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Grant Opportunities - Technology and School Safety

Please see the lunch and learn (yes, really remote lunch provided) invite below from our sponsor eCare.  It's a free opportunity to learn about these grant opportunities.  

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You're invited to a Lunch & Learn on upcoming grant opportunities for classroom technology and school safety equipment. 
If you need a makeover of your classroom technology and/or school safety technology, these two upcoming grant opportunities, RUS DLT and COPS-SVPP, should provide the funding your district needs. High level information including links to each of the program websites are attached below.
This Google Form allows you to choose a date and time that works best for you and your team. We would love to meet and discuss more and for your team to enjoy lunch on us as we meet together. 
What You'll Learn:
  • Benefits of the RUS-DLT Grant: Discover how this funding can enhance your district's technology needs, including robust panel and camera systems.
  • Benefits of the COPS-SVPP Grant: Learn how this school safety funding can provide for critical technology such as door access controls, security cameras, campus-wide intercom, emergency notification systems (including phones), and more.
  • Funding Competitiveness: Receive tips to boost your district's chances based on community rurality and economic need. Your district is well-positioned for success!
  • Application Process: Understand the steps to apply and what to expect.
  • Peers Experiences: Hear from your peers about their experience with these grants by working with eCare.
These grant opportunities have the power to transform communities, and eCare has years of experience in helping organizations acquire this funding. We are FOCUSED on making school districts aware of these grants and connecting you with resources who can help with the application process. 
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Select HERE or reply to this email with your preferred date and time, and we'll handle the details. We are excited to help your district maximize its technology potential!
 
We look forward to sharing with you.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Kelley, Grant Marketing Specialist
(334) 432-0987 

Great Job, West ISD students!

https://issuu.com/tasanet/docs/nov_dec_2025_texas_school_business?fr=sYTU2MDg0MTk0ODg

Several TREA individuals and groups are recognized in this edition, as well as West ISD students celebrating their Czech heritage on pp. 20-21.  Great job!

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STEM Resources/Membership available to TREA Member Districts

https://mailchi.mp/21b629f66bb4/dhedf-rural-stem-initiative-newsletter-18138889?e=228d62bca7

Don't forget that TREA member districts can apply for a free membership to the DHEDF Rural Stem Initiative.  DHEDF provides resources, webinars, contests, etc. to rural staff and students.  Contact Wayne Fagan if you need assistance applying; his contact info. is in the link.  

TREA mourns the loss of Milano superintendent

https://www.kbtx.com/2025/10/28/milano-isd-mourning-death-superintendent-elisabeth-luevanos/

Great job Meadow ISD!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17RyUzrQLL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Digital Accessibility Deadlines Approaching

https://districtadministration.com/opinion/digital-accessibility-deadlines-are-coming-why-every-school-district-must-act/

 

Congrats and good luck to all!

https://blog.smu.edu/leadershipimpact/2025/08/15/smu-institute-for-leadership-impact-welcomes-2025-2026-district-leadership-fellows/

Professional Development Modules - TREA Member Districts access

TREA is excited to announce a new FREE service to our member districts and their staff members.  This professional development offers many 6 hour modules in a variety of topics you can use as local credit for your PD needs.  This service is available now, and goes through May of 2026.   Please see the link below to set up your account and access the modules, free of charge.  If you have any questions, contact Bill Tarleton or Jared Bigham at [email protected]

https://learn.mycredential.com/dashboard/?invite=369d3902aeb06fac2ceecaa97825e275

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Great Job Lubbock AHA and Dalhart ISD Students!

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/the-american-heart-association-in-lubbock-trains-dalhart-isd-students-in-cpr/

Way to go FFA!

Superintendent and NREA President-Elect Bill Chapman led a group of FFA students from Texas and other states to Washington, D.C. to advocate for Secure Rural Schools funding.  Check out our social media for other pictures and information.  Also, a special thanks to Superintendent Jamie Green of California for working with Dr. Chapman to make the trip possible. 

 

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Reimbursable PD credits from UTEACH Texas

https://pd.uteach.utexas.edu/

Most of these courses are reimbursable through TEA once completed.  Let us know if you need further information or a UTEACH contact.  

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Great Job TREA Past President and NREA Board Member Jeff Byrd!

https://contentsharing.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?ep=BWx4VXsEVS5MFwbJA0L6vZReFW46-EI21ItCtxujewSfyolZj7OZWSgWGim16BDNm1rAPHW5hq77qiVQVFpfnot4269959nrlvc76rh2frXjlOErfAO5yZJrgnXwDtxu

Be sure and make time to watch this webinar and/or pass it on to colleagues, as Jeff did a great job representing  Dalhart, TREA, and NREA.  

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Congratulations Dr. Edison & Aquilla ISD!

Great job David Edison and TREA Member District Aquilla ISD on your accomplishments in student achievement:

https://www.kwtx.com/video/2025/09/24/tea-commissioner-visits-aquilla-isd/

Podcast interview - TREA and Why Rural Matters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0nFCJhMVsA

Thanks to Dr. Rick Fernandez for giving TREA a chance to talk about what we do and why it's important.  Respectfully, Bill

TREA Superintendent highlighted in Texas Monthly!

You'll have to pick up a copy or subscribe to TM for the full article, but great job Jessi Milam of San Vicente ISD!

https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/jessi-milam-superintendent-big-bend/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMZgw1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFBa21sbXJ6R3NRWHlpRktlAR7rSLuhT9eF4USC4g7PBakTvrLqrdM0GXWWpVNzb3HFPRuAsuoPOtcJDeswgA_aem_Y7VkDJkngsb-bsaVknRb0Q

TREA Superintendents and Boards honored by TASA, TASB

Congratulations to Orangefield ISD for being one of TASA's Regional School Boards of the Year!

Also, congrats to these TREA Superintendents for being named TASB Regional Superintendents of the Year:

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Webinar for Federal Accessibility Compliance

https://benetech.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917532203729/WN_HahGfYOBQouudMvAC3WEiw#/registration

Check out this free webinar on digital accessibility from our friends at Benetech.  

UIL Changes - Legislative Chair Brandon Enos

https://www.community-news.com/stories/heads-up-texas-uil-changes-are-here,126715

This needs to get in front of Texas Legislators

This is what school administrators and staff do when their community needs them.  It happens every time - every flood, tornado, hurricane, wildfire, and others such as the West fertilizer plant explosion.  "School People" rise to the top and are the first to help when kids are involved because it's in your nature and it's what you do.  

https://www.khou.com/article/news/state/texas-news/texas-flood/bus-drivers-rescue-campers-stranded-hill-country-flooding-singing/285-62f95924-d78c-4447-a243-c2c374bf01c8

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HB 2 School Funding Podcast

Thanks to Dr. HD Chambers at TSA for sharing!

https://news.texasschoolalliance.org/podcast/?wchannelid=kfh5nd0sjn&wmediaid=8phuh80ogb