Texas Association of School Administrators

2022-23 Hanover Superintendents Leadership Council Meeting 5 – “Culture and Climate”
2023-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join TASA, along with Hanover Research, the Washington Association of School Administrators, and the Michigan Association of School Administrators, for the fifth meeting of the 2022-23 Hanover Research Superintendents Leadership Council, an exclusive virtual networking group for K-12 executives that shares ideas and support on challenges that district leaders across the country are facing as this time of uncertainty continues.
The meeting, focused on “Culture and Climate – What it Means to Keep Our Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Digital Environments Safe in Our School Communities,” will be held via Zoom Wednesday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. CDT.
Alamo Heights ISD Superintendent Dana Bashara will be the Texas panelist and TASA’s Charles Dupre will be among the moderators for this meeting.
Register online and submit any questions you would like to have answered during the meeting.

2023 Aspiring Superintendents Virtual Summer Series, Session 1
2023-06-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
The fourth Annual TASA Aspiring Superintendents Virtual Summer Series is a “don’t miss” opportunity for all leaders preparing to be superintendent! If you attended the Aspiring Superintendents Academy at Midwinter Conference and want a deeper dive or if you are joining us for the first time, you want to be a part of this three-part virtual series in June 2023. Learn from experienced superintendents, as well as a few who have been on the job less than one year. Each one will help shape your perspective and give you tools you need to succeed as a first-time superintendent. Dr. Charles Dupre will moderate each session and share experiences from his 15 years as superintendent. Three 90-minutes sessions on three Tuesdays in June might be just what you need to take that next step on your leadership journey.
Sessions
Session 1: June 6, 2023, 8:30-10 a.m.
Your First Superintendent Job: Preparation and Research

Does Your Application Say, “I’m Your Superintendent?”
Researching Your Potential District and Board
Red Flags and Caution Lights to Study Before You Interview or Accept the Job
Named Lone Finalist, Now What?

Confirmed panelists include:

Clark Ealy, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Diana Sayavedra, El Paso ISD
Dr. Marc Smith, Duncanville ISD
Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Buna ISD

Session 2: June 13, 2023, 8:30-10 a.m.
Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

Negotiate the Contract You’ve Earned
Straight Talk About Beginning Your New Job
Using the Entry Plan to Partner with the Board, Students, Staff, and Community

Confirmed panelists include:

Dr. Lupita Hinojosa, Spring ISD
Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Lancaster ISD
Dr. Joe Rodriguez, Fredericksburg ISD
Dr. Glen Teal, Jim Ned ISD

Session 3: June 20, 2023, 8:30-10 a.m.
How Will I Know?

Are You REALLY Ready for the Job?
Professional Readiness Factors
Personal Readiness Factors

Confirmed panelists include:

Dr. Shannon Allen, Beaumont ISD
Dr. Jason Hewitt, Shepherd ISD
Sergio Menchaca, Terrell County ISD
Dr. Megan Pape, Snook ISD

Registration
Complete Three-Session Series

TASA Member Rate: $150
Non-member Rate: $175

Registration includes all three virtual events (registration for a single event is not available); recordings will be available to registrants in case they cannot participate in any of the live events. Registrants will also have access to an online repository full of sample resumes, entry plans, and interview tips from the most successful superintendents in Texas. All sessions are interactive and will include a Q&A session with guests as well as an overview of the online repository and the entry plan materials included with the series.
Details on how to access each session will be emailed to registrants the day before each event.
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 select the Aspiring Superintendents Virtual Summer Series.
REGISTER ONLINE MARCH 15-JUNE 20

Cancellations
See TASA’s cancellation policy.

2023 Aspiring Superintendents Virtual Summer Series, Session 2
2023-06-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Online, TX, United States

2023 Aspiring Superintendents Virtual Summer Series, Session 3
2023-06-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Online

Live Virtual Event for TASA Members Considering Retirement
2023-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
TASA members who plan to retire in one to three years are invited to join us for a free Live Virtual Event Thursday, November 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Attorney Cory Hartsfield and financial advisor Mason Moses (TCG) will discuss what you need to think about as you count down to retirement. Presenters will provide a to-do list/timeline for those approaching retirement and allow time for Q&A.

