8:15 - 8:50 -  Welcome Address

9:00 - 12:00 - Keynote

8:15 - 8:45   ACET Business 

8:45 - 8:55   Student Entertainment - Flour Bluff - present colors & pledge & Nat'l Anthem

8:55 - 9:00   Platinum Intro Speaker

FISCAL

Join us for a dynamic and interactive session that unpacks the latest developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session through the lens of financial compliance. Attendees will gain critical insights into newly enacted legislation—including House Bill 2 and related statutes—that directly impact school finance operations, educator compensation, and compliance reporting requirements.

This session will also spotlight key updates to the Texas Education Agency’s AUDIT application, highlighting changes in submission protocols, reporting formats, and accountability expectations. Whether you're a seasoned compliance officer or new to the field, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving financial landscape with confidence.

Participants are encouraged to bring questions, share experiences, and engage in collaborative discussion as we explore the implications of legislative changes on district-level financial practices.

PROGRAMMATIC

Participants will learn about the Title III, Part A process from the beginning to the end. We will identify how the funding is determined, how to apply for the funding, and how to expend the funds appropriately. Participants will explore supplemental activities to help meet Title III requirements and how to report these expenditures in the ESSA Compliance Report. Participants will walk away with impactful information and supportive resources. 

PROGRAMMATIC

Turn MUST DOs into NO-FUSS DOs! Stop spending hours curating content and fixing formatting of your continuous improvement plan presentations for boards, committees, community members, staff, and parent meetings. Come learn and practice how to harness AI tools as your creative assistants to quickly transform your plan contents into polished slides, meeting agendas, and engaging videos that match your vision and district voice. Ditch presentation panic and ride the AI tide! 

PROGRAMMATIC

This interactive session explores strategies to build strong Family-School partnerships using evidence-based tools and frameworks. Grounded in Dr. Karen Mapp’s Dual Capacity-Building Framework, it covers Social Emotional Learning, academic success, College-Career Readiness, and effective communication. Participants will learn to engage parents, cultivate parent leaders, and empower school staff. The workshop also incorporates Dr. Joyce Epstein’s six types of parent involvement, the 40 Developmental Assets, and John Hattie’s research on family engagement. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, energizing activities and amplified motivation to create sustainable, impactful partnerships that drive student success and community transformation.

Regions 2, 6, 10, 16, 19

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

FISCAL

Smooth sailing in school finance begins with mastering your chart of accounts. In this session, we’ll break down the components of the account code structure, explain how each segment works together, and show how accurate coding supports compliance, transparency, and informed decision-making. Whether you’re new to the waters or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave equipped to navigate your district’s finances with confidence.

PROGRAMMATIC

When schools and families move in sync, student success accelerates. This interactive session equips educators and leaders with actionable tools to deepen family engagement through responsive practices, clear communication, and inclusive decision-making. Grounded in the belief that every parent has something to contribute, this workshop will help you turn everyday interactions into opportunities for partnership. Let’s turn the tide—together—for our students’ growth.

PROGRAMMATIC

In this session, participants will explore how to effectively use and share the wide range of family-focused resources available in the TXEL Portal. Attendees will learn strategies to present information in clear, accessible, and innovative ways that meet families where they are. Emphasis will be placed on making content digestible and relevant for parents of emergent bilingual students across grade levels.

FISCAL

This presentation highlights the evaluation of TEA’s current special population monitoring and its efforts to redesign a diagnostic approach, aiming to enhance oversight and compliance within school systems.

PROGRAMMATIC

Families are key partners in supporting at-risk students, especially those pursuing non-traditional careers based on gender. This session introduces a ready-to-use Parent Night Seminar Model designed to help families engage and advocate for underrepresented students, such as girls in STEM or boys in nursing and early education. Participants will explore real-world challenges, practice strategies through role-playing, and access a practical toolkit. Attendees will leave with a customizable plan and actionable resources to empower families, strengthen student confidence, and advance success in nontraditional career pathways.

PROGRAMMATIC

Principals are on the front lines of school improvement—but navigating federal and state purchasing requirements can feel overwhelming. This session demystifies the fiscal side of compensatory education by providing campus leaders and program administrators with tools to align purchases to the CNA, stay within compliance, and streamline their workflow with district business offices.  This session will include real examples, ready-to-use templates, and a collaborative planning activity to help districts foster a shared understanding of budget ownership and accountability.

