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Welcome Note TAPE
staff is currently at the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference in Nacogdoches. We're here meeting chamber executives from all over Texas sharing information on what happens when businesses
and districts come together with the common purpose of creating success for students.
There is wonderful Chamber/District
partnership work happening! When you attend the only national partnership conference, EEPC, in January of 2011-- you will learn about successful partnerships like this one between Flagstaff Unified ISD and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
in Arizona. It has been recognized as a "Best Practice" Award Winner by the Arizona Business Education Council for their workforce development initiative, "Skills for Success."
We heard from
you about benefits we can offer! Advocacy training is coming at two upcoming
TAPE programs. The Houston Regional Conference & Forum sponsored by CenterPoint Energy will have a brief advocacy training component. Plus, we're adding a Day on the Hill briefing
and training at EEPC--just in time for the 2011 session. Be sure to watch the website for updates and details on this new addition!
I'll see you around
the state. Check out our calendar of fall programs! There is one coming near you. Be sure to participate in this member benefit!
Best,
Michele Schwartz, Executive Director
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| | | One Step Closer
| Call for Presenters for the national partnerships conference is open!
TAPE will host the Effective Education Partnerships Conference (EEPC) in collaboration with DeHavilland Associates, January 30 - February 1, 2011, at the Austin Marriott South and the Austin
Convention Center.
TAPE seeks presenters from diverse sectors (both within and outside of schools so that
attendees can hear the perspectives of various people involved in the typical partnership) to share innovative practices and
"how to's" on developing and sustaining strong partnerships. The emphasis is on the practical: we want attendees
to leave the conference with a long list of things they can take home and immediately apply to their local efforts.
Learn more about presenting during EEPC; submit your proposal online. The TAPE RFP will remain open through September 15, 2010.
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| TAPE News | Housing for
the EEPC conference is open and going fast! TAPE conference attendees will enjoy a very low room rate of $115/night,
free parking and free WI-FI at the Austin Marriott South. A shuttle to and from the Austin Convention Center will be
provided for all EEPC attendees and will run throughout the day. Book your room today before it's too late.
Save the Date! TAPE will hold a Regional Conference
& Education Partnership Planning Forum in Houston, Texas August 25, 2010. This event, sponsored by CenterPoint Energy,
will allow participants to network, learn about promising partnership practices, and share and discuss best partnership practices.
Learn more about the forum; register here.
Soaring to New Heights in Education: Powerful
Partnership Practices Across Texas (PPP) is available for sale.
The 2010 edition of PPP features over 40 case studies of effective partnerships across the state. All TAPE members should
have received one complimentary copy. Additional copies may be purchased for for $15; Non TAPE members may purchase
a copy for $25. Order today.
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Blog Spotlight
| Have you checked
out the TAPE Blog lately? Our blog is now updated regularly. Jamie Oliver and PTA Team Up to Fight Childhood Obesity
Renowned chef and TV personality
Jamie Oliver is determined to start a food revolution and change the way America eats in our home kitchens, schools and workplaces.
Nearly one-third of American children are either overweight or obese (Ogden, et al. 2010) The obesity epidemic is so great
that it may actually reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. Read More
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Upcoming Events |  Effective Education Partnerships Conference January
30 -February 1, 2011, Austin
Writing an Award Winning TAPE Nomination (webinar)
August 11, 2010
Houston Regional Conference & Education Partnership Planning Forum
August 25, 2010, Houston, Texas
The Big Tent Conference by the Search Institute
November
18-20, 2010, Houston, Texas
Other upcoming TAPE events
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Serenity Kelton
Texas Association of Partners in Education |
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