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 and students. TAPE will convene a series of Education Partnership Planning Forums that will bring  together school districts, higher education, community organizations, Chambers of Commerce, workforce professionals, and businesses from around the state -- not only to listen to other perspectives on building education partnerships but 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 have something to contribute. Forum participants will: - Discuss issues driving the implementation of new education partnerships, such as workforce development, high school graduation, service learning 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, Partnership, Foundation and Public Relations Professionals, Administrators, Volunteers; Business and Corporate Community Relations Professionals; Higher Education Representatives; P-16 Council Representatives; Representatives of Texas Workforce Boards; Nonprofit, Faith Based and Government Organizations; and anyone else who is interested in supporting Texas students through building effective education partnerships.

2009 Education Partnership Planning Forums Schedule

July 21, 2009 - Tyler, Texas, Rose Garden Center - Bluebonnet Room, 8am-12pm October 20, 2009 - Austin, Texas

October 14, 2009 - El Paso, Texas, El Paso ISD Professional Development Center, 7:30am-3pm November 10, 2009 - Lubbock, Texas

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