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GCACon

 
GCACon, November 10 through 12, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas

GCACon brings grants, compliance, family engagement, and fiscal expertise together in one statewide professional learning event. Designed to encourage collaboration across departments, the conference connects education professionals with tools and learning opportunities to support effective program management from both instructional and compliance perspectives.

GCACon integrates Federal Title Programs under the Grant Compliance Administration Department at the Texas Education Agency, Parent & Family Engagement, and a specialized fiscal strand into one professional development experience.

Date: November 10–12, 2026   |   Location: San Antonio, Texas

Venue: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Please note: GCACon is a statewide event that is not hosted or organized by Region 7 Education Service Center. Region 7 ESC is sharing this professional learning opportunity with districts in our region. Registration, conference schedules, fees, lodging, and other event details are managed by the GCACon organizers.

Visit the official GCACon website for registration and complete conference information.

Visit the Official GCACon Website

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The Unified Vision for Excellence

GCACon is designed to bring education staff together in one professional development destination by consolidating Parent & Family Engagement with other GCA initiatives. The conference is intended to encourage deeper collaboration across departments while helping attendees strengthen program management, compliance practices, and fiscal knowledge.

The event combines programmatic and fiscal learning so participants can better connect instructional priorities, compliance responsibilities, family engagement, and effective use of grant funds.

Programs Represented

GCACon includes professional learning connected to the following programs and compliance areas:

  • ESSA 1116: Parent and Family Engagement
  • Title I, Part A
  • Title I, Part C
  • Title I, Part D
  • Title II, Part A
  • Title III, Part A
  • Title IV, Part A
  • Title IV, Part B (21st CCLC)
  • Title V, Part B (REAP/RLIS)
  • Perkins V
  • McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
  • PNP Equitable Services
  • Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) / Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)

Featured Opportunities

GCACon begins November 10 with additional learning opportunities for educators and families.

Pre-Convening Learning Labs for Educators

November 10, 2026
8:00–11:45 a.m.

Start GCACon with focused learning opportunities covering family engagement, relational leadership, and federal education law.

Learning Labs include:

  • Practical strategies for family engagement
  • Relational leadership
  • Federal education law

View Learning Labs Flyer (PDF)

Parent Day

November 10, 2026
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

This adult-only workshop gives parents and guardians practical tools and resources to support student learning, build stronger school partnerships, and connect with other families.

Registration Fee: $50
Lunch: Included

Parents and guardians may contact their child's school to inquire about attendance assistance.

View Parent Day Flyer and Agenda (PDF)

Downloadable Resources

Download and share these GCACon resources with staff and families.

Ready to learn more about GCACon?

Visit the official conference website for registration, schedules, sessions, lodging, and other event information.

GCACon Conference Information

Questions?

For questions about GCACon or how this conference may support your district or program, contact our Region 7 staff below.

Questions? Contact a member of our team!