The Unified Vision for Excellence

GCA Con (Grant Compliance Administration Conference) is the premier, all-in-one professional development event designed to break down silos and streamline the experience for all education staff. This year’s conference represents an evolution, consolidating the Parent & Family Engagement (PFE) conference with all other Federal Title Programs under the Grant Compliance Administration Department at the TEA. By offering a singular, high-impact destination, GCA Con respects district time and travel budgets.

Federal Programs Supporting Professional Growth

This training is made possible through the collaboration of the following federal initiatives dedicated to student and family success:

ESSA 1116 Parent and Family Engagement

Title I, Part A

Title I, Part C

Title I, Part D

Title II, Part A

Title III, Part A

Title IV, Part A

Title IV, Part B (21st CCLC)

Title V, Part B (REAP/RLIS)

Perkins V

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

PNP Equitable Services

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)/Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)

The cost of attendance is an allowable expense under the programs listed above (please independently verify 2026 requirements for those not explicitly listed in the previous sources).

Important Dates

Registration Opens:

May 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Late Registration Begins:

October 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Registration Closes:

October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM

NO childcare provided. Children under 18 are not permitted in the convention center.

GCACon Agenda

November 10, 2026:

8:00 - 1:15 PM: Parent day & Pre-Conference
1:30 - 5:00 PM: GCACon Regular Conference

November 11, 2026:

8:00 - 4:30 PM GCACon Regular Conference

November 12, 2026:

8:00 - 4:30 PM GCACon Regular Conference

Pricing

Registration launches May 11, 2026.

Please Note: Pre-Conference, Bruman Group, PLLC, and Parent Day sessions take place at the same time. Because these tracks run concurrently, you may only select one of these options for your registration.

Regular Registration

Includes all general sessions, breakouts, and exhibitor hall focusing on grants, compliance, administration, and parent and family engagement.

$425.00

After 10/18/26:

$525.00

Register

Regular Registration + Pre-Conference

Pre-Conference sessions will include deep-dive ESSA program tracks for grant, compliance, administration and parent and family engagement. For pre-conference session details, view the attendee guide.

$525.00

After 10/18/26:

$625.00

Register

The Bruman Group, PLLC Only

Access to The Bruman Group, PLLC only. Includes The Bruman Group, PLLC’s specialized training sessions on federal education law and grant compliance. For more information on The Bruman Group, PLLC, visit https://bruman.com/.

$200.00

After 10/18/26:

$250.00

Register

Regular Registration + Bruman Group

Full GCACon access plus the The Bruman Group, PLLC track. Note: Incompatible with Pre-Conference or Parent Day sessions. For more information on The Bruman Group, PLLC, visit https://bruman.com/.

$575.00

After 10/18/26:

$675.00

Register

Parent Day

Access to Parent Day sessions only. Tailored specifically for parents to gain practical resources and training for school-based parent and family engagement. (Does not include GCACon or other specialty tracks).

$50.00

After 10/18/26:

$75.00

Register

Regular Registration + Parent Day

Full GCACon access plus Parent Day. Note: Incompatible with Pre-Conference or Bruman Group sessions.

$465.00

After 10/18/26:

$565.00

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Building Strong Partnerships for Student Success

Join us for a professional day of learning designed for parents and guardians. This event provides the tools you need to support your student's education while offering a space to engage with experts and participate in meaningful peer discussions with other parents.

What You Will Gain:

Practical Strategies: Get helpful advice and resources to support your student’s academic progress and success.
Stronger Partnerships: Learn how to build effective working relationships with school faculty and staff.
Collaborative Dialogue: Join group sessions with other parents to discuss the real challenges and opportunities of parenting today.
Increased Engagement: Discover new ways to stay involved in all aspects of your child’s education and lead as an advocate.
Peer Community: Connect with a supportive network of parents to share experiences and build confidence in your role.

Important Detais

School Assistance: We encourage you to contact your child’s school to see how they can support your attendance at this conference.
Attendance Policy: To ensure a focused environment for adult connection and learning, this event is reserved for guests ages 18 and older.
Childcare: Please be aware that childcare accommodations will NOT be provided at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

We value the unique contributions you bring to your family and our educational community.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is designed to benefit a wide range of professionals navigating federal programs and fiscal requirements:

Program Staff: Federal programs personnel (Titles I–V), parental engagement coordinators, and liaisons.

Administrators: Superintendents, principals, and federal program directors.

Fiscal Officers: Staff responsible for grant compliance and financial oversight.

Educators: Teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, and social workers.

Parents & Community Members: Family advocates and community organization stakeholders.

Why This Is an "All-In-One" Destination

Instructional & Fiscal Alignment: Provides a singular destination to manage programs effectively from both an instructional and a compliance perspective.

Budget Efficiency: Consolidating multiple initiatives into one event respects district time and travel budgets.

High-Impact Learning: Includes 85+ breakout sessions and intensive Micro Institutes for deep dives into each programmatic area for intensive, specialized knowledge.

Direct Updates: Attendees receive critical updates directly from Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Education Service Center (ESC) officials and National Leaders such as The Bruman Group, PLLC.

Professional Development: Earn approximately 17 clock hours of credit.

Extended Resources: Registration includes three months of access to the conference app and all digital session materials for ongoing district-wide training.