2026 TECSCU Fall Meeting
Courageous Leadership
October 4-6, 2026 Oklahoma City, OK
This year's conference will be held at the magnificent Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, beginning Sunday, October 4, 2026. The program is packed with current research, engaging speakers, and networking opportunities.
COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Both speakers will speak on Monday, October 5, 2026. Dr. Jochum's address "Leading from Where you Are with Courage, Character, and Core Values" will begin at 9:00am.
Dr. Rank's address "Education for the Current Moment: The Role of Classrooms in Strengthening America's Civic Culture" will begin at noon.
Dr. Chris Jochum
Professor and Chair, Department of Teacher Education, Fort Hays State University
CEO and founder, CJ Leadership Solutions, LLC
host, The Department Chair Leadership podcast
author, The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership; You Don't Have to Leave to Lead: A Practical Guide to Teacher Leadership; and co-editor of the forthcoming book, Profiles in Educational Leadership: A Practical Approach.
Dr. Allison Rank
Professor and Director, Center for Civic Education, University of Northern Iowa
Principal Investigator, Iowa Civic Educators Institute
Co-Editor of Civic Pedagogy: Teaching Engagement in an Era of Divisive Politics
Sunday evening advocacy kickoff, 5:45pm
Deans for Impact
As part one of a multi-part series on Advocacy, DFI will lead us in an interactive session, "Story of Self as an Advocate". Join us for a cocktail , networking and discussion!
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Why should we join TECSCU?
Associated with both AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education ) and AASCU (American Association of State Colleges and Universities), TECSCU is laser focused on advancing excellence in educator preparation. Check us out!
Institutional Membership 2026-2027
Membership is available July 1, 2026-June 30,2027
$400 per institution. Payment options include Paypal, credit card, and university bill.
If using credit card or Paypal, be sure to add your contact information in the note so your membership can be completed with all benefits activated.
If a bill is needed for your institution, email tecscu21@gmail.com for assistance.
“State colleges and universities remain at the forefront of preparing the next generation of transformative educators. At TECSCU, we are committed to elevating teacher preparation so that every student, in every classroom, has access to an inspired, well-
prepared teacher.”
Amy Ginsberg, President TECSCU
Dean of Education, William Paterson University of New Jersey
Winter 2026 Meeting, February 21, 2026
Thank you to all you attended the winter meeting! The opportunity to connect, brainstorm, and network during the AACTE conference was inspiring.
Connected to Lead: Innovation & Impact
Dovetailing with the AACTE Conference theme, the TECSCU winter meeting focused on "takeaway talks" focused on how leaders function as change agents and galvanize teams around initiatives and projects.
Board members facilitated two "takeaway talks" focused on these current, pressing issues:
- Leading Large Scale Curricular Change within educator preparation programs: how to communicate with disparate groups (content faculty, governing boards, accreditations, legislative groups, K-12 stakeholders, EPP) to reimagine programs to fit current requirements and hour totals
- Leading in Turbulent Times: how to handle difficult conversations with people within and outside your organization, leading with empathy and grace, facilitating civil discourse
Did you miss the Leadership webinar series? Check out recordings and deck below
Teacher Education: Our Collaborative Action Agenda, AASCU
Lisa Hunter, AASCU & friends
ConnectEd to Lead: Reflecting on the AACTE 2026 Conference and Beyond
Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy,
AACTE CEO
Leading Together: Advancing Equity & Policy Through Collaboration
NJACTE Panel of Deans
Professional Development Webinars
As a benefit of institutional membership, TECSCU offers multiple professional development webinars for all members without additional charge.
The schedule for 2025-2026 is available on the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT page. First offering, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH.
All webinars are offered using Zoom and free of charge to members.
