TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Class

The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and the Texas Association of Student Councils sponsor Student Leadership, a TEA approved class.  Developed originally in 1996 and most recently revised in 2019, the course curriculum is available for purchase and implementation for in secondary schools.  TASSP/TASC serve as the sponsoring organization with TEA, and the course may be offered for ½ to 1 state elective credit.  Schools must purchase the curriculum through TASC and complete the TASSP/TASC Participant Agreement to offer this versatile course as state credit.  The curriculum may be purchased as a supplemental resource for other classes or educational purposes as well.  Licensing to offer the course for state credit is provided per individual campus (school).

Materials

The revised curriculum includes in each chapter course TEKS, activities to teach key concepts, and web-based resources.  The curriculum and web-based resources to accompany the course are provided via PDF.  The revised curriculum also includes a Curriculum Supplement (100 pages of leadership lessons developed by leadership teachers.)

*To purchase the TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Course and Materials! Click Here »

* For specific information regarding the course, see the bottom of this page.

ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF YOUR LEADERSHIP CLASS
Student Leadership Course & Curriculum Academy

July 28 - 29, 2021
The Academy will be virtual this year.

NEW TEKS!
Student Leadership was approved for three more years in April 2019 and has new TEKS.

The Academy is open to any teaching or interested in teaching the TASSP State Credit Student Leadership Class as well as those who want to enhance their skills for working with a council, club, or leadership team.

REGISTRATION

• Cost of the Academy with the curriculum and approval to teach the course for state credit is $375 per person if registered by July 19.  Cost if registered after July 19 will be $400 per person.  
• Cost of the Academy if the curriculum has already been purchased or for a second person from the same school is $175 per person if registered by July 19.  Cost if registered after July 19 will be $200 per person.
• Registration closes July 23 at midnight.
• Attendance at the Academy includes additional supplementary materials, lesson plans, activities, instruction, and individual coaching.
• See below if you choose to purchase curriculum without attending the Academy. (Specialized training is required by TEA.)

• Tentative Schedule for the Academy »    The Academy will be held via Zoom.  The instructors will send out the Zoom link no later than July 27.  If you do not get a link, please email Cheryl Royal at [email protected]  You can also email [email protected]

INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP CLASS:

The Student Leadership Class is a course for students who seek opportunities to expand and deepen their group and individual skills in order to positively impact their lives and their community.

• Building on collaborative skills and habits of mind, students will gain knowledge and expertise in leadership skills including goal setting, effective communication, organization time management, and collaborative strategies.
• Students solve relevant and current school and community issues by working collaboratively and independently on high level, real-world tasks such as project proposals, portfolios, and presentations.
• In some schools, the course is customized to meet the needs of formal student organizations such as student council.
• However, this course is adaptable across various student needs and student populations. 
  
  Information regarding the course:
      Who should take this class and why? »
      Reasons for teaching leadership »
      Course description & recommended educator certifications »
      Educator Certification »
      TEKS - SBOE/TEA Approval »
      Student Leadership_2019: N1290010 »
      Click here for information regarding TEA Innovative Courses »
  
  Purchasing the course:
• W-9 Request for TASC/TASSP
  
• Click here to purchase the curriculum separate from Academy attendance.   The curriculum with permission to teach the class for state credit may be purchased for $250 and includes a Curriculum Supplement (100 pages of leadership lessons written by leadership teachers.)
• If a school has previously purchased curriculum,  the updated curriculum may be purchased for $100 and includes the Curriculum Supplement.  Click here to purchase.
  *Not sure if your campus has previously obtained permission to offer this class for state credit? 
  See list of approved campuses here »

Questions about the curriculum, course content, training?
Contact [email protected]

TASC Board of Directors Registration and Cancellation Policy: Cancellations may be made until Early Bird Registration closes. Requests for refunds or cancellations must be submitted via email to Lori De Leon and will incur a $100 cancellation fee. No cancellations will be allowed, and no refunds will be made after that date. Those not cancelling by the Early Bird Deadline or submitting registrations after the Early Bird Deadline will be billed the full amount for all persons registered including no-shows. There will be a $100 cancellation fee for cancellations prior to July 12. No cancellations are available after July 12. Substitutions may be made. If registration is not cancelled by the stated deadline, the full amount of the registration will be charged to the school/individual.