Past Events
Chapter Event
June 17, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Time
David E. Smith Elementary School
Birdville ISD
5020 Stephanie Drive,
Haltom City, TX 76117
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Park and enter directly into the cafeteria on the north side of the campus off Stephanie.
AIA Pending
Merging Communities – Emerging Pride
David E. Smith Elementary School represents the successful merger of two existing schools into a new, two-story, 101,500-square-foot facility housing Pre-K through 5th grade. The campus caters to the diverse community it serves through guiding principles of inclusivity, collaboration, sense of choice, and access to nature. The building is organized around a central entry flanked by a secured academic wing and a semi-public community wing with the learning commons, gym, and cafeteria as a welcoming hub for the campus. The building design and organization emphasizes clear sightlines and visual openness, ensuring a secure yet open atmosphere for students and staff.
Learning Objectives:
- Creating an experiential journey through interior graphic design.
- Planning for visual safety and security while maintaining a dynamic environment.
- Bringing the outside in through borrowed light, biophilic influence, and views to nature.
- Supporting a community during campus mergers.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record & Structural Engineer: HKS
Project Management: Friends Consulting
Landscape Architect: CCA
Civil Engineer: RLG
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: EMA
Contractor: Lee Lewis
Specialized Consultants or Other Team Members: Acoustics, Technology, AV – Salas O’Brien
Owner: Birdville Independent School District
Presenters:
O. Wayne Reynaud, AIA, REFP, ICA, WELL AP, Regional Practice Director, K-12 Education | Principal, HKS
Wayne has dedicated his career to the design and delivery of educational facilities. With the knowledge that a student’s environment can positively impact how they thrive, he listens carefully to the educators that will be teaching and interacting with students in these spaces and translates their goals into reality. Wayne has over 30 years of experience in planning and designing includes K-12 schools, higher education facilities, sports facilities and municipal projects. With his vast experience, skillful communication and attention to detail, Wayne is dedicated to the service of his clients and meeting budget goals.
Carleigh Henderson, RID, WELL AP, LFA, LEED Green Associate, Sr. Interior Designer | Associate, HKS
Carleigh is a known problem solver in the Southern Region educational facility industry. She is a registered interior designer with 12 years experience, including 3 years on the owner’s side, shaping K-12 learning environments through design, planning, and community engagement. Known for translating academic goals and community vision into equitable, culturally responsive, and operationally efficient facilities. Proven leader in guiding cross-disciplinary teams, streamlining processes, and applying evidence based design to drive better outcomes for students and school districts. Her enthusiastic approach to designing learning spaces evokes imaginative solutions that promote pathways to student futures, wellness, and choice. Her industry knowledge allows her to design within owners budgets and to see education facility projects through construction.
Amanda Holman, Principal, David E. Smith Elementary
Amanda has been principal of David E. Smith Elementary since August 2021. Prior to joining Smith Elementary, she was an elementary math academic coach for BISD from 2017–18, and a math interventionist at Walker Creek and North Ridge elementary schools from 2014–17. Amanda was a fifth and third grade teacher at Walker Creek and Hardeman elementary schools respectively from 2010–14. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Woman’s University.
Members & School Districts: FREE
Non-members: $20
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Chapter Event
May 13, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
LEISD Lakewood Village Elementary School
100 Stowe Lane
Lakewood Village, TX 75068
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From 6 Weeks to 6th Grade: Inspiring Curiosity in Learning Every Step of the Way
Exploring the educational journey from infancy through elementary school, this presentation highlights how learning environments and teaching methods evolve to nurture every stage of development. Beginning with the warm, play-based foundations of daycare and early childhood centers, we’ll examine how sensory exploration, social-emotional learning, and imaginative play build the groundwork for lifelong curiosity. Three unique case studies will showcase how learning can transform as children grow —from guided discovery in early childhood education to inquiry-based exploration and STEM integration in elementary grades. Irving ISD’s Baby University is a sensory environment for children 6-weeks to 3 years old, prioritizing a sense of home. Texarkana ISD’s Dunbar Early Childhood Center provides themed, immersive classrooms designed by an exhibit company, integrated with the curriculum. And Little Elm ISD’s Lakewood Village Elementary School provides a STEM-focused learning environment with ample space for hands-on learning and utilizing the building as a teaching tool. Attendees will gain insights into how early learning environments can facilitate cohesive, engaging experiences that connect early exploration with academic growth – sparking creativity to support confident, capable learners from 6 weeks to 6th grade.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand Developmental Needs Across Age Groups: Identify how learning environments evolve from infancy through elementary school, addressing cognitive, emotional, and physical needs that directly impact health, safety, and well-being.
- Explore Early Childhood Design Strategies: Examine design principles that support safe, nurturing, and engaging environments in daycare and early learning centers, including considerations for light, scale, acoustics, and sensory engagement.
- Integrate STEM and Immersive Learning Approaches: Discover how spatial design and flexible learning zones can encourage hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration through STEM-based and inquiry-driven educational models.
- Create a Seamless Educational Journey Through Design: Analyze how architecture and interior design can create continuity from early childhood settings to elementary schools—fostering familiarity, comfort, and a sense of belonging that supports long-term learning outcomes.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: Corgan
Landscape Architect: SMR Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: L.A. Fuess
Civil Engineer: Glenn Engineering
Mechanical Engineer: EMA Engineering
Contractor: Jackson Construction
Specialized Consultants: Roofing – Armko Industries, Inc.; Food Service – Foodservice Design Professionals
Owner: Little Elm ISD
Speakers:
Jason Mellard, Vice President, Corgan
Jason has over 20 years of experience dedicated to education architecture with a keen interest in the overlay of educational advancements, personalized learning, and developmental studies with virtual and physical environments. He has a passion for crafting spaces that inspire, inform, and innovate, partnering with clients to foster collaboration between students, educators, and professionals. Jason has been published numerous times on best practices and innovations.
Paige Russell, Associate, Corgan
As a project architect with over six years of experience, Paige provides design direction, communication and documentation of project decisions, with a focus on mentorship and technical expertise. She oversees staff and leads multidisciplinary teams of external consultants, and stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team.
Members: FREE |
Non-members: $20
Please RSVP for an accurate headcount.
Last day to register May 11, 2026.
Event Sponsor:
NEW DATE
Emerging Professionals Mentorship Series Events
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location:
CORE Headquarters
6320 Research Rd.
Frisco, TX 75033
Pete Hazard, Frisco ISD Fine Arts Director
Behind the Curtain Lessons for gaining traction and avoiding distraction from the conductor’s podium
- Share out leadership tonality statements
- Work through the remainder of the first IN TIME workbook
- Discussion of intelligent goal design
- Give takeaway application IN TIME workbook
Interested in Sponsoring an EP Event?
- Happy Hour Sponsor – $900
- Speaker Sponsor – $900
Sponsorship includes signage at the event and your logo on the website and promotional materials for the sponsored event.
CANCELLED
A4LE Career Pathways Fair
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TECC East
2553 FM 544,
Lewisville, TX 75056
What is the A4LE Diversity Committee Career Fair Initiative?
As part of A4LE’s Diversity Committee Career Fair Initiative, registered junior and senior high school students from across the DFW Metroplex will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways and connect directly with professionals across multiple industries.
To create a more meaningful and engaging experience, participating companies will be grouped in sets of three. Each group will include organizations representing different areas of the industry, such as construction, architecture, engineering, and design. Students will rotate through these groups and have the opportunity to sit down with each company, ask questions, and learn more about potential internship opportunities and career pathways within each firm.
Participating industries include:
- Construction Careers
- School District Facility & Construction Project Managers
- Architects & Engineers
- Vendors and Specialists, including General Contractors (GCs), Subcontractors, and others in design and construction-related fields
Company Table: $50
Students: Free
Deadline to Register: April 3, 2026
Chapter Tour
April 8, 2026
4:30 – 6:30 PM Central Standard Time
Northwest High School
2301 Texan Drive
Justin, TX 76247
Northwest High School Additions and Renovations
Northwest High School, the district’s oldest campus, underwent renovation to unify its design and provide new classrooms, science labs, and upgraded technology. Previously scattered CTE programs—including health sciences, business marketing, computer science, and child development—were consolidated to strengthen community connections. A new cosmetology suite features exterior access and functions as both a learning environment and practicum shop. The library was relocated to campus center, creating a collaborative hub with open social spaces and enclosed study rooms. Adjacent student services, a learning stair, coffee bar, and convenience store promote interaction and establish a vibrant community gathering space for students, faculty, and visitors.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify design strategies used to unify and modernize an aging high school campus while maintaining operational continuity.
- Analyze how clustering Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs strengthens community identity, improves supervision, and enhances functional efficiency.
- Evaluate the design of multi-functional spaces—such as cosmetology suites, learning stairs, and student service hubs—that serve both instructional and community purposes.
- Explain how centralized learning hubs, including relocated libraries and adjacent student services, improve student engagement, safety, and collaborative learning.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: Huckabee
Landscape Architect & Civil Engineer: Westwood
Structural Engineer: L.A Fuess
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Estes Mecclure
Contractor: Northstar
Specialized Consultants or Other Team Members: Acoustics – WJHW
Owner: Northwest ISD
Presenter:
Corrie Hood
Members / School Districts: FREE |
Non-members: $25
Event Sponsor:
Chapter Event
March 4, 2026
4:30 – 6:30 PM Central Standard Time
2911 Northaven Road, (2nd Floor Library)
Dallas, TX 75299
Meeting will be held on the 2nd floor in the library.
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Marcus Leadership Academy – Transforming a Campus, Empowering a Community
A presentation outlining the transformation of a 1962 campus into a modern, confidence building environment. The presentation will cover the project background; the overall campus transformation; the exterior design strategy; the integration of selected elements from the original campus into the new design; the role of interior design in supporting and promoting campus culture; strategies for attracting students and staff; and improvements to safety and security.
Learning Objectives:
- Campus Transformation
- Impact of Interior Design
- Attracting Students and Staff
- Addressing Safety and Security
Project Team:
Architect: Grace Design Studios, LLC
Project Manager: AECOM
Landscape Architect: CCA Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: Ponce Fuess Engineering
Civil Engineer: JQ Infrastructure
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer: Purdy McGuire Engineers
Contractor: Sedalco
Specialized Consultants or Other Team Members:
AV/IT – Solare Engineering Unlimited
Roof Consulting – DRYTEC Moisture Protection Technology Consultants
Food Service – Foodservice Design Professionals
Cost Estimating – Riddle & Goodnight
Owner: Dallas Independent School District
Speakers:
David Stanford, Principal, Grace Design Studios
Design Architect for Marcus Leadership Academy, David is a Principal and Senior Project Manager based in the Fort Worth office, specializing in K-12 Education. He has 39 years of total experience, all with the firm. As a Principal Designer, David guides the planning and early design phases of projects, collaborating with key stakeholders to define the project’s vision and bring it to life through design. He is continually researching design trends and applies current, appropriate design solutions to projects.
Gary Ryan, Principal, Grace Design Studios
Architect/Project Manager for Marcus Leadership Academy, Gary is a Principal and Studio Leader based in the Fort Worth office, specializing in specializing in K-12 Education. He has 47 years of total experience with 16 years at Grace Design. Gary has a broad expertise spanning civic, education, and commercial design sectors. He focuses on amplifying client vision throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring alignment with client goals. His approach includes diligent schedule tracking, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving project progress. Gary also leads the design team and provides consistent support to clients, leveraging his hands-on experience to navigate industry challenges effectively.
Members / School Districts: FREE |
Non-members: $20
Registration closes on March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Chapter Event
February 11, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Standard Time
Anita McGuire Reeves Elementary School
2225 Riney Rd
Denton, TX 76207
Lunch to be provided.
ID required for school security screening.
Guided tour available after the program.
Parking will be limited to the front lot. View parking map »
The meeting and tour will be of Reeves Elementary only. To view the prefabricated version of the design, attendees may drive by Hill Elementary or Martinez Elementary at their leisure.
A Tale of Three Schools – Redefining the Elementary Environment for Denton ISD
Denton ISD engaged in a visioning process intended to revisit how the district delivers elementary education. The result moved beyond the previous finger-plan prototype to a flexible learning environment wrapped around a hub of active, inclusive learning experiences. The design supports students in facilitating their own learning while integrating instrumental safety features. The project started as one design on three sites. Schedule-busting market conditions forced each site onto a different path— resulting in one conventionally built school (Reeves), and two built using cold-form prefabricated exterior walls (Hill and Martinez)— a first in the US. All three sites exceeded energy reduction targets using high performance strategies for energy and building systems.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the evolution of Denton ISD’s prototype design from a traditional finger plan to a flexible learning environment that is ready to support what’s now and what’s next.
- Review the challenges at each of the three sites and compare each solution for schedule, topography, and availability.
- Explain the implementation of a Prefabricated wall panel solution at two of the campuses and review the lessons learned.
