Small Schools Network
Small Texas school districts share their own special set of challenges. TASA’s Small Schools Network provides support — through customized professional development and networking events — to districts with fewer than 1,300 students.
A design team composed of leaders of small school districts from across Texas plans the network’s learning events.
2025-26 Small Schools Network
Schedule
- In-Person Event #1: November 11-13, 2025 | Eastland ISD
- Inspiring Leaders Luncheon at the TASA Midwinter Conference: January 27, 2026 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) | San Antonio
- Virtual Event: February 24, 2026 (8:30-10 a.m.) | Online (This event is FREE and open to everyone.)
- In-Person Event #2: March 24-26, 2025 | Murchison ISD
About the Events
Modeled after TASA’s extremely popular Future-Ready Superintendents Network (FRSLN), in-person events are hosted by small districts, where participants have the opportunity to visit campuses and learn directly from district leaders and educators how they are leveraging their strengths and overcoming challenges.
Participants were also invited to a meetup event in January during the TASA Midwinter Conference in San Antonio.
The virtual event will be free and open to everyone! Participants will have the opportunity to connect and share ideas with fellow leaders from small districts across the state.
Eligibility
Participation in the 2025-26 Small Schools Network is limited to a maximum of 225 participants representing Texas school districts with fewer than 1,300 students.
Registration Cost
$250 per in-person event per team member
The February virtual event is free and open to everyone!
How to Register
Registration will open prior to each event, and you may register specific team members at that time.
To join the network and receive emails regarding registration and other details, please complete this form.
Learn More About SSN from a Design Team Member
West Sabine ISD Superintendent Carnelius Gilder
Video of the Small Schools Network Event in Port Aransas ISD, May 2024
Credit: Hunter Stunz and Devin Guevara, Port Aransas High School Seniors
Video of the First Small Schools Network Event in Blue Ridge ISD, November 2023
Credit: Marco De La Cueva, TASA
Photos from the First Small Schools Network Event in Blue Ridge ISD, November 2023
What Attendees Are Saying About the Inaugural Event
2024-25 Small Schools Network Sponsors
CPE Hours
Participation in the Small Schools Network will provide up to 30 Continuing Professional Education credit for participants.
Questions?
Maria Cruz
Coordinator,
Learning & Events
512.477.6361
