Our Partners

The following organizations have joined TCEA in helping support the Foundation, bringing the benefits of community education to more Texans.

To Support the Foundation

The Foundation is actively seeking partnerships with vendors, businesses, and organizations. Since 1998 the Foundation has played a part in starting nine programs.

Anyone interested in supporting the Foundation can contact Phil Houseal, 830-257-2218, phouseal@tcea.com.

AugSoft

LUMENS

Lumens is the original web-based Lifelong Learning Management System, empowering programs to customize their product, operate in real time, sell 24/7, follow program trends, and improve their bottom line. Enhanced continuously under the guidance of lifelong learning experts, Lumens incorporates best management practices within the education market.

More information:
www.augusoft.net
(612) 605-1200
info@augusoft.net
4050 Olson Memorial Hwy, Suite 245
Golden Valley, MN 55422-5353


PKidz

PlanetKidz

Planet Kidz is a statewide network of youth programs, designed to give kids in grades 3 through 8 a safe, fun place to be together after school. Events include PlanetKidz, FridayNiteLive, FunTimeLive, and AmericasKidz.
The programs operate during the school year on Friday or Saturday evenings from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. in school facilities. The program offers ongoing, supervised activities all evening, with a special event every half hour. There are now more than30 sites in Texas.

More information:
www.planetkidz.org
972-772-6000
daleskidz@aol.com
2010 Industrial Blvd #604
Rockwall, Texas 75087
Fax: (972) 772-3737

 

CollVac

Collette Vacations

Collette has extensive experience with affinity travel programs. These include banks, hospitals, PBS, and corporate retiree benefit programs such as Coca-Cola. Collette Vacations are a Privileges partner for AARP, have been selected by the NEA, and are often the featured travel package on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

For 90 years Collette Vacations has established a reputation for quality and value offering unique travel opportunities on all seven continents. Focusing on creating lasting memories and wonderful experiences for travelers has resulted in unprecedented growth, and more importantly happy customers who travel often with Collette. Today Collette Vacations is one of the largest travel companies in the U.S and a global provider of vacations with offices in Canada, London.

Of particular interest to community education, Collette’s programs provide an additional element of enriching travel experiences for travelers who seek educational excellence at a great value.

More information:
www.collettevacations.com
800-922-7005

 

CompTots

Computer Explorers

Computer Explorers programs are designed to be portable, flexible, affordable and educationally engaging. Teachers are certified and understand how children learn.
The educator-designed curriculum features core subject integration and includes the technology needed to make the class work.

TechStars simplifies educational technology while allowing students to learn together in small groups as they experiment with robots, digital microscopes, movie making and photography, elementary engineering, and more. There are many other solutions for after-school and summer camp formats.

Computer Explorers has representatives in all parts of Texas. Their contact information is:

Dallas Area:
Barbara Burrell
972-867-4739
Comp_tots@sbcglobal.net

Austin Area:
Kim Connor
512-535-1182
ctceaustin@gmail.com

Houston Area:
Ritchie Smith
281-808-1921
Computerexplorers223@yahoo.com

San Antonio Area:
Kathy Patterson
830-257-8710
Khpatterson@windstream.net