Ed.D. Programs in Texas

Earning a Doctor of Education Degree in Texas

What Kind of Texas Ed.D. Programs Are Available?

Texas should really be called the Education State. It’s packed with schools, districts, colleges, universities—and Ed.D. programs. Judging by their efforts, Texas Colleges of Education appear to be working very hard to improve the practicality and relevancy of their doctorates. CAEP accreditation and CPED membership are common among Texas schools, including those offering online degrees. Whether you’re an aspiring PreK-12 principal, a community college leader, or the next superintendent of Dallas ISD, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

How Do I Choose a Texas Ed.D. Program?

Case Study #1: The Texas K-12 Administrator Looking to Deepen their Practice

Let’s say you’re a mid-level K-12 administrator who’s feeling stymied in your career. You’re thinking about earning a doctorate in order to qualify for high-level positions, but you’re also interested in creating meaningful change in your Texas district.

• Start by considering on-campus & online doctorates in our listings that are offered by Texas universities who are current members of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). The CPED insists that Ed.D. programs be action-oriented and workplace-focused. Your final project will always involve a problem of practice that you have identified.
• Think about Texas Ed.D. programs that offer an alternative to the dissertation. We profile a few here. You may feel like a curriculum development pilot project or a publication-ready article would be better suited to your career goals.
• Decide if you really want to invest in a doctorate. Texas is swarming with educational leadership associations that have developed intriguing academies, workshops, and training events for K-12 administrators. You may or may not need that Ed.D. to rekindle your love for your job. Committed to an doctorate but short on funds? Browse through our rankings of the 10 cheapest Ed.D. programs in Texas.

Case Study #2: The Aspiring Superintendent Seeking Texas Certification

Let’s say you’re a Latinx principal interested in qualifying for Texas superintendency positions. You’ve evaluated recent job postings and you’ve noted that top employers prefer candidates to have an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or a related field.

• Choose a doctorate that includes Texas Superintendent Certification as part of the coursework. We’ve made a note of these degrees in our program descriptions, but you can also use the TEA’s map of approved educator preparation programs (EPPs) to target your search.
• Explore every funding avenue. For example, UTRGV offers a special Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Endowed Scholarship to doctoral students who are willing to work in the Rio Grande Valley after graduation.
• Reach out to organizations like the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS). Members may be able to serve as mentors & sounding boards and lend you advice on which university to choose. View our list of these organizations.

Case Study #3: The Wannabe Texas Dean on a Tight Budget

Let’s say you’re a higher education administrator investigating the possibility of becoming a dean. But you don’t have a lot of savings at your disposal and you don’t want to blow a large hole in your budget with educational loans.

• Find out if your Texas institution or public university system offers a relevant Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Higher Education. You may qualify for an employee tuition discount or special deals with local schools.
• Narrow your search to hybrid or online doctorates in our TX affordable Ed.D. rankings or affordable online Ed.D. rankings that focus on higher education or offer a higher education concentration. These will give you the flexibility to fit your studies into your day and save on commuting costs.
• Once you have a shortlist, use our funding section and talk to the Ed.D. program coordinator to learn more about incentives & awards for doctoral students. For example, Texas A&M Commerce’s Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies offers modest scholarships to current Ed.D. in Higher Education students.

Top 10 Most Affordable Ed.D. Programs in Texas 2025

We went digging into our program directory to find you the cheapest Ed.D. programs in Educational Leadership in Texas. After running the numbers, we were pleased to see a huge amount of variety appearing in the top 10. Whether you’re interested in urban leadership, rural communities, or bilingual education, there’s an affordable Ed.D. for you. Torn between choices? Here are a few more tips to help you make a decision:

