Attendees can earn more than 15 hours of training credit during txEDCON.
Continuing Education Credit (CEC) for School Board Members
Credit offered during Convention qualifies as Additional Continuing Education. New school board members are required to earn at least 10 hours their first year. Experienced board members must complete a minimum of five hours each year. Below is information about what required trainings will be offered at txEDCON.
Special Required Training Offered at txEDCON*
Training | Requirement | Date/Time |
Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO/SB 1566) | 3 hours Biennially | Thursday, preconference session |
Update to the Texas Education Code (Legislative Update) | Sufficient length ~ 1–2 hours after each legislative session | Offered during odd years after a legislative session. |
Open Meetings Act (OMA) | ~1-2 hours | Part of the Texas Trustee Institute (TTI) |
Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children (Child Abuse Prevention) | 1 hour Biennially | TTI participants will receive a voucher to take the course in TASB's Online Learning Center. |
* Subject to change.
Special Required Training Not Available at TASB Events
Training | Requirement | Provider |
Cybersecurity | 1 hour Annually | Can only be completed online through a provider approved by the Texas Department of Information Resources |
School Safety | 2 hours Biennially | Can only be completed online through TEA Learn |
Orientation to the Texas Education Code | 3 hours within the first 120 days of being sworn in | Can only be completed through the local education service center |
Team Building | 3 hours Annually | Can only be completed within own district |
How To Report Training Credits
Board members and superintendents should report credit using myCEC. Go to tasb.org/mycec and log in using your TASB credentials.
- Enter credit numbers immediately or up to 24 hours after the event concludes
- Credits show up immediately
- View your full credit history at any time
Need Assistance?
Email TASB staff at CEC@tasb.org for Credit Reporting help.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Superintendents and Administrators
Certificate renewal standards adopted by SBEC require all certified educators to complete appropriate continuing professional education clock hours. Visit TASA's website for more information.