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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE) Annual Conference

TCWSE will hold its annual conference January 27-28, 2024, in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference. There is a separate registration cost. Learn more.

Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Mentor Training

The TALAS mentoring program is a two-year experience for a cohort of school administrators who desire to have a school superintendent or cabinet-level mentor not in their current school system or working chain of command. The program physically meets three times per year in conjunction with TASA conferences for the purpose of networking and professional development around career building and successfully serving our students of color. Learn more.

TABSE Texas Education Policy Institute (TEPI)

The Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) will hold its annual Texas Education Policy Institute (TEPI) on Saturday prior to the TASA Midwinter Conference in Austin. TEPI allows education leaders and elected officials to work together to analyze, strengthen, and translate policy into practice to ensure equitable academic outcomes for all Texas students. This event is for educators who are interested in learning about education policy and practice and want to provide input on legislative policy. There is a separate registration fee and spots are limited. Learn more and register on the TABSE website.

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Registration

Whether you are already registered or need to register on-site, be sure to stop by the Registration Desk to pick up your badge when you arrive to ensure admittance to conference events.

Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE) Annual Conference

TCWSE will hold its annual conference January 27-28, 2024, in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference. There is a separate registration cost. Learn more.

School Finance Template (formerly Budget) Boot Camp

TASA’s School Finance Template Boot Camp (formerly known as Budget Boot Camp), redesigned in 2020 and renamed last year, has long been considered a valuable asset to administrators. Recent changes to school finance formulas, including implementation of the new $100,000 homestead exemption and additional tax compression have made the revenue estimation process more of a challenge than ever. This hands-on session will break down the steps to template completion one-by-one, and staff will be available to work with you individually and answer questions. Learn more.

This event should not be confused with the TASA/TASB/TASBO Budget Cohort for Texas District Leaders event that will be held at the Austin Convention Center Monday, January 29, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. That event is not a Midwinter Conference event; it will appear on the “Related Events” calendar once that is posted. 

Aspiring Superintendents Academy Kickoff 

TASA’s Aspiring Superintendents Academy is a must-attend for those who aspire to become superintendents. Held in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference, the academy offers nearly 14 hours of content (over the course of the four-day conference) that focuses on both how to get the job and how to be successful in the job, plus more than 30 sitting superintendents and representatives from multiple search firms. Cost is $225 per person prior to January 19 and $275 on-site. Learn more.

First-Time Midwinter Attendee & New TASA Member Reception

We welcome first-time Midwinter Conference attendees and new TASA members who joined in 2023 to a special reception. Join fellow newbies to network and make new friends prior to the main Midwinter Conference Welcome Reception. Before you head to the reception, be sure to stop by on-site registration in the Austin Convention Center (it closes at 6 p.m.) to pick up your conference badge.

Welcome Reception (open to all Midwinter registrants)

Conference registrants and exhibitors are invited to the Midwinter Conference Welcome Reception. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from across the state! Before you head to the reception, be sure to stop by on-site registration in the Austin Convention Center (it closes at 6 p.m.) to pick up your conference badge.

Registration

Whether you are already registered or need to register on-site, be sure to stop by the Registration Desk to pick up your badge when you arrive to ensure admittance to conference events.

Exhibit Hall Open

Please stop by the Exhibit Hall to browse the 400+ booths and meet with vendors from across the country.

Designated Exhibit Viewing

No sessions are planned for this time; please visit the Exhibit Hall to browse the 400+ booths and meet with vendors from across the country. 

Aspiring Superintendents Academy (continues)

TASA’s Aspiring Superintendents Academy, held in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference each year, kicks off on Sunday of the conference, and meets again Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, for nearly 14 hours of professional learning. Learn more. 

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

Designated Exhibit Viewing

No sessions are planned for this time; please visit the Exhibit Hall to browse the 400+ booths and meet with vendors from across the country.

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

First General Session

James Clear is a writer and keynote speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, “Atomic Habits.” The book has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, has been translated into more than 50 languages, and was the No. 1 bestselling book of 2021 on Amazon and No. 1 audiobook on Audible. Clear is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work has been featured in publications such as TIME magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on “CBS This Morning.” His popular “3-2-1” email newsletter is sent out each week to more than 1 million subscribers.

Registration

Whether you are already registered or need to register on-site, be sure to stop by the Registration Desk to pick up your badge when you arrive to ensure admittance to conference events.

Exhibit Hall Open

Please stop by the Exhibit Hall to browse the 400+ booths and meet with vendors from across the country.

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

Designated Exhibit Viewing

No sessions are planned for this time; please visit the Exhibit Hall to browse the 400+ booths and meet with vendors from across the country.

Aspiring Superintendents Academy (includes luncheon)

TASA’s Aspiring Superintendents Academy, held in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference each year, kicks off on Sunday of the conference, and meets again Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, for nearly 14 hours of professional learning. This session of the academy begins with the Inspiring Leaders Luncheon. Learn more. 

Concurrent Sessions

Thought Leader & Concurrent Sessions

Second General Session

Dr. Eric Thomas is a world-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, audible.com Audie Awards Finalist and New York Times bestselling author. As he is better known, ET has taken the world by storm with his creative, common-sense approach to living a successful, satisfying professional and personal life. Through a significant social media presence and regular domestic and international tours, “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher” has become a global phenomenon! You Owe You is a guide to show you how to start today, right now. These critical first steps include deeply understanding yourself and the world around you, finding your why, accepting that you may have to give up something good for something great, and constantly stretching toward your potential. No matter where you are on your journey toward greatness, you owe it to yourself to become fully, authentically you.

Aspiring Superintendents Academy (includes breakfast)

TASA’s Aspiring Superintendents Academy, held in conjunction with the TASA Midwinter Conference each year, kicks off on Sunday of the conference, and meets again Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, for nearly 14 hours of professional learning. Learn more.

Concurrent Sessions

Third General Session

A sought-after speaker at conferences, organizations, schools and communities around the globe, Angela Maiers’ singular focus is on setting in motion a change of behaviors and perspectives that will draw out the potential in every person and result in a positive impact on the world. She describes her transformative message and methods as common sense put into common practice, though deeply grounded in science. An educator for 30 years, Angela’s work in 78,000 classrooms across 100 countries has rallied more than a million children who have banded together to launch 170 social enterprises and pass 17 laws. In 2011, she gave a TEDTalk on the power of two simple words: You Matter, and the video went viral. What resulted was the start of a movement which became the global nonprofit organization, Choose2Matter. As its founder, Angela’s mission is to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world.