TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for over 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents.

Session 1: Understanding the Dynamics of Your District, Community, and Board | July 26-27, 2023
Learn strategies for gaining a better understanding of the dynamics of your new district, including the logistics of working with your school board and assessing the district’s financial situation. Connect with mentors and formulate a plan for the first 90 days of the school year. First session includes a special kick-off dinner and reception.

Schedule

Day One: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) then 5:30 – 8 p.m. (reception and dinner)

Day Two: 7:30 a.m. – noon (breakfast included)

Housing Reservations

A housing block has been reserved at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock. Book your room for FTSA Session 1 using this link.

A rate of $142 per night is available from Tuesday, July 25, to Thursday, July 27, 2023.

The deadline to take advantage of the group rate is Saturday, July 15.

Registration

You may register for the full, four-session academy or for individual sessions.

You may start the academy anytime during the school year and continue into the next school year. For example, if you start with Session 2, scheduled for September 6-7, you may then participate in Session 3 in November, Session 4 in February, and then attend Session 1 in fall 2024. 

Fees

Full, four-session academy, TASA Member: $845
Full, four-session academy, Non-member: $945
Individual sessions: $295 each

How to Register

Log in to your account in the TASA Member Services Center (or create an account). Once logged in, click on the Events tab and scroll down to see the FTSA offerings, which include the full, four-session academy as well as individual sessions.

Cancellations

There are no cancellations for individual academy sessions; however, if you cannot attend a session you registered for, you may attend the same session the following year. If you are registered for Session 1 of the First-Time Superintendents Academy but unable to attend, please complete the cancellation/substitution request form to be posted here. If you must cancel your participation in the academy as a whole, there is a cancellation fee of $75.