Tuesday Sessions | TASA Midwinter Conference

Sessions on Tuesday, January 26

Tuesday of the 2021 Midwinter Conference offers concurrent sessions in three time slots, as well as general, premier, thought leader, and expo sessions! With so many options, if you find that you’re interested in more than one session in a particular time slot, no worries! Participate live in one, and watch the recordings of any other sessions later. Registrants may access the video showcase through February 26. Please note that videos will be uploaded as quickly as possible following each session; however, all session recordings may not be available until February 5.

Tuesday Sessions by Time

Click on a session time to see a list of sessions offered at that time on Tuesday, January 26. Then click on the session title to read the session description.

Supporting Emotionally Disturbed Students – Is It Really Possible in Public Schools?

Concurrent, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm, Student Support Services & Vulnerable Populations

Thought Leader Session: Compelled to Change Part 2: Deep Dive

Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm, Thought Leader

Learning N2 an Inspired Future

Concurrent, School Transformation, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Thought Leader Session: Compelled to Change, Part 1: Applying Lessons Learned from Eastman Kodak

Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am, Thought Leader

School Buildings Playing an Important Role in Student Physical and Mental Well-being

Concurrent, Expo, Facility Planning/Design/Learning Environments, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

Capture the Opportunity: Steps to Redesign School-Level Systems for Equity

Concurrent, Equity and Social Justice, Expo, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

Equitable Access to a Meaningful High School Diploma

Concurrent, Equity and Social Justice, Expo, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

Leveraging iPad to Support Literacy for Emergent Readers and English Learners

Concurrent, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Expo, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

Community Engagement and Design Thinking Challenges

Community Engagement, Concurrent, Expo, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

Resources and Supports for Advanced Placement Success

College & Career Readiness, Concurrent, Expo, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

The Retirement Tsunami: How Aspiring Superintendents Can Be Prepared for Opportunities

Career Development, Concurrent, Expo, Session 6 (Expo): Tues, 3:30-4:15 pm

Work from Home Strategies

Concurrent, CTO, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

All Means All: Creating Equitable Academic Opportunities for Students

Concurrent, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm, Student Support Services & Vulnerable Populations

Engaging Your Community for Life After COVID-19

Community Engagement, Concurrent, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

Remote Engagement: Reflect, Look to the Future, and Prepare for What Comes Next

Concurrent, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm, Strategic Change & Planning

Teacher Incentive Allotment Updates and Best Practices from the Field

Concurrent, Legislative & Education Policy, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (APL)

Concurrent, Leadership Development and Mentoring, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

Seize the Opportunity – The Benefits of Socorro ISD’s Year-Round (Intersessional) Calendar

Concurrent, Instructional Leadership, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

Student Agency via Voice During the Pandemic: What Were Students Saying?

Concurrent, Facility Planning/Design/Learning Environments, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

Addressing Systemic Racism is So Much More than Diversity Training

Concurrent, Equity and Social Justice, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

TRS-ActiveCare: Moving Forward Together

Concurrent, District Operations & Finance, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

How Austin ISD Supercharged its Culture to Stay Ahead of Questions this Fall

Concurrent, District Culture, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

The New Pajama Game: Providing Virtual PD During the Pandemic

Concurrent, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm

Implementing a Collaboration System to Support At-Home Learning: Responding, Operating, and Innovating

Concurrent, CTO, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Rural Districts – A Research Partnership

Concurrent, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm, Teacher Retention and Human Resources

Connecting Strategic Plans to a Successful Tax Ratification Election

Concurrent, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm, Strategic Change & Planning

Building a Successful Marketing Plan for the District

Concurrent, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm, TSPRA

School Transformation Through Servant Leadership

Concurrent, School Transformation, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Structures to Support Equitable Instruction for English Learners During the Pandemic

Concurrent, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm, Student Support Services & Vulnerable Populations

Preparing for Post COVID-19 by Narrowing Focus to Things that Really Matter

Concurrent, Pandemic Planning and Response, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Designing for Mental and Emotional Health

