Golf Tournament

Kick off the week with golf, networking, and prizes at Forest Creek Golf Club on Monday, June 15, 2026. Enjoy a 7:30 a.m. putting contest, an 8:00 a.m. tee time, and breakfast, lunch, and drinks included. School and ESC personnel play complimentary, while exhibitors and sponsors may register for $80 per person. 135 players in 2025!

“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

Breakout Sessions

Practical, rural-focused sessions led by peers and experts, bring home ideas you can use to improve your District. Last year, attendees had access to 13 board training sessions and more than 40 continuing education sessions, and this year’s lineup will be just as strong.

TEA Required Board Training Offered:

1. Orientation to the Texas Education Code

2. Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO)

3. Human Trafficking and Child Abuse for Board Members

4. Open Meetings Act (OMA)

“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

Exhibits

Meet innovative partners and explore solutions tailored to rural districts—all in one place. Last year, more than 70 exhibitors showcased resources designed to help rural schools succeed, and this year promises an even bigger selection.

“The TREA Annual Conference is the best summer conference the state of Texas has to offer for all Rural Educators and board members. TREA provides so many resources a district our size cannot afford on our own. They have helped us change the culture of our district with our PR department, they provide detailed legislative updates weekly, and most importantly the network is like no other organization I have ever been associated with.”

— Jeff Byrd, Superintendent, Dalhart ISD

Scholarship Banquet

Celebrate outstanding students and the communities that lift them up at one of the conference’s most inspiring events. Last year, more than 550 attendees came together to honor 25 scholarship recipients and 16 service scholarship winners, while also hearing directly from students during a powerful panel discussion.

General Session

Experience big ideas, statewide updates, and a shared vision for rural education in Texas. This is also where our keynote speaker takes the stage to inspire, challenge, and energize our community.

Of The Year Awards Luncheon

Honor the leaders, educators, and staff making a difference across rural Texas.