• Public Ed.D. Programs in Texas Are Cheap: It doesn’t matter whether it’s state university, an A&M school, or a University of Houston school—they are keeping their tuition rates low. Almost every public university in our listings offers an education doctorate that’s under $40,000. In many cases, they’re under $30,000! The one exception is the University of Texas at Austin’s Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership. Like other Executive-style programs around the country, this is more expensive due to higher levels of networking & leadership training.
• Public Prices Are Always Estimates: Public universities in Texas charge by semester, not by credit. To keep things fair, we used the same formula to calculate the cost for each Ed.D. program, grouping courses by 3 semesters in the first 2 years (9/9/6 for 48 credit hours of coursework) and then dividing the credit load evenly in the third year for the dissertation. But this is just an estimate! To get the real number, you’ll need to decide on your semester load and then allow for the fact that rates will go up each year.
• Your Degree May Have Hidden Fees: Many Texas universities will add a per credit charge for distance education courses. If you’re in a hybrid program with some online courses, this will nudge the price up. Private schools like Texas Wesleyan and Houston Christian University will also charge general & technology fees. To avoid being blindsided, it’s always best to ask the Ed.D. program coordinator for a sample budget that includes all semester and one-off fees.
• Reputable Programs Can Be Affordable: For example, Texas A&M-College Station is often ranked among the best education schools in Texas. But the only reason its Online Ed.D. in Educational Administration is slightly more expensive than the programs in our rankings is because it’s 69 credits (not 60 credits, like many other public programs). You don’t have to sacrifice quality for cost.
• Expensive Ed.D. Programs in Texas May Be Achievable: Don’t be discouraged by programs that initially look unaffordable. Some of them offer special deals or scholarships to doctoral students. For example, Baylor notes that accepted candidates for its Ed.D. in K-12 Educational Leadership receive financial assistance of up to 50% of tuition. And Texas Christian subsidizes 50% of the cost for its Ed.D. in PK-12 Educational Leadership.

Note: All of the tuition quotes in our rankings are based on rates for Texas residents; prices for out-of-state students at public universities may be much higher than the numbers we feature below.

Remaining Top 10 Most Affordable Ed.D. Programs in Texas

Online Doctor of Education Programs in Texas

Online Ed.D. Providers in Texas

• Abilene Christian University
• Baylor University
• Houston Christian University
• Lamar University
• Sam Houston State University (CAEP-Accredited)
• Stephen F. Austin State University (CAEP-Accredited)
• Tarleton State University (Hybrid)
• Texas A&M University-College Station
• Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Texas Tech University
• University of Houston
• University of Texas at Tyler
• University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (CAEP-Accredited)
• West Texas A&M University

What to Know About Texas Online Ed.D. Programs

Texas universities have really bought into Ed.D. distance learning options. We’ve identified scores of affordable online doctoral programs in education offered by respectable public & private universities. All of the Texas schools in our listings are regionally accredited; some of them are also CAEP-accredited. Look for the online marker when you’re putting together your shortlist.

• Cost: Online Ed.D. programs at Texas public universities are universally cheaper than private options. The best per credit tuition rates we’ve seen come from Texas A&M schools. But the University of Houston and Texas State Universities aren’t too shabby, either. Be sure to check our funding section for extra deals on scholarships.
• Format: Another aspect to consider is your schedule. Some Texas doctorates are 100% online with asynchronous coursework. Some programs have more of a hybrid feel, with summer institutes, internships, and on-campus immersions (e.g. Baylor, Texas Tech, etc.). These kinds of online Ed.D. programs provide excellent networking opportunities, but they do come with travel costs.

Online Ed.D. Programs at Texas A&M Universities

Texas A&M universities have decided to play up their assets. If the College of Education is strong in a certain area or region, then the online program tends to follow suit. Just to take a few examples:

• WTAMU has developed an Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, with three pathways (EC-12 Educational Leadership, Leadership in Higher Education, and Leadership in Business & Finance) and strengths in rural school leadership. It includes an annual on-campus conference and Superintendent Certification preparation.
• TAMU Commerce’s affordable (and rigorous) Online Doctor of Education in Educational Administration (EDAD) is targeted at K-12 public school administrators, including folks who want to take courses for Superintendent Certification.
• At TAMU College Station, the cohort-based Online Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction is primarily designed for mid-career PreK-12 teachers & administrators with at least 5 years of teaching experience. So it includes a professional internship. This is one of the programs being shaped by the CPED Initiative.

Online Ed.D. Programs at Texas State Universities & UT Schools

Texas A&M isn’t the only public player in distance learning. You could also consider online Ed.D. options in the Texas State University or UT Systems. These tend to be practical, leadership-focused programs that come from CAEP-accredited schools. For instance, within TSU, you’ll find:

• Lamar’s accelerated Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in Global Educational Leadership or Educational Technology Innovation requires no residency or travel. It’s part of the CPED Initiative.
• SHSU’s 100% online Online Ed.D. in Instructional Systems Design and Technology for aspiring IT leaders draws on expertise from faculty in the Department of Library Science and Technology.
• SFA’s 4-year Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership features concentrations in Higher Education or K-12, a dedicated internship in year 3, and a cohort structure.

