We Are The Voice of Texas Private Schools
The Texas Private Schools Association supports and advocates for Texas private schools so they can serve the needs of Texas students.
We Support Educational Excellence
With over 900 accredited private schools serving 290,000 students in every corner of the state, TPSA provides resources, advocacy, and representation to help schools pursue academic excellence, to assist them in growing to meet Texas’ needs, and to protect them from excessive regulation.
We Advocate for Independence
TPSA plays a critical role in the Texas educational landscape by representing private schools in both Austin and Washington, D.C., ensuring they remain independent. Recent advocacy efforts on legislative issues such as school safety, student privacy, curriculum standards, admissions policies, and private school rights have protected the state’s private schools from onerous regulations.
Support School Choice In Texas
Make your voice heard in the state capitol as the legislature considers the important issue of school choice!
Our guide to help you separate the truth about school choice in Texas from the misinformation.
March is Disability Awareness Month, and about 75% of all private schools serve children with special needs. Thank you to Texas schools for stepping up for these families. You can find all Texas private schools that are known for their focus on special education here: ... See MoreSee Less
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Schools that Serve Students with Special Needs The Texas Private Schools Association understands that every child has different learning needs. In order to help families find the best fit for their ch...Measles cases are now up to 279 statewide, including 208 children under age 18. The Texas Department of State Health Service has published this handout with proactive measures schools may take to prevent an outbreak plus steps to follow if a case of measles is identified within a school. dshs.state.tx.us/sites/default/files/Admin-Meales/doc/school-guidance-measles.pdf ... See MoreSee Less
Reminder: Our sponsor Sage Intacct from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, will present an exclusive webinar on how it can revolutionize financial management for private schools. Registration and info here: ... See MoreSee Less
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by TeamsAnother big day tomorrow in Senate Education K-16: Up for hearing is our priority bill SB 920 by Sen. Kevin Sparks, a common-sense bill which allows school nurses to administer over-the-counter medication in the same way they have being doing for many years. #txlege #TxEd #nurse ... See MoreSee Less
Friday was the last day legislators can file bills for consideration this session, except in very limited circumstances. Here are the final numbers, as well as how many TPSA is tracking. More details to come in this week’s member newsletter. #txlege #txed ... See MoreSee Less
Reminder: Our sponsor Sage Intacct from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, will present an exclusive webinar on how Sage Intacct can revolutionize financial management for private schools. Registration and info here: ... See MoreSee Less
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by TeamsDr. Jennifer Shuford, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, recently spoke at a committee hearing about state's #Measles outbreak, including how to control it in schools: app.uslege.ai/share/38000fe2-f573-49c0-b96a-60e1963ee7d9 ... See MoreSee Less
Amazing testimony from one of our member schools PSAT Academy! We appreciate them making the trip to Austin to testify in support of this important issue for families and students, #schoolchoice. #txlege #TxEd ... See MoreSee Less
The sleepless TPSA team and allies emerged from the Texas Capitol this morning about 6:30 a.m. after a 22.5-hour hearing on HB 3, the school choice bill. One of the last to testify – TPSA Board Member and San Marcos Academy President Brian Guenther, at 6:15 a.m. The bill was left pending. ... See MoreSee Less