SUMMER WORKSHOP 2026: Hilton Anatole Dallas | June 9 - 11, 2026
We invite you to share your knowledge and submit a proposal for the 2026 TASSP Summer Workshop, taking place June 9 -11, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. Sessions should be lively, interactive, relevant, and innovative. Just as students learn better through engagement, your colleagues will benefit most from sessions that actively involve and engage them.
We are accepting proposals for consideration in Concurrent sessions as well as Power Sessions. The deadline to receive all proposal applications is February 13, 2026. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out the week of March 30, 2026.
Registration and Conference hotel link opens on December 1, 2025
Don’t hesitate, commit today to attend the TASSP SUMMER WORKSHOP. It's one of the most highly-regarded professional development opportunities in the country! We believe that principals, assistant principals, directors, teachers, and district administrators are best positioned to ensure uninterrupted years of excellence in instruction for every student. And thus, TASSP builds research-based and practical professional development programs that promote the capacity to create innovative solutions to the ever-changing educational needs and personal interests of a diverse student population. Bring a team from your campus or from your district. Invest personally in your professional growth and life-long learning. Remember the TASSP motto, “Above All, Students First!"
At TASSP’s 2026 Summer Workshop you’ll have the chance to:
• GAIN insight into current and changing trends for the 21st-century campus
• HEAR from world-renowned speakers that guarantee to inform and inspire
• LEARN valuable leadership skills and best practices applicable to the field of education
• CONNECT with peers & corporate partners from all across the state of Texas
We look forward to seeing you at the TASSP Summer Workshop! This is the annual conference hosted by TASSP and is attended by over 2,500 principals, assistant principals, directors, professors, aspiring administrators, teachers, counselors, and students. Educators from around the nation join Texas educators at this nationally recognized conference. See you there!
SUMMER WORKSHOP 2026 | HILTON ANATOLE DALLAS
JUNE 9-11, 2026 (New Days: Tue-Thu)
2026 Keynote Speakers:
Jonathan Alsheimer | Dr. Tron Young | Liz Dozier | Dr. Danny Brassell | Goldy Muhammad | Nicole Jain
Registration and Housing Open Dec 1, 2025
New Location in Dallas! Don’t Miss this Learning Opportunity!
  
SUMMER WORKSHOP | June 9-11, 2026 (Tue-Thu) - Dallas at the Anatole
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TASSP Member fee: $315 (after May 11, 2026 - $365)
Non-Member fee: $515 (after May 11, 2026 - $565) | Student: $159 (Call Shannon for qualifications)
• SUMMER WORKSHOP REGISTRATION » Opens Dec. 1, 2025
Registration does not include self-parking at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. Daily parking $15 with TASSP discount.
If you need to pay onsite, plan to do this at the onsite desk. Acceptable forms of payment: Checks, Personal or District, Credit Cards, District Purchase Order, Cash. To obtain a copy of your registration invoice, log into 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 on June 1st, 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 | $60
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 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.
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• JOSTENS NIGHT OF THE STARS | TEXAS HEROES DINNER » Opens Dec. 1, 2025
Monday, June 8, 2026 6:00p - 8:00p | Dallas Anatole
$75 adult (age 12 & over) | $35 child (age 11 & under)
Honoring TASSP Texas Heroes: Outstanding Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year, Retiring Principals, 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 Dec. 1, 2025
BOOK IN THE TASSP HOUSING BLOCK! Using the website link above, you can book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time. You can also call the TASSP official housing bureau at 877-262-5617 or email them at: [email protected].
Don't forget to also register for the:
ED311 Education Law for Principals Conference
June 8, 2026 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas
A one-day conference (Tuesday 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.
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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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