And over in the University of Texas System, you’ll uncover:

• UT Tyler’s 60-credit Online Ed.D. in School Improvement with a focus on school reform and 1 annual summer face-to-face seminar. This is open to candidates with at least 3 years of experience in education.
• UTRGV’s 100% Online Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with multiple specializations in everything from educational technology to special education. UTRGV is a member of the CPED, so you can expect a lot of work on a problem of practice.

Online Ed.D. Programs at Flagship Public Texas Universities

Other public options in Texas come from research universities that are the flagship schools for their systems. For example:

• Texas Tech’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, backed by CPED membership, is ideal for PreK-12 leaders who are interested in networking through doctoral summer institutes.
• UH’s cohort-based Executive Online Ed.D. in Professional Leadership – Literacy Education Emphasis and Social Studies/Social Education Emphasis have more of a “specialist” feel.

Online Ed.D. Programs at Private Texas Universities

Alternatively, you could consider earning your doctorate from a private Christian university. For instance:

• Baylor’s Online Ed.D. in Learning and Organizational Change, with its live weekly online learning sessions and two campus immersions, is more expensive than public alternatives, but it also offers ways to mitigate costs (see our funding section below). And it’s participating in the CPED Initiative.
• ACU’s faith-based Online Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership is available in a host of career-focused concentrations and can be started in any semester.
• HC’s 100% Online Ed.D. in Executive Educational Leadership, with optional superintendent certification preparation, is explicitly geared toward students seeking leadership positions in Christian P-16 schools.

No Dissertation Ed.D. Programs in Texas

Doctoral Research Projects & Capstones

We found a couple of Texas online doctorate in education programs that have nixed the dissertation or Dissertation in Practice (DiP) requirement. Instead, these schools will include a writing-based final project. For instance:

• Students in TAMU College Station’s Online Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction must complete a mandatory “Record of Study.” This is a problem-based research project that includes various measurements, observations, and analysis (e.g. piloting & testing a curriculum development project). Findings from these studies can be published.
• In WTAMU’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, students are required to write two publication-ready articles that address specific problems of practice. If you’re able to have them published, your educational résumé is going to look mighty fine upon graduation.

Doctoral Education Funding in Texas

Abilene Christian University

ACU Online offers a $3,000 scholarship to Ed.D. students during the first two years of the program. Depending on your circumstances, you may also be able to take advantage of the alumni discount, corporate partner tuition discount, or military tuition discount.

Baylor University

Students in Baylor’s on-campus Ed.D. in K-12 Educational Leadership pay approximately 50% of the regular per-course-hour Baylor tuition rate (the regular rate is listed in the Graduate Tuition & Fees tuition section). Considering distance learning? There’s a special tuition rate for the online Ed.D., which is listed in the Online Graduate Programs tuition section.

Dallas Baptist University

DBU’s School of Leadership offers an assortment of faith-based Scholarships to students, as well as a couple of Matching Gift Programs (e.g. DBU matches up to $3,500 per academic year given on a student’s behalf from their local church).

Houston Christian University

Executive Ed.D. students are eligible for the Guild Graduate Scholarship from the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Sam Houston State University

SHSU’s Scholarships database is worth investigating. In our search, we found awards such as the Educational Leadership Doctoral Alumni Scholarship and the Jack Staggs Educational Leadership and Counseling Dissertation Award. These tend to be modest awards given to current students, but every little bit helps. Talk to the Ed.D. program coordinator about your situation.

Southern Methodist University

SMU offers need-based departmental scholarship applications to all new and current Ed.D. students. After the admissions decision is released, SMU prompts newly admitted students to apply for these scholarships by answering a few short questions regarding their need. Students have the option to re-apply for scholarships each year they’re in the Ed.D. program.

Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA has a few small scholarships on offer. The Sandra Lowery Scholarship in Educational Leadership awards up to $1,250 to a current student in the doctoral program for Education Administration who maintains a 3.0 GPA. And the Malcolm and Lawanda Rector Scholarship awards up to $600 to a student earning a graduate degree in Educational Leadership.

Tarleton State University

Tarleton’s College of Education offers the John & Alene Palmer Scholarship, which is granted to deserving students majoring in elementary or secondary education and/or educational administration (award amounts vary) and the Crystal Apple Society Scholarship, which is given to doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate education students that are recommended by the respective Department Head.

The College of Graduate Studies also has a COGS Masters/Doctoral Scholarship, granted to first-time master’s and doctoral students, and the Davidson Presidential Scholarship, which is given to outstanding doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students.