- Learn how implementation of high-performance building strategies such as geothermal HVAC, envelope efficiency and solar generation directly impacts the districts bottom line.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: Pfluger Architects
Landscape Architect Firm: Ramsey Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: L.A. Fuess Partners, Inc.
Civil Engineer: RLK Engineering, Inc.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: CMTA
Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction
Specialized Consultants or Other Team Members:
Food Service – Foodservice Design Professionals
Envelope: Armko Industries
Owner: Denton Independent School District
Speakers:
Chad Martin, AIA, Principal, Architectural Director, Pfluger Architects
Casey Mirau, AIA, Senior Associate, Senior Project Designer, Pfluger Architects
Greg Wellman, Managing Partner-Dallas, CMTA
Member / School District: FREE | Non-Member: $20
Registration closes on February 10, 2026.
Galentines Event (Ladies Only)
February 9, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Golf Ranch
3750 Waterview Parkway
Richardson, TX 75080
This event will give the woman an opportunity to gather and lead golf tips from 4 golf instructors working with them on their golf game.
Beer, wine and appetizers included.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
- Food and Beverage – $500 | 2 available
- Photographer Sponsor – $500 | 2 available
Member / School District: FREE | Non-Member: $20
Limited to 25 people
Registration closes on February 9 at 12 noon Central Time.
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Mentorship Series Events
Thursday, February 5, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Happy Hour to follow
Location: WRA Architects
HQ Conf 6E – WRA Ballroom
6000 Headquarters Dr., Ste 600
Plano, TX 75024
Pete Hazard, Frisco ISD Fine Arts Director
IN TONE Leadership Lessons on leading IN TOUCH teams from the conductor’s podium
- Discuss IN TONE Leadership principles
- Work through/assign parts 3 and 4 of the Your Leadership Tonality workbook
- Introduce IN TIME principles
- Assign Introduction and Tune Up sections of the workbook
Interested in Sponsoring an EP Event?
- Happy Hour Sponsor – $900
- Speaker Sponsor – $900
Sponsorship includes signage at the event and your logo on the website and promotional materials for the sponsored event.
2026 Kickoff Party & Impact Awards
January 13, 2026
5:30 – 9:00 PM CST
Lewisville ISD TECC-WEST
1250A Round Grove Rd.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Join us on January 13 at TECC-W for a special evening of celebration. Chef DeRosa and LISD culinary students will prepare a handcrafted meal as we welcome the new year, award $50,000 to our Impact Award recipients, and formally welcome our new NTX board members.
Title Sponsorship – $4,000 | SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- Eight (8) tickets to the event
- Reserved Table in the front of venue
Food Sponsorship – $2,500 | SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- Four (4) Tickets to the Event
Drink Sponsorship – $2,500 | SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- Four (4) Tickets to the Event
Photographer / Media Sponsorship – $2,000 | SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- One (1) Ticket to the Event
Limited to 120 guests
Members / School Districts: FREE |
Non Members $20
Registration ends on January 12, 2026 or when all 120 spots are filled.
Chapter Event
December 10, 2025
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: Magda A. Hernandez Institute of Wellness and Professional Learning (MAHI)
4615 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX, 75038
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A Focus on Wellness: How the Magda A. Hernandez Institute (MAHI) Creates a Space for Teachers and the Community to Thrive
The Magda A. Hernández Institute of Wellness and Professional Learning (MAHI) is one-of-a-kind facility that enhances the overall well-being of staff, parents and students, providing a space for work, learning and healing. Funded exclusively by Tax Increment Fund (TIF) monies, MAHI houses the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), PEACE (Parent Education & Community Involvement), Adult Education and Literacy (AEL), along with Employee Wellness and Professional Learning spaces. These programs have experienced tremendous growth under the leadership of Superintendent Hernandez. In addition to these programs, MAHI features spaces for mediation, a wellness room equipped with treadmills, free weights and varies fitness equipment. MAHI also offers reservation-based complimentary wellness offerings, including yoga, fitness, nutrition, financial literacy classes and more. The vision for this center is to provide a space for district staff, parents and the community to grown and thrive.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the Design Principles Behind MAHI’s Multi-Functional Spaces. Examine how MAHI integrates wellness, professional learning, and community engagement into a single cohesive facility.
- Evaluate Strategies for Creating Flexible, Purpose-Driven Environments. Learn how MAHI accommodates diverse programs—such as HIPPY, PEACE, AEL, and wellness offerings—through adaptable layouts and shared spaces.
- Identify Design Strategies that Promote Well-Being and Healing. Recognize how design elements (e.g., natural light, dedicated meditation areas, fitness rooms) contribute to physical and mental wellness.
- Apply Insights on Community-Centered Design and Funding Models. Understand how MAHI’s design supports district-wide goals and how TIF-funded projects can influence planning and execution.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: WRA Architects
Contractor: Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.
Owner: Irving ISD
Presenters:
Liesl Payne, Chief of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Irving ISD
Roberto Ramirez, Partner, WRA Architects
Eric Hormann, Associate, WRA Architects
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsor:
Community Support: One Turkey at a Time
The North Texas Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments is supporting the Franklin D. Roosevelt Alumni Association Turkey Drive to help families in the Roosevelt community this holiday season. As professionals committed to creating effective learning environments, we know how deeply food insecurity affects student learning. It is difficult for a student to focus in class when they are unsure if a meal will be available at home. A4LE believes in the power of well-designed buildings, but we also understand that student success begins with meeting basic needs, and sometimes that means supporting one family, one student, and one turkey at a time.
Our Goal
We are setting a goal to provide
50 turkeys at $25 each.
We are asking our NTX members, firms, partners, and friends to help us meet this goal by
NOVEMBER 30, 2025.
How to Donate
Please send your donation using one of the following:
Cash App: $veltnation
PayPal.me/fdralumination
Turkeys are being purchased through the FDR Alumni Association.
Important:
Please write “
A4LE NTX – [Your Firm Name]” in the notes to help us track contributions and recognize supporters with social media shoutouts and updates.
Together, as A4LE members and partners, we can help ensure that students and families in our learning environments experience a season of dignity, care, and community support.
Chapter Event
November 20, 2025
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Thornton Elementary
2301 E. Park Row Dr
Arlington, TX, 76010
Integrating Research and Design: Supporting Teachers with Disabilities
Recent research found that approximately 1 in 8 teachers identify as having a disability, including challenges with mobility, visual and auditory impairments, chronic illnesses, mental health, and learning differences. How can the design of learning environments offer greater support? Corgan’s research study, supported by an ASID Foundation grant, gathered insight from real educators through simulated disability experiences at Thornton Elementary, in-depth interviews, and a collaborative design workshop. This session integrates educator perspectives, brings research methodology to life through a disability simulation demonstration, and explores key research findings and supportive design strategies captured in an open-source guidebook for educators and designers.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore findings from the literature, including teacher resilience, wellbeing, self-efficacy, and disabilities among educators.
- Examine research methodologies that can be applied to gather experiential insight from educators through self-reported, observational, and physiological data.
- Identify health, wellbeing, and professional needs for educators experiencing a broad range of disabilities and health conditions – both visible and invisible.
- Apply research insights to develop supportive design responses that can be implemented at a variety of scales to infuse learning environments with supportive affordances for teachers.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: Corgan
Landscape Architect: Ramsey Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: Alpha Consulting Engineers
Civil Engineer: Glenn Engineering
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: B&H Engineers
Contractor: Pogue Construction
Specialized Consultants:
Armko Industries
Owner: Arlington ISD
Speakers:
Chloe Hosid, Education Design Research Specialist, Senior Associate, Corgan
Chloe is a Design Researcher in Corgan’s education studio where she contributes research-based insight and design strategies to K-12 and higher education projects. She earned a Master of Architecture, a Master of Science in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience, and a certificate in Permaculture Design. Chloe is passionate about the altruistic nature of designing spaces for learning and for meaningfully promoting health, wellbeing, and cognitive performance through thoughtful, research-based design.
Melissa Hoelting, Assistant Director of Hugo, Senior Associate, Corgan
Melissa is the Assistant Director of Hugo, Corgan’s research and innovation team. In this role, she leads the firm’s design research efforts, driving the exploration of forward-thinking methodologies and topical research that inform experiential design. With over 10 years of experience, Melissa ensures that research insights are effectively applied to real-world design strategies, enhancing education, user experience, and practical outcomes.
Beverly Fornof, Senior Project Manager, Associate Principal, Corgan
Beverly is an Associate Principal at Corgan with over fifteen years of experience developing innovative learning environments that prioritize student engagement and wellbeing. Her innate ability to translate the complex needs and visions of educators and students into meaningful design solutions makes her a sought-after resource to clients. Beverly is a registered architect in the State of Texas and received Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architectural Studies degrees from University of Louisiana Lafayette.
Member / SD: Free | Non-member: $20
Emerging Professionals 3-Part Mentorship Series
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: WRA Architects
HQ Conf 6E – WRA Ballroom
6000 Headquarters Dr., Ste 600
Plano, TX 75024
The emerging professionals are excited to start our 3-part Mentorship Series on Leadership presented by Frisco ISD Fine Arts Director, Pete Hazard! These will be interactive workshops open to anyone who is interested, so come prepared to learn and grow.
Pete Hazard, Frisco ISD Fine Arts Director
Let’s Take It From The Top! Principles for life and leadership
from the conductor’s podium
- Introduce leadership framework from book one
- Assign Your Leadership Tonality workbook parts 1 and 2
Free to attend!
Interested in Sponsoring an EP Event?
- Happy Hour Sponsor – $900
- Speaker Sponsor – $900
Sponsorship includes signage at the event and your logo on the website and promotional materials for the sponsored event.
Please submit your registration no later than 5:00 PM on November 11, 2025.
Lunch Presentation
October 22, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Time
Honoring Legacy, Embracing Change: Transformative Renovation of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, 525 Bonnie View, Dallas, TX, 75203
Presentation will be held at the school auditorium / view parking map »
We invite you to attend a lecture examining the significant transformation of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, originally constructed in 1961 within Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood. Serving the local community prior to the integration of Dallas ISD high schools, this campus was the first such institution built for the local demographic since 1939. Stantec Architecture was entrusted with the responsibility of modernizing the facility to meet contemporary educational standards. This initiative not only improved the school’s design and infrastructure but also fostered renewed trust among community stakeholders, the school district, and the design team. The presentation will discuss the strategic approaches and collaborative processes employed during this project, as well as their broader relevance to architectural practice and educational environments.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the historical significance of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School within the Dallas community and its role prior to the integration of Dallas ISD high schools.
- Analyze the challenges and strategies involved in modernizing a historic educational facility for 21st-century learning environments.
- Examine the collaborative engagement processes among community stakeholders, the school district, and the design team during the renovation project.
- Explore the broader implications of this transformation for architectural practice and the future design of educational environments.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: Stantec Architecture, Inc.
Project Management: AECOM
Landscape Architect & Civil Engineer: Pacheco Koch
Structural Engineer: AG&E
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: B&H Engineers
Contractor: Imperial Construction
Specialized Consultants or Other Team Members:
Technology – Moye Consulting
Owner: Dallas ISD
Presenters:
Al Hernandez, Principal, Stantec
Brent Alfred, Chief Construction Officer, Dallas ISD
Abram Joseph, Principal, Franklin D Roosevelt High School
Member / School District: FREE | Non-Member: $20
Event Sponsor:
Annual Golf Tournament
Sold Out / Registration Closed
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Shotgun start: 8:30 am
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to start
Bring Cash / Card for Raffle Tickets
***Proceeds from this golf tournament will be used for the Impact Awards***
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THERE ARE NO TEAM ONLY OPTIONS THIS YEAR.
TO PLAY YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE SPONSORSHIPS FROM THE PROGRAM OPTIONS BELOW.
No sponsor benefits will be realized until sponsorship is paid in full.
| GOLF SPONSORSHIPS |
| Title Sponsor | SOLD |
$8,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Special recognition at dinner/awards
- Tournament signage at check-in and single sign on course hole
- Website signage
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 16 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Breakfast Sponsor | SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner / awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Lunch Sponsor | SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner / awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Course Beverage Sponsor | SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to come out during registration and lunch
- Tournament signage + lunch after
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Raffle Sponsor | SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament Signage
- Special recognition raffle drawing
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Ballistic Golf Sponsor | SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at hole or on fairway on a Par 5
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Trophy Sponsor | SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Giveaway Sponsor (Jacket) | SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo on apparel
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| GPS Screen Sponsor | SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on GPS Screen in each cart at each hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole-in-One Sponsor | SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Par 3 hole and single sign at course hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Men’s Longest Drive Sponsor | SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Women’s Longest Drive Sponsor | SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,750 each |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
- Set up own tent, marketing materials
If sponsors would like to provide adult beverages to guest at their sponsored hole, they must purchase it through the golf course at their own expense. Outside alcohol and food is not permitted on the course.