Concurrent, Facility Planning/Design/Learning Environments, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Change is Coming: Updates to Chapter 61 School Facilities Standards in a Post COVID-19 Context

Concurrent, Facility Planning/Design/Learning Environments, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Thought Leader Session: Trauma-Informed Instructional Practices

Equity and Social Justice, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm, Thought Leader

Educator Growth is Key to Student Growth

Concurrent, District Culture, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Google for Admins: Strategies for Bridging the Distance with Hands-on Learning

Concurrent, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

EISD eLearning

Concurrent, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 4 (Concurrent): Tues, 1:15-2 pm

Thought Leader Session: Leadership in the Midst of Chaos

Pandemic Planning and Response, Session 5 (Concurrent): Tues, 2:30-3:15 pm, Thought Leader

Property Insurance through the Roof! What Now?

Concurrent, District Operations & Finance, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

WIN Mondays: What I Need Mondays

Concurrent, Pandemic Planning and Response, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

Prioritizing SEL & Supportive Relationships During the Pandemic

Concurrent, Pandemic Planning and Response, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

Building School Around Students: 3 Districts Reimagine School During the Pandemic

Concurrent, Pandemic Planning and Response, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

School Finance Prospects in the 87th Legislative Session

Concurrent, Legislative & Education Policy, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

How Round Rock ISD Redefined School Policing with a Focus on Equity and Behavioral Health

Concurrent, Equity and Social Justice, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

The Best School in the Universe

Concurrent, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

Adapting to a Frequently Changing Environment is Key to a Successful Bond Election

Community Engagement, Concurrent, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

Pivot, Swerve, Focus – Three Words to Guide Communications During and Beyond a Crisis

Concurrent, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm, TSPRA

Thought Leader Session: Strategic Planning – Aligning Leadership Behind What is Most Important

Leadership Development and Mentoring, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm, Thought Leader

Hope Squad Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention Program

Concurrent, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am, Student Support Services & Vulnerable Populations

From COVID to COHESIVE: How Unified Planning and Strengths-Based Leadership Can Help Navigate Any Uncertainty

Concurrent, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am, Strategic Change & Planning

Minimizing the Impact of Leave-Related Termination

Concurrent, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am, Teacher Retention and Human Resources

Supporting Principals Through COVID Cases: Tools, Processes, and Procedures

Concurrent, Pandemic Planning and Response, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

The Curriculum Management Audit: An Organizational Analysis Examining Teaching and Learning

Concurrent, Instructional Leadership, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

Instructional Transparency and Community-Based Accountability Systems

Concurrent, Instructional Leadership, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

Colonial Hegemony in Education: Under Identified Indigenous Students in Texas

Concurrent, Equity and Social Justice, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

Protecting the Learning Environment by Restoring School Culture

Concurrent, Equity and Social Justice, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

It’s a Remarkable Story!

Concurrent, District Culture, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

Identifying Disproportionally to Close the Digital Divide

Concurrent, Digital Learning & Technology Integration, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

Building a Pipeline of Future Board Members and Community-Based Leaders

Community Engagement, Concurrent, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

TRS, COVID, and Financial Shocks. What Should I Do Now?

Career Development, Concurrent, Session 2 (Concurrent): Tues, 10:30-11:15 am

Thought Leader Session: Thrive Through The Five – Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead through Challenging Times

Leadership Development and Mentoring, Session 3 (Concurrent): Tues, 11:30 am-12:15 pm, Thought Leader

General Session: Mike Morath

General, Session 1 (General): Tues, 9-10:15 am, Tuesday Sessions

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How to Access Session Recordings

On the afternoon of Wednesday, January 27, following the TASA Midwinter Conference, all registrants will be sent an email from Vimeo (no-reply@vimeo.com) that says “Texas Assoc of School Admin shared a Showcase with you on Vimeo.”

That email includes a link to the online showcase of session recordings. It also includes (look for the red text) each registrant’s personalized password to access the video showcase.

Registrants may access the video showcase through February 26. Please note that videos will be uploaded as quickly as possible; however, all session recordings may not be available in the Showcase until February 5.