2025 FUNDAMENTAL 5
September 27-28, 2025 (Sat & Sun) | Austin Airport Hilton

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

This program is for ALL GRADE-LEVEL student teachers, teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, principals and central office administrators.

Join Sean Cain and the Lead Your School Team teach The Fundamental 5, which are the instructional practices that help make learning stick and can be used from kindergarten through high school, in any classroom, with any subject. The Fundamental 5 represents the first line of defense in intervention strategies for struggling students while also positioning academically stronger students to achieve at levels previously beyond the collective imagination of the profession.

 

Texas Schools to Watch Program

Applications for 2025-26 are OPEN!
Deadline is Friday August 29, 2025, 5:00 PM CST

What is a Texas School to Watch?  A Texas School to Watch is a middle school that consistently has moved to meet fully the nationally endorsed criteria for high-performing middle schools; one that has made marked progress in meeting all of these criteria, including measurable gains in the academic achievement of all students over time, and is committed to continuous improvement. These schools will serve as models and mentors for other schools seeking to improve.

TEXAS SCHOOLS TO WATCH

      

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Miguel Salazar, Principal of Sundown Middle School
Finalist for NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year

The NASSP National Principal of the Year program annually recognizes outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high quality learning opportunities for students. These principals are acknowledged by their peers for the exemplary contributions they have made to the profession. Each of the 50 states may select one middle level principal and one high school principal to represent their state. Then, the applications of these state winners are reviewed by past state principals of the year, industry leaders and experts, and NASSP staff. After these reviews, three finalists are named as contenders for both middle level and high school level National Principal of the Year awards. The NASSP Middle Level National Principal of the Year and High School National Principal of the Year are selected from among the finalists. TASSP is proud that Miguel Salazar of Sundown Middle School was selected as a finalist. 

Before becoming principal of Sundown Middle School in Region 17, Salazar was a math teacher, coach, assistant principal and high school principal. He is dedicated to fostering positive school cultures, promoting equity and ensuring student success. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that a thriving educational community is built upon shared accountability, high standards and continuous improvement. He champions proactive strategies to cultivate a positive school culture, focusing on building genuine relationships, addressing mental health needs and celebrating student achievements. He is committed to equipping students with the academic, social and emotional skills they need to succeed, and credits his staff for their willingness to carry out this vision.

One middle level and one high school winner will be announced as the 2025–26 NASSP National Principals of the Year at a gala celebration in Seattle at the UNITED Conference. To read more about the program, visit www.nassp.org/poy. Congratulations to Principal Salazar!  Texas POY/APOY Awards Information

TASSP 2024-2025 Awards and Scholarships

FRANK KEMERER AWARD
Terry Ferguson, Weatherford High School, Weatherford ISD

DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Patricia Tran, Assistant Principal, Northwest High School, Northwest ISD

EDDIE G. BULL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Courtney Christenson, Ouida Baley Middle School, Royse City ISD

SAVE THE DATE: 2026 SUMMER WORKSHOP
June 9-11, 2026 (Tue-Thu) | Hilton Anatole Dallas

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To offer Texas principals and assistant principals a forum to explore the best practices in school administration with the ultimate goal of helping facilitate student learning. It is the intent of the organization that we honor our motto, "Above All, Students First," in all that we do.

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The mission of TASSP is to ensure that campus administrators serve as courageous transformative leaders and a unifying voice for all learners, through a dynamic network distinguished by:
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