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  • What is a Charter School?

    A charter school is a type of public school. Charter schools provide education through a "charter," which is a type of contract granted by a chartering entity such as the commissioner of education, State Board of Education (SBOE), or the board of trustees of an independent school district. 

    Charter Home - Purpose and Definition

    In 1995, the Texas Education Code established a new type of public school, known as a charter school. Charter schools are subject to fewer state laws than other public schools with the idea of ensuring fiscal and academic accountability without undue regulation of instructional methods or pedagogical innovation. Like school districts, charter schools are monitored and accredited by the state. 

    According to the Texas Education Code, the purposes of charter schools are to:

    • improve student learning;
    • increase the choice of learning opportunities within the public school system;
    • create professional opportunities that will attract new teachers to the public school system;
    • establish a new form of accountability for public schools; and
    • encourage different and innovative learning methods. 

    Interested in Opening a Charter School?

    Texas Public Charter School Association is hosting a series of webinars for anyone interested in submitting an application for a charter school. The first webinar already occurred but it was recorded and available to view as an on-demand course. 

    Title: Charter Start Modules

    Dates: 8/18, 9/1, 9/15, 10/20, 11/3, & 11/17

    Time: 10 am – 12 pm

    Interested in starting a charter school? Join Dr. Alan Seay for this live webinar series as he gives an in-depth look into to all the aspects charter hopefuls need to consider before they submit their application to TEA. There will be six modules in this series aimed at answering your questions about how to start a charter school in Texas. Please register for the six modules here!

Announcements

  • Charter Schools Preliminary 2019-2020 Charter Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Ratings

    Now Available! Click HERE for more details on how ESC Region 11 Charter Districts reported.

     
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  • TEA Department of Grant Compliance and Administration - CARES Act Funding Updates 

     

    On July 29, 2020, Cory Green, Associate Commissioner for Grant Compliance and Administration, provided program and funding updates for the CARES Act.

    The briefing was recorded and is available HERE. Overview, reminders, and the most recent updates for the various funding programs within the CARES Act stimulus package.

     
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    Safety require train

    The Texas School Safety Center is hosting a series of no cost virtual trainings to assist open-enrollment charter schools. CLICK HERE and scroll down for more information.

     
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  • Charter Schools - You have a voice at ESC Region 11!

     

    Help us shape your charter school needs by completing the survey below that will provide us with valuable input about your charter school needs!

    SURVEY

     
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  • Connect! Network! Learn! - Newsletter

     

    Get all your charter school information in the Smore link below! Find professional development opportunities, charter school meetings, guides to statutory trainings, and future plans for servicing charter schools - all provided by ESC Region 11 staff.

    2020 Back to School Charter Schools Newsletter LINK!
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Upcoming Events

  • Upcoming Events for 2020-2021

    • September 7 - Labor Day (ESC Closed)
    • September 16 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • September 17 - ESC Region 11 INSIGHT Instructional Advisory Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • September 23 - Charter Schools Advisory Board meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • September 30 - October 2 - Texas Charter Schools Conference NOW Virtual!!
    • October 7 - TASA Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
    • October 14 - Charter Roundtable Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • October 21 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • November 4-5 - Region 11 Superintendent Fall Conference
    • November 18 - Charter Roundtable Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • November 18 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • November 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday (ESC Closed)
    • January 20 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • December 2 - TASA Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
    • December 16 - Charter Schools Advisory Board meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • December 23 - January 1 - Christmas/Winter Holiday (ESC Closed)
    • January 6 - TASA Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
    • January 13 - Charter Roundtable Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • January 18 - MLK Holiday (ESC Closed)
    • February 17 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • February 18 - ESC Region 11 INSIGHT Instructional Advisory Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • February 24 - Charter Roundtable Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • March 3 - TASA Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
    • March 24 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • March 31 - Charter Schools Advisory Board meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • April 2 - Bad Weather Make-Up Day for ESC
    • April 7 - TASA Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
    • April 14 - Charter Roundtable Meeting at 9:00 a.m. TENTATIVE 
    • April 21 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • May 5 - TASA Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
    • May 19 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday (ESC Closed)
    • June 10 - ESC Region 11 INSIGHT Instructional Advisory Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
    • June 16 - Charter Schools Advisory Board meeting at 9:00 a.m. TENTATIVE
    • June 16 - TEA Charter School Superintendent Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
    • July 5 - Independence Day Observation (ESC Closed)

    Upcoming Events for 2021-2022
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