The Texas Classroom Teachers Association has been one of the leading teacher associations in Texas since its inception in 1927. With around 50,000 members statewide, it is a nonprofit, nonunion professional association for educators. Based in Austin, Texas, the association represents Texas teacher's varied issues at the federal and state levels. The Texas Classroom Teachers Association offers a list of services, which includes video workshops, advocacy as well as professional protection, to name a few.
The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) connects and empowers educators and parents to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented individuals through awareness, advocacy and action. TAGT offers a number of live and online learning options for parents and educators, as well as recognition of excellence with scholarships and awards.
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Established in 1949, the Texas Association of School Boards is a voluntary, nonprofit educational association that serves and represents local Texas school districts. Its membership includes more than 1,035 school districts, over 20 regional education service centers, nearly 50 junior colleges and approximately 150 educational cooperatives. With more than 600,000 employees, the Texas Association of School Boards provides on-site consulting, educational assessment and child care services. It plans and implements guidelines for the working of child care center, as well as organizes on-job training sessions and educational workshops and presentations. The organization additionally offers various financial management, school safety and leadership development programs. The Texas Association of School Boards is located in Austin, Texas.
