TASC Resources

TASC promotes, develops, and empowers leadership development through student councils and advisors in Texas schools.

TASC is here to provide you and your students the resources and experiences to enhance your effectiveness in your schools as your council delivers the elements that make TASC a special organization: relationships, voice, equity, and ownership.

See the 2023-2024 Event Planner for Dates and Deadlines »

Student Council Basics

• Minimum Standards for the Operation of a Student Council »
• Student Council FAQ's »
• Membership FAQ's »
• What is a Student Council? »
• Why Join TASC? » 
• TASC Policies »
• TASC Districts »
• TASC Board of Directors »
• TASC Constitution »

• Guidelines for council constitutions » 
• Fill in the blank form for planning a constitution ML »
• Fill in the blank form for planning a constitution HS »
• Sample forms for student council meetings »
• Example of DASH survey form to establish needs (HS) »
• Example of DASH survey form to establish needs (ML) »
• OSC evaluation form for principal  -  a letter also suffices »
• Monetary Guide for Values of Donated Items (Community Service) »
• How to Upload Your Constitution to Your School Profile »
• Project ideas for each of the State Report Areas »
• Suggested Student Council Officer, Member, and Committee Duties »
• Advisor Responsibilities »
• Minimum Standards for a Student Council »
• Conducting an Effective Meeting »
• New Advisor Primer Page » 
• Jump Start for Middle-Level Advisors 2020 - 2021 »
• Advisor Recognition »  
• Student Recognition » (Scholarship and JC Applications) »
• Council Recognition »  (Awards and Scholarships) »
• Partner with Your Principal for Success »
• Sample Press Releases » 
• Assemblies, Programs, and Workshops » (Past TASC Speakers and Presenters) »
• Donate to the TASC Scholarship Fund in memory or in honor of someone »
• Workshop songs »
• The most recent TASC newsletter is posted on the website's front page.
• Follow TASC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat:  tasc_StuCo  

Recognition/Awareness Days

• Mandatory Recognition Days in Texas schools »
• Awareness Days » 
• Awareness Days 2022-2023 » (American School Counselors Association)

Student Leadership Class Curriculum and Academy for Teachers of Leadership

• Student Leadership Course/Curriculum Academy »  Open then scroll down for curriculum information.

Leadership Roles in TASC

• See About Us/Elections for applications to run for State Office, Elected advisor to the Board of Directors, and ML or HS Conference Coordinator.»
• Summer Leadership Workshop Staff:  See applications under Summer Leadership Workshops for applications for Director or Consultant in Training or email Patty Wangler.  Contact Summer Leadership Workshop Directors to inquire about serving on staff at the workshop. »
• Child Abuse Prevention Training for TASC Workshop Staff »

Project Ideas

• 2021 RESET Parade of Ideas »
• TASC 2021 Top Video Awards »
• TASC Top Project Awards »
• Endorsed Programs »

  RESOURCES during COVID

TASC Zooms for Advisor Training:

• Zoom Sessions and Presentations 2022-2023
• Lianna Gantz video for New and Fairly New Advisors from 2021 RESET Conference

Special Pricing for TASC members from our Corporate Partner:
x2VOL pricing for active TASC members