Texas A & M University-College Station

TAMU funds a number of lucrative doctoral fellowships, including the Avilés-Johnson Graduate Fellowship Program for underrepresented students. As always, we recommend you check with the Ed.D. program coordinator make sure that the doctorate in education qualifies for these awards.

Texas A & M University-Commerce

The Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies, which runs the Ed.D. in Higher Education, has a number of small Scholarships that are open to doctoral students. There are general scholarship opportunities for doctoral students in the Graduate School, including the H. M. Lafferty Doctoral Scholarship, the Jerry and Marilyn Morris Scholarship, and the Nancy Ruth Lenoir Memorial Endowment.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

TAMU Corpus Christi’s College of Graduate Studies has details on Graduate Scholarship applications. There are a few Major-Specific Awards offered by the College of Education and Human Development, but you’ll also be considered for general scholarships with your application.

Texas A & M University-Kingsville

Tamuk Graduate Scholarships are available for newly recruited graduate students who want to pursue a degree at the master’s or doctoral level at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, but we recommend you speak to the Ed.D. program coordinator to learn if you will be eligible for any awards.

Texas A & M University-Texarkana

TAMU Texarkana has developed a set of Graduate Scholarships that include free tuition on your first class and a modest monetary award each year.

Texas Christian University

TCU’s College of Education has a comprehensive section on COE Financial Aid, with details about the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which pays one-third to one-half tuition for up to six hours per semester, and College of Education Graduate Scholarships (there are quite a few!).

Texas State University

Texas State’s Graduate College has comprehensive funding sections devoted to Graduate Scholarships, including a Graduate College Doctoral Research Support Fellowship for continuing students, as well as Graduate Student Travel Funds.

Texas Tech University

The best place to start is the College of Education’s section on Funding for Graduate Students. This has info on—and links to—the Helen DeVitt Jones Fellowship, which is given to two outstanding new doctoral students each year, and General Fellowships available through the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships (OGPF).

The University of Texas at Austin

The College of Education at UT Austin devotes a section to Financial Aid & Scholarships. A number of Graduate Student Awards and Graduate School Fellowships are available, including the Donald D. Harrington Recruitment Fellowship for new Ed.D., Ph.D. and DMA students. College of Education Fellowships primarily support teachers, but the Alexander Caswell Ellis Fellowship in Education is applicable to graduate students who are working with adult populations.

The University of Texas at El Paso

Start with the section on Paying for Grad School created by UT El Paso’s Graduate School. The Internal Funding section has details on travel & research grants for doctoral students.

The University of Texas at Tyler

Visit the Graduate School’s section on Financial Support to learn more about financing options. The school offers a modest New Graduate Fellowship to domestic and international, Texas and non-Texas residents, but you’ll need to check that the Ed.D. qualifies before applying.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

UT Rio Grande Valley’s Graduate College maintains a section on Financial Aid, with a comprehensive list of Graduate Scholarship opportunities, including an award for students who pledge to work in the Rio Grande Valley. We also recommend you ask the Ed.D. program coordinator about College of Education awards that might apply to graduate students. Current UTRGV full-time employees can take advantage of the Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP).

University of Houston

UH’s College of Education has created a solid section on Scholarships and Financial Aid for all of its education students. Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of General & Graduate Scholarships and answers to Scholarship FAQs. There are also specific Departmental Awards, including scholarships for doctoral students interested in educational leadership. The separate section on Graduate Financial Information has further details on assistantships, fellowships, grants, and loans.

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Have a look at UHCL’s list of College of Education Scholarships. A number are open to graduate students.

University of North Texas

Students in UNT’s Ed.D. program are eligible for the Don Buchholz Doctoral Program in Education Administration Scholarship and the Mike Moses Endowed Fellowship, which supports advanced Ed.D. and Ph.D. students with a one year campus research fellowship. They can also apply for a large number of general College of Education Scholarships and Graduate School Scholarships & Awards.

University of St. Thomas

All fees & expenses are included in UST’s package deal for the Ed.D. Monthly payment plans are available.

West Texas A&M University

Scholarship info for Ed.D. students is outlined in the Scholarship Information section. Every doctoral candidate seeking financial assistance at WTAMU is required to complete a competitive scholarship application.

Note: If a university name is missing from the list, we didn’t find specific examples of Ed.D. funding beyond private & federal loans and external aid.

