Current Trainings and Events
- EngineerGirl! – Imagine That! Engineering Innovation Essay Contest
- 2009 Texas Charter School Conference
- 9th Annual National Charter Schools Conference
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EngineerGirl! – Imagine That! Engineering Innovation Essay Contest
Have you ever wondered what goes through an engineer’s mind when she is designing a new product? It takes creativity as well as attention to details and design requirements. Often engineers will use an object as an example and then make improvements for safety, function, or attractiveness. Sometimes a design works best when it is simple, and other times it requires complicated calculations.
Try your hand at evaluating your own engineering product!
Who Can Enter?
The contest is open to individual girls and boys in each of three categories (Choose your category by
grade level unless you are unsure of your grade):
- Ages 8-11 - 3rd grade to 5th grade
- Ages 12-14 - 6th grade to 8th grade
- Ages 15-18 - 9th grade to 12th grade
How Do I Enter?
Write an essay on one of the three images provided which answers the questions above. There is no single correct answer so be creative and think carefully about what might be involved in the design process. Be sure to stay within the word limit listed below:
- 500 words for ages 8-11
- 750 words for ages 12-14
- 1000 words for ages 15-18
Entries must be submitted through the submission form on the EngineerGirl! website and must include all required information.
When Is the Deadline?
Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. (EST) on March 1, 2009.
Click here to view contest contest information.
To visit the EngineerGirl! website click here.
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2009 Texas Charter School Conference
Date:
April 14-15, 2009
Location:
Marriot Rivercenter Hotel
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
1-800-648-4462
This conference is the only statewide gathering of the entire Texas charter school community. This year’s conference is April 14-15, 2009 on the beautiful San Antonio River Walk, and we’re expecting over 1200 charter school advocates including teachers, administrators,
board members and policy makers.
“Unifying the Texas Charter School Movement” is the conference theme, reflecting the unity of our great Texas Charter School movement to increase awareness of charter schools and their issues.
There will be something for everyone at this year’s conference, with over 90 breakout sessions, over 30 training sessions and an exhibit floor with the latest in products and services for charter schools.
Click here to visit the 2009 Texas Charter School Conference
website.
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National Charter Schools Conference
Date:
June 21-24, 2009
Location:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001
800-368-9000
202-249-3000
The only national conference devoted exclusively to public charter schools is sure to attract a tremendous line-up of outstanding school leaders and our country's top public officials. It will be an exciting time in Washington as a new administration and a new Congress get down to the nation’s business next year.
Our 2008 conference hosted a record 3,200 participants and featured three exceptional general sessions, a vast exhibition, and more than 100 break-out meetings in multiple issue areas ranging from design, instruction and leadership to performance and accountability. But get ready for Washington: our 2009 program will seek to provide an even greater variety of educational, informational and networking events.
The four-day conference will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington.
Click here to visit the 9th Annual National Charter Schools Conference website.
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Academic and Athletic League (TCSAAL)
Now registering schools for the 2008-2009 Season
TCSAAL offers organized athletic & academic competitions for junior high and high school.
The Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League works to aid the individual growth of Texas' charter school students, by using academic and athletic competition, to promote teamwork a healthy lifestyle and the constant pursuit for academic excellence.
Visit the TCSAAL website to learn more, www.texascharter.org
214-914-9664
1000 Brazos Suite 100 Austin, TX 78701