Session Applications for txEDCON23 Open April 1

April is the month for application submissions for those who would like to present at the txEDCON23 TASA | TASB Convention, which is scheduled for Sept. 29–Oct. 1 in Dallas.

Potential presenters must use the Session Selector at tasa.tasb.org/program/ session-selector to submit applications. Applicants will receive notification of session decisions and next steps by mid-June.

TASB’s Board of Directors provided input on topics they would like to see covered at Convention. The following were the most popular topics:

• Teacher Recruitment and Retention

• Student Academic Performance

• State and Local Accountability Plans

• Marketing and Messaging of Public Schools

• Practices for Engaging Students, Parents, and Other Community Members

• District Culture

Attendees provide input in May

In early May, board members, superintendents, and administrators will be invited to review submitted applications and share their feedback on which topics are of interest this year. Feedback must be offered through Session Selector.

Key dates

• April 1–May 1: Session Selector is open for presenter submissions.

• May 8–May 19: Voting on session topics is open.

Submission requirements

• Applications are accepted online only.

• Sessions are one hour in length.

• Session formats include open discussion, panel, or presentation.

• Sales presentations will not be accepted.

• No more than three applications per school district or organization will be eligible for consideration.

• All sessions regarding legal topics must include at least one licensed attorney in the presenting group; preference will be given to presenters who are members of the Texas

Council of School Attorneys.

• All presenters must register and pay the appropriate fee to attend Convention. Session categories

• Vision and Goals

• Systems and Processes

• Progress and Accountability

• Advocacy and Engagement

• Synergy and Teamwork

After attendees vote on sessions, TASA | TASB will evaluate the proposals based on various criteria, including:

• Presenter knowledge in the topic area

• How likely conference participants will attend or recommend someone attend the session

Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. Notification of acceptance or rejection of applications will be emailed by mid-June.

Learn more about Convention and using Session Selector at tasa.tasb.org. If you have questions, contact Eric Simpson at TASA at esimpson@tasanet.org or 512477-6361 H