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2026 Governance Camp Schedule

*Preregistration required

Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

Submit a Session 

Shape the conversation. 

Does your board, district team, or group of students have something powerful to share? Submit a session and inspire leaders from across Texas. 

Session Submission Window

Now open! Nov. 1, 2025-Jan. 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. (CT) 

What We Are Looking For

We’re seeking sessions and demonstrations that highlight innovative governance, student leadership, and success stories in Texas public schools. Proposals should encourage dialogue, spark ideas, and strengthen board leadership. 

Before you submit, please review the Session Proposal Guide, which includes more comprehensive details, examples, and tips to help craft a strong submission.  Download and printing is strongly encouraged.  

On This Page

• Session Types 
• Session Content Categories
• Session Submission Guidelines 
• Presenter Agreement 
• Helpful Resources 

Session Types 

Leadership and Governance-Focused Sessions

• Purpose: These are the educational backbone of Governance Camp.  Showcase strategies, innovations, and lessons that drive student success and amplify student voice.  
• Presenters: Consist of Trustees, District leadership, TASB experts & other K-12 thought leaders, including at least one (1) TEA Registered Provider 
• Length: 60 minutes; including interactive engagement with attendees and Q&A. (Scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026) 

Student Voice Sessions

• Purpose: Highlight the authentic experiences of Texas public school students that reveal how policy, practice, and personal agency intersect to influence achievement and educational outcomes. 
• Presenters: Sessions should be presented or co-presented by students, and preferably with at least one (1) TEA Registered Provider 
• Length: 60 minutes; including interactive engagement with attendees and Q&A. (Scheduled for Friday, March 5, 2026) 
• Formats: Panel, presentation, open discussion. 
• Content: Showcase initiatives and stories that amplify student leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with educators or policymakers to improve learning and school culture. 

Students Inspired District Demonstrations 

• Purpose: Give students the platform to lead hands-on, interactive experiences in an “exhibit” style setting. 
• Presenters: Demonstrations should be led or co-led by students.  
• Length: 5-15 minutes demos *repeated before meals and during conference breaks. (Scheduled for Friday, March 5, 2026) 
• Format: Mini demonstrations where students preview their project, to all attendees on a flow. 
• Content: Projects or programs that demonstrate student innovation, creativity, leadership and real-world learning.  

Submitting a Student Voice Session or Students Inspired District Demonstration?  

Please reference the Proposal Guide for additional information regarding demonstration examples, submission instructions, attendance expectations, and important details regarding housing, meals and transportation. 

Session Content Categories 

Content should focus on developing the knowledge or skills of trustees in any of the themes of the Framework for School Board Development. View the Standard Session Categories for definitions and examples.  

• Vision and Goals 
• Systems and Processes 
• Progress and Accountability 
• Advocacy and Engagement 
• Synergy and Teamwork 

Session Submission Guidelines 

Eligibility and Limits: 

• No more than two (2) applications per school district or organization will be eligible for consideration, per session type. 
• Educational, neutral, and free of commercial motivation or intent. 
• All proposed content leaders must be listed. "To Be Determined" or blank placeholders for panelists or co-presenters will not be accepted. 
• Sales and/or vendor submissions will NOT be accepted. 

TEA Registered Provider Requirement 

Please refer to the Helpful Resources section for documents where you can learn more about the application, how to register, and best practices.  

• Individuals wishing to present a session at Governance Camp should have at least one (1) of their presenters registered using TEA’s New Registered Provider application. This presenter will be identified as the registered provider, and their provider number will be displayed on CEC slides and credit reports accessible to board and their districts.  
• Session without a registered provider will be noted in the program as ineligible for training. This may significantly reduce attendance numbers to the session.    

Registration: 

• All presenters, co-presenters, support staff and chaperones must register for the conference, including paying the appropriate fee to attend.  

Note: TASB will not contact co-presenters, it is Submitter/Primary Contact’s responsibility to relay all session guidelines and information to the primary presenter, co-presenters, panelists & chaperones. 

Presenter Agreement 

• Please review the TASB Presenter Agreement 
• Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.  
• Accepted submissions notified via email by Jan. 22, 2026. 

Helpful Resources 

• 2026 Proposal Guide 
• Required Information for Submitting a proposal
• TASB Presenter Agreement 
• TASB’s TEA Provider Application Guide  
• TEA Provider Application  
• Best Practices for Meeting SBOE Training Content Requirements

For concurrent session and student voice activities questions, email events@tasb.org.

2026 Scholarship Opportunity

Application window: Jan. 1-15, 2026.  

A highlight of TASB’s Governance Camp is the Student Scholarship and Panel. Each year, five Texas public high school seniors are selected to join us in Galveston and share their unique public-school journeys with trustees and community leaders.

Scholarship Award

• Each selected student will receive a $1,500 scholarship and the chance to share their stories during Governance Camp (generously sponsored by Walsh Gallegos).
• Hotel, travel, and meal costs (within allowance) 
• Participation in the Student Panel Session during Camp 
• Recipients must attend and participate in the Student Panel at the 2026 Governance Camp, March 4-7, 2026, in Galveston, Texas.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current Texas public high school senior
• If awarded, students must commit to attending:
  • Thursday, March 5, 2026: Scholarship Dinner
  • Friday, March 6, 2026: Student Panel Session

Application Information

The online application is open Jan. 1-15, 2026 and will be posted here.

For scholarship questions, please contact Cristina McKee.

Thank You to Our Sponsor 

2026 Registration Information

Registration opens Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. (CT).

The registration fee includes three breakfasts, two lunches, refreshment breaks, receptions, and materials from Wednesday-Saturday.

• Early Registration: Jan. 14-28, $497
• Standard Registration: Jan. 29-March 3, $547
• On-Site Registration: March 4-7, $597

Students and Chaperones

Students participating in Camp by presenting or exhibiting will receive registration and housing information from Nicole Green.