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| 19th Hole Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Recognition of sponsorship inside the bar at the Clubhouse
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Closet to the Pin Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at hole
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Driving Range Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Driving Range
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Putt-Putt Tournament Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Putt-Putt Area
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Last Place Team Award Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Recognition on the gift given to the Last Place Team
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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A4LE Pathways Career Fair for High School Students
October 4, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time
Location: Dallas College - Mountain View Campus, W Building
4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
The A4LE Pathways Career Fair, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, offers registered High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from the DFW Metroplex the opportunity to engage with industry leaders across various sectors, including:
- Architects and Interior Designers
- Landscape Architects
- Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical)
- Specialized Design (Acoustic, A/V, Lighting, etc.)
- Construction Companies
- Vendors (Product Manufacturers, Subcontractors, etc.)
- School District Facility & Construction Project Managers
Free for students. Please RSVP.
Career Table Top for Businesses
- Cost: $50 per table (includes breakfast, coffee, and water)
- Limited to 30 tables
- Set-up Time: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Deadline to Register: September 26, 2025
Presentation, Lunch & Tour
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central Time
AIA CEU Pending
Rolling Hills Elementary School
10351 Orchard Way, Fort Worth, TX 76126
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Community-based design and engagement is critical to effectively establishing new facilities standards for legacy school districts, including next-generation learning spaces that equip today’s students for success. In this presentation, we’ll explore Fort Worth ISD’s new Rolling Hills Elementary School and how creative techniques and innovative engagement strategies built long-term community support and beneficial design outcomes while providing future-ready learning spaces.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn various techniques and strategies for effective community engagement.
- Understand the long-term benefits of gathering community-based support.
- Understand programming and planning concepts that support next-generation educational models.
- Review environmental graphics and interactive student display exhibits supporting the overall educational experience.
Project Team:
Architect Firm of Record: Glenn Partners
Project Management: Procedeo
Landscape Architect: Garthoff Design
Structural Engineer: Alpha Consulting Engineers
Civil Engineer: Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Solare Engineering
Contractor: Imperial Construction
Specialized Consultants or Other Team Members:
Kitchen – Foodservice Design Professionals
Owner: Fort Worth ISD
Presenters:
Patrick Glenn, AIA, LEED AP, ALEP, LE Fellow, Partner and Managing Principal, Glenn Partners
With nearly 30 years of educational experience across Texas, Patrick is known for listening to client needs and providing a clear understanding and design direction of the critical issues facing school Owners and educational facilities. He offers unique expertise that fosters creative, organized, and long-term design strategies to better enhance the collaborative learning environment. As a practicing architect, Patrick has won 58 design awards including eight AIA design awards. He has served as a repeat design jury member for the School of Architecture at OSU and continues to mentor young professionals. He is a member of A4LE North Texas Chapter and Southern Region and a former Board Member for the Dallas Center for Architecture. He is the co-creator and current committee chairman for the ADEX’s Form Follows Fitness 5K, helping to raise money to support the foundation’s mission by promoting the public’s understanding of design and importance architecture plays in our daily lives.
Aaron Ewert, AIA, LEED AP, Partner and Design Director, Glenn Partners
Aaron has more than 16 years of architectural design experience, leading multi-faceted design teams on projects throughout North Texas with a focus on research-based and client-centric solutions. He is heavily involved in the early conceptual, schematic, and design development phases of a project and thrives at delivering clear, conceptual ideas that enrich a building’s identity and foster impactful, flexible environments. Aaron is involved in all stages of the project—developing client relationships while also leading the design and consultant teams through design and construction documents.
Levi Swinney, AIA, RID, Associate Partner and Senior Project Architect, Glenn Partners
Levi has over 21 years of experience and worked on a wide range of K-12 and higher education projects varying in scale and scope, including small classroom additions, interior renovations, and multiple new high schools. He takes pride in following projects from concept to completion—from planning and schematic design to quality control and construction administration—and has led many successful project teams and consultants through the design and documentation processes. Seeing the impact of his work firsthand fuels the passion and gratification that drives him forward.
Members: Free |
Non-members: $20
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EP Annual Bowling Tournament
Benefiting the Emerging Professionals Program
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Bowlero Dallas
3805 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75001
Registration: 5:30 PM
Tournament Start: 6:00 PM
Awards: 8:00 PM
Hors d'oeuvres will be served
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| Tournament Sponsor* (1 Available) | $2,000 |
| Food Sponsor* (2 Available) | $1,000 |
| Lane Sponsor* (22 Available) | $750 |
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July Social – SKYBOX Event
July 23, 2025
7:00 – 10:00 PM Central Time
Globe Life Field,
734 Stadium Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
Members: FREE | Non-members: $85
Limited to 85 spots!
| SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
| Title Sponsor | SOLD |
$4,000 |
- Company recognition online and at event
- Four (4) tickets to the event
- Reserved table in the front of venue
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| Food Sponsor | SOLD |
$2,000 |
- Company recognition online and at event
- Two (2) tickets to the event
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| Drink Sponsor | SOLD |
$2,000 |
- Company recognition online and at event
- Two (2) tickets to the event
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| Photographer / Media Sponsor | SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Company recognition online and at event
- One (1) ticket to the event
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Presentation, Lunch & Tour
June 16, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
AIA CEU Pending
Geneva Heights Elementary School
5895 Goodwin Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206
Only street parking is available. Car pooling is encouraged. Enter the building at the main entrance from Goodwin Avenue.
Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Crafting Equitable Schools with Community at the Core
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The Geneva Heights Elementary School project reimagines a beloved 1931 Art Deco building in a historic neighborhood as part of a $3.5 billion bond program
aimed at creating modern, equitable educational environments. The challenge was balancing the community’s desire to preserve the historic structure with the need
for a contemporary facility. Through design charrettes, the district and design team gathered input from parents, teachers, and community members, resulting in a
plan that honors the building’s heritage while meeting modern needs.
The design preserves the original 1930s core and adds contemporary spaces for 750 PreK–5th grade students. New areas include naturally lit collaboration zones,
outdoor gardens, playgrounds, and hands-on learning spaces, organized around a central courtyard that encourages engagement. Careful site planning addressed
urban limitations, budget constraints, and phased construction to minimize disruption.
The building’s materials—brick, concrete, glazed tile, stucco, and fiber cement—connect the old and new, creating a warm, human-scale environment. Opening
in 2024 as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Campus, Geneva Heights combines historic preservation with modern design, offering an inquiry-based
learning environment that fosters creativity, global awareness, and critical thinking.
Speakers:
Anne Hildenbrand, ALEP, AIA, Principal and K12 Sector Leader | BRW Architects
Chris Sano, AIA, Principal and Design Director | BRW Architects
Katy Lenihan, RA, Design Director | Dallas ISD
Project Team:
Architect of Record: BRW Architects
Project Management: Jacobs
Landscape Architect: Belle Firma, Inc.
Structural & Civil Engineer: Click Engineering
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: MEPCE
Contractor: Ratcliff
Specialized Consultants: FDP and DRTEC
Owner: Dallas ISD
Members / School Districts: Free | Non-Members: $25
Registration closes on June 13.
Event Sponsors:
Chapter Event
May 14, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: Dallas College Eastfield Campus, B Building
3737 Motley Drive,
Mesquite, TX, 75038
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The New Face of Dallas College Eastfield Campus
This learning session will share the evolution of the interface between community colleges and the community they support through the lens of the Dallas College Eastfield campus new Student Success Center and Academic Building. Participants will learn how the new one stop shop model for student success centers better supports academic achievement, social engagement, and developmental opportunities, tailored to the unique requirements of community college students. Project stakeholders will share how opportunity identification early in the project design phase enabled the campus to capitalize on how hosting new, multi-disciplinary functions in one building could streamline administrative support, optimize academic delivery, and efficiently mitigate unique barriers for community college students while transforming the campus-community interface. Attendees will gain design strategies for creating learning environments that support these multi-disciplinary functions and better understand opportunities to empower students to reach self-actualization that breaks the cycle of generational poverty.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the new one stop shop model for student success centers.
- Appreciate the evolving role of the community college in the community.
- Gain an understanding of the level of partnerships needed to support academic achievement, social engagement, and developmental success for community college students.
- Identify design strategies for supporting community students on a collegiate campus, balancing the needs of the community college, atypical barriers to education, multiple school districts, and a diverse student body in one integrated facility.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Perkins & Will
Project Management: Turner & Townsend Heery
Landscape Architect: Studio Outside
Structural Engineer: Datum Rios
Civil Engineer: JQ Engineering
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: KAI
Contractor: CORE Construction
Owner: Dallas College
Speakers:
Dan Eikenberry, Higher Education Practice Leader, Perkins & Will
Dr. Eddie Tealer, President, Eastfield Campus, Dallas College
Gareth Montgomery, Project Director, Turner & Townsend Heery
Member / School District: FREE | Non-Member: $20
Please RSVP for accurate headcount
Registration closes on May 13 at 12:00 PM Central Time
Chapter Event
April 23, 2025
4:30 – 6:30 PM Central Time
Wilkinson Middle School
1892 PGA Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
A Comprehensive Vision for Future-Ready Learning in Frisco ISD
Pushing the envelope with a consistent learning style in this region of the district, Wilkinson Middle School promotes active, flexible, student-led, future-ready learning embodied in both the design of the education environment and the learning that happens within; an approach that continues at Panther Creek High School located across the street. Integrating research, design, and insight from Frisco ISD’s education leaders, this presentation and panel discussion explores the future of education.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover how an open-minded visioning process can challenge and reimagine traditional learning environments by integrating research, design principles, and insights from education leaders to meet evolving educational needs.
- Explore the role of future-ready, adaptable learning spaces and their impact on student development and academic success while fostering positive student engagement.
- Develop the ability to design and organize environments that cater to the specific developmental needs of various age groups and learning capabilities.
- Investigate the impact of evolving facility trends and shifting curriculum perspectives to support smooth transitions for students between middle and high school.
Members: Free | Non-members: $20
Emerging Professionals Mentorship Program
April 2, 2025
4:00 – 7:00 PM Central Time
LA Fuess
3333 Lee Pkwy Ste 300, Dallas, TX 75219
Building Connection
This workshop will focus on how to network and build connections within our Industry. Rachel Harrah will be teaching attendees how to use their personal strengths to connect with others and create deeper connections across the board.
Rachel Harrah, Vice President, Client Solutions, WJHW
Rachel is passionate about aligning spaces to student possibility and learning outcomes, supporting districts in creating innovative, equity-driven environments as VP of Client Solutions at WJHW. As the former Dallas ISD Director of Theatre, Dance, and Drill, Rachel developed a deep understanding of how spaces influence student experience and opportunity. She is a recognized expert in fine arts space programming and advocates for impactful design as a board advisor and member for multiple statewide organizations. Holding an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin University (SFA), Rachel is also the Outreach Board Chair for the North Texas Chapter of A4LE. In this workshop, Rachel will share her strategies for building genuine connections that drive collaboration and create spaces that support organizational goals.
Free to attend, please RSVP.
Event Sponsor:
Chapter Event
March 5, 2025
4:45 – 6:30 PM Central Time
Location:
Dr. David Vrooland Vanguard High School
4201 Faithon P Lucas Sr Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75181
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How CTE Can Engage Students and Rally the Community: A Look at Vanguard HS
Students thrive when they have access to real-world learning experiences that prepare them for their careers. CTE offers that opportunity. At Vanguard HS there are four schools (technology, engineering, construction science and health science) within the campus offering 16 different programs under one roof. On this session we will share how Vanguard creates engaging learning opportunities for students while connecting with the community and business partners. These partnerships are crucial for ensuring programs are preparing students to succeed after graduation. We will explore how community, business partners, and the various programs at Vanguard collaborate to create a successful student experience.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: WRA Architects
Landscape Architect: G&A McAdams Co.
Structural Engineer: Ponce-Fuess Partners, Inc
Civil Engineer: RLK Engineering, Inc.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: Reed, Wells, Benson & Company
Contractor: Pogue Construction
Specialized Consultants: True North Consulting Group, Armko Industries, Inc
Owner: Mesquite ISD
Speakers:
Dr. Angel Rivera, Superintendent MISD
Graham Baumann, AIA, NCARB, WRA Partner
Clinton Elsasser, Principal, Dean of Schools, Vanguard
Nathan Havens AIA, Associate, WRA
Event Sponsor:
Member / School District: FREE | Non-Member: $20
Registration closes on March 3 at 5:00 PM Central Time
Chapter Event
February 12, 2025
5:00 – 6:30 PM Central Time
Location: Eagle Mountain High School
3451 W Bond Ranch Road, Fort Worth, TX 76179
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Contractor & Client Cost Panel
As construction costs continue to fluctuate, school districts and contractors alike face ongoing challenges in planning and executing projects efficiently. This panel brings together two experienced K-12 contractors and two district representatives to discuss the current state of the construction market, key cost drivers, and what to expect in the coming months. We’ll explore strategies for mitigating risks associated with price volatility, procurement challenges, and potential schedule delays, while also identifying opportunities to maximize value. Panelists will share real-world insights on how districts and builders can work together to adapt to market conditions and keep projects on track. Join us for an engaging discussion that will provide actionable takeaways for anyone involved in K-12 construction planning and execution.