School Administration Certificate Requirements in Texas

Administration Certification in Texas

There are two major educational leadership certifications for PreK-12 school leaders in Texas: the Principal Certificate and the Superintendent Certificate. Both of them are administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

You do not need a doctoral degree to earn either of them—only a master’s is required.

• You can find a certification prep program by searching TEA’s map of Approved Educator Preparation Programs in Texas and sorting by Principal (Grades EC-12) or Superintendent (Grades EC-12).
• A number of Texas universities in our listings offer certification programs. And many will incorporate certificate preparation into the Ed.D.!

Note: The TEA provides useful transfer guidance for out-of-state certified educators and out-of-country certified educators who already hold credentials.

Principal Certificate

To apply for the Principal Certificate in Texas, candidates must:

• Hold a master’s degree from a university that is accredited by an agency (e.g. SACSCOC) that has been recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Hold a valid classroom teaching certificate
• Have two years of creditable teaching experience as a classroom teacher
• Complete an approved principal educator preparation program
• Complete the required exam

Superintendent Certificate

Aspiring superintendents in Texas must:

• Hold a master’s degree from a university that is accredited by an agency (e.g. SACSCOC) that has been recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Hold a principal certificate (or the equivalent issued by the TEA, another state, or country) OR have completed TEA’s superintendent certificate application and been approved to substitute managerial experience in lieu of a principal certificate
• Complete an approved superintendent educator preparation program
• Complete the required exam

Educational Leadership Jobs in Texas

Educational Leadership Career Outlook

Texas is an excellent pick for job placement, especially if you’re interested in administrative & leadership jobs within a PreK-12 setting. You can decide whether you’re aiming for a big urban challenge or life in a unique rural community. According to recent TEA data on school districts:

• Texas is home to 1,200+ districts and charter schools.
• 17 school districts & charters in Texas are serving 50,000+ students. Houston ISD and Dallas ISD are some of the largest in the country.
• Conversely, more than 1/3 of the school districts in Texas are classified as rural.

You can see how this affects Texas jobs by examining data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For instance, in 2023, Texas employed the largest number of K-12 education administrators in the country. This was true in metropolitan areas (e.g. Dallas-Fort Worth TX) and non-metropolitan areas (e.g. North Texas Region).

There are also plenty of opportunities for aspiring academic administrators, college professors, deans, department chairs, and presidents. Texas Higher Education Data notes that Texas plays host to:

• 37 public universities
• 38 independent institutions
• And 50 districts of Community Colleges with multiple campuses

According to BLS data, Texas has some of the highest levels of employment for postsecondary education administrators in the country, particularly in university-heavy areas like Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and College Station.

Educational Leadership Salaries

Texas pays well at the higher education level and less well in schools.

• According to BLS data, Texas wages for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary can’t compete with the West Coast or Northeast. In 2023, Houston and Austin were the leaders within the state (but these numbers also reflect a higher cost of living).
• It’s a different story for college & university professionals. Examine the maps in Education Administrators, Postsecondary and you’ll notice that TX administrators in urban centers are reaping benefits. In 2023, Austin and Odessa were high-paying areas.

For a complete picture of your prospects, we recommend you compare these stats with Payscale’s cumulative data for all holders of the Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree. Here you can get a quick glance of salary data for doctorate holders by job title.

PreK-12 educational leaders might also wish to check out the AASA’s Superintendents Salary and Benefits Survey. This is published annually, with a summary of major findings, in the AASA’s Research Papers section.

Educational Leadership Job Boards

Not sure if you need a doctorate to advance your career? Evaluate recent job postings to get a sense of candidate requirements. You can try the usual suspects (e.g. Indeed, HigherEdJobs, SchoolSpring, etc.). But we also wanted to highlight a few TX-specific job sites that target educational leaders & administrators:

• TASA Career Center lists jobs in multiple settings, including colleges & universities, PreK-12 schools, charter schools, and more.
• TASSP maintains a list of Job Postings for middle & high school principals, as well as director and assistant principals.
• TEA provides links to Employment Pages for 20 Texas Education Service Centers (ESCs) in its section on Texas Educator Job Sites.
• Texas Charter Schools Association has a section for Texas Job Seekers who are interested in TSCA member school positions.
• TASBO lists Job Postings for school business officials and support services positions for school districts, charter schools, and Education Service Centers.

