2023 TASC Middle-Level Annual Conference
(Fri-Sat) Nov. 17-18, 2023 | Embassy Suites, San Marcos

San Marcos Hotel & Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666

Check out the ML PROGRAM!

Open Now! REGISTRATION

$80 with a t-shirt by October 26th 
$85 without a shirt by November 12th

EMBASSY SUITES HOUSING - Book here by 10/26!

 

Take a leadership team to the Middle-Level Annual Conference!
Give your school the leadership edge while building a positive school climate and culture.

• Enjoy motivational general sessions presented by nationally recognized speakers
• Learn in breakouts and discussion groups led by outstanding leaders and advisors from across Texas
• Join hundreds of middle-level leaders, network with other student council and NJHS advisors and students
• Learn about opportunities for community service and gain leadership resources
• Walk away with ideas for a successful year
• Participate in a Service Project
• Experience a taste of Summer Leadership Workshops
• There is still time for recognition! Submit your application for Top Video or Top Project by October!

Lead a Breakout Session »
Breakouts at the ML Conference are 15-minute presentations to small groups (approximately 30 participants) scheduled for the second day of the conference. Exhibitors, Endorsed Programs, middle-level schools, and high schools are invited to present. An advisor should be in the room with middle-level presenters. Your topics may be relevant to either honor society, student council, or general student leadership. Active participation is encouraged, and dependence on AV, such as video, PowerPoint, etc. is discouraged. Internet is not provided. 

Keynote Speakers 

JOEL HILCHEY
Joel is an ideas guy. His gift seems to stem from a strange combination of observation, insight, and blatant disregard for conventional thinking. He's also a juggler (literally and figuratively). In addition to leading the Beanstalk Creative team, he maintains a busy schedule as a keynote speaker, creating unforgettable spectacles on stage. He's the father of 3 kids, 2 of whom co-habitated a uterus, and he attempts to be a good husband. Joel has authored 3 books, (2 of them with Brandon), and he taught engineering for over a decade at McMaster University, where he was named one of the Top 150+ Alumni. He formerly chaired the board of the world-renowned Hamilton Children’s Choir, and he's a semi-competitive joggler (that's right... juggling whilst jogging).

BRANDON LOVE

Brandon leads the design and delivery of Beanstalk's live programs. When he’s on the stage, Brandon's been described as an "inspirational wizard". He really does make magic. More importantly though, he shows people that they can make magic.

An expert in creativity, he authored two books (with Joel): Brainsprouting & Teaching Creativity. He's a legit member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He’s taught high school, and also university. He’s even taught teachers. Along the way, Brandon also formally studied education, psychology, philosophy, hypnosis, and yoga.

Tentative Schedule

Friday, November 17, 2023
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Registration / TASC Bookstore / Exhibits / Activities
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Dinner On Your Own
5:30 pm - 5:55 pm (Mandatory) Advisors' Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Opening General Session
7:50 pm - 10:00 pm Evening Special Sessions Rotations

Saturday, November 18, 2023
7:00 am - 8:25 am Breakfast and Hometown Council Meetings
8:00 am - 2:30 pm  Registration / TASC Bookstore / Exhibits
8:30 am - 9:00 am  Second General Session 
9:15 am - 10:55 am  Breakout Sessions/Advisor Sessions
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Closing General Session
12:30 pm  Lunch on your own or on your way home!

CPE Form for Advisors > TBA

TASC Board of Directors Registration and Cancellation Policy:

  • Early Bird Registration: Those registering by midnight on the day Early Bird Registration Closes have a discounted registration fee. 
  • Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations may be made until Early Bird Registration closes. Requests for refunds or cancellations must be submitted via email only. No cancellations will be allowed, and no refunds will be made after that date. Schools not canceling 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.
  • Should TASC have to cancel the entire workshop for matters beyond our control, refunds will be given to all those registered.