June 2021
Exhibit of School Architecture (EoSA) Agreements Due
Have you completed a public school facility in the past five years? Did the project bring the community together to advance public education, push the envelope in design, and create a new learning focus in the district? If so, you're invited to participate in the 2021-22 Exhibit of School Architecture (EoSA), showcasing new and renovated school facilities and celebrating excellence in planning and design of the learning environment. This exhibit is open to all public school projects in Texas that…
Find out more »2021 Texas Executive Leadership Group I Meeting
New for 2021, TASA is partnering with Lyle Kirtman, CEO of Future Management Systems Inc. (FMS), to bring his in-depth leadership development program to Texas. Kirtman has worked with more than 350 school districts across the nation on leadership development and coached 200+ superintendents and senior district leaders. He has asked Karen Rue, a former Texas superintendent and nationally known school leader, to lead the Texas Executive Leadership Groups — cohorts of eight to 11 Texas superintendents who meet for…
Find out more »TASA txedFest Summer Conference
TASA will host its 2021 Summer Conference, "txedFest," June 21-23. LEARN MORE
Find out more »2021 Texas Executive Leadership Group II Meeting
New for 2021, TASA is partnering with Lyle Kirtman, CEO of Future Management Systems Inc. (FMS), to bring his in-depth leadership development program to Texas. Kirtman has worked with more than 350 school districts across the nation on leadership development and coached 200+ superintendents and senior district leaders. He has asked Karen Rue, a former Texas superintendent and nationally known school leader, to lead the Texas Executive Leadership Groups — cohorts of eight to 11 Texas superintendents who meet for…
Find out more »TASA Commissioner’s Cabinet Meeting
The TASA Commissioner's Cabinet is a special committee for which members are elected in each region to meet periodically to consult with the commissioner of education. At-large members are appointed by TASA with approval of the commissioner. Members serve one-year terms.
Find out more »Exhibit of School Architecture (EoSA) Project Submission/Poster Due
Have you completed a public school facility in the past five years? Did the project bring the community together to advance public education, push the envelope in design, and create a new learning focus in the district? If so, you're invited to participate in the 2021-22 Exhibit of School Architecture (EoSA), showcasing new and renovated school facilities and celebrating excellence in planning and design of the learning environment. This exhibit is open to all public school projects in Texas that…
Find out more »July 2021
2021 TASA Leadership Summit
At the 2021 TASA Leadership Summit, TASA leaders, including members of the Executive Committee and TASA 2025 Task Force, Regional Study Group chairs, Major Committee chairs, and FRSLN Design Team, plus the TASA Member Service representatives and members of the TASA staff, will initiate planning for the 2021-22 membership year. Invited participants will review the work and goals that were set for the organization through the TASA Strategic Framework.
Find out more »August 2021
School Board Awards Committee Honor Board Judging
The 2020-21 TASA School Board Awards Committee will meet sometime during the week of August 2 to discuss the regional nominations and choose up to five "Honor Board" finalists, which will be interviewed in the fall.
Find out more »2021-22 First-Time Superintendents Academy, Session 1 of 4
TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for nearly 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents. Schedule Day One: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (breakfast, lunch) Day Two: 7:30 a.m. – noon (breakfast) 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 $147 per night…
Find out more »TASA Announces Honor School Boards
No later than this date, TASA will announce which school boards were chosen by the TASA School Board Awards Committee as 2021 Honor Boards. Learn more about the School Board Awards program.
Find out more »TASA Race, Equity, and Diversity Committee Meeting 5
The TASA officers and executive director sent a letter in June 2020 to all members regarding the issues of racism, equity, and diversity. The officers then met with a steering committee composed of representatives of other educational organizations to get their input on what actions TASA should take. As a result of that input, and as stated in the letter, TASA President Brian Woods appointed a TASA Committee on Race, Equity, and Diversity that is working in three areas: What…
Find out more »TXTOY Semifinalist Judging (Tentative Date)
Semifinalist judging will take place on this day to determine the six finalists for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year. A panel of judges composed of representatives of Texas teacher associations and the prior year’s Texas Teacher of the Year finalists review the applications of the 40 Texas Regional Teachers of the Year — one elementary and one secondary teacher from each of the 20 Texas Education Service Center regions — and select three finalists for Texas Elementary Teacher of…
Find out more »TXTOY Finalists Announced (Tentative Date)
Districts will be notified this week if their nominees have been selected as a finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year. TASA will follow up notification to districts with a press release announcing the 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year finalists. Learn more about the Texas Teacher of the Year program.
Find out more »September 2021
2021-22 First-Time Superintendents Academy, Session 2 of 4
TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for nearly 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents. Schedule Day One: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (breakfast, lunch) Day Two: 7:30 a.m. – noon (breakfast) Housing Reservations A housing block has been reserved at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock. Book your room for FTSA Session 2 using this link. A rate of $147 per night…
Find out more »2021 Texas Executive Leadership Group I Meeting
New for 2021, TASA is partnering with Lyle Kirtman, CEO of Future Management Systems Inc. (FMS), to bring his in-depth leadership development program to Texas. Kirtman has worked with more than 350 school districts across the nation on leadership development and coached 200+ superintendents and senior district leaders. He has asked Karen Rue, a former Texas superintendent and nationally known school leader, to lead the Texas Executive Leadership Groups — cohorts of eight to 11 Texas superintendents who meet for…
Find out more »2022 Texas Teachers of the Year Announced (Tentative Date)
The 2022 Texas Teachers of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in Austin on this date (tentatively). One will be designated the Texas Teacher of the Year and will be Texas' nominee for National Teacher of the Year. Learn more about the Texas Teacher of the Year program.
Find out more »2021 Texas Executive Leadership Group II Meeting
New for 2021, TASA is partnering with Lyle Kirtman, CEO of Future Management Systems Inc. (FMS), to bring his in-depth leadership development program to Texas. Kirtman has worked with more than 350 school districts across the nation on leadership development and coached 200+ superintendents and senior district leaders. He has asked Karen Rue, a former Texas superintendent and nationally known school leader, to lead the Texas Executive Leadership Groups — cohorts of eight to 11 Texas superintendents who meet for…
Find out more »TASA/TASB Convention
School administrators and board members come together at the joint TASA/TASB convention each year to secure the training they need to fulfill their differing roles and to explore solutions to the challenges they face in their communities together.
Find out more »Texas Outstanding School Board Announced
The Texas Outstanding School Board will be named at the 2021 TASA/TASB Convention, scheduled for September 24-26, 2021. Learn more about the School Board Awards program.
Find out more »School Board Awards Committee Meeting (Honor Board Interviews)
The 2021 School Board Awards Committee will conduct interviews of the finalists ("Honor Boards") for Outstanding School Board in preparation for the announcement of the 2021 Outstanding School Board during the TASA|TASB Convention, September 24-26, 2021.
Find out more »October 2021
TASA Race, Equity, and Diversity Committee Meeting 6
The TASA officers and executive director sent a letter in June 2020 to all members regarding the issues of racism, equity, and diversity. The officers then met with a steering committee composed of representatives of other educational organizations to get their input on what actions TASA should take. As a result of that input, and as stated in the letter, TASA President Brian Woods appointed a TASA Committee on Race, Equity, and Diversity that is working in three areas: What…
Find out more »2021 Texas Executive Leadership Group I Meeting
New for 2021, TASA is partnering with Lyle Kirtman, CEO of Future Management Systems Inc. (FMS), to bring his in-depth leadership development program to Texas. Kirtman has worked with more than 350 school districts across the nation on leadership development and coached 200+ superintendents and senior district leaders. He has asked Karen Rue, a former Texas superintendent and nationally known school leader, to lead the Texas Executive Leadership Groups — cohorts of eight to 11 Texas superintendents who meet for…
Find out more »2021 Texas Executive Leadership Group II Meeting
New for 2021, TASA is partnering with Lyle Kirtman, CEO of Future Management Systems Inc. (FMS), to bring his in-depth leadership development program to Texas. Kirtman has worked with more than 350 school districts across the nation on leadership development and coached 200+ superintendents and senior district leaders. He has asked Karen Rue, a former Texas superintendent and nationally known school leader, to lead the Texas Executive Leadership Groups — cohorts of eight to 11 Texas superintendents who meet for…
Find out more »November 2021
2021-22 First-Time Superintendents Academy, Session 3 of 4
TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for nearly 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents. Schedule Day One: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (breakfast, lunch) Day Two: 7:30 a.m. – noon (breakfast) Housing Reservations A housing block has been reserved at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock. Book your room for FTSA Session 3 using this link. A rate of $147 per night…
Find out more »February 2022
2021-22 First-Time Superintendents Academy, Session 4 of 4
TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for nearly 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents. Schedule Day One: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (breakfast, lunch) Day Two: 7:30 a.m. – noon (breakfast) Housing Reservations A housing block has been reserved at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock. Book your room for FTSA Session 4 using this link. A rate of $142 per night…
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