Learning Objectives:
- Current North Texas Construction Cost Data
- Forecasting Construction Costs for 2025
- Procurement Challenges Today and Moving Forward
- Opportunities to Maximize Value
Project Team:
Architect of Record: VLK Architects
Landscape Architect: Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc.
Structural Engineer: L.A. Fuess Partners, Inc.
Civil Engineer: Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: RWB Consulting Engineers
Contractor: CORE Construction
Specialized Consultants: Technology – Moye Consulting; Acoustical / Theatrical: WJHW, Inc.
Owner: Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
Speakers:
Gary Aanenson, Executive Vice President, CORE (Moderator)
Zach Walker, Vice President, Hill & Wilkinson
Steven Normand, Vice President | PreConstruction, CORE
Tommy Osborne, Executive Director of Construction, Northwest ISD
Darrell Dodds, Chief Financial Officer, Garland ISD
Event Sponsor:
Member: FREE | Non-Member: $20
Registration closes on February 11 at 5:00 PM Central Time
January 2025 Kickoff Party
January 16, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 PM CST
4847 Main Street
The Colony, TX 75056
Celebrate the new year with the announcements of our Impact Award winners and welcome our new NTX Chapter Executive and At-Large Board Members!
Title Sponsorship – $4,000 | 1 Available – SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- 8 tickets to the event
- Reserved Table in the front of venue
Food Sponsorship – $2,500 | 2 Available
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- 4 Tickets to the Event
Drink Sponsorship – $2,500 | 1 Available – 1 SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- 4 Tickets to the Event
Photographer / Media Sponsorship – $1,000 | 1 Available – SOLD
- Company recognition at the Holiday Party Event/Social Media
- 1 Ticket to the Event
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Please register / RSVP for accurate headcount for food and drink
Registration closes on January 15 at 5:00 PM Central
Chapter Event
December 11, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: 12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243
Parking will be at the lot South of Red River Hall building
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AIA Learning Credits Available
Transformative Facilities: Red River Hall at Dallas College Richland
Blurring the line between K-12 and the collegiate experience, Early College High School programs provide impactful opportunities for students to supercharge their education – earning their high school diploma and college credit or a college degree while immersed in a collegiate atmosphere. The transformative approach opens new opportunities to students who may not otherwise enter college after graduation and creates a new pipeline into higher education. This session will chronicle Dallas College’s passion and journey to give high school students a head start through Early College partnerships with multiple North Texas school districts, providing policy and design strategies for attendees to replicate this program in their area. Explored through the lens of Dallas College’s new Red River Hall, an academic building that houses both collegiate programs and multiple early college programs, considerations and best practices for navigating relationships between school districts and higher education institutions while coordinating accreditation, aligning credits, and offering selections will be explored. Attendees will gain design strategies for creating learning environments that support both high school and college students – weaving Early College facilities into the campus framework.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the framework of the community college and K-12 partnership.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of region-specific needs and approaches to developing tailored offerings.
- Gain an understanding of the level of partnerships needed to support academic and social engagement and developmental success for early college students.
- Identify design strategies for supporting Early College High School students on a collegiate campus; balancing the needs of the community college, multiple school districts, and a diverse range of students in one integrated facility.
Speakers:
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Dr. Kay Eggleston | President, Richland Campus, Dallas College |
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David Zatopek | Vice President, Corgan |
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Gareth Montgomery | Project Director, Turner & Townsend |
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Chris Hays | Project Executive, Satterfield & Pontikes |
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Corgan
Contractor: Satterfield & Pontikes – Ram Construction
Program Manager: Turner & Townsend Heery
Owner: Dallas College
Lunch Sponsors:
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Chapter Program & Happy Hour
November 20, 2024
Doors open at 4:30 PM
Start of Presentation: 5:00 PM
Start of Building Tour: 5:45 PM
Building Tour Complete: 6:15 PM
Post Presentation | Tour Happy Hour: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Commons
Richardson ISD | JJ Pearce High School
1600 N Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
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AIA Learning Units 2.0
Untangling History for a Better Future
Reimagining a 1967 High School Campus through Community Engagement and Modern Integration
The average age of a high school in Texas is 45 years old and a lot has changed since 1977, (1967 in the case of JJ Pearce High School for Richardson ISD). Multiple small additions were added throughout the 1970s, 80s and early 90s adding to academic isolation and student discontinuity throughout a 450,000sf existing high school. With second tier suburban school districts building vast new high schools, how can semi-urban school districts similar to Richardson ISD maintain equitable facilities supporting next-generational learning? Establishing an educational vision and transformational design direction is critical when transforming legacy high school campuses with the types of learning spaces today’s student need to be successful. Join us for an informative presentation and building tour highlighting interactive community and design workshops that led to flexible, collaborative and next-generational solutions.
Learning Objectives:
- Showcase the transformation from the original 1967 building through 2024.
- Identify the importance of clear wayfinding, organized planning, and school brand.
- Highlight innovative space making to supportive collaborative learning.
- Demonstrate how effective and innovative educational spaces combined with supportive furniture can reinforce future ready skills for college or career.
Program Presenters:
Sandra Hayes | RISD, Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Le Estes | RISD, Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction
Patrick Glenn | Glenn Partners, Partner | Managing Principal
Greg Estes | Glenn Partners, Partner | Senior Project Architect
Matt Davis | Hill & Wilkinson, Project Executive and Vice President
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Glenn Partners
Landscape Architect: Garthoff Design
Structural Engineer: Alpha Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer: RWB Consulting Engineers
Contractor: Hill & Wilkinson
Specialized Consultants: WJHW Theater Consulting
Owner: Richardson ISD
Happy Hour:
The Brass Tap | North Dallas
6959 Arapaho Road, Suite 108,
Dallas, TX 75248
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on November 17, 2024.
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Breakfast
November 14, 2024
7:00 – 8:30 AM
Taco Joint Preston Center
6112 Luther Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
Free to attend. Please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Chapter Tour
October 23, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM Central Time
Happy Hour to follow
Location:
Crandall ISD
2600 Fletcher Rd, Heartland, TX 75126
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Crandall Middle School
The new Crandall Middle school campus marks a new chapter in this school and community. As the district envisioned the new campus, the goal was to design a “future-proof” campus by embedding flexibility and choice in the design: flexibility both in daily use and long-term adaptability. This campus was also envisioned as a place that celebrates the fine arts, and as a hub for the community. In this session we will explore the design strategies implemented in this facility to foster flexibility, to promote student collaboration, and to create opportunities to engage the community.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: WRA Architects
Landscape Architect: Ramsey Landscape Architects, LLC
Structural Engineer: Alpha Engineering, Inc.
Electrical Engineer: RWB Consulting Engineers
Civil Engineer: Peloton Land Solutions, Inc.
Mechanical Engineer: RWB Consulting Engineers
Contractor: Gallagher Construction
Specialized Consultants: BAi Acoustics & AV Design
Third Party Project Manager: Turner & Townsend Heery
Owner: Crandall Independent School District
Presenters:
Crandall Independent School District is a 5-A school district fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency. CISD serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and is located in Crandall, Texas in the southwest portion of Kaufman County. CISD is considered a fast growth, above average district committed to student growth and achievement.
At WRA, we are dedicated to breakthrough ideas that create a better future. We believe that the collaboration of diverse people from many fields of design is a powerful source of breakthrough ideas. That’s why we’re committed to building an increasingly diverse firm, made up of people with different areas of expertise, from different cultures and generations, with different talents, experiences and passions – because we believe that it is at those intersections where the next great ideas will emerge. If you ask people at WRA what keeps us excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people, our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. At the end of the day, we provide architectural design and planning services for educational facilities.
Happy Hour:
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Rusted Rail Golf and Grill – Patio
1602 US-175, Crandall, TX 75114
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Mentorship Series: Resiliency
October 15, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 PM Central
Corgan
401 N Houston St,
Dallas, TX 75202
Mentorship Program: Resilience
Speaker: Dana Compton, Director of Business Development, Ridgemont Construction.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Speaker starts at 6:00 PM. Drinks and appetizers will be served.
Free to attend. Please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Annual Golf Tournament
THERE ARE NO TEAM ONLY OPTIONS THIS YEAR.
TO PLAY YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE SPONSORSHIPS FROM THE PROGRAM OPTIONS BELOW.
***Proceeds from this golf tournament will be used for the Impact Awards***
| GOLF SPONSORSHIPS |
| Title Sponsor SOLD |
$8,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Special recognition at dinner / awards
- Tournament signage at check-in and single sign on course hole
- Website signage
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 16 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Breakfast Sponsor SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner / awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 12 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Lunch Sponsor SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner / awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 12 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Course Beverage Sponsor | 2 Available SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to come out during registration and lunch
- Tournament signage + lunch after
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 12 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Raffle Sponsor SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament Signage
- Special recognition raffle drawing
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Ballistic Golf Sponsor SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at hole or on fairway on a Par 5
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Trophy Sponsor SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Goody Bag Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo on Goody Bag
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hat Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on hats received in player goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Towel Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on towels in goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Golf Ball Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on golf balls received in player goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hand Sanitizer Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo on Hand Sanitizer
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| GPS Screen Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on GPS Screen in each cart at each hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole-in-One Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Par 3 hole and single sign at course hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Men's Longest Drive Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Women's Longest Drive Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole Sponsor | 27 Available SOLD |
$1,750 each |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at Hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
- Set up own tent, marketing materials
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| 19th Hole Sponsor SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Recognition of sponsorship inside the bar at the Clubhouse
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Closet to the Pin Sponsor | 3 Available SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at hole
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Driving Range Sponsor SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Driving Range
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Putt-Putt Tournament Sponsor | 2 Available SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Putt-Putt Area
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Last Place Team Award Sponsor SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO GOLF TEAM
- Recognition on the gift given to the Last Place Team
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
September 25, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM Central
The Ginger Man
5228 N O Connor Blvd, Suite 126
Irving, TX 75039
Free to attend. Please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Chapter Presentation & Tour
September 18, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: Forest Meadow Jr. High School
9373 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
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AIA Learning Credits Available
Transformation of a 50-year-old Jr High School to the Modern Pedagogy of Teaching & Learning
Richardson ISD embarked on a Middle School Transformation project to realign the grade levels across the district. The 7th and 8th grade serving junior high schools would receive 6th grade to become a 6-8 grade middle school. The district hired Perkins&Will to build a new program by engaging the stakeholders and piloted the new grade alignment with Lake Highlands Junior High and Forrest Meadow Junior High. Join us to tour the newly renovated Forrest Meadow Middle School that took a building that was originally built in 1960’s and had been added on over the decades.
The existing building lacked a clear front door, line of sight into who was approaching the building, lacked wayfinding, had no access to daylight, and had outdated learning spaces.
The heart of the transformation is creating a student commons that connects the two main entries and places visible programs along this main street. The two story addition respects the single story low slung profile of the mid century building, strategically raises the roof line at the commons to bring in lots of daylight into the school. The existing library and cafeteria was opened up to bring visibility and daylight into these spaces. The outdoor spaces were enhanced to extend the student commons into secure outdoor spaces.
The walking tour at the end of the short presentation will allow the attendees to experience the change created in the school that welcomes the community and has created a place that proudly welcomes the students and staff everyday.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify potential phasing required to build on an occupied campus and the considerations for occupant safety.
- Explain how renovating an existing facility can add value to a school district and is a more sustainable solution than building new or demolishing an existing asset.
- Describe the challenge of complex renovation project on an occupied campus.
- Learn factors to consider while adding a new grade level to an existing building.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Perkins & Will
Landscape Architect: SWA Group
Structural Engineer: Datum Engineering Incorporated
Civil Engineer: Raymond L. Goodson
Mechanical Engineer: Reed, Wells, Benson & Company
Contractor: Core Construction
Specialized Consultants: Acoustic – Bai, LLC
Owner: Richardson Independent School District
Presenters:
Vandana Nayak, Perkins&Will
Having worked with educational clients for more than two decades, Vandana has a unique ability to understand her clients’ intentions and aspirations beyond simply listening to the words they say. This is especially powerful for her education clients who typically have a large number of constituents involved, all with diverse perspectives. She’s able to navigate through the many voices, create a clear vision, and translate that into a built facility that exceeds her clients’ expectations.
Brandon Ruez, Core Construction
Brandon is a graduate of Texas Tech University and currently serves as a Project Director at CORE Construction. Known for his innovative approach and effective leadership, Bandon excels in managing complex and fast-paced office environments. His proactive nature and ability to orchestrate tasks and details have consistently driven successful project outcomes and achieved set goals.
Le Estes, Richardson ISD
Le is the Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Richardson Independent School District. Before joining Richardson ISD, she worked as an architect at Perkins & Will, where she developed an extensive background in designing K-12 schools. Le is deeply committed to enhancing the experiences of both faculty and students, striving to create school environments that are welcoming and inspiring for all.
