Weekly New ED Call
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)

VOCA Request for Reimbursement
2026-02-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 08:00 - 17:00

Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59

Program Director Monthly Meeting
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00

Local Board of Directors (LBOD) - Austin
2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00

Virtual Pre-Service Training Facilitator Workshop
2026-02-18 10:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 13:15
Texas CASA is excited to announce dates for our next virtual Art of Facilitation for Pre-Service Training workshop!

Cohort A: Wednesday Feb 18, Friday Feb 20 and Wednesday Feb 25 from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day

Cohort B: Wednesday Feb 18, Friday Feb 20 and Thursday Feb 26 from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day

This training is designed to introduce participants to the foundations of engaging and learning-centered facilitation, to explore creative and effective ideas for how to bring pre-service content to life and to build relationships across the CASA training community. During the hands-on component of this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills by facilitating a short activity from pre-service training. After completing this workshop, participants will be qualified to lead pre-service training per National CASA’s standards.

Keep Calm and CASA On! Recruitment Zoom Chats
2026-02-18 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-03-18 13:15 - 14:15
Join the Texas CASA recruitment team and your fellow recruiters on the third Wednesday of each month for the Keep Calm and CASA On! recruitment Zoom calls. The calls will all be around general recruitment, but each one will have a different topic of focus. You’ll hear updates from Texas CASA, learn from guest speakers, and have plenty of time to chat with other recruiters about what they are doing in the world of recruitment.

You don’t need to pre-register for the Zoom call. Just sign on when it’s time. All calls will start at 1:15 p.m. CST. Below is the Zoom link to join or or call in at 1-346-248-7799

Meeting ID: 890 4179 0555

CFE 201 Training
2026-02-19 13:00 - 16:00

ED/PD Quarterly Meeting
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00

STAR Monthly Zoom
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
STAR Monthly Zoom Hosts a Panel Discussion Regarding Extended Care

The STAR Monthly Zoom meetings will be held on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise announced in Inside CASA or on the STAR listserv.

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The Science of YES!
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00
CASA Recruiters, join Texas CASA in Austin on March 4 for a one-day workshop, The Science of YES!, hosted by Dennise Jackson and Lindsey Lee. The Science of YES will explore how the brain makes decisions to say yes, and what that means for volunteer recruitment. We will dive into brain-based principles that influence motivation, trust, and commitment, helping recruiters understand why people choose to step into advocacy and how to apply these insights in recruitment conversations. Plus, there will be plenty of time for connecting, sharing, and fun!

Registration is $50/person, and capacity is limited. Get all the details and register below.

HHSC Request for Reimbursement
2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00

CSE-IT Training
2026-03-11 09:30 - 12:30
This training will introduce and train CASA staff on the CSE-IT screening tool, which is designed to improve the early identification of youth who are experiencing or at risk for experiencing human trafficking. This training includes some introductory foundational information about human trafficking, an orientation to the tool, a description of CSE-IT indicators, scoring instructions, and next steps. Understanding the CSE-IT tool is a critical part of ACT advocacy. This training is only available to CASA Staff.

For more information, contact Torey Tipton at casaacts@texascasa.org.

Dates & Registration – Texas CASA

April 8th from 9:30-12:30

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May 13th from 9:00-12:30

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June 3rd from 9:00-12:30

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Dates & Registration – Texas Network of Youth Services

July 9th from 9:00-12:30

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August 19th from 9:00-12:30

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September 24th from 9:00-12:30

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October 28th from 9:00-12:30

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HHSC Quarterly Performance Measures
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00

CASA Story 101 Webinar
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00
Texas CASA is excited to invite the local program staff to two upcoming virtual opportunities to support your engagement in the CASA Story — our unified storytelling campaign for all 74 local CASA programs that will set us up for a successful 2027 Legislative Session. We created the CASA Story to elevate your local impact stories, increase legislative engagement at the local level, and build confidence across the CASA network. These sessions are designed to help you feel prepared and supported as you share your CASA Story and connect with your legislators.

CASA Story 101 Webinar

March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the campaign, including key messaging, story structure, and guidance for social media and educational legislative meetings, for local program staff who were unable to attend one of our in-person training sessions. The Texas CASA team will also walk you through customizing your own CASA Story materials.

REGISTER HERE

Legislative Visit Role Play Office Hours

April 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – REGISTER HERE

May 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – REGISTER HERE

May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – REGISTER HERE

Optional, supportive practice sessions where you can role-play legislative visits with Texas CASA’s Public Policy team, refine your CASA Story, and build confidence before stepping into a legislator’s office. Our goal is to ensure that every local program feels grounded, aligned, and confident in sharing the impact of CASA in your community.

We hope you’ll join us!

STAR Monthly Zoom
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:30
The STAR Monthly Zoom meetings will be held on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise announced in Inside CASA or on the STAR listserv.

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Spring Holiday
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59