Cory Hartsfield of the Cory Hartsfield PC Law Firm has 20 years of experience in labor and employment law matters, including executive compensation. For the past 13 years, Hartsfield has represented school administrators (primarily superintendents and university presidents/chancellors) and city managers in their contractual and employment relationships. Hartsfield serves as general counsel to TASA.

At TCG Advisory Services, LLC, a HUB International company (TCG), Mason Moses focuses on helping individuals lead a healthier financial life by mapping out strategies and actionable financial plans to meet their specific goals. Before joining TCG Advisors in 2015, Mason worked in the public school system and the Texas Senate. He is a frequent presenter at conferences across the country on the topics of creative compensation, financial planning, and implementing healthy financial habits.
Registration opens October 10 in the TASA Member Services Center for this free event.

Breakaway Leadership Virtual Session 1
2024-01-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Online
Breakaway Leadership is a six-month leadership development program intended to help participants learn new habits and skills that will enable them to perform at the highest levels of leadership 24/7, setting themselves apart from other leaders. Topics include mental health, social-emotional health, stress management, sleep, time management, weight management, exercise, etc. and how each area affects participants’ leadership capacity.
Who Should Participate
Breakaway Leadership was designed for Texas campus and district leaders who want to learn skills and habits to set them apart from other leaders. By focusing on developing and improving all aspects of their well-being – mental, social-emotional, physical – participants will come to the leadership table with a level of fitness that enables them to lead from a position of strength and clarity – all day every day. The program is open to all campus and district leaders! If you are an assistant principal, principal, central office administrator, assistant / associate / deputy superintendent, or superintendent, Breakaway Leadership is for you!
Physical Exam Recommended
Participants will be asked to schedule and complete a full physical check-up with their personal physician before beginning the program in January. Participants will use this information to set personal, confidential wellness goals.
Session Format
Breakaway Leadership’s format is hybrid, with both virtual and in-person sessions. Each session will feature nationally recognized speakers that will address leadership skills required of superintendents and how the various elements of wellness directly relate to leadership effectiveness. Each session will focus on a theme/topic intended to inspire participants to reflect and change behaviors, as well as accountability group conversations designed to support individual success. Find details on the speakers.
Schedule
All sessions will be conducted via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Session 1: January 18, 2024
Session 2: February 15, 2024
Session 3: March 21, 2024
Session 4: April 18, 2024
Session 5: May 16, 2024
Session 6: June 6, 2024
How to Register
Registration is closed for the January event. If you want to attend the remaining events, you may still sign up. Registration is open in the TASA Member Services Center (log in and click on the “Events” tab).

Breakaway Leadership Virtual Session 2
2024-02-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Online
Breakaway Leadership is a six-month leadership development program intended to help participants learn new habits and skills that will enable them to perform at the highest levels of leadership 24/7, setting themselves apart from other leaders. Topics include mental health, social-emotional health, stress management, sleep, time management, weight management, exercise, etc. and how each area affects participants’ leadership capacity.
Who Should Participate
Breakaway Leadership was designed for Texas campus and district leaders who want to learn skills and habits to set them apart from other leaders. By focusing on developing and improving all aspects of their well-being – mental, social-emotional, physical – participants will come to the leadership table with a level of fitness that enables them to lead from a position of strength and clarity – all day every day. The program is open to all campus and district leaders! If you are an assistant principal, principal, central office administrator, assistant / associate / deputy superintendent, or superintendent, Breakaway Leadership is for you!
Physical Exam Recommended
Participants will be asked to schedule and complete a full physical check-up with their personal physician before beginning the program in January. Participants will use this information to set personal, confidential wellness goals.
Session Format
Breakaway Leadership’s format is hybrid, with both virtual and in-person sessions. Each session will feature nationally recognized speakers that will address leadership skills required of superintendents and how the various elements of wellness directly relate to leadership effectiveness. Each session will focus on a theme/topic intended to inspire participants to reflect and change behaviors, as well as accountability group conversations designed to support individual success. Find details on the speakers.
Schedule
All sessions will be conducted via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Session 1: January 18, 2024
Session 2: February 15, 2024
Session 3: March 21, 2024
Session 4: April 18, 2024
Session 5: May 16, 2024
Session 6: June 6, 2024
How to Register
Registration is open in the TASA Member Services Center (log in and click on the “Events” tab).

