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Frequently Asked Questions

for Attendees

What is included in the registration fee?

Full Conference Registration gives you access to the following opportunities:

  • Your choice of over 60 hours of educational sessions
  • Spotlight sessions from the Texas Education Agency and Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein LLP
  • Board, Finance, Leadership, Improving Academics, and Enrollment Marketing Workshops
  • Exhibit hall with over 100 solution providers
  • Networking opportunities
  • Coffee Lounge 

Included Meals:

  • Sunday night sweets & nightcaps (1 drink ticket included with registration)
  • Monday morning regional networking – coffee & pastries
  • Monday lunch on your own – explore Houston
  • Monday evening reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres (1 drink ticket included with registration)
  • Tuesday continental breakfast in the exhibit hall
  • Tuesday lunch in the exhibit hall
  • Tuesday evening party with dinner (1 drink ticket included with registration)
  • Wednesday breakfast
  • Coffee breaks each day
Do you offer one-day registration?

Yes, but only for our members who are board members and only for access to the Board Workshop on Tuesday, October 7. Please check out the Registration Info below for more details.

Is my charter a member of TPCSA?

Please contact our membership team to check your membership status at membershipadmin@txcharterschools.org.

When will educational sessions be available?

Educational sessions will be available in person from September 28-30, 2026. A full list of available sessions will be posted in July.

How do I book hotel rooms for a group of people?

Please book your guest rooms by utilizing the link in your email confirmation upon registering for the conference. Each guest room needs to be booked separately, one at a time.

When is my payment due?

ATTENDEE PAYMENT DEADLINE REMINDER

Early Bird or Standard Rate:

  • Payment by check must be paid in full before September 15, 2026. If payment isn’t paid in full, attendees will be asked to pay on-site.
What’s the cancellation policy as an attendee?

Conference cancellations must be received in writing; please review the cancellation deadlines below:

  • If received by July 1, 2026 — 100% refund
  • After July 1, 2026, there are no refunds unless TPCSA cancels the conference, in which case all participants will be notified.
How do I receive the presentation for the session I attended?

Presentations are available exclusively on our mobile app beginning in September. If a presenter does not turn in their presentation materials, they will not be posted on the mobile app. In that case, contact the presenter directly.

Where can I find my headshot taken during the 2026 conference?

A link will be sent via email after the headshot is taken.

I am missing credit on my certificate. What do I do?

Contact lgarcia@txcharterschools.org with your full name, e-mail address, and session title for your missing credit.


for Exhibitors

What are the exhibit hall hours?

Move In
Sunday, September 27 – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday, September 28 – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Exhibit Hall Hours
Monday, September 28 – 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 29 – 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Exclusive Hours
Monday, September 27 – 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Monday, September 27 – 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 28 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, September 28 – 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Tuesday, September 28 – 11:45 PM – 12:45 PM
Tuesday, September 28 – 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

How many exhibitor badges are included in the exhibit booth?

Each exhibit booth includes two complimentary badges. Additional badges are $475 and can be added during registration.

Do you offer lead retrieval?

For an additional fee, exhibitors can use their mobile device or “rent” an iPhone with lead retrieval capabilities. A link can also be found under the exhibit page.

Where can I find the exhibitor kit?

The exhibitor kit will be e-mailed directly to the account holder in late July. A link can also be found under the exhibit page.

When is my payment due?

EXHIBITOR PAYMENT REMINDER

  • Payment must be received within thirty (30) days of purchasing your booth. If your balance is more than $5,000, TPCSA kindly requests that you pay by ACH/Bank Transfer or check. TPCSA’s preferred method of payment is ACH/Bank Transfer.
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