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.
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
“
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
“
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
Next Conference
2027 TREA Annual Conference
Monday, June 21 – Thursday, June 24
Kalahari Resort • Round Rock, Texas
2027 information
Registration • Coming soon
Hotel • Coming soon
Schedule • Coming soon
Exhibitors • Coming soon
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Future conference dates at Kalahari Resort
2028
June 26–29
Monday–Thursday
2029
June 24–27
Sunday–Wednesday
2030
June 23–26
Sunday–Wednesday
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