Breakaway Leadership Virtual Session 3
2024-03-21 08:30 - 10:30 | Online
Breakaway Leadership is a six-month leadership development program intended to help participants learn new habits and skills that will enable them to perform at the highest levels of leadership 24/7, setting themselves apart from other leaders. Topics include mental health, social-emotional health, stress management, sleep, time management, weight management, exercise, etc. and how each area affects participants’ leadership capacity.
Who Should Participate
Breakaway Leadership was designed for Texas campus and district leaders who want to learn skills and habits to set them apart from other leaders. By focusing on developing and improving all aspects of their well-being – mental, social-emotional, physical – participants will come to the leadership table with a level of fitness that enables them to lead from a position of strength and clarity – all day every day. The program is open to all campus and district leaders! If you are an assistant principal, principal, central office administrator, assistant / associate / deputy superintendent, or superintendent, Breakaway Leadership is for you!
Physical Exam Recommended
Participants will be asked to schedule and complete a full physical check-up with their personal physician before beginning the program in January. Participants will use this information to set personal, confidential wellness goals.
Session Format
Breakaway Leadership’s format is hybrid, with both virtual and in-person sessions. Each session will feature nationally recognized speakers that will address leadership skills required of superintendents and how the various elements of wellness directly relate to leadership effectiveness. Each session will focus on a theme/topic intended to inspire participants to reflect and change behaviors, as well as accountability group conversations designed to support individual success. Find details on the speakers.
Schedule
All sessions will be conducted via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
Session 1: January 18, 2024
Session 2: February 15, 2024
Session 3: March 21, 2024
Session 4: April 18, 2024
Session 5: May 16, 2024
Session 6: June 6, 2024
How to Register
Registration is closed for this event.

Live Virtual Event: Learning & Leading in the World of AI
2024-04-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
TASA members are invited to join us at 1:30 p.m, Tuesday, April 9, for a free live virtual event on “Learning & Leading in the World of AI” with 2024 TASA txedFest keynote speakers George Couros and A.J. Juliani. The online event will be moderated by Jill Siler, TASA Deputy Executive Director, Professional Learning!
Registration is closed for this event.

Breakaway Leadership Virtual Session 4
2024-04-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Online

Breakaway Leadership Virtual Session 5
2024-05-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Online

Breakaway Leadership Virtual Session 6
2024-06-06 08:30 - 10:30 | Online

Free Webinar: Using Rapidly Expiring ARP-HCY Funds to the Benefit of Your Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness
2024-06-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Did you know that in one of the rounds of stimulus funds, many Texas LEAs received funds specifically to aid students dealing with homelessness? Just like all other stimulus funds, these ARP-HCY funds expire at the end of September 2024. Many Texas districts have experienced challenges accessing and spending these funds wisely with shifting regulations.
Join us for a free webinar 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, in which national, Texas regional, and local district experts will discuss using these funds to the greatest benefit of students and their families. Participants will have ample opportunities to ask questions and connect with colleagues who are also working to help this vulnerable group of students.
REGISTER ONLINE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders - September Event (Webinar)
2024-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
The 2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders is a series of nine events to be held throughout the school year. It is designed to allow your district to better utilize its finance and business functions to support and enhance other areas, including curriculum and instruction, human resources, and special programs, so your superintendent, chief financial officer, chief curriculum officer, and human resources officers should attend together. Up to three team members are included in the registration fee! All training will be led by subject matter experts identified by TASA, TASB, and TASBO and will follow this schedule of topics.
This Training Session

The September 10 training, conducted 10 a.m.-12 p.m., is the first training of the school year and focuses on:

What is Budget Cohort? Importance of the Cross-Functional Team
2025-2026 Budget Adoption process
Landscape Analysis: Polling Activity about the budget process with share out
Budget Calendar Presentation and Create Your Own

CPE Credit
The 2024-25 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort will receive 30 hours of training.
Registration

New for 2024-25: Bring up to four people from a district for $3,750 per team for all nine events. (Previously the rate was for up to three people.) Bring one more person this school year!
Districts may send up to two additional participants to all eight events at the rate of $500 each.

