Texas Association of School Administrators

What Texas Association of School Administrators does

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) is a Texas-based nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1925/1926, headquartered in Austin, and governed by an elected Executive Committee representing Texas Education Service Center regions. The association serves superintendents, principals, and assistant principals across Texas public school districts, representing leadership for schools educating approximately 5.4 million students. TASA's core function is to deliver professional learning, advocacy representation before the Texas legislature and the Texas Education Agency, peer networking, and member services to Texas school administrators, including programs such as the First-Time Superintendents Academy, Executive Coaching Network, Superintendent Mentoring Program, and the AASA-linked national leadership pipeline.

TASA's product surface includes conferences (TASA Midwinter Conference, TASA txedFest, TASA/TASB Convention), awards programs (Texas Teacher of the Year, School Board Awards, Exhibit of School Architecture/Caudill Award, Golden Deeds for Education), publications (INSIGHT, Texas School Business, Executive Director's Blog, Inspiring Leaders Spotlights), and operational tools (the new Member Services Center launched April 2024 and TASA Super Search™ launched January 2026). Distribution is executed through direct membership, regional events at Education Service Centers, and endorsed partner services (TASB-affiliated BuyBoard, Lone Star Investment Pool, TASB Energy Cooperative, TASB Risk Fund). The organization's technology footprint consists of standard association management platforms; no proprietary AI/ML capability is described.

TASA's revenue model combines individual membership dues (annual subscription, with tiering by role and district size), district-level subscriptions (AccountabilityConnect with lead4ward, Curriculum Management Audits, legislative and policy services), conference and event fees, and advertising/sponsorship across publications and events. The organization monetizes its brand and statewide network through endorsements, advocacy influence, and peer-recognition programs. In 2026 TASA launched "The Texas Promise: A Vision for the Future" as it entered its second century, and a TASA member (Roosevelt Nivens, Lamar CISD) became the first Texas superintendent in 25 years to be named National Superintendent of the Year.

Name

Texas Association of School Administrators

Legal name

Texas Association of School Administrators

Website

https://tasanet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1925 that serves Texas public school superintendents, principals, and assistant principals with professional learning, advocacy, conferences, awards, and member services across the state's ~1,200 districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

School Leader / Administrator Certification & Licensure Boards (EDADAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12/School & District Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAE)

Keywords

• Professional development services
• Membership association services
• Education leadership training
• School administrator advocacy
• Professional learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for school administrators and districts, with different membership categories for individual leaders and district services.
2. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue from major conferences including TASA txedFest, TASA/TASB Convention, and TASA Midwinter Conference, as well as professional learning events.
3. District Services Subscriptions: Subscription-based services including AccountabilityConnect, Curriculum Management Audits, and access to endorsed TASB services (BuyBoard, Lone Star Investment Pool, TASB Energy Cooperative, TASB Risk Fund).
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from corporate partners, advertising in publications (Texas School Business, INSIGHT), and sponsorship opportunities at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) is a professional membership association that supports Texas public school administrators through professional learning programs, advocacy representation in Austin, networking opportunities, and member services. The organization delivers conferences, executive coaching, certification academies, superintendent search support, accountability and curriculum management services, and recognized awards programs for Texas K-12 education leaders. TASA operates as a nonprofit, member-driven association serving superintendents, principals, and assistant principals across Texas public school districts.

Product overview

TASA is a professional association for school administrators in Texas, not a technology product company. It provides a comprehensive suite of professional development, advocacy, and member services for school leaders. The core offerings include TASA Super Search™ (a superintendent job portal), the Member Services Center (online membership portal), professional learning programs (Executive Coaching Network, First-Time Superintendents Academy, Superintendent Mentoring Program), major conferences (Midwinter Conference, txedFest, TASA/TASB Convention), awards programs (Texas Teacher of the Year, School Board Awards, Exhibit of School Architecture, Golden Deeds Award), publications (INSIGHT, Texas School Business), and specialized networks (Texas Public Accountability Consortium, Small Schools Network, School Transformation Network). TASA functions as a membership organization supporting leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TASA Membership Annual membership for Texas school administrators and districts, with separate categories for individual leaders and district services. Members gain access to professional learning, advocacy, networking, and member benefits.
• TASA Midwinter Conference Major annual professional development conference typically held in San Antonio, featuring general sessions, leadership programming, and association announcements for Texas school administrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Texas superintendent in 25 years to win National Superintendent of the Year (2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AASA, The School Superintendents AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional organization for school superintendents. TASA members and leaders serve in AASA governance roles including Executive Committee membership, Governing Board representation, and national presidency (LaTonya Goffney elected 2026-27 AASA President).
• TASB (Texas Association of School Boards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration on major initiatives including TASA/TASB Convention, Exhibit of School Architecture (EoSA) competition, and TASA/TASB Legislative Conference. TASA also endorses TASB services for members.
• N2 LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer the New 2 Principalship Collaborative Coaching Series, providing leadership development for new principals through customized programming.
• Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-led network of school leaders working to transform Texas A-F accountability system into a Community-Based Accountability System. TASA sponsors and supports this initiative.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersTASA advocates for members with the Texas Education Agency and state legislature on education policy matters affecting Texas public schools.
• TABSE (Texas Association of Black School Educators)minorOthersListed as a partner organization. TASA collaborates with TABSE on shared goals for Texas education leadership.
• TALAS (Texas Association of Latino School Administrators)minorOthersListed as a partner organization. TASA collaborates with TALAS to support Latino education leaders in Texas.
• TCPEA (Texas Center for Education Policy)minorOthersListed as a partner organization in Texas education policy community.
• TCWSE (Texas Council of Women School Executives)minorOthersListed as a partner organization supporting women in school leadership positions.
• Texas Leadership CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partnership to develop school leaders through leadership development programs and initiatives.
• BuyBoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsed purchasing cooperative for Texas school districts, part of TASB services. Available through TASA membership benefits.
• Lone Star Investment PoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsed investment pool for Texas school districts, part of TASB financial services. Available through TASA membership benefits.
• TASB Energy CooperativeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsed energy cooperative for Texas school districts, part of TASB services. Available through TASA membership benefits.
• TASB Risk FundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsed risk management fund for Texas school districts, part of TASB services. Available through TASA membership benefits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubevimeo.com/tasanet
• Facebookfacebook.com/TASApage
• Instagraminstagram.com/tasanet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-association-of-school-administrators

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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