Understanding funding is no longer optional for school leaders, it’s essential.

Join us for a timely and informative virtual event designed to empower school and district leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively navigate TISA (Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement) in 2025 and beyond.

TISA and the School Leader 2025 bring together finance experts and school leaders to explore how Tennessee’s student-based funding formula continues to evolve and how school administrators can lead with confidence, transparency, and strategy in budgeting and planning. Maryanne Durski, former Assistant Commissioner of Finance for the Tennessee Department of Education and a respected voice in school finance reform, will provide a clear and accessible breakdown of how TISA functions and what updates are expected in 2025. Maryanne’s presentation will be followed by two panel discussions. We will have a CFO Panel Discussion where attendees can hear directly from district Chief Financial Officers who are actively implementing TISA in varied school systems and learn how they approach financial planning, communicate with stakeholders, and align spending with student needs. Then we will end the day with a Superintendent Panel Discussion to allow us to gain insights from superintendents who are leading through fiscal shifts. Discover how they connect TISA to instructional priorities, equity, and student outcomes.

Topics of discussion will include: Understanding TISA in 2025: Key changes and considerations. Strategic budgeting for student success, Leading through financial transparency and accountability, Communicating finance clearly to school boards and communities, and Real-world examples from Tennessee districts. This event is ideal for principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders, district staff, and any ALI  administrator seeking to strengthen their financial literacy and leadership capacity in a TISA-driven funding environment.

*** 4 HOURS TASL CREDIT***