REGISTER ONLINE AT TASBO.ORG

2024-25 School Transformation Network Event - September
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
A district subscription to TASA’s School Transformation Network (STN) allows all TASA members in the district to participate in a series of six online events focused on “transforming the basics” — finance, staffing, board relations, and more — the systems that support instruction.
2024-25 School Transformation Network Session Schedule
Network events will be held virtually on the following Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.:

September 24, 2024
October 29, 2024
December 3, 2024
February 11, 2025
March 4, 2025
April 1, 2025

STN members will also be invited to attend an optional in-person session on January 28, 2025, during the TASA Midwinter Conference.
How to Subscribe
Important: ONLY those who are listed as superintendents in our system have access to subscribe. If you are not the district superintendent but are interested in participating, please talk to your superintendent about subscribing.

Log in to the TASA Member Services Center. (If you have not yet logged in to this new system, launched in April 2024, find important information on doing so here.)
Once logged in, use the left navigation on your profile page, click on Membership & Subscriptions.
Toggle, using the tabs (blue text) at the top of the page, to view the list of subscriptions available to you.
Scroll down to “School Transformation Network” and click on the “Sign Up” button. (Please note that the button will be visible to you ONLY if you are listed as a superintendent in our system.)
You will go to a screen that shows pricing based on district ADA. Click on the “Submit” button.
Enter payment information and click on “Process Payment” to complete your purchase.
When it’s time to register for the first STN event (event dates listed above), you will receive an email with further instructions.

2024-25 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Virtual Cohort
2024-09-25 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-23 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-04 08:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-05 08:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
TASA partners with N2 Learning to offer the Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL), which not only prepares assistant principals to take on the role of principal, but also helps them to grow as transformational leaders. APL has a virtual cohort as well as regional cohorts that meet in-person. The regional cohorts allow assistant principals to learn alongside peers from neighboring districts and allow districts to minimize travel expenses for attendees. The academy includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year.
2024-25 Virtual Cohort
Virtual session links will be delivered to registrants via email.

Academy Dates
Session 1: September 25, 2024
Session 2: October 23, 2024
Session 3: December 4, 2024
Session 4: February 5, 2025
Session 5: March 5, 2025
Session 6: April 9, 2025
Registration Fee
$1,000 per person for six, half-day virtual sessions
REGISTER TODAY

2024-25 School Transformation Network Event - October
2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Online

2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders - November Event (Webinar)
2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
The 2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders is a series of nine events to be held throughout the school year. It is designed to allow your district to better utilize its finance and business functions to support and enhance other areas, including curriculum and instruction, human resources, and special programs, so your superintendent, chief financial officer, chief curriculum officer, and human resources officers should attend together. Up to three team members are included in the registration fee! All training will be led by subject matter experts identified by TASA, TASB, and TASBO and will follow this schedule of topics.
This Training Session

The November 19 training, conducted 10 a.m.-12 p.m., focuses on:

Budget Allocations
Budgeting for Risk Management
Attendance Projections
Prepare Budget Projections for the Coming Biennium

CPE Credit
The 2024-25 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort will receive 30 hours of training.
Registration

New for 2024-25: Bring up to four people from a district for $3,750 per team for all nine events. (Previously the rate was for up to three people.) Bring one more person this school year!
Districts may send up to two additional participants to all eight events at the rate of $500 each.

REGISTER ONLINE AT TASBO.ORG

2024-25 School Transformation Network Event - December
2024-12-03 10:00 - 11:15 | Online

2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders - December Event (Webinar)
2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
The 2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders is a series of nine events to be held throughout the school year. It is designed to allow your district to better utilize its finance and business functions to support and enhance other areas, including curriculum and instruction, human resources, and special programs, so your superintendent, chief financial officer, chief curriculum officer, and human resources officers should attend together. Up to three team members are included in the registration fee! All training will be led by subject matter experts identified by TASA, TASB, and TASBO and will follow this schedule of topics.
This Training Session

The December 17 training, conducted 10 a.m.-12 p.m., focuses on:

Strategic Compensation
Staffing Analysis and Benchmarking
Managing Remote Work

CPE Credit
The 2024-25 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort will receive 30 hours of training.
Registration

New for 2024-25: Bring up to four people from a district for $3,750 per team for all nine events. (Previously the rate was for up to three people.) Bring one more person this school year!
Districts may send up to two additional participants to all eight events at the rate of $500 each.