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsors:
Chapter Presentation & Tour
September 18, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: Forest Meadow Jr. High School
9373 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
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AIA Learning Credits Available
Transformation of a 50-year-old Jr High School to the Modern Pedagogy of Teaching & Learning
Richardson ISD embarked on a Middle School Transformation project to realign the grade levels across the district. The 7th and 8th grade serving junior high schools would receive 6th grade to become a 6-8 grade middle school. The district hired Perkins&Will to build a new program by engaging the stakeholders and piloted the new grade alignment with Lake Highlands Junior High and Forrest Meadow Junior High. Join us to tour the newly renovated Forrest Meadow Middle School that took a building that was originally built in 1960’s and had been added on over the decades.
The existing building lacked a clear front door, line of sight into who was approaching the building, lacked wayfinding, had no access to daylight, and had outdated learning spaces.
The heart of the transformation is creating a student commons that connects the two main entries and places visible programs along this main street. The two story addition respects the single story low slung profile of the mid century building, strategically raises the roof line at the commons to bring in lots of daylight into the school. The existing library and cafeteria was opened up to bring visibility and daylight into these spaces. The outdoor spaces were enhanced to extend the student commons into secure outdoor spaces.
The walking tour at the end of the short presentation will allow the attendees to experience the change created in the school that welcomes the community and has created a place that proudly welcomes the students and staff everyday.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify potential phasing required to build on an occupied campus and the considerations for occupant safety.
- Explain how renovating an existing facility can add value to a school district and is a more sustainable solution than building new or demolishing an existing asset.
- Describe the challenge of complex renovation project on an occupied campus.
- Learn factors to consider while adding a new grade level to an existing building.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Perkins & Will
Landscape Architect: SWA Group
Structural Engineer: Datum Engineering Incorporated
Civil Engineer: Raymond L. Goodson
Mechanical Engineer: Reed, Wells, Benson & Company
Contractor: Core Construction
Specialized Consultants: Acoustic – Bai, LLC
Owner: Richardson Independent School District
Presenters:
Vandana Nayak, Perkins&Will
Having worked with educational clients for more than two decades, Vandana has a unique ability to understand her clients’ intentions and aspirations beyond simply listening to the words they say. This is especially powerful for her education clients who typically have a large number of constituents involved, all with diverse perspectives. She’s able to navigate through the many voices, create a clear vision, and translate that into a built facility that exceeds her clients’ expectations.
Brandon Ruez, Core Construction
Brandon is a graduate of Texas Tech University and currently serves as a Project Director at CORE Construction. Known for his innovative approach and effective leadership, Bandon excels in managing complex and fast-paced office environments. His proactive nature and ability to orchestrate tasks and details have consistently driven successful project outcomes and achieved set goals.
Le Estes, Richardson ISD
Le is the Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Richardson Independent School District. Before joining Richardson ISD, she worked as an architect at Perkins & Will, where she developed an extensive background in designing K-12 schools. Le is deeply committed to enhancing the experiences of both faculty and students, striving to create school environments that are welcoming and inspiring for all.
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsors:
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Annual Bowling Tournament
Benefiting the Emerging Professionals Program
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Location: Bowlero Dallas
3805 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75001
Registration: 5:30 pm
Tournament Start: 6:00 pm
Awards: 8:00 pm
Hors d'oeuvres will be served
Registration closes on August 18, 2024.
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| Tournament Sponsor* (1) |
$2,000 |
| Food Sponsor* (2) |
$1,000 |
| Lane Sponsor* (22) |
$750 |
| Prize Sponsor (5 – No Team) |
$350 |
* These sponsorships include up to 6 players
Prize Sponsors:
North Texas Chapter & United to Learn Summer Rangers Game Night
July 24, 2024
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Globe Life Field
734 Stadium Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
The A4LE North Texas Chapter is thrilled to host United to Learn for a night of community connection, awareness, and impact. Join us in the Skybox for the game – ticket, food, drinks and parking are included!
Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox
Gametime: 7:05 PM
Tickets will be distributed via email. Seats are limited: 75 people.
Please indicate if you will need a parking pass, and please coordinate a carpool if you can to the event.
Members: FREE |
Non-members: $75
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
June 27, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Community Beer Co
3110 Commonwealth Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
Free to attend, please RSVP!
Chapter Presentation & Tour
June 20, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central
Dallas ISD
3601 South Marsalis Ave SE,
Dallas, TX 75216
1.5 LU / HSW
South Oak Cliff: A Catalyst for Community Change
South Oak Cliff High School (SOC) stands as a beacon of transformation within Dallas County, epitomizing the power of educational environments in catalyzing community revitalization. The program "South Oak Cliff High School: A Catalyst for Community Change" aims to showcase the school's comprehensive renovation as a pivotal change agent, not only for the campus but also for the surrounding community. This initiative has led to a significant increase in student enrollment, marked improvements in academic performance, advancements in sports, enriched extracurricular activities, and fortified partnerships with local agencies. The ripple effect of the school's success has been a surge in regional investment, enhancing the quality of life and reshaping the narrative of the southern sector.
Learning Objectives:
- To understand the role of educational infrastructure in community development and how the renovation of South Oak Cliff High School has become a model for positive change.
- To examine the collaborative efforts between school leadership, architects, and community agencies that contributed to the successful transformation of South Oak Cliff High School.
- To analyze the impact of the school's renovation on student engagement, academic achievement, and extracurricular excellence, and how these factors contribute to the overall success of educational institutions.
- To explore the broader implications of South Oak Cliff High School's success, including the increase in community investment and the shift in perception towards the southern sector of Dallas County.
Speakers:
- Derwin Broughton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, WELL AP, is a Vice President at KAI Enterprises.
- Dr. Tanya Shelton, Ed.D., serves as an Associate Superintendent at Dallas ISD.
- Derrick Battie, a former NBA player and South Oak Cliff High School basketball state champion, is a campus community liaison at the same school.
- Molly Morgan (Plummer) is the Parks for People Program Manager for the Trust for Public Land's North Texas office.
Project Team:
Architect of Record : KAI Enterprises
Landscape Architect: DCBA Landscape Architecture (LJA Engineering)
Structural Engineer: JQ Infrastructure
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: MEPCE
Civil Engineer: Carrillo Engineering
Contractor: Rogers O'Brien Construction Company
Specialized Consultants: WJHW; DRYTEC
Owner: Dallas Independent School District
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
SOLD OUT Lunch Sponsors: $250
Registration closes on June 19 at 11:30 AM Central Time.
Lunch Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Mentorship Series
May 29, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM Central
Core Construction
6320 Research Road, Frisco, TX 75033
Feedback 101: Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism
Expert panelists will discuss the power of feedback in the workplace and in the industry as a whole.
Free to attend, please RSVP for an accurate headcount.
Registration closes on May 28 at 11:30 pm Central Time.
Tour & Happy Hour
May 15, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 PM Central
Happy Hour to follow tour
Memorial Elementary School
Lewisville ISD
101 N Josey Lane, Lewisville, TX 75056
Lewisville ISD's Memorial Elementary School is a neighborhood gem with a STEM focus. Its impressive design overcomes topographical challenges and integrates classroom pods, an open library and a maker space. Collaborating with landscape architects, carefully crafted outdoor learning spaces enhance the experience. Notable features include two-story academic pods, collaborative spaces and an artful elevator. At the heart of the campus lies the remarkable two-story library, seamlessly blending with the computer lab through folding glass elements. This hub fosters collaboration and reading, embodying Memorial School's commitment to education. Playful touches like bay windows and reading cubbies further enrich the learning environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe methods of incorporating STEM learning into the built environment.
- Identify context elements and analyze their incorporation into the completed project.
- Summarize the differences between this new campus concept and previous prototypical buildings.
- Use similar techniques in new designs moving forward.
Speaker:
Corrie Hood, Huckabee
Project Team:
Architect of Record & Structural Engineer: Huckabee
Landscape Architect & Civil Engineer: McAdams
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: Estes, McClure & Associates
Contractor: Jackson Construction Co.
Owner: Lewisville ISD
Happy Hour:
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Sixes Dallas
5740 Grandscape Blvd, Ste 115
The Colony, TX 75056
We will have food, drinks, and cricket batting cages.
Members / School Districts: FREE |
Non-members: $20
Registration closes on May 13 at 11:30 AM Central Time.
Event Sponsors:
Make a Difference With Us!
Saturday, April 6, 2024
North Texas Volunteer Day Helping United to Learn
Dear A4LE North Texas Chapter Members,
Let's unite to make a real difference in our community! We're thrilled to announce our inaugural North Texas Volunteer Day event in partnership with United to Learn, a remarkable education nonprofit dedicated to closing opportunity gaps in our public elementary schools.
On April 6, 2024, join us for a day of meaningful action as we rally together to support a local school campus in need of project improvements. Past half-day projects have included building outdoor learning spaces, assembling offices/desks, and refreshing playgrounds—initiatives that directly enhance the learning environment for countless children. Our organization's minimum fundraising goal is
$5,000.
As members of the North Texas Chapter, we have a unique opportunity to create lasting impact through supporting and volunteering to improve the place where children learn.
Sponsorship options include:
Corporate Sponsorship:
- $500 for 2 people
- $1,000 for 4 people
Individual Donation:
To contribute to Community Campus Day, please visit the following links:
Please take a moment to watch these videos to learn more about the impact of United to Learn and our upcoming volunteer day:
We're excited to have you and the North Texas Chapter plugged into this incredible initiative. Thank you for your commitment to giving back to our community and supporting education.
Emerging Professionals Breakfast
March 27, 2024
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Taco Joint Preston Center
6112 Luther Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
Free to attend, please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Chapter Event
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central
Game Development & Design School
510 SW Wilshire Blvd.
Burleson, TX 76028
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Breaking Down Walls: Spaces for Non-Traditional Learning
A tech-heavy curriculum requires an educational environment that mirrors the industry it feeds. The Game Development & Design School offers such a setting, catering to bright and intelligent students who don't fit the mold of industrial-age education.
Speakers:
Terry Hoyle, CEO, Pfluger Architects
Terry is the CEO of Pfluger Architects and has served North Texas educational clients for over three decades.
Brad Schilder, Principal of Game Development Design School, Burleson ISD
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to design educational spaces that promote individualized learning and engagement through the integration of open-concept, classroom-free environments and technology-driven design elements.
- Understand how the integration of coding, game design, and development into the curriculum necessitated creative architectural solutions for educational and support spaces, including accommodating essential functions like dining and physical education within a classroom-free environment.
- Explore the challenges and solutions in creating a new educational facility within an existing structure, focusing on the architectural and design strategies used to optimize space, facilitate self-paced learning, and accommodate a technology-focused curriculum.
- Participants will have the opportunity to observe the curriculum in action.
HSW Project Planning and Design: Tailoring educational spaces to support individualized learning directly impacts student welfare by fostering an environment accommodating diverse learning needs and styles. This approach can lead to improved mental health and academic performance, demonstrating a commitment to the welfare of students by creating a supportive and adaptable learning environment.
Programming and Analysis: Integrating functions such as dining and physical education into a classroom-free environment requires thoughtful design. Creative solutions in layout and materials selection work together to remove ancillary distractions from the educational core.
Project Development and Documentation: Materials and systems design were fine-tuned to control sound and light in a completely open environment full of students. Acoustical attenuation was achieved through wall treatment, flooring selection, and soft seating. Lighting levels were precisely controlled throughout the day to maintain optimum energy levels.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Alex Zulas
Structural Engineer: The Structural Alliance
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer: IEG
Civil Engineer: Glenn Engineering
Contractor: Jackson
Specialized Consultants: Acoustician –DPA
Owner: Burleson ISD
Members / School Districts: FREE |
Non-members: $20
Event Sponsors:
JEDI Event
March 2, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dallas ISD Career Institute North
10115 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
A4LE Pathways – Career Fair and Summer Internships for High School Students
To showcase careers involved in ALL parts of
Educational Facility Planning:
- Educators & Administrators
- School District Facility & Construction Project Managers
- Architects & Engineers
- Vendors
- Construction Careers (GCs, Subs, Specialties)
- Any others are also welcomed
Contact Roberto Ramirez or anyone on the board, if you want to be involved.
Free for attendees. Please RSVP.
$30 for businesses to host a career table top in the cafeteria. Limited to 30 tables. Setup starts at 8:00 am.
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
February 28, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Turning Point Beer
1307 Brown Trail
Bedford, TX 76022
Free to attend!
Chapter Event
February 21, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central
Dallas College
Northlake North Campus Construction Science Building
101 S. Royal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019
Parking Map »
Contractor Panel – Cost Panel and Trends in the Education Market
Come hear from a panel of contractors as they speak to current cost trends and other relevant trends in the Education Market in North Texas.
Speakers:
Moderator: Jorden Dial, Joeris General Contractors
Panelists:
Steve Normand, Core Construction
Jim Graham, Joeris General Contractors
Andrew Earhart, Beck Construction
Learning Objectives:
- Understand current cost trends in the education market in North Texas.