PROGRAMMATIC

With the establishment of the Program Management Department, Region 3 ESC is transforming how local districts manage and leverage their formula and competitive grant funds. This session offers an inside look at the processes, tools, and collaborative strategies that are driving measurable outcomes in student achievement.

Participants will explore Region 3’s innovative use of:

-Interactive Grant Dashboards for real-time tracking and planning

-Cross-trained departmental teams that support compliance and program integration

-Strategic Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) processes that align funding with district goals.

PROGRAMMATIC

By submitting your LEA’s 2025–2026 ESSA Consolidated Application, you agreed to follow all the requirements outlined in the ESSA Provisions, Assurances, and Program Guidelines. Is your LEA prepared to meet those expectations? In this session, we will walk through each part of the "ESSA Program-Specific Provisions and Assurances" and "ESSA Program Guidelines" to help ensure your LEA is on track for full compliance—and ready for any Program Monitoring Validations.

PROGRAMMATIC

In this interactive session, participants will explore effective strategies for supporting and empowering principals and leadership teams in Title I schools. Through collaboration, shared leadership, and targeted support systems, district leaders and campus teams can build sustainable, equity-driven practices that lead to improved student outcomes. Join us to learn how to foster strong partnerships, align resources strategically, and create a culture of high expectations and support across your Title I campuses. Participants will leave with practical tools, real-world examples, and a renewed commitment to making every student count.

PROGRAMMATIC

Set sail with us as we ride the waves of progress in supporting students experiencing homelessness across Texas. Participants will explore the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Texas-specific provisions that guide identification, enrollment, and support for students experiencing homelessness. The session includes updates on TEHCY program implementation, dispute resolution using TASB FDC(EXHIBIT), and the statewide ESC capacity-building model. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to strengthen compliance and improve educational stability.

PROGRAMMATIC

The TEA Federal Program Compliance Division serves as the lifeguard on duty for ESSA programs—providing vigilant oversight, program monitoring, and state-level administration. This session offers a timely “surf report” with key updates and resources to help school systems stay afloat in the ever-changing tides of federal program compliance. Dive in for essential information and tools to navigate current requirements and stay ahead of the wave.

PROGRAMMATIC

Struggling to keep families and the community actively involved in your schools? Finding fresh, exciting ideas can be time-consuming, costly, and—let’s be honest—sometimes a little frustrating when turnout falls flat. Let’s change that! Join us for a dynamic, interactive session packed with creative, easy-to-implement strategies that will boost engagement across your campuses and district. You’ll leave with a treasure trove of fresh ideas and inspiration—plus the chance to share your own tried-and-true gems with fellow educators. Get ready to spark new connections and energize your family and community partnerships like never before!

Regions 7, 8, 9, 13, 17

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

8:15-8:45 ACET Business 

8:45-8:55 Alice HS Mariachi Band

8:55-9:00 Platinum Intro Speaker

FISCAL: Dive into the federal fiscal monitoring process during this session, designed to help you patrol the financial waters with confidence and precision. Just like lifeguards scan the horizon for signs of trouble, TEA’s Federal Fiscal Monitoring (FFM) staff will guide you through each phase of the monitoring cycle—from the first alert (notification letter) to the final rescue (report)—using real-world examples, timelines, and documentation essentials.

Explore how different district/school programs can work together to create a comprehensive system of support for students, addressing their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs; and enhancing collaboration between schools, ESCs, and the community.

Regions 4, 5, 12, 15, 18

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

Most school improvement plans overlook a critical success factor: family engagement. This session explores how meaningful parental involvement, supported by Title I, II, and IV funding, can drive sustainable turnaround. Backed by research and practical strategies, we’ll show how to move beyond compliance checkboxes and embed families as active partners in academic recovery. If your district is serious about raising achievement and rebuilding trust, it’s time to rethink how you engage the people who matter most—families.

FISCAL: Think you can spot a compliance gap before it wipes out your internal controls? Grab your board and ride the “Deal or No Deal” wave in this fast-paced, interactive game where your knowledge of common non-compliance findings could earn you prizes—and bragging rights!

Choose from mystery briefcases, uncover real-world compliance scenarios, and put your skills to the test by identifying control gaps and recommending fixes. The more issues you resolve, the bigger the reward—and the closer you get to being crowned the ACET Deal or No Deal Champion! 

*Every participant wins a prize!

