SUMMER WORKSHOP SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 8-10, 2027 (Tue-Thu) 

Submit a Concurrent Session Proposal for the 2027 SUMMER WORKSHOP:
SUMMER WORKSHOP PRESENTATION FORM » 

We welcome educators, companies, organizations, and TASSP partners who have valuable expertise, resources, best practices, or innovative ideas to share with our attendees. The submission deadline is January 31, 2027.

Don’t Miss this Learning Opportunity in 2027!

Why Attend:

  • Large Scale Professional Development: Join the nation's largest principal conference, bringing together over 2,500 educators and leaders.
  • Extensive Learning: Choose from more than 120 specialized sessions and explore a massive trade show floor.
  • Expert Insights: Hear from inspirational keynote speakers and industry experts.
  • Networking: Connect with peers, mentors, and corporate partners from Texas and across the country.

Core Focus:

  • Leadership & Strategy: Build practical skills to handle 21st-century campus challenges.
  • Learn valuable leadership skills and best practices applicable to the field of education.
  • Connect with peers & corporate partners to learn and refresh at the close of the school year. 
  • Student Success: Aligns with the core motto: "Above All, Students First!"

Bring your campus or district team to invest in lifelong professional growth!

      

SUMMER WORKSHOP | June 8-10, 2027 (Tue-Thu) - Dallas at the Anatole

TASSP Active Member  fee: $399  (Early bird fee before May 10: $449)
Non-Member fee: $599 (Early bird fee before May 10: $649)  |  Student: $179 (Call Shannon for qualifications)

• SUMMER WORKSHOP REGISTRATION 2027 » Opens Nov. 20, 2026

  • Registration does not include self-parking at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. Daily parking $15 with TASSP discount.
  • Due to personal information requirements and consent agreements, the person attending MUST register themselves. 
  • Group registration for the conference is not available. Please note that we cannot make any exceptions. Individual registration only.

If you need to pay onsite, please visit the onsite registration desk. Acceptable forms of payment:  Checks, Personal or District, Credit Cards, District Purchase Order, Cash. To obtain a copy of your registration invoice, log in to your Member Center profile and navigate to the Invoices section. You can make payments online using a credit card. The pre-reg table is only for those who have paid in advance. Make sure you have your QR code ready for scanning (Keep an eye out for an email from @american-tradeshow.com regarding the QR code for the badge).
Cancellations / Changes / Registrant substitutions will only be accepted through email. Please send an email to [email protected] by May 11th. Cancellation submitted via phone or in person will not be processed. If you have any questions regarding registration, 512-443-2100 ext. 8516. There will be a $150 cancellation fee for each cancelled registration after May 11.

OPTIONAL EVENT: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON | $70
With keynote speaker: Liz Huntley  | Tuesday, June 8, 2027 12 noon - 1:30p

PLEASE NOTE: Due to required catering guarantees, no refunds for the Women in Leadership Luncheon will be issued after May 29th.

• JOSTENS NIGHT OF THE STARS | TEXAS HEROES DINNER » Opens Nov. 20, 2026

Monday, June 7, 2027  6:00p - 8:00p | Hilton Anatole Dallas
$85 adult (age 12 & over)  |  $45 child (age 11 & under)

Honoring TASSP Texas Heroes: Outstanding Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year, Retiring Principals, and Past Presidents.
Join us at the Annual Jostens Night of the Stars, where we celebrate outstanding leadership in secondary schools in Texas. The event is open to all workshop registrants and guests. The meal is a delicious three-course dinner served while attendees enjoy a fun evening networking with colleagues and entertainment. Don’t miss the celebration - ALL ARE WELCOME! (Dinner registration is separate from the Summer Workshop registration.)

• HOTEL RESERVATIONS » Opens Nov. 20, 2026

BOOK IN THE TASSP HOUSING BLOCK! Using the website link above, you can book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time. A valid credit card is required to guarantee reservations. A $50 fee will be charged to the credit card for each canceled room. More FAQs are available via the reservation link above. You can also call the TASSP official housing bureau at 877-262-5617 or email them at: [email protected].

BEWARE OF SCAMMERS - Book only using our block link above! We are proud to partner with ConferenceDirect as the only approved Official Housing Provider for the Summer Workshop. ConferenceDirect offers access to exclusive room blocks in the city’s most desirable hotels at great rates! Only ConferenceDirect, is authorized to use any likeness of the Event, claim partnership with and allowed to book within the Event Official Hotel Block. Reservations made through any company other than ConferenceDirect, are at your own risk. If you are contacted by anyone other than ConferenceDirect, please notify [email protected] immediately. Do not provide any personal or financial information to another housing vendor claiming to have rooms for the Event.

• EXHIBIT AT THE SUMMER WORKSHOP »

This is the largest principal conference in the nation. Summer Workshop is a front runner in leadership and curriculum development programs, delivering solutions to help administrators and their teams improve student learning and achievement. Partner with us as we deliver more than 120 sessions and a trade show floor to provide the critical resources to help education leaders navigate complex policy and leadership issues.

Don't forget to also register for the: 
ED311 Education Law for Principals Conference 
June 7, 2027 (Monday) | Hilton Anatole Dallas

A one-day conference (Monday before SW) on current legal issues, new laws and significant court cases. Gain insight from expert education law attorneys on current trends and areas of concerns for school administrators. The Education Law for Principals Conference is a separate event with separate registration from the TASSP Summer Workshop. Find out more about the Law Conference and register by clicking below. Questions? Please email Danielle King at [email protected]

Ed311 Law Conference Registration

TEA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is required for all Texas educators holding a standard certificate. The appropriate number of clock-hours of continuing professional education (CPE) must be completed during each five-year renewal period. We will provide a CPE form for this event in the TASSP event app.

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