Events

Title: Network to Lead: Unlocking Collective Wisdom for District Success

Conference: TASA Midwinter

Conference Theme Connection– Transformational Leadership

Session Format: Open Discussion

A strong professional network thrives on the variety of backgrounds, roles, and perspectives its members bring. Whether you lead in a large urban district or a small rural one, connecting with peers from different environments can inspire fresh thinking and unlock meaningful solutions. In this interactive session, you’ll choose a leadership challenge that matters most to you and engage in open, peer-led dialogue with leaders from across the state.

You’ll leave with more than just ideas: gain actionable steps, new professional connections, and access to no-cost, evidence-based resources crafted for district leaders. Discover how a well-rounded network can boost your ability to drive student success and well-being.

This isn’t a sit-and-listen session—it’s a collaborative experience designed to stretch your thinking and empower your leadership. Tap into the collective expertise in the room, explore accessible research, and uncover your next “ah-ha” moment. Join us and put the full power of the LEARN network to work.

Want to attend? Register for TASA Midwinter 2026, January 25-January 28th at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in San Antonio

• Feb 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Three Secrets to Successful Initiatives
• Mar 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Deep Peer Support for Your Leadership
• Apr 3rd 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Communication Coaching
• May 1st 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Research Project Launch

Attract! Retain! Recapture!

Join us for a dynamic workshop-style event where district leaders, university researchers, and learning environment experts will collaborate to design solutions to pressing district-level problems. Utilize the LEARN network to tackle relevant district challenges identified by our superintendent advisory board—from attracting and retaining top teacher talent to re-engaging families and ensuring long-term stability in district leadership. Select the topics that matter most to your district contexts and co-create a starter project proposal that LEARN can bring to our university partners for research and implementation support. Walk away with actionable ideas, data-informed strategies, and a partner ready to help turn your district’s challenge into a pilot project!

Registration, refreshments, and lodging is provided at no cost to district leaders thanks to our generous sustaining members, but space is limited. Register here.

• Feb 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Three Secrets to Successful Initiatives
• Mar 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Deep Peer Support for Your Leadership
• Apr 3rd 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Communication Coaching
• May 1st 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Research Project Launch

• Feb 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Three Secrets to Successful Initiatives
• Mar 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Deep Peer Support for Your Leadership
• Apr 3rd 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Communication Coaching
• May 1st 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Research Project Launch

• Feb 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Three Secrets to Successful Initiatives
• Mar 6th 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Deep Peer Support for Your Leadership
• Apr 3rd 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Communication Coaching
• May 1st 3:00-3:45pm Guest Speaker Topic: Research Project Launch