Conference Theme
College Fair
College Tours
Commemorative Gear
Keynote Speaker
Lodging
Raffle
Registration Policy
Service Project
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Transportation
Volunteer 

Registration Details

Registration Opens: October 1 (member) and December 1 (non-members)
Member Rate: $250
Non-member Rate: $300
Local Educators Day (125 mile radius of site): $125
*Late fee of $50 charged beginning February 16

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR 2024. THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. 

Conference sessions will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center located at 1501 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401. Please see the map.

Schedule-At-A-Glance


Conference Theme

The 2024 conference theme is HOPE.  Currently, in our profession we are experiencing dramatic change to the education landscape. From the recent SCOTUS decision, legislative decisions regarding access, affirmative action, race, equity and equality…this is heavy. However, we must find HOPE.  As leaders, learners, mentors, and mentees we need to define what gives us HOPE...in TACAC, in our profession, in our students, in our own lives.  

HOPE embodies optimism and a belief that positive outcomes are possible.  HOPE can be a feeling, a person, a story, a call to action. The imagery of wildflowers brings me hope.  Wildflowers in the logo represent qualities and symbols that resonate with human emotions and aspirations. Their presence can serve as a reminder that beauty, resilience, renewal, and unexpected joys are all part of the human experience, even during challenging times. 


Commemorative Gear

Shop for your commemorative HOPE conference gear where all proceeds from purchases will go directly to the Anne Naman Fund benefiting professional development. All items are made on-demand and ship directly to you. 


College Fair

TACAC will be hosting a college fair in Lubbock at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center following the conference. The conference rate at the host hotels will be honored for those staying for the college fair. 

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Time: 6 - 8 PM CST
Cost: $100 (members) or $150 (non-members)

Registration is available on our College Fair Events page. 

We encourage our members to promote the college fair within their communities. Click on the image for a printable PDF. 


Lodging & Parking

MCM Elegante - 801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401
BLOCK HAS CLOSED
Online booking link 
Rate - $129 p/night + taxes and fees

DoubleTree - 505 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401
SOLD OUT SUNDAY & MONDAY; TUESDAY AVAILABLE FOR THE COLLEGE FAIR
Online booking link or call 806-516-0400
Rate - $129 - $170 p/night + taxes and fees

Cotton Court - 1610 Broadway Street, Lubbock TX 79401
SOLD OUT
Online booking link (Group Code 2TAC635) or call 210-220-3054 or 806-758-5800 ext. 1 and ask for the 2024 TACAC Annual Conference Block.
Rate - $149 - $169 p/night + taxes and fees

Our partner hotels are all within walking distance of the Civic Center. There is self-parking at all locations. Click here for a map of locations.


Transportation

TACAC has partnered with Southwest Business to offer attendees a discounted rate and 25% more Rapid Rewards bonus points. 

Book your flights on SWABIZ.com using TACAC's Company ID (99117944) to qualify for eligible discounted rates. Make sure your Rapid Rewards® number is included in your booking to earn points on qualifying flights and to be eligible for the Rapid Rewards bonus points promotion for this event.

Qualifying discounts on eligible fares are for reservations booked between October 1, 2023 - April 4, 2024 through SWABIZ.com to/from Lubbock for travel from April 4-12, 2024. Click here for more information. 


Keynote Speaker


Shawn Mason
Program Manager, West Texas Rural Education Partnership Initiative at Texas Tech

Shawn Mason served in various roles in rural schools in Texas for thirty-two years. He started as a teacher and coach, then moved to administration as an assistant principal, principal and director of special education. He ended his public school career as superintendent of a rural school in the Lubbock area. During his time as superintendent, Shawn worked with the late Dr. Doug Hamman to develop a partnership with Texas Tech University to place paid student teachers in his district to address the staffing crisis his district was experiencing. This initial partnership grew into what is now the West Texas Rural Education Partnership. The WTREP is a coalition of four universities, nine community colleges, and over sixty school districts which work together to benefit rural school districts in West Texas. Upon retirement from the public school system, Shawn joined the staff at Texas Tech. His primary role has been to span the boundaries between the university and the school districts that partner with Texas Tech. His role has recently changed, and he will now be the program manager for the WTREP initiative at Texas Tech, where he will continue to work with their school district partners to improve the educational outcomes of the students from rural areas of West Texas.


College Tours

During the annual conference, local institutions are hosting special tours for attendees. Deadline to register to participate in a tour is Friday, March 29, 2024. Contact Jennifer Mauppin with questions.

Sunday, April 7
10:30 AM - 12 PM at Texas Tech University

Tuesday, April 9
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Lubbock Christian University (LCU) and option to attend chapel from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Wayland Baptist University
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Texas Tech University

College Tours Sign-up Form

Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities

We hope you will consider exhibiting and/or sponsoring the 2024 annual conference. Contact Jamie Kim or Kellen Lewis with any questions. 

Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities Packet

Raffle

Support your peers and the mission of TACAC at the conference this year by supporting the Anne Naman Raffle. This annual event brings fantastic prizes to you and every dollar donated goes right back to supporting you and the important work you do each day. 

Want to help us reach our goal? Nothing is too small to offer. If you are interested in supporting the mission of TACAC and your colleagues by making a donation, serving on the raffle committee or have leads for donations, please contact the Raffle Committee co-chairs.


Service Project

Please plan to join us on Tuesday, April 9 for TACAC Gives Back. We are planning wonderful opportunities to give back and support the local Lubbock community. Details coming soon.


Volunteer

We have several ways attendees can volunteer while at the conference. Please consider a volunteer shift and help us create the best experience for all attendees! Contact Crystal Riles with any questions. 

Volunteer Sign-Up

 Registration Terms & Policies

  • Payment is due upon receipt and may be made by check or credit card only; purchase orders are not accepted.
  • Members can access their invoices by logging into the member portal and clicking 'Invoices' in the red menu bar.
  • Payments not received withing 30 days will result in cancelled registration. Late registrations must by paid by March 15 to avoid cancellation.
  • Requests for cancellations or substitutions must be submitted in writing to [email protected]
  • All refunds will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
  • Cancellation Schedule (based on date cancellation received):
    - Full Refund (less processing fee): October 1 - December 31, 2023
    - Half Refund (less processing fee): January 1 - February 15, 2024
    - No Refunds will be issued after February 15, 2024
  • Substitution requests must be submitted by March 1, 2024.
  • Registrants who do not attend (no-show) will not receive a refund. No exceptions.

Conference Contacts

Conference Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Jones & Rob Mooring

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