*Bonus: The game host will share expert tips and best practices for each scenario to help you stay   ahead of the compliance curve.

FISCAL: Grab your sunscreen and set sail on a funding adventure! In this session, we’ll chart the course through the ESSA federal funding waters, exploring how allocations are calculated and how to successfully dock your grant applications. We’ll also dive deep into the Texas Education Agency’s approach to Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and comparability, helping you stay afloat in the sea of fiscal compliance. Whether you're new to the grant scene or a seasoned sailor, this session will help you navigate the tides with confidence and clarity.

The Texas Education and Training Voucher is a federal fund put in place to assist students coming from foster care with living expenses while attending postsecondary school. House Bill 2537 went into effect 6/9/2017 and it requires high school counselors in Texas to inform students in foster care about their postsecondary school benefits every year. This workshop will outline post-secondary benefits and help attendees understand the unique challenges that foster care alumni face when aging out of care and moving on to post-secondary education.

Regions 1, 3, 11, 14, 20

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

PROGRAMMATIC: The ESCR11 PNP Team has created an ESSA Equitable Services Operational Guidelines and Handbook to provide clear, consistent guidance for our PNP partners re: roles/responsibilities and operational procedures. The handbook clearly outlines roles and responsibilities for ESCs, LEAs, and PNPs.

Chronic stress and burnout are silently eroding the capacity of today’s educational leaders. In this session, we will explore the emotional and physiological toll of leading through ongoing pressure, trauma exposure, and systemic demands. Participants will gain insight into the science of burnout, signs of compassion fatigue, and practical strategies for personal and professional renewal. Through reflection and evidence-based tools, this session empowers leaders to foster resilience, set boundaries, and build sustainable practices that support both staff and student well-being. Let’s move beyond burnout—toward recovery, reconnection, and a healthier culture of leadership.

Families are key partners in supporting at-risk students, especially those pursuing non-traditional careers based on gender. This session introduces a ready-to-use Parent Night Seminar Model designed to help families engage and advocate for underrepresented students, such as girls in STEM or boys in nursing and early education. Participants will explore real-world challenges, practice strategies through role-playing, and access a practical toolkit. Attendees will leave with a customizable plan and actionable resources to empower families, strengthen student confidence, and advance success in nontraditional career pathways.

Designing Family Engagement that's Compliant AND Captivating: Bring your popcorn and your creativity! This interactive session challenges participants to design Title I-compliant family engagement events that also build true parent capacity in innovative, creative, and unique ways. Using real-world engagement barriers and a scorecards framework, participants will leave with fresh ideas, ready-to-use tools, and a renewed approach to making PFE meaningful, measurable, and memorable. 

8:15 - 8:50 -  Welcome Address

9:00 - 12:00 - Keynote

8:15 - 8:45   ACET Business 

8:45 - 8:55   Student Entertainment - Flour Bluff - present colors & pledge & Nat'l Anthem

8:55 - 9:00   Platinum Intro Speaker

PROGRAMMATIC

The TEA Federal Program Compliance Division serves as the lifeguard on duty for ESSA programs—providing vigilant oversight, program monitoring, and state-level administration. This session offers a timely “surf report” with key updates and resources to help school systems stay afloat in the ever-changing tides of federal program compliance. Dive in for essential information and tools to navigate current requirements and stay ahead of the wave.

Regions 2, 6, 10, 16, 19

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

PROGRAMMATIC

Set sail with us as we ride the waves of progress in supporting students experiencing homelessness across Texas. Participants will explore the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Texas-specific provisions that guide identification, enrollment, and support for students experiencing homelessness. The session includes updates on TEHCY program implementation, dispute resolution using TASB FDC(EXHIBIT), and the statewide ESC capacity-building model. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to strengthen compliance and improve educational stability.

PROGRAMMATIC

Families are key partners in supporting at-risk students, especially those pursuing non-traditional careers based on gender. This session introduces a ready-to-use Parent Night Seminar Model designed to help families engage and advocate for underrepresented students, such as girls in STEM or boys in nursing and early education. Participants will explore real-world challenges, practice strategies through role-playing, and access a practical toolkit. Attendees will leave with a customizable plan and actionable resources to empower families, strengthen student confidence, and advance success in nontraditional career pathways.

