Governance Camp, Powered by Student Voice

2027 Governance Camp Schedule

Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

Submit a Session 

Your voice belongs at Camp! 

We’re looking for sessions and demos that highlight what is working in Texas Public Schools, specifically policy and programs that elevate Student Voice, strengthen student achievement, and inspire action through innovative governance practices.  Share your success stories, real-world lessons, and new ideas that can spark fresh thinking that helps boards lead with the purpose of shaping the next chapter of public education.  

Submit a session.
Submission Window: Oct. 1, 2026-Nov. 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CT) 

Session Submission Reminders 

• No more than two (2) applications per school district or organization will be eligible for consideration, per session type. (Max 2 - Leadership & Governance and/or Max 2 Student Voice) 
• 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. (Student Names Not Collected) 
• Sales and/or vendor submissions will NOT be accepted. 
• Include at least one (1) TEA Registered Provider for Governance and Student Voice sessions  

Presenter Agreement and Reminders 

• Submitting a session(s) does not guarantee acceptance.   
• 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, including:   
• Primary Presenter: must sign Presenter Agreement   
• All presenters must agree to Event Terms and Conditions during registration (Payments and Refunds, Cancellation, Civility, Consent to Photography and Recording, Non-Endorsement, and Marketing/Solicitation) during registration (Payments and Refunds, Cancellation, Civility, Consent to Photography and Recording, Non-Endorsement, and Marketing/Solicitation).  
• All presenters, co-presenters, support staff and chaperones must register for the conference, including paying the appropriate fee to attend.  
• Submitting a session(s) does not guarantee acceptance. 

 Complimentary Registration Exceptions:  

1. TASB Member Districts, with an accepted ISD session, are eligible to receive a maximum of two (2) complementary full-conference registrations, intended for the Superintendent and Board President.  
   • The total number of complimentary full registrations is limited to two (2) per district, regardless of how many sessions or presentation category types are accepted. (Non-ISD presenters, including companies, organizations, and consultants, are not eligible for complimentary registration.) 
2. First two (2) chaperones for each Student Voice Accepted Session. (Student Voice Presentations and/or Student Inspired District Demonstrations)  

Important Housing, Meals and Transportation Notes for Accepted Student Voice Type Submissions:

• TASB will cover a maximum of four (4) total hotel rooms for a Wednesday, March 3, 2027 check-in.  
• The district is responsible for any additional required rooms, or nights, required for chaperones and students. 
• The district is responsible for transportation to/from Galveston, TX for all chaperones and students.  
• Meals provided by TASB during the conference: Breakfast and lunch on Thursday, March 4, 2027 

2027 Scholarship Opportunity

Application window: Dec. 15, 2026-Jan. 15, 2027 at 5 p.m.

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.

Application Information

Save the date: Scholarship application opens Dec. 15, 2026  and closes on Jan. 15, 2027 at 5 p.m.

Interested in applying? Get a reminder when it’s time for you to submit your scholarship application.

For scholarship questions, please contact Nicole Green at nicole.green@tasb.org.

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 2027 Governance Camp, March 3-6, 2027, in Galveston, Texas.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current Texas public high school senior
• If awarded, students must commit to attending:
  • Thursday, March 4, 2027: Scholarship Dinner
  • Friday, March 5, 2027: Student Panel Session

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