TASSP sponsors the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) and the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE).  TASSP serves as an informal resource within Texas for National Honor Society chapters.  (There is no state organization of NHS chapters). Because the membership of the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals is made of school leaders, the association is an advocate and an active supporter of leadership development.
Texas Association of Student Councils The Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) is a non-profit organization serving high school and middle level student councils in Texas.  TASC is the Texas affiliate of the National Association of Student Councils.  Its purposes are to develop leadership abilities in students, promote democracy as a way of life and establish and uphold high standards for local councils. Organized in 1937, TASC has grown to serve more than 1400 member schools in Texas.  Any junior or senior high school, public, parochial or private, may become a member of the organization by paying the annual membership fee. Local:  Each student council operates independently according to school district rules and regulations. District:  Nineteen TASC Districts hold conventions/workshops and communicate with all councils in their geographic area. State:  Serves as liaison with state agencies affecting student council.  Organizes activities to support and promote purposes and objectives of the association. National:  Affiliated with the National Association of Student Councils. For more information contact  J.J. Colburn TASC WEBSITE:  www.tasconline.org
Texas Association of Future Educators The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) was organized in 1984 with about 200 member schools in the organization from all parts of the state.  TAFE's main purpose is to recruit qualified youth to become teachers.  TAFE strives to provide students with valuable experiences in community service, community leadership, peer tutoring and other service projects that help develop the commitment in young leadera to become teachers. TAFE encourages students to learn about career in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service and leadership. TAFE is a statewide student organization led by dynamic and passionate teachers and sponsors. For more information contact Alejandro Arguello TAFE WEBSITE:  www.tafeonline.org
	National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society
While local chapters of the National Honor Society are chartered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, TASSP offers information and assistance to the these student groups.  A Sponsors' Workshop is held each fall to orient new and experienced HHS/NJHS advisors as to the goals and purposes of the groups. United States Senate Youth Program  The Texas United States Senate Youth Program is for high school students who demonstrate leadership and an interest in government. Students must be a junior or senior in High School. Interested student must be nominated by  the high school principal and/or student council advisor. and inform them that you are interested in applying to the Texas US Senate Youth Program.  (you must have their recommendation to apply) and submit the completed application and supporting documentation to TASSP by October 15. The student applicant must currently be serving in an elected capacity in any one of the following student government, civic or educational organizations: Student Body: President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer Class President, Vice president, Secretary or Treasurer Student Council: Representative District, regional, or state-level civic or educational organizations representative. NOTE:  School clubs (e.g., Chess Club are not considered civic or educational organizations).Click here to learn more about the United Sates Senate Youth Program (web link: Application Form
Student Leadership Course More than one hundred high schools offer the TASSP-sponsored Student Leadership course for state elective credit.  This course provides students the opportunity to study, practice and develop group and individual leadership skills on campus and in the community.  A curriculum guide and other resources are available through TASSP.  Student Leadership Course Information and Application
	University Interscholastic League
Rules, regional alignment, etc. for athletic, academic and musical competitions may be found at the UIL website: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/index.html