Professional Learning • Connection • Celebration
TREA Annual
Conference
Built for Rural. Big Enough to Inspire.
Practical learning, board training, and meaningful connections for rural Texas school leaders.
Real learning. Rural impact.
June 21–24, 2027 • Monday–Thursday
Kalahari Resort • Round Rock, Texas
Registration opens soon
REG Conference Registration Coming soon STAY Hotel Block Coming soon GOLF Golf Tournament View details → CFP Call for Presentations Coming soon OTY OTY Awards Nominations Coming soon ART Art Contest Coming soon APPLY Scholarship Application Coming soon DAY Daily Schedule Coming soon EXPO Exhibitor Info Coming soon
Registration Rates
Registration Early Bird Standard
Members $400 $450
Non-Members $500 $550
Non-Member Vendors $550 $600
Guest Meal Tickets
Scholarship Banquet $70
Awards Luncheon $70
General Session Breakfast $30
Wednesday Breakfast $25
Future dates at Kalahari 2028 · June 26–29 2029 · June 24–27 2030 · June 23–26
Six tracks. One stronger team.
Build a learning path for leaders across your district.
02 Curriculum & Instruction
The moments people remember.
Exhibit Hall
Meet innovative partners and explore rural-focused products, services, and solutions that fit your districts needs.
85+ exhibitors
Scholarship Banquet
At the conference’s flagship dinner, TREA honors outstanding rural Texas students and presents its annual scholarships.
25 student scholarships • $62,500 awarded in 2026
General Session
Hear keynote speakers, statewide updates, and stories that inspire and strengthen rural schools.
Big ideas • shared purpose
Of the Year Awards
Celebrate the leaders, educators, and staff whose service makes a meaningful difference in rural Texas schools.
Six categories • $9,600 awarded annually
Team of 8
Grow stronger together.
Required training and shared learning for rural leadership teams.
Required trainings offered:
Orientation to the Texas Education Code
EISO Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes
Human Trafficking and child abuse training
Team of Eight when the full team attends EISO
Beyond the sessions.
Family Night
Family Night
Relax, connect, and have a delightful evening with fellow attendees and their families. Enjoy yard games, live music, and delicious food.
More details coming soon
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Golf Tournament
Engage in friendly competition, win exciting prizes, and network in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy two meals and drinks included!
Tournament details →
“
As a leader in a small, rural school, I get more out of the TREA Conference than any other because every session, speaker, and conversation is tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of districts like mine. I receive strategies that actually fit the needs of my district.
Eric Pustejovsky
Superintendent, Abbott ISD
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Honestly, as a first-time attendee, I wasn’t sure what this conference would look like, but TREA completely exceeded my expectations. Between the practical takeaways from the sessions and how incredibly welcoming everyone was, I felt right at home with rural leaders from across the state.
Jason Moreno
Superintendent, Mullin ISD
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TREA truly understands rural schools. As a former TREA Superintendent of the Year and with a board that’s been recognized as well, I can confidently say their annual conference is where our Team of 8 goes to grow together. The sessions are practical, the support is real, and the solutions are designed for small schools like ours.
Shelly Slaughter
Superintendent, Cumby Collegiate ISD
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