational challenges faced by Texas charter schools, including multi-campus oversight, fluctuating enrollment, and procurement compliance under federal and state regulations. By the end of the webinar, attendees will be equipped with practical, Texas-specific strategies to strengthen financial oversight, ensure compliance, and improve the long-term sustainability of their child nutrition programs.
Date & Time: 5/5/2026 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, instructional leaders, lead teachers
Speakers: Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Colleen Driggs from Teach Like A Champion (TLAC)
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In this webinar, co-authors Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Colleen Driggs will preview the key research arguments from cognitive science that are outlined in our team’s newest publication, The TLAC Guide to the Science of Reading. Areas of research covered in this include the critical role of background knowledge and fluency, building attention, creating strong communities of readers through shared reading, and the power of effective writing instruction in reading classes. For each of these areas of research, we will distill some principles for literacy instruction and provide examples of how to integrate these principles in lesson materials and instruction.
This webinar is designed for leaders or teachers who are interested in strengthening their literacy instruction and would like to learn more about the cognitive science behind middle school literacy.
Date & Time: 5/7/2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, CFOs, finance leaders, and business managers
Speakers: Ymelda Y’Herrera, Amanda Habrun, & Mandy Alandzes from YYY Advisors, LLC
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This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the financial foundations necessary for new and small charter schools to operate successfully. We will begin by discussing how to build and manage a practical, sustainable budget, including key assumptions, enrollment forecasting, and expense planning. Attendees will learn how to monitor cash flow effectively, anticipate funding timing gaps, and implement strategies to maintain adequate liquidity throughout the school year.
The presentation will also cover essential financial reporting and compliance requirements, including state and authorizer expectations, audit readiness, and internal controls that help ensure accuracy and accountability. In addition, we will highlight common financial challenges faced by early-stage charter schools—such as underestimating costs, misaligned staffing models, and grant dependency—and provide actionable strategies to avoid these pitfalls.
Date & Time: 5/12/2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, CFOs, finance leaders, and business managers
Speakers: Kelly Shields from Charter School Growth Fund; Ymelda Y’Herrera and Amanda Habrun from YYY Advisors, LLC
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By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the key indicators of a healthy back office provider relationship and recognize the red flags that signal it needs attention. Attendees will gain practical strategies for strengthening provider oversight, including specific questions to bring to monthly check-ins and Board meetings. Through a candid fireside chat with YYY Advisors, participants will hear firsthand what effective partnerships look like from the provider's perspective and where common breakdowns occur. Leaders will leave with an introduction to the Backoffice Provider Management Toolkit, a set of resources designed to support provider selection, contract alignment, and ongoing relationship management.
Date & Time: 5/19/2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, CEOs, and board members
Speakers: Melodie Kent from Fullmind Learning
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This session redefines leadership by exploring the fundamental principle that Clarity is Kindness, moving beyond simple directives toward true organizational alignment. Participants will identify what clear communication looks like, sounds like, and feels like in a high-performing environment to ensure intended outcomes are met with precision. We will examine how to bridge the gap between leadership expectations and team execution by fostering a culture of direction rather than just "giving orders." Finally, attendees will learn to lead with grace, discovering how to leverage individual strengths while supporting the development of weaknesses until they become new pillars of team success.
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
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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:
