February 2021
TASA Regional Summit – ESC Regions 9, 16, 17, 18
Since April 2020, TASA has been engaging superintendents and central office leaders in real-time, relevant online conversations, and we are excited to expand this concept to connect members regionally across Texas with a new series of TASA Live Virtual Events — TASA Regional Summits! Hosted online, these events provide TASA members with access to critical updates and information related to governmental relations and advocacy, professional learning, and other opportunities for member engagement. They also allow you to connect with colleagues…
Find out more »March 2021
TASA Regional Summit – ESC Regions 1, 2, 19, 20
Since April 2020, TASA has been engaging superintendents and central office leaders in real-time, relevant online conversations, and we are excited to expand this concept to connect members regionally across Texas with a new series of TASA Live Virtual Events — TASA Regional Summits! Hosted online, these events provide TASA members with access to critical updates and information related to governmental relations and advocacy, professional learning, and other opportunities for member engagement. They also allow you to connect with colleagues…
Find out more »Executive Committee Meeting (Virtual)
The TASA Executive Committee will meet online to conduct regular business. Meeting access instructions will be emailed to participants. Questions? Contact Ann Roland.
Find out more »CMSi Curriculum Writing Workshop – March-April 2021 (Virtual)
The CMSi Curriculum Writing Workshop is a three-day training that equips district leaders and teachers to develop a framework for written curriculum that is unit-based and supportive of student-centered, cognitively challenging and engaging instruction. District cohorts are encouraged. Please note: Spring 2021 workshops will be conducted virtually. 2020-21 Online Training One workshop to be held March 29, 31, and April 1 (Mon, Wed, Thurs) Schedule 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day CPE Credit This workshop offers up to 20…
Find out more »TASA Race, Equity, and Diversity Committee Meeting 3
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 »April 2021
Level 1 CMAT – Mid-April 2021 (Virtual)
Level 1 Curriculum Management Audit Training—Curriculum Assessment, Design, and Delivery is a three-day training program designed to prepare participants to examine and evaluate deep alignment issues to improve student achievement. District cohorts are encouraged. Learn more about the training and facilitator. Please note: Spring 2021 CMAT will be conducted virtually. 2020-21 Online Training One training to be held April 12, 14, and 16 (Mon, Wed, Fri). One training to be held April 26, 28, and 30 (Mon, Wed, Fri). Schedule…
Find out more »CMSi Curriculum Management Planning Workshop – April 2021 (Virtual)
The CMSi Curriculum Management Planning Workshop is a two-day training that focuses individuals on the key components of a quality written plan that outlines the priorities and procedures involved with managing written curriculum in the district to assure alignment and to support the most effective instruction in every classroom. District cohorts are encouraged. Please note: Spring 2021 workshops will be conducted virtually. 2020-21 Online Training One workshop to be held April 12 and 14 (Mon, Wed) Schedule a.m. – 3…
Find out more »Nominations Open for 2021 School Board Awards
Any Texas superintendent of schools who is a member of TASA and who has been serving in his/her current position since at least July 1, 2019, other than the TASA president at the time the awards will be made, may nominate his/her board of trustees for the 2021 School Board Awards by collecting and submitting data supportive of the criteria. The 2021 awards will recognize the work of school boards during the 2020-21 school year, so board members included in…
Find out more »TASA Regional Summit – ESC Regions 12-15
Since April 2020, TASA has been engaging superintendents and central office leaders in real-time, relevant online conversations, and we are excited to expand this concept to connect members regionally across Texas with a new series of TASA Live Virtual Events — TASA Regional Summits! Hosted online, these events provide TASA members with access to critical updates and information related to governmental relations and advocacy, professional learning, and other opportunities for member engagement. They also allow you to connect with colleagues…
Find out more »Level 1 CMAT – Late April 2021 (Virtual)
Level 1 Curriculum Management Audit Training—Curriculum Assessment, Design, and Delivery is a three-day training program designed to prepare participants to examine and evaluate deep alignment issues to improve student achievement. District cohorts are encouraged. Learn more about the training and facilitator. Please note: Spring 2021 CMAT will be conducted virtually. 2020-21 Online Training One training to be held April 12, 14, and 16 (Mon, Wed, Fri). One training to be held April 26, 28, and 30 (Mon, Wed, Fri). Schedule…
Find out more »2020-21 FRSLN Event 3: Telling Our Story
The 2020-21 Future-Ready Superintendents Leadership Network (FRSLN) cohort will participate in a series of events centered around the emerging needs of school leaders while maintaining an emphasis on the principles outlined in the TASA visioning document, Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas. 2020-21 FRSLN Event Series In 2020-21, the experiences will continue to be superintendent-designed and superintendent-led with the help and support of TASA. Events are expected to be hosted virtually, and participant teams are invited to…
Find out more »May 2021
TASA Race, Equity, and Diversity Committee Meeting 4
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 »June 2021
TASA Summer Conference: txedFest
TASA will host its 2021 Summer Conference, "txedFest," June 21-23. Details to come!
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 »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 »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 »September 2021
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…
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