2010-11 Membership Form

Who's Eligible:  Any person who meets requirements for the professional administrator's certificate, has equivalent professional training, or serves in an administrative position.  Active Superintendents include superintendents, interim, and acting superintendents; Active Nonsuperintendents include central office administrators, charter/private school CEOs and administrators, principals, teachers, education service staff, etc.

Membership Dues, 2010-11:  The membership fee is figured as a percentage of gross annual salary. To determine the dues amount, simply multiply your 2010-11 annual salary by .004 for superintendents ($250 minimum) or .003 for other active members ($150 minimum).  Active membership in TASA entitles you to all benefits and services associated with membership, including the right to vote.

Note:  In order to be listed in TASA's 2010-11 Membership Directory, your membership must be submitted by Wednesday, September 30, 2010.

TASA members form a vibrant leadership community. Bound together by a strong set of values and beliefs, and motivated by a vision of excellence for every Texas schoolchild, our members take advantage of a wide range of services and benefits designed to improve their professional lives and the districts they serve.

TASA invites you to make the commitment to "engage in leadership" during 2010-11.  Your involvement in TASA's proactive leadership community is critical to our ongoing efforts to provide 21st century learning opportunities for all Texas children.

Benefits and Services

Governmental Advocacy
Active representation in the state's legislative and public policy process on issues critical to schools and district administration

Legal Support
Legal consultation relating to the superintendent's employment contract, superintendent/board relations, and other topics related to professional duties and employment

Publications and Information Resources
Timely, practical communications for today's education leaders

Leadership Development
Cutting-edge seminars and institutes, state-of-the-art conferences, and customized district training, including executive development, networking opportunities, individual professional growth, and more!

TASA Career Center
FREE job-posting service for superintendent, central office, campus administrator, teacher, and professional support staff vacancies.

Enhanced/District Services

Accountability Forum
Offered by TASA in cooperation with Moak, Casey & Associates, is a unique subscription service designed to assist superintendents and other school leaders in analyzing and implementing the mandates of House Bill 3 and other accountability issues. Forum subscribers benefit from a built-in network of expert advisors who bridge the gap between state and local school districts. In addition, subscribers become part of an active professional community where peers share information and solutions.

Legislative & Public Policy Services
Legal counsel on legislative issues, legislative consulting, bill analysis, and bill tracking; supports the association's overall legislative initiatives and maintains continuity in preparation of the next biennial legislative session.

TASA Research Connection
District-level decision making requires reliable, objective research to ensure that decisions are informed and accurate. TASA and the Educational Research Service have joined forces to offer Texas school administrators access to the most comprehensive array of educational research in the country. We offer two levels of support-both provide affordable solutions to your research needs.

Facility Planning Services
Expert consultation-tailored to your district-on space requirements, demographic analysis, state and federal building codes, educational programming, and long-range planning designed to help districts prepare annual budgets, justify bond elections, determine future facility needs, and more!

Curriculum Audit Services
Through TCMAC, offered in cooperation with Curriculum Management Systems, Inc., TASA supports the delivery of curriculum management audits and provides training programs, consultation, and technical support services in Texas.