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Texas Association of Partners in Education (TAPE)

 

Texas Association of Partners in Education
Connecting Volunteers, Community and Businesses to School
Summer 2010
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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


 
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. 

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.
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


Education Partnerships News Around the Country
Plan B - Skip College - New York Times

Chinese Classes Supplanting French Classes - Education Week

Reasoning Mind program multiplying successes - Dallas News

High Court Won't Take up No Child Left Behind Case - Boston Globe

Kentucky Shifts Public Education System to Live@edu - The Journal

Obama-Era Education Policy - Education Week

Parents play key role as reading teachers - Courier - Journal

Needed: Fresh Thinking on Teacher Accountability - Education Week

Microsoft's Philly High School Overcame Challenges

Portland Social Media Project Ignites Passion for Learning - Converge

Schools Innovate to Keep Students on Graduation Track - Education Week

4-day school weeks gain popularity across US - San Antonio Express-News

Must we link P.E (and everything else) to test scores? - The Washington Post

New assistive technology research focuses on iPad, communication skills - www.eschoolnews.com

Resources:

Learning to Read - Annie E. Casey Foundation

National Summer Learning Association's Let's Read, Let's Move Program
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


Serenity Kelton
Texas Association of Partners in Education
 
 
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