Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association

What Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association does

The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) is a member-owned and member-governed professional association founded in 1917, headquartered in Austin, Texas. TEPSA serves more than 6,000 PK-8 school leaders across Texas — 44% principals, 38% assistant principals, 7% supervisors, and 11% teacher leaders/aspiring administrators — who collectively direct the activities of approximately 3 million PK-8 students. It is an official state affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), giving Texas members a pathway to national recognition programs including the National Distinguished Principal and National Assistant Principal of the Year awards.

TEPSA's core product portfolio spans member publications (TEPSA News bimonthly print/digital magazine with 6,000 circulation, TEPSA Express weekly e-newsletter, TEPSA Talk podcast, and the TEPSA Blog), professional development (online learning modules, member webinars eligible for CPE credit, and an annual Summer Conference at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock drawing 2,200+ attendees), member-only legal services (Educators Professional Liability insurance with up to $1M per occurrence / $3M aggregate coverage, attorney telephone consultation, and case support through The John A. Barclay Agency), a legislative Advocacy Network for member mobilization on Texas education policy, and a student leadership vertical including student council workshops and the Student Leadership Campus Awards (167 teams recognized in 2025-2026). The underlying technology is conventional association infrastructure — a WordPress-based public website, a membership portal, e-newsletter platform, and YouTube/podcast hosting — with no proprietary AI, data, or platform technology disclosed.

TEPSA monetizes through four streams: recurring annual membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), exhibitor booth fees and conference sponsorships for the annual Summer Conference (booth packages priced $1,451-$5,000+, sponsorship packages $900-$5,000), print and digital advertising (outsourced to Association Revenue Partners), and ancillary revenue from partner programs such as H-E-B Excellence in Education nominations. Go-to-market is community-led: acquisition is driven by professional affiliation and peer referral within the Texas PK-8 administrative ecosystem, retention is anchored by annual renewal cycles, payroll deduction options, and integrated legal/liability benefits that compound over a member's career.

Name

Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association

Legal name

Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

Website

https://tepsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association (TEPSA) is a member-owned professional association founded in 1917 serving more than 6,000 Texas PK-8 principals, assistant principals, and supervisors with publications, professional development, an annual conference, legal liability coverage, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues providing access to member benefits including legal services, professional development, advocacy, publications, and networking opportunities.
2. Exhibitor Booth Fees: Exhibitor registration for Summer Conference with booth packages including inline booths ($1,451 for 10x10, $2,573 for 10x20), corner booths ($1,609 for 10x10), and island booths ($1,714 for split 10x10).
3. Conference Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages for Summer Conference including Mobile App Sponsor ($5,000), Keynote Co-Sponsors ($5,000 each), Digital Rotating Boards ($1,100), Window Ads ($1,900), Lanyard ($2,500), and various event sponsorships.
4. Print and Online Advertising: Print advertising in TEPSA News (circulation 6,000), e-newsletter banner ads, and home page advertising reaching 3,000 unique visitors monthly. Online advertising managed through Association Revenue Partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TEPSA is a member-owned and member-governed professional association that has served Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917. It provides annual memberships, professional development (CPE-eligible webinars, online learning, an annual Summer Conference), legal services including Educators Professional Liability insurance, legislative advocacy, publications (TEPSA News, TEPSA Express, TEPSA Talk Podcast, TEPSA Blog), and student leadership programs/workshops.