Educational Leadership Organizations in Texas

Educational Leadership Associations

• Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS): TALAS is a state association devoted to the identification, recruitment, development, and advancement of Latino school administrators in order to improve public education, with an emphasis on improving the educational and career opportunities of Latino youth.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA): Bookmark this one! TASA provides a host of networking and professional learning opportunities to superintendents and other public school leaders, and supports them through legislative advocacy and targeted communications.
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit, statewide association that serves and represents local Texas school boards.
• Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO): TASBO is a non-profit professional association supporting business and operations professionals in K-12 schools.
• Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA): TASPA is an organization designed to serve Texas public school human resources (HR) administrators and support staff.
• Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP): Established in 1922, TASSP provides support, professional development, best practices, and more to Texas principals and assistant principals.
• Texas Council of Chief Academic Officers (TCCAO): TCCAO membership is open to chief academic officers and system academic officers of any public Texas university or system, including provosts, vice chancellors, and VPs for academic affairs.
• Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA): Founded in 1917, TEPSA is a member-owned, member-governed association that serves PreK-8 school leaders in Texas.

Educational Leadership Professional Groups

• Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS): CGCS is an organization of the nation’s largest urban school systems, including a number in Texas (e.g. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, etc.).
• Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE): TABSE is an affiliate of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE). It’s committed to improving the educational achievement of African-American students in the state of Texas.
• Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE): TCWSE is a community of professional educational executives devoted to promoting equity and quality in leadership through renewal, mentoring, and career advancement support.
• Texas Educational Technology Leaders (TETL): Formerly known as the Texas K-12 CTO Council, TETL serves technology leaders in Texas K-12 school districts. It’s also the state chapter of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

Note: Remember that state and national educator organizations often have funds and scholarships available for continuing education (e.g. Ed.D.). Check the website and ask about opportunities.

Educational Leadership Events in Texas

Educational Leadership Conferences

• Making Middle School Matter Symposium: Run by TASSP, this event is open to all middle grade administrators and educators. It focuses on research-proven practices that can be implemented school-wide.
• TABSE Annual State Conference: TABSE’s conference, with its professional development sessions and educational workshops, attracts 700+ Black school educators per year.
• TASA Midwinter Conference: One to stick on your calendar. TASA bills this as the most popular conference of the year for Texas school leaders.
• TASA/TASB Convention: Geared toward educational leaders in Texas public schools, this well-known event is packed with sessions, workshops, field trips, seminars, and more.
• TASA/TASB Legislative Conference: This co-sponsored, one-day event is meant to help school board members and superintendents communicate local district needs and priorities to legislators.
• TASSP/LYS Fundamental 5 Summit: Co-hosted by Lead Your School (LYS), this event is centered around instructional practices that help make learning stick.
• TASSP Summer Workshop: TASSP’s annual event attracts 2,500+ secondary school principals, assistant principals, directors, professors, aspiring administrators, teachers, counselors, and students.
• TCWSE Annual Conference: Aimed at women administrators, this conference features sessions, career panels, résumé reviews, mentoring discussions, and more.
• TESPA Summer Conference: TESPA hosts an annual Summer Conference for Texas PK-8 school leaders.
• Texas Assessment Conference: This event is dedicated to providing the latest information on assessment, testing, and accountability in education—elementary, secondary, and post-secondary.
• Texas Charter Schools Conference: Run by the TCSA, this event gives public charter school leaders a chance to talk about advancing the quality of public charter schools and improving student achievement.
• txedFest: This 3-day conference is TASA’s annual summer event for school district teams.

Educational Leadership Training

• Academy for Transformational Leadership: TASA’s year-long, four-part academy is designed for Texas superintendents and other district and campus leaders who are passionate about the transformation of public education in Texas.
• Assistant/Aspiring Principal Workshop: Run by TASSP, this is a 3-day training event aimed at assistant principals—elementary through secondary—and teacher leaders who are looking to become campus administrators.
• First-Time Superintendents Academy: TASA’s staggered, 4-session training program is designed around the most important learning outcomes for first- and second-year Texas superintendents.
• New Principal Academy: TASSP has put together a 4-day, hands-on training event geared at any grade-level new principal (0-3 years of experience) or aspiring principal.
• School Finance Template Boot Camp: As the title suggests, this one-day boot camp (often held at the TASA Midwinter Conference) is designed to give administrators training in state funding, planning, and school finance concerns.
• Texas Academic Leadership Academy (TALA): TCCAO’s year-long training program is designed to develop leadership skills in aspiring academic leaders. Aspiring fellows must be nominated by institutional Chief Academy Officers (CAO).