- Understand current supply chain trends in the construction industry.
- Understand what Dallas College and the Construction Education Foundation is doing to help educate new talent for the construction and trades industry.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Beck Architecture
Landscape Architect: Cay Cook & Associates
Structural & Civil Engineer: JQ
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: ME Engineers
Contractor: Joeris General Contractors
Owner: Dallas College
Members / School Districts: FREE |
Non-members: $20
Registration closes on February 20 at 5:00 PM Central
Event Sponsors:
2024 Kick Off Party
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5:00 – 9:00 pm Central
CORE Headquarters
6320 Research Road
Frisco, TX 75033
Come for a night of fun, networking, dinner and awards!
Free to attend. Please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Emerging Professionals Holiday Event
December 14, 2023
5:00 pm Central
Hide Cocktail Bar
1928 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
Join us for the Emerging Professionals White Elephant Gift Exchange. Bring a gift and let's celebrate with food, music and drink! $15 dollar minimum.
Please RSVP for accurate headcount!
Presented by:
Chapter Event
December 7, 2023
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Central
Town of Prosper Public Safety Campus
801 Safety Way, Prosper, TX 75078
Park in lot of off Safety Way –
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Prioritizing Safety Through Partnership
Prosper ISD is one of fast growth with build out expected to serve over 50,000 students. This program will explore the cooperative strategies established to ensure safe school environments throughout the district. The Prosper ISD Assistant Police Chief, Town of Prosper Police Chief and a Certified Security Consultant will discuss how one towns mission to support and promote healthy learning and teaching environments is all about a well-intentioned solid partnership. Great school-community relationships bolster increased learning opportunities and create a sense of security. Join us as we discuss how one town, driven by community, shares ownership, responsibilities and benefits from a partnership designed to protect.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the benefits of school district and municipal combined tactical training and preparedness.
- Highlight the latest in security innovations in education facility design.
- Hear how the school district works in tandem with surrounding jurisdictions to expand upon resources and stay connected.
- Gain knowledge to discuss practical cooperative approaches that can be implemented to improve school safety.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: BRW Architects
Landscape Architect: David McCaskill Design Group
Structural Engineer: JQ Engineering
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: MEPCE
Civil Engineer: Pacheco Koch
Contractor: Pogue Constrution
Owner: Town of Prosper Police Department
Presenters:
Steve Johnson, AIA,
Director, BRW Architects
Doug Kowalski,
Chief of Police, Town of Prosper
Charlie Howell, CSC,
Principal, Howell Design Group
Members & School Districts: Free | Non-Members: $20
Attendance limited to 45 people.
Registration closes on December 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Event Sponsor:
Emerging Professionals Breakfast
November 29, 2023
7:00 – 8:00 am
Taco Joint Preston Center
6112 Luther Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
Free to attend, please RSVP by November 28.
Event Sponsor:
Presentation & Tour
November 15, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 pm
2 LU AIA Credits Available
Student Centered Space Supporting Collaboration + Wellness
Sheffield Elementary School,
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
18111 Kelly Blvd, Dallas, TX 75287
Parking available in main parking lot –
View parking map »
Presenters:
Craig Drone, LPA Principal, Dallas Studio Director
Lelia Goehring, CFBISD Director of Planning & Construction
Robert Atchison, Principal, Sheffield ES
This session will share the designer, district and campus process in the design and operation of the new Sheffield Elementary School in Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD. The project is the result of a collaborative district focused on providing 22nd century learning spaces for all students of all needs. Through a collaborative and community driven process the neighborhoods and decentralized administration and library spaces support student collaboration and student wellness. Recently achieving LEED certification, the Sheffield ES project celebrates energy efficient design and resilient campus solutions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the connections between campus design and student health and wellness.
- Discover the student and educators’ feedback on a “22nd century” learning environment.
- Listen to direct user feedback to understand the use of space and future adaptability.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: LPA, Inc.
Landscape Architect: LPA, Inc. / CCA Landscape Architects, Inc.
Structural Engineer: LA Fuess
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: EMA Engineers
Civil Engineer: Glenn Engineers
Contractor: Jackson Construction
Members & School Districts: Free | Non-Members: $20
Registration closes on November 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Event Sponsors:
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
October 26, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 pm
The Rustic
3656 Howell St
Dallas, TX 75204
Free to attend, please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Presentation & Tour
October 24, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Bringing Everyone Under One Roof – The Arlington ISD Administration Building
690 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011
Parking available in main parking lot –
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Happy Hour to follow Presentation and Tour (TBD)
Presenters:
Dr. Steven Wurtz, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Arlington ISD
Kelly Horn, Assistant Superintendent of Facility Services, Arlington ISD
Beverly Fornof, Vice President, Corgan
This session will highlight opportunities that arise when centralizing administration in a large district, requiring well planned change-management and workplace strategies, as well as practical challenges with construction and phasing within a complex existing facility. The interior of a five-story building was gutted to allow for an open-concept design which facilitates innovation between departments, minimizing isolated offices. The needs of each department were met without losing the vision of unity and collaboration. The health and wellbeing of all employees and the community is elevated by the design quality, with careful attention to bring natural light deep in the building.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover opportunities that arise when centralizing administration in a large district.
- Learn change-management and workplace strategy concepts and implementation.
- Gain strategies to respond to challenges with construction and phasing within a complex existing facility.
- Learn how to respond strategically to continued input and requested changes during design and construction, requiring agility and design flexibility.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Corgan
Landscape Architect: Ramsey Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: Alpha Consultant Engineers
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: B&H
Civil Engineer: Glenn Engineering
Contractor: Key Construction
Owner: Arlington ISD
Members & School Districts: Free | Non-Members: $20
Registration closes October 23, 2023.
Event Sponsor:
Annual Golf Tournament
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Friday, October 6, 2023
Coyote Ridge Golf Club
1640 West Hebron Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972.395.0786
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Arrival time for Sponsors at 7:00 am to be shuttled to course holes
Check-in: 8:00 am for Players in ballroom
Shotgun start: 9:00 am
Bring Cash/Card for Raffle Tickets
SOLD OUT |
| GOLF SPONSORSHIPS |
| Title Sponsor SOLD |
$8,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Special recognition at dinner/awards
- Tournament signage at check-in and single sign on course hole
- Website signage
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 16 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Breakfast Sponsor SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner / awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Lunch Sponsor SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner / awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Course Beverage Sponsor SOLD |
$3,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to come out during registration and lunch
- Tournament signage + lunch after
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Raffle Sponsor (2 Available) SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament Signage
- Special recognition raffle drawing
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Air Cannon (Shot Gun) Golf Sponsor SOLD |
$3,000 |
www.patriotgolfoftexas.com – Yes, it is as cool as it sounds!
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at hole or on fairway on a Par 5
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Goody Bag Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo on Goody Bag
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hat Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on hats received in player goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Towel Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on towels in goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Golf Ball Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on golf balls received in player goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hand Sanitizer Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo on Hand Sanitizer
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| GPS Screen Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on GPS Screen in each cart at each hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Trophy Sponsor SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Putt-Putt Tournament Sponsor SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at putting green prior to tournament
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole-in-One Sponsor SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Par 3 hole and single sign at course hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
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| Men's Longest Drive Sponsor SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
The Garland Company
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| Women's Longest Drive Sponsor SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole Sponsor (18 Available) SOLD |
$1,750 each |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at Hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
- Set up own tent, marketing materials
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| Snack Station Sponsor SOLD |
$1,500 |
- NO TEAM
- Opportunity to have 4 representatives at Driving Range
- Representatives to setup a snack station on course. Representatives to provide snacks of their choosing.
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| 19th Hole Sponsor SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO TEAM
- Recognition of sponsorship on side beverage cart
- Website signage
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| Closet to the Pin Sponsor SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at hole
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner / awards
- Website signage
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| Driving Range Sponsor SOLD |
$1,000 |
- NO TEAM
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Driving Range
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner/awards
- Website signage
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Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
September 28, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Community Beer Co.
3110 Commonwealth Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
Free to attend, please RSVP for accurate headcount.
Event Sponsor: $250
RSVP closes September 27, 2023.
Chapter Program
September 26, 2023
11:00 am – 1:00 pm CST
Northwest ISD: Worthington Middle School
1045 Mascot Blvd, Haslet, TX 76052
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BUILDING A COMMUNITY VISION: Setting a New Middle School Educational Standard for a Fast-Growth District
Program Presenters:
- Patrick Glenn, Glenn|Partners, Partner | Managing Principal
- Tim McClure, Northwest ISD, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities
- Gary Aanenson, CORE Construction, Vice President
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsor:
Emerging Professionals Breakfast
August 22, 2023
7:00 am
Taco Joint
Preston Center Plaza
6112 Luther Lane
Dallas, TX
Free to attend, please RSVP for headcount.
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Annual Bowling Tournament
Benefiting the Emerging Professionals Program
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Location: Bowlmor Lanes
3805 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75001
Registration: 5:30 pm
Tournament Start: 6:00 pm
Awards: 8:00 pm
Hors d'oeuvres will be served
For more information contact Kelly Arredondo at [email protected] or Max Milan at [email protected].
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| Tournament Sponsor* |
$2,000 |
| Food Sponsor* |
$1,000 |
| Lane Sponsor* |
$700 |
| Prize Sponsor |
$350 |
* These sponsorships include up to 6 players
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
June 29, 2023
5:00 pm
The Rustic
3656 Howell St.
Dallas, TX
Free to attend.
For more information contact Doug Shay at
[email protected].
Chapter Lunch & Tour
June 14, 2023
11:30 AM
Webb Elementary School
1300 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011
Webb is a school community where their bilingual culture, history of outreach, and presence in the heart of the community is embraced and celebrated. True to their mission to empower students through innovative learning experiences, Arlington ISD initiated a program that engaged everyone from the Superintendent to the youngest students.
Join us for an engaging conversation to learn what worked and didn’t. What tools can we give the teachers and staff to enhance the school’s outcomes? How can we make a school both functional and inspiring so that it will be used to its fullest potential for years to come?
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what tools were used to foster ownership of the new replacement elementary schools.
- Understand how various tools can be used to gain a better understanding of post construction outcomes both facility and education driven.
- Learn how to engage the school staff to be active participants in using the school to its fullest potential.
- Discover how continued engagement leads to design outcomes that reflect the spirit of a diverse, inclusive, and giving school community.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: BRW Architects
Landscape Architect: SMR Landscape Architects, Inc.
Structural Engineer: JQ
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: MEPCE
Civil Engineer: MJ Thomas Engineering
Contractor: Lee Lewis
Owner: Arlington ISD
Presenters:
Anne Hildenbrand, AIA, ALEP, Principal, BRW Architects and
Wm. Kelly Horn, Assistant Superintendent of Facility Services.
Enter the building at the secure main entrance facing N. Cooper Street. On-site parking is available. Sign-in and Lunch starts at 11:30 am, Chapter Announcements and Program starts at 12:00 pm and Tour will begin immediately after program at 1:00 pm.
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Register by June 13.
Event Sponsors
Chapter Event
May 17, 2023
4:40 pm
Minett Elementary School
16000 Peyton Abbey Rd, Frisco, TX 75033
Beyond Classrooms: How Frisco ISD is Evolving its Elementary Education
Educational facility design goals are often developed to support and align with an organization’s teaching and learning strategies. Since these methods evolve over time, strategic reassessment of project goals defined during the planning stage of a multi-year bond program are sometime necessary to ensure that projects delivered toward the end of a bond program reflect the current state of aspirations desired for student outcomes.
This presentation will explore how a planned re-site elementary school project sought to incorporate evolving teaching and learning practices and how an interactive planning process resulted in a reimagined school design centered on genuine student learning experiences. The spatial layout is highly flexible, accommodating daily adaptations with varying sized spaces supporting different size learner group arrangements. Minett Elementary School’s organization of learning spaces works in partnership with innovative curriculum to produce results defined by Frisco ISD’s future ready profile for learners.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the tools developed for interactive, virtual visioning sessions.
- Explore how Minett ES relates to new TEA new Flexibility Levels by creatively defining learning spaces.
- Discover how design is driven by the curriculum and how its adaptable to the student’s changing needs.
- Analyze how this innovative design compares to traditional schools regarding spatial utilization.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: Stantec
Landscape Architect: Ramsey Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: Stantec
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: Image Engineering Group
Civil Engineer: RLK Engineering
Contractor: Lee Lewis Construction
Owner: Frisco ISD
Speakers:
Trey Laird, AIA, North Texas K-12 Market Leader, Stantec
Scott Warstler, Chief Operations Officer, Frisco ISD
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Chapter Event
March 22, 2023
11 am – 1 pm
Polytechnic High School
1300 Conner Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Master Planning: The Big Picture Perspective
Presenter: Lisa Lamkin, FAIA, LE Fellow, Principal, BRW Architects
A thorough understanding of the strategic plan for each campus is essential to a successful long-term master plan. Comprehensive master planning helps address fundamental adaptations and prepares a strategy for moving forward. This presentation will explore 3 aging high school campuses, their unique master planning solutions, and the importance of building an effective design framework. Understanding the complex campus infrastructure is imperative to strategically prioritize all aspects of phasing and funding plans involved with multiple significant additions. By asking the right questions early and really listening to the answers – we can make the most responsible impact on the campus.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore how a district strategic plan develops into a campus specific master plan Understand process of determining major strengths and weaknesses of existing campuses.
