2026 Summer Workshop Tentative Schedule (NEW Days Tue-Thu)

An Ed311 one-day conference before the Summer Workshop 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: Ed311 Law Conference Information

Taking Leadership to the Next Level - Nationally recognized educator and keynote speaker Jonathan Alsheimer delivers a powerful and energizing message that reignites the heart of educational leadership. In Taking Leadership to the Next Level, Jonathan challenges school leaders to reconnect with their purpose, their people, and the classroom experience that first inspired their journey. This session highlights the extraordinary influence leaders have in shaping school culture—encouraging them to lead from the front, model passion and purpose, and create a ripple effect of positivity throughout their schools. Jonathan will also explore the critical topics of student motivation and enhancing student engagement, equipping leaders with the inspiration and strategies needed to move the needle for their schools.

Women in Leadership Seminar/Luncheon (Ticket Req'd) • Nicole Jain, Keynote

Be the Thermostat, NOT the Thermometer - It is crucial to be intentional and purposeful in setting the culture of your school or classroom. We have to be the Thermostat and not the thermometer. There is a clear and distinct difference. The thermometer reads what is going on, how the students interact, what the parents say, and how the building/classroom flows. The Thermostat transforms what is going on, sets expectations, continues adjusting for student interactions, informs parents of what is going on, and initiates actions to set the culture of the building or classroom. Ask yourself, are you the THERMOSTAT or the THERMOMETER? If you are ready to be the thermostat, Dr. Young will inspire you with stories and action steps to help you BE THE THERMOSTAT in your classrooms and school.

Bringing Joy Back into Education - Educators (teachers, administrators and staff) did not enter education for the pay or daily accolades from society; they are in it because they care about kids. The standardized testing craze and pandemic have terrified students, overwhelmed parents and led many great educators to quit. Come join Danny as he reminds you of your importance as an educator in the everyday development of children. He’ll remind you how to laugh, sing, dance and play in order to bring the joy back into education.

Genius, Justice & Joy: Moving Toward Pursuit-Driven Learning for the Future of Education - In this keynote, Dr. Goldy Muhammad offers a unique, culturally, and historically responsive approach to cultivating genius and joy in education. This approach is essential for accelerating the growth of all students and uniquely youth of color, who have been traditionally underserved in learning standards, policies, and school practices. She will present her equity framework, called the HILL Model, to help educators develop students’ histories, identities, literacies, and liberation.