Governance Camp, Powered by Student Voice

Submit a Session

Applications for session submissions will open October 1.

Whether your board, district staff, or students have something to share, now is the time to start thinking about submitting sessions for Camp. 

Camp Education Proposal Guide

Share the great things your district or board is doing. Sessions accepted receive two complimentary registrations for the board-superintendent team. The deadline to submit a session has passed. If you have any questions, please email nicole.green@tasb.org. 

Student Voice Activities  

Encourage your students to lead sessions or hands-on demonstrations on Friday, March 1. * (Some expenses are covered). 

Present a 60-minute Student Voice Session

Participate in the Students Inspired Demo and Pep Rally.

Call for programs has closed. If you have any questions about session submissions, email nicole.green@tasb.org.

*TASB welcomes all students from diverse communities to participate in these Student Voice activities.
 

Student Voice Scholarship and Panel

The Student Voice Scholarship application will open October 1.

High school seniors in Texas school districts can apply for a $1,500 scholarship. Winners are recognized and serve on a panel at Governance Camp. * (All travel expenses are covered for the panelists.)

If you have questions about scholarship submissions, email cristina.mckee@tasb.org. 

*TASB welcomes all students from diverse communities to participate in these Student Voice activities.

Governance Camp believes that student voice matters and has infused student participation in this unique conference by highlighting the incredible students in our state. We believe that we cannot create the leaders of tomorrow without letting them lead today.

On Friday, breakout sessions will focus on Texas public school students' real-life experiences impacting student achievement and student outcomes. These Student Voice sessions should be presented or co-presented by students about initiatives and programs driven by students or developed by students. The session time is one full hour of content. 

More details about presenting a Student Voice Session can be found on the application itself. Any student under 18 must also complete a parental permission form. 

Submissions for sessions and demonstrations will open October 1. 

Student Voice Submissions

Encourage your students to lead sessions or hands-on demonstrations on Friday. * (Some expenses are covered.)  

*TASB welcomes all students from diverse communities to participate in these Student Voice activities.

For more information, email nicole.green@tasb.org. 

Student Voice Panel and Scholarship Award

A highlight of Governance Camp is the High School Senior Scholarship and panel. Five students will be selected to join us in Galveston and share their unique public-school journey in Texas. Selected students must commit to attend and participate on the panel at the 2025 Governance Camp, March 5-8, 2025, to receive the scholarship. 

Scholarship Application will open October 1. 

Recipients will receive $1,500 in scholarship monies from our sponsor, Walsh Gallegos.

For more information email cristina.mckee@tasb.org.

Student Attendees

Districts may send up to 10 high school students and two chaperones on Friday FREE of charge. For more information and guidelines for attendance email nicole.green@tasb.org.

Thank You To Our Sponsor

Wednesday

4-6 p.m.
Regiception 
(Pick up your packet and visit with friends.)

6-8 p.m. (includes dinner)
Pre-Conference Session

Thursday

7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m.
General Session

9:45-Noon
Education Sessions 

Noon-1 p.m.
Lunch

1:15-4:45 p.m.
Education Sessions

4:45-5:45 p.m.
Reception

8-10 p.m.
AFTER HOURS sponsored by E3
THE HILTON

Friday

7:30-8:30 a.m. 
Registration and Breakfast

8:30-9:15 a.m.
Student Scholarship Panel

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Student Voice Sessions

10:30-11:15 a.m.
Students Inspired: Demonstrations

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Student Voice Sessions

12:30-1:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15 -1:45 p.m.
Students Inspired: Pep Rally

2-3 p.m.
Student Voice Sessions

3:15-4:15 p.m.
Closing Session 

Saturday

7-8 a.m.
Breakfast by the Bay                                

8-11 a.m.
Post-Conference Session   

Registration Information

The Galveston Island Convention Center is small enough to keep the feel of being connected that this conference is known for, while offering a relaxed environment for learning and networking. Main events (general sessions, education sessions, student demonstrations, and meals) will take place at the Galveston Island Convention Center. 

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

Early Registration

Tuesday, January 14 (9 a.m.) - Tuesday, January 28

$497 for attendees

Standard Registration

Wednesday, January 29 - Tuesday, February 11

$547 for attendees

Late Registration

After Tuesday, February 11

$597 for attendees

See Location for housing information. 

Students and Chaperones

Districts may send up to ten high school students and two chaperones on Friday, FREE of charge. Find more information on how to register and guidelines for attendance, contact nicole.green@tasb.org.

*Students participating in Camp by presenting or exhibiting will receive registration and housing information if their submission is accepted. 

Galveston Island Convention Center

The conference is held at the Galveston Island Convention Center located at 5600 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77551. 

Housing Information

All reservation requests must be made through Convention Housing Management (CHM) and their housing website. CHM is the official Camp housing coordinator. Housing for Camp will only be available to registered attendees.

In order to receive the CHM housing link, you must first register for Camp.

Provide the below form to your hotel if you are tax exempt:

To modify and/or cancel your hotel reservation, reach out to Convention Housing Management (CHM): 

• Email:  govcamp@chmrooms.com
• Phone: 1-800-941-3315