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

Session 1 of 4: Understanding the Dynamics of Your District, Community, and Board | September 9-10, 2026
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. – 4 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) then 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (reception and dinner)

Day Two: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (breakfast included)

Housing Reservations for Session 1

Participants must book their own lodging. A housing block has been reserved at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock. To get the group rate, you must book housing through this reservation link by August 28.

Registration

FTSA online registration is now open for all four 2026-27 sessions. FTSA is a rolling cohort, and new superintendents may join at any time throughout the year. If you are unable to attend any of the sessions as scheduled, you may always register for any missed sessions the following year.

Cost is $245 per TASA member and $295 per non-member per session. You must register for each of the four sessions separately; see links below.

How to Register

• Click on this link to go directly to the registration page for this event in the TASA Member Services Center. (You will need to log in to the MSC to access the registration webpage. Need help?)
• Or, if already logged in to the MSC, use the left navigation on your member profile page to go to “Upcoming Events” and choose the event for which you would like to register.
• Follow the prompts to complete checkout.

Cancellation

See our cancellation policy.

Other 2026-27 FTSA Sessions

You must register for each session separately.

Session 2: December 2-3, 2026
Session 3: February 17-18, 2027
Session 4: April 14-15, 2027