Empowering Leaders for Education's
Evolving Landscape
Professional Development Webinar
Heroes: A MARVEL-ous Framework for Systems Convening Leadership
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00PM ET
Leadership isn't a solo mission; it thrives on collaboration. Inspired by the Marvel Universe, this session introduces HEROES, a new framework for applying Systems Convening Leadership: Harnessing Strengths, Engaging Networks, Resiliently Leading, Optimizing Impact, Empowering Others, and Strategically Acting. Through this analogy, participants will explore how assembling diverse strengths fosters innovation, collaboration, and success in leadership.
Maria Gray
Department Chair, Educational Leadership
College of Education, Northeastern State University (OK)
Kari Hulett
Program Chair, Instructional Leadership
College of Education, Northeastern State University (OK)
Winter 2026 Meeting, February 21, 2026
(ROOM CHANGE)
New Orleans (AACTE conference), Marriott, 2nd floor, Studio 9, 10:15am-11:45am
NO COST REGISTRATION
Connected to Lead: Innovation & Impact
Dovetailing with the AACTE Conference theme, the TECSCU winter meeting will focus on "takeaway talks" focused on how leaders function as change agents and galvanize teams around initiatives and projects.
Board members will facilitate two "takeaway talks" focused on these current, pressing issues:
- Leading Large Scale Curricular Change within educator preparation programs: how to communicate with disparate groups (content faculty, governing boards, accreditations, legislative groups, K-12 stakeholders, EPP) to reimagine programs to fit current requirements and hour totals
- Leading in Turbulent Times: how to handle difficult conversations with people within and outside your organization, leading with empathy and grace, facilitating civil discourse
Courageous Leadership
2026 Fall Conference
TECSCU will host its annual conference on October 4-6th in Oklahoma City. This year's conference will focus on Courageous Leadership. Submit a proposal to share your research and best practices.
Professional Development Webinars
As a benefit of institutional membership, TECSCU offers multiple professional development webinars for all members without additional charge.
The schedule for 2025-2026 is available on the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT page. First offering, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH.
All webinars are offered using Zoom and free of charge to members.
Why should we join TECSCU?
Associated with both AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education ) and AASCU (American Association of State Colleges and Universities), TECSCU is laser focused on advancing excellence in educator preparation. Check us out!
Institutional Membership 2025-2026
Membership is available July 1, 2025-June 30,2026
$400 per institution. Payment options include Paypal, credit card, and university bill.
If using credit card or Paypal, be sure to add your contact information in the note so your membership can be completed with all benefits activated.
If a bill is needed for your institution, email tecscu21@gmail.com for assistance.
“ Joining TECSCU means becoming part of a powerful collective committed to advancing educator preparation--where shared efforts drive innovation, and the breadth of our members' programs shapes the future of teaching nationwide.”
Lisa Huffman, President TECSCU
Dean of Education, University of Cincinnati
