April 25, 2007

TCWSE's 7th Monograph Call for Manuscripts
Submission Deadline Extended to April 30
The deadline for the submitting a manuscript for our 7th Monograph—Women as School Executives: Celebrating Diversity—has been extended! If you've been putting it off and thought you missed the cut, you still have time! Contributions may include, but are not limited to articles, reflections, poems, research reports, and case studies. [Full Details!]

Summer Conference Registration is OPEN!
Building Leadership Communities • June 22–24, 2007 • Renaissance Austin Hotel Planning for the TCWSE Summer Conference is in full swing and it promises to be another perfect opportunity to join with other TCWSE members from across the state to learn and network. We've got some great sessions and keynote speakers lined up, along with lots of time to socialize and learn from one another. Online registration is now open, so don't delay! We'll be sending an electronic version of the registration brochure very soon and will post it on the TCWSE Web site as well. Remember to share the link!! Invite friends and colleagues . . . this event is best when it's SHARED! Full Details!

2007 Awards Program
TCWSE loves to recognize individuals whose passion and dedication make a real difference in public education! If you know people who deserve such recognition, here's your opportunity to acknowledge them. Submit your nominations for TCWSE's 2007 Margret Montgomery Leadership Award, Friend Award, and/or Bravo Awards. Don't delay! The deadline for 2007 awards program is Friday, May 4! [Criteria, past recipients, and links to online nomination forms]

Good News!

• Shirley Coleman was elected to serve as the Region 18 representative on the Texas Association of Community Schools Board. She is also Secretary of the Texas Association of Rural Schools group—only the second woman to become an officer since 1995!

Share Your Good News!
Remember, TCWSE is all about building a strong support system for women administrators. Sharing your successes and triumphs is more than just tooting your own horn—you're also providing other members with ideas they may want to implement in their own district or goals to strive for. If you've got good news to share, let us know! We'll post it in the next issue of TCWSE e-Notes and online!

Questions about this issue of TCWSE e-Notes?
Please contact Ann Halstead, TCWSE Executive Secretary/Treasurer, 512.477.6361.

Note to Regional Reps: If you have news, meeting announcements, or anything else you'd like shared through TCWSE e-Notes (which we hope to send out at least once a month), please e-mail your information to Ann Halstead in the TCWSE office.