PROGRAMMATIC

Discover how Google's NotebookLM transforms the way you gather, process, and interact with information by allowing you to collect important resources and ask questions directly against your curated content. This powerful tool not only helps organize your research but also generates podcasts for on-the-go learning, creates comprehensive study guides, and builds visual timelines—all from your collected materials. Learn how you can leverage NotebookLM to enhance research services, create dynamic resource collections, and offer innovative ways for patrons to engage with information.

PROGRAMMATIC

By submitting your LEA’s 2025–2026 ESSA Consolidated Application, you agreed to follow all the requirements outlined in the ESSA Provisions, Assurances, and Program Guidelines. Is your LEA prepared to meet those expectations? In this session, we will walk through each part of the "ESSA Program-Specific Provisions and Assurances" and "ESSA Program Guidelines" to help ensure your LEA is on track for full compliance—and ready for any Program Monitoring Validations.

FISCAL

Join us for a dynamic and interactive session that unpacks the latest developments from the 89th Texas Legislative Session through the lens of financial compliance. Attendees will gain critical insights into newly enacted legislation—including House Bill 2 and related statutes—that directly impact school finance operations, educator compensation, and compliance reporting requirements.

PROGRAMMATIC

Participants will learn about the Title III, Part A process from the beginning to the end. We will identify how the funding is determined, how to apply for the funding, and how to expend the funds appropriately. Participants will explore supplemental activities to help meet Title III requirements and how to report these expenditures in the ESSA Compliance Report. Participants will walk away with impactful information and supportive resources.   

Regions 7, 8, 9, 13, 17

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

8:15-8:45 ACET Business 

8:45-8:55 Alice HS Mariachi Band

8:55-9:00 Platinum Intro Speaker

Regions 4, 5, 12, 15, 18

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

Think you can spot a compliance gap before it wipes out your internal controls? Grab your board and ride the “Deal or No Deal” wave in this fast-paced, interactive game where your knowledge of common non-compliance findings could earn you prizes—and bragging rights!

Choose from mystery briefcases, uncover real-world compliance scenarios, and put your skills to the test by identifying control gaps and recommending fixes. The more issues you resolve, the bigger the reward—and the closer you get to being crowned the ACET Deal or No Deal Champion! 

*Every participant wins a prize!

*Bonus: The game host will share expert tips and best practices for each scenario to help you stay   ahead of the compliance curve.

Grab your sunscreen and set sail on a funding adventure! In this session, we’ll chart the course through the ESSA federal funding waters, exploring how allocations are calculated and how to successfully dock your grant applications. We’ll also dive deep into the Texas Education Agency’s approach to Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and comparability, helping you stay afloat in the sea of fiscal compliance. Whether you're new to the grant scene or a seasoned sailor, this session will help you navigate the tides with confidence and clarity.

Regions 1, 3, 11, 14, 20

If you have a scheduling conflict with your region's time, please select from one of the remaining three options.

FISCAL: Dive into the federal fiscal monitoring process during this session, designed to help you patrol the financial waters with confidence and precision. Just like lifeguards scan the horizon for signs of trouble, TEA’s Federal Fiscal Monitoring (FFM) staff will guide you through each phase of the monitoring cycle—from the first alert (notification letter) to the final rescue (report)—using real-world examples, timelines, and documentation essentials.

Explore how different district/school programs can work together to create a comprehensive system of support for students, addressing their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs; and enhancing collaboration between schools, ESCs, and the community.

Join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for an engaging virtual session on empowering families to navigate the digital world safely. This presentation will provide an overview of NCMEC’s mission and services, highlight current trends and challenges children face online, and share valuable insights on internet safety. Participants will explore a variety of free tools and resources designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators protect children from online risks. Learn practical strategies to foster safer digital habits, encourage open communication, and use NCMEC’s materials to engage families in proactive online safety conversations.

This presentation explores innovative and inclusive strategies for identifying and serving gifted and talented (G/T) students from at-risk populations in Texas. Participants will gain actionable insights into best practices that promote access, meet state compliance requirements, and foster collaboration across educational programs. The session will highlight real-world examples, tools, and frameworks that empower educators to support learners through the lens of gifted education.

Designing Family Engagement that's Compliant AND Captivating: Bring your popcorn and your creativity! This interactive session challenges participants to design Title I-compliant family engagement events that also build true parent capacity in innovative, creative, and unique ways. Using real-world engagement barriers and a scorecards framework, participants will leave with fresh ideas, ready-to-use tools, and a renewed approach to making PFE meaningful, measurable, and memorable.