For Immediate Release November 9th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9th, 2009

Contact: Art Leal (432)349-1280

ODESSA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT CIVIC PARTICIPATION TRAINING ANNOUCEMENT Odessa, TX— The Odessa Civic Engagement Project is hosting its third Civic Participation Training. This month focuses on Ector County I.S.D. governance. Speakers will include many of our district officials. Training schedule and time is as follows: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm November 18th - Federal Programs Coordinator Student Assistance Coordinator Title IX Coordinator VIPS Coordinator Family Education Center Director November 19th - Board of Trustee Position 1 Board of Trustee Position 2 Board of Trustee Position 3 Superintendent of Schools All training will be conducted in the ECISD Boardroom at the Administration building. Participants have an opportunity to learn about Ector County I.S.D. governance and how it works. They will also have an opportunity to learn the role of the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees, learn about Federal Programs, Student Assistance and the importance of parental involvement in schools and with your student. Currently, the Odessa Civic Engagement Project is taking reservations for those wishing to attend the program. Participation is free. Please send your name, address, and phone number to [email protected] or call (432)349-1280. For more information, visit http://ocep.unavozunida.org ### The Odessa Civic Engagement Project is a project of Una Voz Unida of Odessa, a non-partisan, non-connected, 501c4 Non Profit Organization. Our mission is to empower citizens by increasing their participation in the American democratic process. We will do this by providing education in local and county government, networking with other organizations, mobilizing voters, providing training and community information that impact the lives of all citizens.