To the Superintendents and District Coordinators Addressed:
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REMINDER – REGISTRATION DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING FAST BUT THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR THESE EVENTS!
- September 3, 2012 – registration deadline for the Fall Academy for New District Testing Coordinators
- September 20, 2012 – registration deadline for the Fall Academy for Not-So-New District Testing Coordinators
- September 21, 2012 – registration deadline for the TSNAP Best Practice Forum
Links to the registration site and further details for each of these events can be found on the TSNAP website at
12th Annual Fall Training Academy for New District Testing Coordinators
September 17, 2012 – Fall Training Academy
September 18, 2012 – Texas Assessment Management System (NEW FOR 2012) optional half day training
8th Annual Fall Training Academy for Not-So-New District Testing Coordinators
October 4, 2012
5th Annual Best Practice Forum – TSNAP Members Only
October 5, 2012
These academies are organized by the Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP) in conjunction with the TEA Student Assessment Division and Pearson.
Fall Training Academy for New District Testing Coordinators
- This academy is provided for district coordinators who have been in their position for one year or less and who have not previously attended this Academy.
- NEW for 2012 – an optional half day training will be offered on the Texas Assessment Management System.
- Participants must attend the Fall Academy on the 17th in order to register for the optional training on the 18th.
- Training Location: Pearson, 400 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, TX
Fall Training Academy for Not-So-New District Testing Coordinators
- This academy is provided for district coordinators who have two to five years experience and are looking for an opportunity to strengthen their skills and network with other DTCs across the state.
- Training Location: Region 4 ESC, McKinney Conference Center, Houston, TX
Best Practice Forum
- This training is exclusively for TSNAP members to network and share best practices with other experienced testing coordinators.
- Training Location: Region 4 ESC, McKinney Conference Center, Houston, TX
Additional information on these trainings including agendas, registration information, maps and hotel information can be found on the TSNAP website at:
Registration is free but is limited due to space.There will be NO on-site registration in order to ensure that participants have materials and meals.
Registration Deadlines:
New District Coordinator Academy – September 3, 2012
Not-So-New Coordinator Academy – September 20, 2012
Best Practice Forum – September 21, 2012