This program provides assistance to charter schools in providing a free and appropriate education for students with special needs. Technical assistance can be provided through consultation by phone, email, fax, or written correspondence.

Annual Charter Leadership Symposium - provides superintendents, special education directors, campus special education instructional leaders and campus administrators the opportunity to engage with content and legal experts, receive timely updates on law and policy, review best practices at the charter and campus levels, reflect on current practices and review coordination of effort at the charter and campus levels.  Join us on Monday, March 3rd for our 2025 Charter Leadership Symposium - registration is open now!

In addition, Region 10 ESC assists with monthly charter school special education administrator's meetings and other services.

Several states permitted charter schools in 1991 while the state of Texas passed legislation to establish charters in 1995. Charter schools offer an additional choice of public education. Their purpose is to improve student learning and encourage different and innovative learning methods. Like traditional schools, charter schools are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system.

Program Coordinator
Tony Palagonia
972-348-1324
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Administrative Assistant
Brenda Martinez
972-348-1480
Email Brenda Martinez