Embark on new ATPE adventures during the 2023 ATPE Summit at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock. This is a summertime safari like no other. 

Highlights of the 2023 ATPE Summit

Map Out the Future of ATPE: Use your educator voice during the ATPE House of Delegates, when delegates will approve ATPE’s legislative program and elect the 2023-24 state officers. 

Take Pride in Our Successes: Be inspired by the educational and leadership accomplishments of outstanding ATPE members. 

Chart New Paths: Expand your mind with curated professional learning sessions providing an opportunity to earn up to seven hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit. 

Explore ATPE’s Membership Benefits: Learn the latest about ATPE’s membership offerings and strategies you can use in your school district to strengthen the association’s voice. 

Say “Hakuna Matata”: We all know it means “no worries,” and Kalahari is an excellent place to take it easy. The resort features America’s largest indoor waterpark, themed escape rooms, and 80,000 square feet of attractions and activities at Tom Foolery’s Adventure Park! 

Opening Keynote: “180 Days of Awesome” with Monica Genta

Monica Genta’s goal is to transform teachers, leaders, and schools from seeing education as an ordinary job into an extraordinary adventure. Genta feels every person who walks into a school deserves to love their experience! She is a believer in finding awesome and celebrating life every day. Genta is a classroom teacher of 14 years and the author of five books, including Game Changers, 180 Days of Awesome, and The Rooted Classroom. 

Agenda at a Glance

Subject to Change

Monday, July 10

10 a.m.
Registration opens

2–3 p.m.
Volunteer training sessions 

3:15–4:45 p.m.
Membership & marketing general session/Leader of the Year Awards 

5–6 p.m.
Opening keynote speaker: Monica Genta 

8–9:30 p.m.
Welcome reception 

Tuesday, July 11

8–9:30 a.m.
Legislative update/Advocacy Awards 

9:45–11:15 a.m.
House of Delegates (candidate speeches) 

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
State officer elections 

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Region caucuses 

2:30 p.m.–completion
House of Delegates 

Evening
Evening on your own to explore Kalahari 

Wednesday, July 12

8–10:15 a.m.
Professional learning breakouts 

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Closing keynote/Educator of the Year Awards