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GCA Institute
Planned in partnership between the Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative and the Texas Education Agency’s Department of Grant Compliance & Administration
Phone: (325) 675-7007
Email: t1si@esc14.net
Fee: $295 per atttendee
Format: In-person only
Dates: March 24-26, 2026
Location: Round Rock, Texas
About the GCA Institute
The general content of the institute will be federal grant management and compliance with information specific to the grant programs administered by the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is limited to ESC staff administering federal grant programs. Sessions will be specific to programs administered by the GCA Department. Please do not share this information with non-ESC staff.
Please note that ESC program staff for the following programs as per the ESC ESSA Basic Services grant will be required to attend the GCA Institute: Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; and Title IV, Part A.
Additionally, the Title I, Part A ESC ESSA Basic Services grant requirements will also include at least one ESC staff member from the ESC business office/business services that provides guidance to LEAs related to federal programs finance/business office operations, or its equivalent, is required to attend the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration (GCA) Institute in addition to the ESC staff responsible for the implementation of program activities.
More Information
No onsite registration.
ESC Staff members and TEA staff should check in at the registration table upon arrival to receive their name badge and institute materials. Sign in sheets will be at the registration table daily to track attendance.
*As a courtesy to fellow attendees and presenters, early departures are discouraged.
The Institute will be conducted 100% in-person; no virtual option.
📄Session Handouts: An event website has been set up for attendees to access the session handouts and any other materials attendees will need for each session. We will not be printing any handouts.
💻Laptops: The expectation of the Institute is to be engaged and present. We understand that attendees may want to take notes on their computers, however, please stay on task with the Institute.
Charging Stations will be available at the back of the room.
🪑Room Setup: The room(s) will be set up where all attendees are facing towards the front of the room and sitting behind a thin rectangular table.
Certificates of Attendance for ESC Staff will be available through Region 14 ESC’s Pitstop at the conclusion of the Institute. Login to your Pitstop account to view and download your certificate. Contact the Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative at t1si@esc14.net if you need assistance.
March 24-26, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas
Monday, February 23, 2026
Registration closes at 5:00pm CST
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to cancel with refund at 4:00 CST*
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to substitute at 4:00pm CST*
*must receive in writing at t1si@esc14.net.
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No onsite registration.
ESC Staff members and TEA staff should check in at the registration table upon arrival to receive their name badge and institute materials. Sign in sheets will be at the registration table daily to track attendance.
*As a courtesy to fellow attendees and presenters, early departures are discouraged.
The Institute will be conducted 100% in-person; no virtual option.
📄Session Handouts: An event website has been set up for attendees to access the session handouts and any other materials attendees will need for each session. We will not be printing any handouts.
💻Laptops: The expectation of the Institute is to be engaged and present. We understand that attendees may want to take notes on their computers, however, please stay on task with the Institute.
Charging Stations will be available at the back of the room.
🪑Room Setup: The room(s) will be set up where all attendees are facing towards the front of the room and sitting behind a thin rectangular table.
Certificates of Attendance for ESC Staff will be available through Region 14 ESC’s Pitstop at the conclusion of the Institute. Login to your Pitstop account to view and download your certificate. Contact the Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative at t1si@esc14.net if you need assistance.
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March 24-26, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
Round Rock, TexasMonday, February 23, 2026
Registration closes at 5:00pm CSTThursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to cancel with refund at 4:00 CST*Thursday, March 19, 2026
Last day to substitute at 4:00pm CST**must receive in writing at t1si@esc14.net.