Apply to Join the 2026-27 TPAC by May 15

The Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC) - TASA's popular, district-led network of school leaders looking to transform Texas' A-F accountability system into a Community-Based Accountability System - is expanding for 2026-27! Superintendents interested in creating a system of accountability that empowers communities and student-centered schools are invited to apply by May 15.

As a TPAC district, you will:

• be part of a collaborative network that has the power to truly transform public education in Texas
• learn from districts from across the state of Texas approaching district and campus improvement in a completely new way
• gain resources, models, and examples of organizational transformation that increase transparency, build community involvement and stakeholder buy-in, provide leaders with actionable data, and strengthen the leadership within the district
• enhance your ability to lead in times of change

2026-27 TPAC Events

While the 2026-27 TPAC events are still under development by the district leader-led TPAC Design Team, the events will center around the emerging needs of school leaders while maintaining an emphasis on the principles outlined in The Texas Promise (special focus on Article 4: Assessment for Learning and Article 5: Accountability for Learning). Districts that join TPAC will have the opportunity to attend two in-person events - one in fall 2026 and one in spring 2027:

• TPAC Meeting #1: Wednesday-Thursday, September 23-24 (location TBA). Day 1 is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a group dinner. Day 2 is 8 a.m. to noon and will include breakfast.
• TPAC Meeting #2: Wednesday-Thursday, April 28-29 (location TBA). Day 1 is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a group dinner. Day 2 is 8 a.m. to noon and will include breakfast.

Fees and Additional Seats

The fee to cover 2026-27 event-related expenses is $250 per participating district leader for each TPAC event. Fees will be collected before each event. Districts may request up to nine (9) total seats for members of their district CBAS team (central office or campus leaders). Districts do not have to bring the same team members to all TPAC events; they may bring different leaders to each event. Before each event, districts will be asked to provide the name(s) of the team members who will attend.

How to Apply

A limited number of seats are available for new members, so leaders interested signing up for TPAC for 2026-27 should complete this online application by May 15.

Please be prepared to describe:

• your experience with school transformation and why you are interested in Community-Based Accountability Systems for your district
• how you have incorporated the visioning document principles into your leadership practice
• what you hope to gain from being part of TPAC

More Information

Read more about TPAC. If you have questions about TPAC or the application process, please contact Eric Simpson or Maria Cruz at 512.477.6361.