- Explore 3 unique master planning solutions specific to campuses with multiple past and planned additions.
- Gain the knowledge to strategically prioritize all aspects of phasing and funding plans involved with multiple significant additions.
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Chapter Panel Discussion
February 23, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 pm CST
DeWitt Perry Middle School
1709 E Belt Line Road
Carrollton, TX 75006
Join us for a discussion on Construction Cost / Material Procurement Challenges – 2023 Forecast.
Gary Aanenson | CORE Construction (Moderator) and Malcolm Mulroney | CFBISD
Learning Objectives:
- Construction Cost Trends
- Construction Cost Forecasting
- Material Procurement Challenges
- Material Procurement Forecasts
Project Team:
Architect of Record: VLK Architects
Landscape Architect: The Landscape Alliance
Structural Engineer: L.A. Fuess Partners
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: EMA Engineering & Consulting
Civil Engineer: RLK Engineering
Contractor: CORE Construction
Specialized Consultants: True North Consulting Group
Owner: Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsors:
Chapter Tour & Happy Hour
January 18, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 pm CST
Smithfield Elementary
Birdville Independent School District
8001 Northeast Parkway,
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
Happy Hour to follow at 6:15 pm:
Back Forty BBQ
8021 Main St, North Richland Hills, TX 76182
The Challenge: Replacement of the existing elementary school. The team designed a new
98,000 sq ft. elementary school that would reflect the contextual history and rebuild a
sense of community. A future forward, transformational learning environment will
accommodate and support all learners based on current and future programs,
partnerships, and pedagogical strategies of Birdville Independent School District.
Positioned as the anchor for the historic Smithfield Train District, Smithfield elementary
school highlights social and emotional wellbeing, while creating a place that embodies an
inclusive learning environment. The design tells a story of a deep and rich historical
context while considering a holistic design approach for the future of learning. Local
biophilia, natural materials, textures, and colors are uniquely considered throughout the
interior experience. The dynamic spaces of discovery, sensory engagement and
delight are reflective of the district’s imperatives of Community, Collaboration,
Transformation, Sustainability and Safety.
The ‘heart of the school,’ two-story Learning Commons, features ample natural lighting
that encompasses the learning stair, maker space ‘cabin’ and reading hive. As a school
with one of the largest Autism Programs, Smithfield prioritizes the sensory needs of its
Special Education students as well as unique sensory considerations for all learners.
Using evidence-based design, HKS created a sensory well-being hub that features an
outdoor sensory path, and interior active, respite and playful zones that allow students to
discover, play and restore within their individual comfort levels. Outdoor and indoor
spaces are positioned in harmony to provide a healthy, safe, creative and responsible
learning destination.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and understand what comprises a Learning Community regarding Pedagogy and Student Access to Educational needs. are reflective of the district’s imperatives of Community, Collaboration, Transformation, Sustainability and Safety.
- Describe the importance of Sensory Appropriate application for Access to Education in Personalized ways for each individual student.
- Understanding the Benefits of a Sensory Informed Design.
- Social and Emotional Wellness gained in Learning Environments that have a strong connection to outdoors and biophilic design.
- The importance of programming Learning Environments that enhance student achievement though discovery, sensory engagement, and delight. are reflective of the district’s imperatives of Community, Collaboration, Transformation, Sustainability and Safety.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: HKS Architects
Landscape Architect: Caye Cook Associates
Structural Engineer: Jaster Quintanita
Electrical Engineer: Tim Yaggi
Civil Engineer: RLG
Mechanical Engineer: EMA
Contractor: Ratcliff Constructors
Specialized Consultants: Acoustics – iD!BRi
Owner: Birdville ISD
Moderator:
Farheen Charanya, AIA, LEED Assoc
Farheen is a Vice President at HKS and serves as a Sr. Designer for the K-12 Education Studio Practice. Farheen has a love for connecting with people and places she serves. Farheen begins with a blank slate to listen and absorb the client’s needs. Through careful analysis of the local parameters she works toward a multi-faceted solution, rooted within a design concept. This approach provides design thinking that can uncover pragmatic solutions geared toward solving the needs of the stakeholders it serves while aiming to make an impact beyond the project. In addition to being a member of the architectural community, Farheen is actively involved within HKS initiatives such as NextGen, J.E.D.I. and Citizen HKS.
Panelists:
O. Wayne Reynaud, AIA, REFP, ICA, WELL AP
Wayne is a Principal at HKS and serves as the Southern Region K-12 Studio Practice Leader. He has spent his entire career focused on Public Educational Facility Design. Coming from a family of Public School Support services and educators, He has a passion for equitable access to education to every student and effecting safe learning environments.
Adelia Schleusz, RID, IIDA
Adelia currently serves as the Global Practice Director for Education Interiors, Principal at HKS, a thought leader, design researcher that remains active among the design community. Her unique background in psychology and broad experiences as a life-long learner influence a deep appreciation for unique cultures, communities, and individuals.
Melissa Pellegrino, School Principal Smithfield Elementary School
Mary Ann Wellborn, Speech Teacher
Lexi Chappell, SEEC (Special Education Early Childhood) Teacher
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Event Sponsor:
Holiday Party & Impact Award Announcements
Thursday, December 8, 2023
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Town Hall @ The Sound – Cypress Waters
3111 Olympus Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
Please join us for an evening of fun, celebration and reflection on 2022 with your friends and colleagues!
Free to attend, please RSVP for an accurate headcount.
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
November 22, 2022
5:00 pm
Sidecar Social
5100 Belt Line Rd.
Addison, TX 75254
Free to attend.
Lunch Meeting & Tour
November 16, 2022
11:30 am
Bryan Adams High School
Dallas ISD
2101 Millmar Dr
Dallas, TX 75228
Advocacy for student performing arts has driven a radical update to the Education Specification implemented by Dallas ISD. DISD’s vision to become the best urban District in the United States places Fine Arts at the forefront. The vision is built on increased student participation in extracurricular activities such as Fine Arts. As the former Director of Theatre and Dance for Dallas ISD, Rachel Harrah has championed an extensive effort to enhance Theatre and Dance programs and develop consistent high standards for facilities across the District.
Previously, the Bryan Adams High School theater program inhabited an oversized portable building. The staff and students creatively transformed the portable to function in a vastly undersized and underequipped space. As part of a new addition and renovation, the theatre program will be moving into a new state-of-the-art 3,500 SF black box, a fully functional costume studio, and new scene shop. The design of these spaces provided a new design paradigm and lessons learned in the development of new theatre educational specifications for the District. Come learn what’s new in Theater Design and why it matters for students.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify needs of a performing arts program like theatre.
- Derive lessons learned from a significant overhaul of Education Specifications driven by motivated administration and skilled design-professionals.
- Investigate possible outcomes and challenges for a performing arts program in a new facility.
- Evaluate the process of developing and implementing a new design paradigm for programs in Dallas ISD.
Project Team:
Architect of Record: BRW Architects
Landscape Architect: SMR Landscape Architects, Inc.
Structural & Civil Engineer: Click Engineering
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer: MEPCE
Contractor: Sedalco
Specialized Consultants: Wrightson | Johnson | Haddon | Williams and Kirkegaard Associates
Owner: Dallas ISD
Speakers:
Rachel Harrah,
Harrah LLC, Former Dallas ISD Director of Theater & Dance
Dave Viera,
ASTC
Abby Hiles, AIA, BRW Architects
Agenda:
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11:30 am |
Sign-in and Lunch |
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12:00 pm |
Chapter Announcements and Program |
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1:00 pm |
Tour |
Parking:
Enter the building at the secure main entrance facing Millmar Drive. On-site parking is available from Millmar Drive, west of the school building.
Members / SD: FREE |
Non-members $20
Lunch Sponsors:
Annual Golf Tournament
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Friday, October 21, 2022
Coyote Ridge Golf Club
1640 West Hebron Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972.395.0786
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Check-in: 8:00 am
Shotgun start: 9:00 am
Arrival time for Sponsors at 7:00 am to be shuttled to course holes
Check-in for Players starts at 8:00 am in ballroom
Shotgun start at 9:00 am
Bring Cash/Card for Raffle Tickets
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| GOLF SPONSORSHIPS |
| Selfie Booth Sponsor – Unavailable |
$1,250 |
- Tournament Signage
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Clubhouse Ballroom to run the selfie booth
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| Bathroom Station Sponsor – Unavailable |
$1,250 |
- Tournament Signage
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at course restrooms to provide toiletries to players
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| Scorecard Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Tournament Signage
- Logo on paper scorecard
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| Table Center Piece Sponsor – Unavailable |
$1,000 |
- Tournament Signage
- Logo at Clubhouse Ballroom table center pieces
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| Title Sponsor – SOLD |
$8,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Special recognition during slide presentation at lunch/awards ceremony
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- Social Media Promotion
- 12 complimentary drink tickets
- 16 complimentary raffle tickets
- Opportunity to provide company swag for all attendees in goodie bags (175 count)
- Opportunity to provide company signage to be displayed at check-in
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| GPS Screen Sponsor – SOLD |
$3,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage displayed on GPS screen in each cart at each hole
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hat Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on hats received in player goodie bags
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Golf Ball Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on golf balls received in player goodie bags
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Goody Bag Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on player goodie bags
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Beverage Cart Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage recognition on beverage cart
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Breakfast Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo sticker on breakfast burritos
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Lunch Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage near lunch buffet
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Patriot Golf Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage in fairway on Par 5
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
https://patriotgolfoftexas.com
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| Raffle Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament Signage
- Special recognition during raffle drawing
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Towel Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on towels received in player goodie bags
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Women's Longest Drive Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Men's Longest Drive Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Trophy Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament Signage
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 each |
- 1 Foursome
- Hole Signage
- Opportunity to have two representatives at hole
- Bring your own setup (table, chairs, tent) & marketing materials
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole in One Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Par 3 hole and single sign at course hole on the green
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Putt-Putt Tournament Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at putting green prior to tournament
- Tournament Signage at putting green
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Course Beverage Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to come out during registration and lunch
- Tournament Signage
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Driving Range Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament Signage at Driving Range
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Driving Range
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Cool Down / Warm Up Station Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,250 |
- Tournament Signage
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at course to run the cool down / warm up station
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| Closest to the Pin Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Tournament Signage
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at hole, next to the green
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| 19th Hole Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Tournament Signage
- Logo at Clubhouse Bar
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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| Nacho Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Tournament Signage
- Nacho station next to clubhouse
- Company recognition on North Texas Chapter website
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Lunch Meeting
September 21, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Nolan Catholic High School
4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth TX 76103
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty: Realizing Nolan Catholic’s vision for an architecture that elevates the campus, nourishes the spirit, and furthers student success.
In this session, we will share Nolan Catholic’s vision for using the functional need of new facilities for robotics, arts, broadcasting and swimming, as well as site circulation and courtyard improvements to be a catalyst for transforming the image of the school, inspiring a connection in students between the work of their hands and the state of their heart, and deepening skillsets available to students for future success. A strong connection to nature knits the IDEA (Integrated Design, Engineering & Arts) building, natatorium and outdoor learning spaces together while state-of-the-art CTE spaces are on display alongside custom artwork and iconography.
Learning Objectives:
- Inspire attendees to expand their vision of what the impact of a building project can be for students, staff and the community.
- Increase participants understanding of design and construction strategies and complexities for CTE and natatorium facilities.
- Discover how a strong connection with nature and art can impact a student’s wellbeing and learning.
- Learn from challenges that arose during design and construction as a result of unique site characteristics within an occupied campus.
Speakers:
Jason Mellard, Project Manager, Corgan
Eric Horstman, Principal, Corgan
Eric Roberts, Project Manager, Linbeck
Kristy Webb, President, Nolan Catholic High School
Lunch Sponsored by:
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
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Annual Bowling Tournament
Benefiting the Emerging Professionals Program
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Location: Bowlmor Lanes
3805 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75001
Registration: 5:30 pm
Tournament Start: 6:00 pm
Awards: 8:00 pm
Hors d'oeuvres will be served
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| Tournament Sponsor* |
$1,500 |
| Food Sponsor* |
$750 |
| Lane Sponsor* |
$500 |
| Prize Sponsor |
$250 |
* These sponsorships include up to 6 players
For more info contact Joshua Rogg at
[email protected] or Kelly Shulman at
[email protected].
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
June 9, 2022
5:00 pm
Haywire Uptown
1920 McKinney Ave Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201
Free to attend.
Please RSVP by June 8, 2022.