Product overview

TEPSA is a professional association serving Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of member services including professional publications (TEPSA News, TEPSA Express newsletter, TEPSA Talk Podcast, and the TEPSA Blog), annual professional development events (Summer Conference with 2,200+ attendees, Online Learning, and Member Webinars), legal services with professional liability coverage up to $1,000,000, student leadership programs with workshops and awards, and various recognition programs (Tribute to Texas Children Award, National Distinguished Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year, TEPSANs of the Year). The association also offers an Advocacy Network for legislative engagement. TEPSA represents over 6,000 members who direct the activities of 3 million PK-8 schoolchildren and is an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TEPSA Membership Annual membership providing Texas PK-8 principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and teacher leaders with access to legal services, professional development, advocacy, publications, networking, and recognition programs.
• Legal Services with Educators Professional Liability Insurance Member benefit providing legal consultation, attorney telephone consultation, case support, and professional liability insurance coverage for school administrators in their professional capacity.
• TEPSA Summer Conference Annual three-day conference featuring keynote speakers, learning sessions, an exhibit hall, and networking events for Texas PK-8 school leaders, with exhibitor booth and sponsorship packages available to education vendors.
• Online Learning Web-based professional development including asynchronous learning modules designed for PK-8 school leaders to earn CPE credits.
• Member Webinars Live and recorded webinar sessions providing professional development and continuing education credits for TEPSA members on topics including legal updates, leadership practices, and instructional strategies.
• TEPSA News Bimonthly print and digital publication distributed to approximately 6,000 members, featuring articles on education leadership, legal updates, and association news.
• TEPSA Express Weekly e-newsletter providing timely updates on Texas education news, legislative issues, and association announcements to members.
• TEPSA Talk Podcast Podcast series featuring discussions on topics relevant to Texas PK-8 school leaders, available on the website and YouTube channel.
• Student Leadership Workshops Workshops for student councils and leadership teams providing resources for developing student leadership skills in PK-8 schools, with workshop dates and locations scheduled annually.
• Advocacy Network Text and email alert system enabling members to stay informed on legislative issues and take action on urgent education policy matters affecting Texas PK-8 schools.
• Summer Conference Exhibitor Booths Exhibitor booth packages for the annual Summer Conference targeting education product and service vendors, including inline booths ($1,451 for 10x10), corner booths ($1,609 for 10x10), and island booths ($1,714 for split 10x10), with 50% deposit required at checkout.
• Summer Conference Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship packages for the Summer Conference including Mobile App Sponsor ($5,000), Keynote Co-Sponsors ($5,000 each), Lanyard ($2,500), Window Ads ($1,900), Digital Rotating Boards ($1,100), and event sponsorships such as Region Meet-Ups ($2,800) and Donut Delight Morning Mixer ($1,900).
• Print and Online Advertising Advertising placements in TEPSA News (circulation 6,000), e-newsletter banner ads, and home page advertising reaching 3,000 unique visitors monthly, sold through Association Revenue Partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million PK-8 students served by TEPSA members
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEPSA is an official affiliate of NAESP, providing members with access to national resources, professional development, and recognition programs including the National Distinguished Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards.
• Harmony (Social Emotional Learning)supportingOthersHarmony provides social emotional learning resources and tools including the 'Supporting Your Children Through a Crisis: A Toolkit for Discussing Natural Disasters' developed to help TEPSA members support students during traumatic events.
• H-E-B Excellence in Education ProgramsupportingOthersH-E-B's Excellence in Education awards recognize outstanding Texas educators, with TEPSA facilitating nomination processes for its member community.
• Kalahari Resorts and ConventionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for TEPSA Summer Conference at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock, TX. Provides convention facilities, accommodations, and catering services for the annual gathering of 2,200+ PK-8 education leaders.
• Key BookingssupportingOthersOfficial housing partner for TEPSA Summer Conference. Only authorized company contacted by TEPSA regarding hotel reservations for conference attendees and exhibitors.
• The John A. Barclay Agency, InccoreOthersInsurance agency providing Educators Professional Liability coverage for TEPSA members. Policy underwritten by carrier rated A+ XV (Superior) by A.M. Best, with Coverage A offering up to $1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate plus defense costs.
• RT ProExec (General Agent)supportingOthersGeneral agent for TEPSA's Educators Professional Liability insurance program.
• Association Revenue PartnerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party advertising company contracted by TEPSA for online advertising sales and management.
• Freeman (Exhibit Services)supportingOthersExhibition services provider for TEPSA Summer Conference, offering booth setup, furniture rental, and move-in/move-out logistics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP): TASSP is the secondary-school counterpart to TEPSA within Texas, serving principals and assistant principals at the high school level. Together with TEPSA, it provides grade-banded coverage of Texas school leadership.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA): TASA is a Texas-based professional association serving K-12 administrators broadly. TEPSA's career center is hosted on TASA's domain, indicating close operational ties; both serve Texas school leadership but at different grade-level scopes.
• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP): NAESP is the national-level counterpart to TEPSA, serving elementary school principals across the U.S. TEPSA is an official state affiliate of NAESP, making it both a peer and a partner organization serving overlapping Texas PK-8 administrators.

Regional players

• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA): ACSA is a California-based K-12 administrator association with a similar membership-based service model to TEPSA, including professional development, advocacy, and conferences for school leaders in another large state.
• Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA): TCTA is a Texas professional association serving classroom teachers rather than administrators. It is comparable to TEPSA as a Texas-only educator membership organization with advocacy and professional development offerings.
• Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA): TSPRA is a Texas-based professional association for school communicators and PR professionals. Like TEPSA, it is a Texas-only association serving the K-12 education ecosystem, though it focuses on communications rather than building-level leadership.
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): TASB is a Texas-based association serving school board members and governance leaders. While focused on governance rather than building-level leadership, it operates in the same Texas K-12 ecosystem as TEPSA with overlapping advocacy interests.

Emerging players

• Learning Forward: Learning Forward is a national professional association focused on professional learning and educator development. It serves a related audience to TEPSA with overlapping professional development offerings, though with a broader educator scope rather than PK-8 administrator focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP): NASSP is the national-level association for middle and high school principals. It is comparable to TEPSA as a national professional association for school leaders, though it does not focus on the elementary segment TEPSA specializes in.
• American Association of School Administrators (AASA): AASA is the national professional association for K-12 superintendents and senior school system leaders. While broader in scope than TEPSA, AASA competes for the same Texas administrator audience at the superintendent level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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