August 2020
School Board Awards Committee Honor Board Judging
The 2020-21 TASA School Board Awards Committee will meet to discuss the regional nominations and choose up to five "Honor Board" finalists, which will be interviewed in the fall.
Find out more »TPAC Virtual Forum – August 2020
The Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC), facilitated by TASA, will have two forums each month during the 2020-21 school year. One will be held on the first Monday of the month that will bring together people working on True Accountability from all over the US. The other will take place on the third Monday of the month and will be a TPAC-specific check-in. These forums - to be conducted via Zoom - are optional, but will provide school leaders a…
Find out more »2020-21 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders – August Event (Virtual)
The 2020-21 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders will meet throughout the year —virtually at first, then later at TASA, TASB, and TASBO events, as health and safety conditions allow. The training 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 5…
Find out more »September 2020
Commissioner’s TASA Cabinet of Superintendents Meeting (Virtual)
The Commissioner’s TASA Cabinet of Superintendents 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 »2020-21 First-Time Superintendents Academy, Session 2 of 4 (Virtual)
TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents. Please note: Due to COVID-19, Sessions 1-3 of the 2020-21 FTSA will be conducted virtually using the Hopin online event platform used for TASA’s Virtual SummerCon. Session 4 in February 2021 is TBD. Schedule Day One: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (with a 12-1 p.m. lunch break) Day Two: 9…
Find out more »2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Session 1 of 6
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. For 2020-21, the academy is being conducted virtually for health and safety reasons. APL includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year. Sessions Session 1: September 15, 2020 Session 2: October 20, 2020 Session 3: December 3, 2020 Session 4: February 9, 2021 Session 5:…
Find out more »TPAC Virtual Meeting – September 2020
The Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC), facilitated by TASA, will have two meetings during the fall semester of 2020-21 in addition to a series of virtual forums. More details will be shared with TPAC members as they become available.
Find out more »2020-21 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders – September Event (Virtual)
The 2020-21 Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders will meet throughout the year —virtually at first, then later at TASA, TASB, and TASBO events, as health and safety conditions allow. The training 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 5…
Find out more »Texas Outstanding School Board Announced
The Texas Outstanding School Board will be named at the 2020 TASA/TASB Convention, to be conducted virtually September 30-October 2. Learn more about the School Board Awards program.
Find out more »TASA/TASB Convention (Virtual)
Since 1961, school administrators and board members have come together at the joint TASA|TASB conference to not only receive the individual training they need to fulfill their differing roles, but also to explore solutions to the challenges they face in their communities together. For 2020, TASA|TASB is going virtual so that we can do our part to keep school trustees and administrators safe, healthy, and able to continue to do their important jobs for Texas students. The September 30-October 2…
Find out more »2021 Texas Teachers of the Year Announced
The 2021 Texas Teachers of the Year will be announced during the virtual TASA|TASB Convention September 30-October 2. 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 »October 2020
2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Session 2 of 6
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. For 2020-21, the academy is being conducted virtually for health and safety reasons. APL includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year. Sessions Session 1: September 15, 2020 Session 2: October 20, 2020 Session 3: December 3, 2020 Session 4: February 9, 2021 Session 5:…
Find out more »TPAC Virtual Meeting – October 2020
The Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC), facilitated by TASA, will have two meetings during the fall semester of 2020-21 in addition to a series of virtual forums. More details will be shared with TPAC members as they become available.
Find out more »November 2020
CMSi Curriculum Writing Workshop – November 2020 (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: Fall 2020 workshops will be conducted virtually. 2020-21 Online Training One workshop to be held November 2, 4, 6 (Mon, Wed, Fri) Schedule 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day CPE Credit This workshop offers up to 20 hours of…
Find out more »2020-21 First-Time Superintendents Academy, Session 3 of 4 (Virtual)
TASA’s First-Time Superintendents Academy (FTSA) — the go-to training for beginning Texas superintendents for 30 years — has been designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year superintendents. Please note: Due to COVID-19, Sessions 1-3 of the 2020-21 FTSA will be conducted virtually using the Hopin online event platform used for TASA’s Virtual SummerCon. Session 4 in February 2021 is TBD. Schedule Day One: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (with a 12-1 p.m. lunch break) Day Two: 9…
Find out more »CMSi Curriculum Management Planning Workshop – November 2020 (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: Fall 2020 workshops will be conducted virtually. 2020-21 Online Training One workshop to be held November 10 and 12 (Tues, Thurs) Schedule 9 a.m. –…
Find out more »2020-21 FRSLN Event 1: Stories from Transition
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 »Commissioner’s TASA Cabinet of Superintendents Meeting (Virtual)
The Commissioner’s TASA Cabinet of Superintendents 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 »December 2020
2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Session 3 of 6
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. For 2020-21, the academy is being conducted virtually for health and safety reasons. APL includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year. Sessions Session 1: September 15, 2020 Session 2: October 20, 2020 Session 3: December 3, 2020 Session 4: February 9, 2021 Session 5:…
Find out more »February 2021
2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Session 4 of 6
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. For 2020-21, the academy is being conducted virtually for health and safety reasons. APL includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year. Sessions Session 1: September 15, 2020 Session 2: October 20, 2020 Session 3: December 3, 2020 Session 4: February 9, 2021 Session 5:…
Find out more »April 2021
2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Session 5 of 6
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. For 2020-21, the academy is being conducted virtually for health and safety reasons. APL includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year. Sessions Session 1: September 15, 2020 Session 2: October 20, 2020 Session 3: December 3, 2020 Session 4: February 9, 2021 Session 5:…
Find out more »June 2021
2020-21 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy – Session 6 of 6
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. For 2020-21, the academy is being conducted virtually for health and safety reasons. APL includes six, half-day sessions throughout the school year. Sessions Session 1: September 15, 2020 Session 2: October 20, 2020 Session 3: December 3, 2020 Session 4: February 9, 2021 Session 5:…
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