In-Person Meeting
May 25, 2022
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Jerry R. Walker Middle School
633 French Settlement Rd
Little Elm, TX 75068
Parking Map »
How Professional Development Can Shape a Building Before the Doors Ever Open
Before teachers design a lesson, they map out their plans, master the content and deliver instruction in a way that best meets their student’s needs. During the planning and design phase of this campus, much attention was given to making sure that spaces were built to support the educational delivery needs of the district both now, and for years to come. Through a collaborative professional development program, we were able to prepare educators for their new space before the doors ever opened, and allowed their voices to inform the design.
Learning Objectives:
- Allow culture and instruction to inform design
- Understanding the educational delivery needs for teachers
- Discuss how the learning experience is maximized through professional development
- Show how proper professional development creates a smoother transition to a new building
Speakers:
Kerri Brady, AIA, Esq. REFP
Konrad Judd, AIA
Lunch Sponsored by:
Members: FREE | Non-members: $20
In-Person Meeting
March 23, 2022
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Fort Worth ISD – Eastern Hills High School
5701 Shelton St., Fort Worth, TX 76112
Parking Map »
Panel Discussion with School District Members
Open Panel discussion on the hurdles ISDs have been going through after COVID for construction materials, construction cost, and how are they dealing with it on top of their growth.
Learning Objectives:
- What affects are districts dealing with today after COVID.
- Different ways to procure building materials to ensure your construction project stays on time.
- How has the escalation of construction projects effect your curring bond?
- What ways are design teams and districts doing to assist with the cost of design increasing.
Moderated by:
Sarah Stewart, Northwest ISD Executive Director of Planning
Panelists:
Tommy Osborne, Northwest ISD; Executive Director of Construction
Javier Fernandez, Garland ISD; Director for Facilities, Planning and Construction Services
Tyler Boswell, Aledo ISD; Director of Construction & Facilities
Representative from Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
Members: FREE | Non-members: $20
Virtual Meeting
February 16, 2022
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Planning for the Careers of the Future
Lewisville ISD | TECC-W Technology, Exploration & Career Center West
Most of the jobs today’s students will encounter upon graduation do not exist yet. The opportunity of having many diverse careers under one roof lies at the fringes, at the intersection of where one program bleads into other. The synergies that can happen from these diverse programs collaborating with each other forecast the future jobs these students will encounter upon graduation. The design of TECC-W fosters these collaborations, and in doing so, broadens the interests and expertise of its students. This presentation will focus on the strategies LISD and the design team used to foster this collaboration.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover organizational strategies that created efficiencies and allowed for more collaboration spaces for students
- Explore different techniques to ensure shops and classrooms can coexist successfully in one facility.
- Analyze how the furniture plays a key role in the educational success of the learners
- Learn about different strategies to ensure the safety and security of students, while balancing an inviting learning environment.
Speaker / Tour Leader:
Diego Barrera, ALEP | Stantec
Lunch Sponsor:
Members: FREE | Non-members: $20
You must register to get the link to join. Link to join will be sent out the morning of February 16, 2022.
Chapter Meeting – Now Virtual
This meeting is moving to a virtual platform as the school is not allowing in-person events at this time.
January 19, 2022
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
VIrtual
Discussion of Current Impacts on Construction (Materials and Costs) with Contractor Panel
Participants will hear from industry experts on a recap of material and cost impacts over the past 12 months and what to expect moving forward.
Learning Objectives:
- Three most impactful differences in K12 school construction today vs. pre-COVID.
- Material procurement risks looking forward through 2022.
- How have construction costs been tracking past 12 months.
- How to minimize risk in such an unpredictable market.
Panelists:
Gary Aanenson | CORE (Moderator)
Zach Walker | Hill & Wilkinson
Scott Lee | Joeris General Contractors
Wade Wimbish | Cadence McShane
Lunch Sponsor:
Members and School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Holiday Party & Impact Awards
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
4:30 – 8:00 PM
5250 N. O'Connor Blvd, Ste 146,
Irving, TX 75039
Please register/RSVP for accurate attendance for food. Thank you.
Emerging Professionals Happy Hour
November 18, 2021
5:00 pm
Haywire Uptown
1920 McKinney Ave Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201
Chapter Meeting
November 16, 2021
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Collin College Technical Campus
2550 Bending Branch Way,
Allen, TX 75013
1 LU|HSW
Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating your High School Students on a College Campus
While many school districts have partnerships with Community Colleges, few have their students on the college campus for classes. Allen ISD’s agreement with Collin College allows Allen High School students to take college classes on a college campus while they are still completing high school. This partnership provides the high school students with career technical certification opportunities and eliminates barriers to achieving higher education. Join us to learn about the facility implications of this decision from Allen ISD and Collin College: how the project was planned and designed to create separation and integration of these two programs in one building.
Learning Objectives:
- Safety and security considerations for integration of high school students
- Planning considerations for an early high school program
- Providing career opportunities and pathways to HS students
- Construction challenges of creating an integrated yet separate high school bar on a college campus
Presenters:
Vandana Nayak, Principal
Barbara Rystrom, Project Manager
Lunch Sponsors:
Members and School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Annual Golf Tournament
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Friday, October 22, 2021
Coyote Ridge Golf Club
1640 West Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: 972.395.0786
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Check-in: 7:00 am
Shotgun start: 8:00 am
SOLD OUT
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| Sponsorship |
| Title Sponsor – SOLD |
$5,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Special recognition at dinner/awards
- Tournament signage at check-in and single sign on course hole
- Website signage
- 8 complimentary drink tickets
- 16 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hat Sponsorship – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on hats received in player goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Golf Ball Sponsorship – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on golf balls received in player goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Breakfast / Lunch Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage at dinner/awards
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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Ballistic Golf Sponsorship – SOLD
Yes it is as cool as it sounds... https://ballisticgolftexas.com |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Signage at hole or in fairway on a Par 5
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| GPS Screen Sponsorship – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on GPS Screen in each cart at each hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Raffle Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage
- Special recognition raffle drawing
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 10 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Towel Sponsor – SOLD |
$2000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo displayed on towels in goodie bags
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Women's Longest Drive – SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Men's Longest Drive – SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Single sign at course hole
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Goody Bag Sponsor – SOLD |
$2,000 |
- 1 Foursome
- Logo on goody bag
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Trophy Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Course Beverage Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,500 |
- 1 Foursome
- Opportunity to come out during registration and lunch
- Tournament signage + lunch after
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Hole Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,250 each |
- 1 Foursome
- Hole sign
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
- Set up own tent; Marketing materials
- Interact with clients (one on one) at tee box
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| Putt-Putt Tournament Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at putting green prior to tournament
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
- 4 complimentary drink tickets
- 8 complimentary raffle tickets
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| Beverage Cart Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 each |
- Recognition of sponsorship on side beverage cart
- Website signage
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| 19th Hole Sponsor – SOLD |
$1,000 |
- Recognition of sponsorship on side beverage cart
- Website signage
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| Closest to the Pin – SOLD |
$750 each |
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at hole
- Tournament signage at check-in and special recognition at dinner/awards
- Website signage
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| Hole in One Sponsor – SOLD |
$750 |
- Par 3 hole and single sign at course hole
- Tournament signage
- Website signage
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| Driving Range Sponsor – SOLD |
$750 |
- Opportunity to have 2 representatives at Driving Range
- Tournament signage at check in
- Website signage
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In-Person Meeting
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Arlington ISD
900 E Sanford St., Arlington, TX 76011
Program Presented By:
Arlington ISD Complex for the Visual and Performing Arts & Athletics
The Center for Visual and Performing Arts was conceptualized on a 25 acre campus along with an Athletic Facility on the historic Eastern Star Mansion site of Arlington. Sitting south of the entertainment district akin to Cowboys Stadium, Texas Live, Globe Life Park, and other iconic Metroplex beloved venues, it offers the students of AISD opportunity of all sorts and stands tall with mission of the school district at its heart. It integrates a state of the art fine arts school into world class performing arts venues, art gallery and community studio theatre (not just another black box).
Learning Objectives:
- How to understand Community and Student Futures are enhanced through opportunities in Fine Arts
- Teaming with local city for a holistic solution
- Safely blending community public activities with student activities
- Understanding how interior spaces impact wellness of learning in different Fine Art environments
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Registration closes at 5:00 PM Central on September 21, 2021
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Annual Bowling Tournament
Benefiting the Emerging Professionals Program
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Location: Bowlmor Lanes
3805 Beltline Road
Addison, TX 75001
Registration: 5:30 pm
Tournament Start: 6:00 pm
Awards: 8:00 pm
Hors d'oeuvres will be served
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| Individual Bowler |
$85 |
Tournament Sponsor*
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$1,500 |
Food Sponsor*
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$750 |
Lane Sponsor*
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$500 |
Prize Sponsor
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$250 |
* These sponsorships include up to 6 players
For more info contact Joshua Rogg @
[email protected], Greg Estes @
[email protected] or Jennifer Norris @
[email protected].
In-Person Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Woodrow Wilson High School Addition
100 S Glasgow Dr,
Dallas, TX 75214
The Art of Quiet: High Performance Music Facilities
Enhanced acoustic isolation to allow a Band Hall to be located near core instruction areas.
Incorporating expertise gained through multiple music performance and education facility commissions. The stakes are getting higher in high school design. Students’ and parents’ expectations for facilities are shaped by the future collegiate experience they aspire to. The BRW team used state of the art acoustic isolation principals and space shaping design approaches to create a facility appropriate for the award-winning Performing Arts program at Dallas ISD Woodrow Wilson High School.
- Explore acoustic isolation principals for High School music facilities.
- Understand hearing health considerations concerning music facilities.
- Identify key space shaping principals for optimization of music practice facilities.
- Identify various HVAC noise reduction approaches for music practice facilities.
Program Presented by:
Lunch Sponsor:
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
In-Person Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
STEAM: Realizing the Integration of Both Content and Learning Environment
As educators and architects grapple with the task of preparing students for an ever-changing society and workplace, learn how Allen ISD in Allen, TX creatively responded to growing enrollment with a STEAM Center to support all students in the district. After a comprehensive study of STEM schools in the Seattle area, and visits to learning environments focused on experiential facilitations, a collaborative community approach resulted in one-of-a-kind STEAM environment. Hear specifics about course selection and curriculum mapping that is now experienced in both content specific labs and a rich outdoor environment designed to server kindergarteners through high school seniors.
Highlighted Facility:
Allen ISD STEAM Center, 1680 Ridgeview Drive, Allen, TX 75013
Presenter:
Program presented by VLK Architects
Lunch Sponsor:
Check In:
Members and guests must check in at the front office. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in.
Parking:
Plenty of parking in front of facility. Facility located at the corner to Ridgeview Dr. & Bending Branch Way.
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
Virtual Meeting
March 31, 2021
11:30 am
Construction Cost Panel Discussion
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Please join us for a panel discussion on North Texas Construction Cost Trends.
This panel will bring together a few of the top North Texas K-12 contractors
and cost estimators for a discussion regarding the current construction
costs in our industry. Now a year after the initial COVID-19 shutdown,
this discussion will address the impacts we have seen in the school design
and construction space. We’ll be discussing square foot costs, some cost
escalation trends, labor and material trends and issues, and potential post
COVID-19 changes that could impact school construction costs.
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
You must register by 4:00 pm Central on March 30, 2021 to receive the link to enter the event. The link will be sent to all registrants the morning of March 31, 2021.
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Providing a Business Community with Options in Crowley ISD
Hear the Crowley ISD position on the importance of a strong workforce and see how housing both career and technology education pathways and an early college high school at the new Bill R. Johnson Career and Technology Center contributes to student choices that lead to community success. Workforce date in the growing Crowley area and the process of a design that would house diverse academic programs will be shared.
Highlighted Facility:
Bill R. Johnson CTE, Crowley ISD
Presenters:
Lauren Brown, AIA, Principal, VLK
Dr. Markeba Warfield, Principal, Bill R. Johnson CTE, Crowley ISD
Annette Duvall, Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness, Crowley ISD
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $20
You must register by 3:00 pm Central on March 2, 2021. The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the morning of March 3, 2021.
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
COVID – Back to School Lessons Learned from Local School Districts
In a virtual panel discussion moderated by Josh Minor of HEBISD, representatives of local area school districts and vendors to school districts will offer lessons learned and entertain questions relative to the topic of coping with COVID 19 and its ongoing impact.
Participants:
Josh Minor, HEBISD, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Dennis Scheu, Complete Supply, Problem Solver/Sales Rep
Jimmy Beach, Garland ISD, Director of Maintenance and Custodial Operations
Sarah Stewart, Northwest ISD, Executive Director of Planning
Cade Smith, Brock ISD, Superintendent
Gene Hensarling, TX Air Systems, Account Executive
Brandon Boyter, Allen ISD, Executive Director of Facilities
Members / School Districts: FREE | Non-members: $10
You must register by 3:00 pm Central on January 12, 2021. The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the morning of January 13, 2021.