The success of Texas’ students is paramount to ensuring our economic future as a leader in industry and technology.  Today, almost all schools, community organizations, and businesses are seeking innovative, effective and sustainable ways to have a positive impact on the education system. TAPE will convene a series of Partnership Planning Forums that will bring  together school districts, higher education, community organizations, Chambers of Commerce and business from around the state not only to listen to each others perspective on building education partnerships, but also to learn directly from each other, and gain insight from organizations who have “been there, done that”.  The forums are based on the concept that, all who come to the table contribute equally. Forum participants will: - Discuss issues driving the implementation of new education partnerships, such as workforce development, high school graduation and career/college pathways - Share ideas on sustaining and strengthening education partnerships - Identify effective marketing strategies to strengthen  community understanding and support for education partnerships - Network Who should attend? School Superintendents, Principals and Administrators, Business Professionals, Higher Education Representatives, P-16 Council Representatives, Representatives of Texas Workforce Boards, Community Organizations, anyone interested in building education partnerships.

2008 Education Partnership Planning Forums Schedule

April, 22, 2008 - East Texas - Kilgore (click here to view speakers and agenda) June 10, 2008 - North Texas - Lubbock (click here to view speakers and agenda)

August 2008 - West Texas - El Paso September 2008 - South Texas - Corpus Christi November 2008 - North Texas - Denton January 2009 - Central Texas - Austin

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