The following sessions were recorded during TCTA's 2026 Convention in Austin.

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Keynote Address

Tim Fails, 2026 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, gives the keynote address during TCTA's 2026 Convention on Feb. 7 in Austin, sharing his thoughts on what matters most for classroom educators.

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Pedagogy First: Artificial Intelligence That Supports Good Teaching

This session centers on using AI in ways that strengthen instructional practice rather than replace it. You'll examine common classroom scenarios and decide where AI fits, where it does not, and why, as you learn how to ensure AI complements teacher decision-making, student thinking, and instructional intent.

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Understanding Changes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program

Get an overview of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program and the recent updates from the last legislative session, including a new designation band, additional funding, and Enhanced TIA. This presentation also highlights best practices for teachers and other stakeholders to support strong local implementation of TIA.

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Avoid Potential Pitfalls of New Rules for Educator Misconduct

Join TCTA’s legal team to hear more about changes to educator misconduct laws and understand new requirements for mandatory reporting. You’ll also get tips to avoid potential problems in your interactions with students, parents and co-workers, including social media guidelines.

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2026 Convention Legal Q&A Session

TCTA's staff attorneys discuss leave requests, accommodations, teacher rights such as planning time, duty-free lunch and paperwork reduction, and removing disruptive students from classrooms before answering questions from attendees of the 2026 Convention.

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Your Voice in IMRA: Shaping Instructional Materials in Texas

TCTA member Stephanie Daniel of Denison ISD discusses the Instructional Materials Review and Approval process to highlight state-approved resources for classrooms and explain how educators can get involved in the review process, sharing her personal experience.

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