REGISTER ONLINE AT TASBO.ORG

2024-25 School Transformation Network Event - February
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Online

TASA/TASB Legislative Conference
2025-02-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Sheraton Austin at the Capitol, 701 E 11th St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Superintendents and school board members should take every opportunity to communicate local district needs and priorities to legislators. To that end, the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and TASA partner to host the TASA/TASB Legislative Conference each legislative session to provide school leaders with an opportunity to learn about important education legislation and meet with legislators at the Texas Capitol.
During the 2025 conference, to be held February 18, TASA and TASB Governmental Relations staff will update attendees on legislative activities and proposed bills, preparing attendees to meet with legislators and staff. In addition, key legislators and political observers have been invited to share their insights with attendees.
This is a free event that is open to members of TASB and TASA (Active-category members only).

2024-25 School Transformation Network Event - March
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:15 | Online

Live Virtual Event: Declining Enrollment
2025-03-25 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
TASA will host a 90-minute Live Virtual Event on planning and budgeting for declining enrollment, which Texas school districts of all sizes and demographic makeups are facing. The event will be a moderated panel discussion featuring superintendents who will share their experiences, best practices, and ideas and discuss the importance of a well-developed plan and strategic approach to tackling the challenges resulting from declining enrollment. The focus will be on the many considerations and challenges related to navigating difficult budget choices, closing/consolidating schools, and other related topics, including ways districts currently in a season of fast growth can strategically plan for future seasons of the district’s life cycle.
Date and Time
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 8:30-10 a.m. via Zoom.
Panelists
Jaime Aquino, superintendent, San Antonio ISD
Angela Dominguez, superintendent, Donna ISD
Donny Lee, superintendent, Wichita Falls ISD
Lori Rapp, superintendent, Lewisville ISD
Diana Sayavedra, superintendent, El Paso ISD
Moderator
Charles Dupre, deputy executive director, Member Engagement & Support, TASA
CPE Credit
This virtual event offers up to 1.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education credit.
Registration Cost
FREE for TASA members and $25 non-members.
How to Register

Log in to the TASA Member Services Center. (If you have not yet logged in to this new system launched in 2024, find important information on doing so here.)
Once logged in, click on this link to go directly to the registration page or use the left navigation on your member profile to go to “Upcoming Events” and choose “Declining Enrollment Live Virtual Event.”
Follow the prompts to complete checkout.
If paying with a purchase order, please see these step-by-step instructions for uploading a PO.

Registration Deadline
March 19, 2025
Zoom Access
You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom meeting closer to the event date.
Cancellation
If you would like to make changes or review your registration information, log in to the TASA Member Services Center. On your profile page, use the left navigation (under your photo and name), to select “My Events.” You will see a list of events for which you are currently registered. Click on “Click Here” to access the event overview page, where you will find a drop-down menu that provides options for managing your registration. Follow the prompts.
Please see the TASA Cancellation Policy.

2024-25 School Transformation Network Event - April
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:15 | Online

2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders - April Event (Webinar)
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
The 2024-25 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders is a series of nine events to be held throughout the school year. It is designed to allow your district to better utilize its finance and business functions to support and enhance other areas, including curriculum and instruction, human resources, and special programs, so your superintendent, chief financial officer, chief curriculum officer, and human resources officers should attend together. Up to three team members are included in the registration fee! All training will be led by subject matter experts identified by TASA, TASB, and TASBO and will follow this schedule of topics.
This Training Session

The April 8 training, conducted 10 a.m.-12 p.m., focuses on:

Budget Process During Uncertain Legislative Session
Management Reviews

CPE Credit
The 2024-25 Texas District Leaders Budget Cohort will receive 30 hours of training.
Registration

New for 2024-25: Bring up to four people from a district for $3,750 per team for all nine events. (Previously the rate was for up to three people.) Bring one more person this school year!
Districts may send up to two additional participants to all eight events at the rate of $500 each.

REGISTER ONLINE AT TASBO.ORG
