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Welcome to The Texas Speech Communication Association

The Texas Speech Communication Association is the largest state professional communication association in the nation.

Membership

Membership in TSCA is open to any communication educator, communication student, communication consultant, or any individual interested in learning about the field of speech communication. All levels of instruction and areas of interests are represented in the association. The rewards of membership in TSCA include updated professional awareness, networking with other professionals, and exposure to innovation, teaching methodologies, and scholarly works relevant to the discipline of speech communication.

TSCA Mission

The Texas Speech Communication Association is a professional, academic association committed to excellence in communication instruction, student performance, research, scholarly accomplishment, professional service and political awareness. The Texas Speech Communication Association strives to fulfill its responsibilities by providing a variety of quality academic programs and workshops at its annual convention.

TSCA strives to:

• Promote effective communication
• Prepare our members for the challenges of tomorrow through educational and political awareness
• Stimulate the intellectual and professional enrichment of our members
• Develop a partnership among the various disciplines and professions in the field of communication
• Act in the best interests of our members, students, and community to advance the importance of effective communication
• Enhance proficiency in communication instruction

Important Documents Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form TSCA History 1975-2000 TSCA Brochure THECB 2014 Core Curriculum White Paper TSCA Flyer (2018) Educator of the Year Nomination Form TSCA W-9 By-Laws (November 2022) Leadership Handbook (August 2023)   Resource Links Texas Forensic Association Texas Educational Theatre Association University Interscholastic League Lesson Plans Hurricane Harvey Efforts 2017 Convention Videos

 

Tackling the TEKS for Comm. Apps, Speech Comm., and Debate

Debbie Hatton has made the following handout from "Tackling the TEKS for Comm. Apps, Speech Comm., and Debate" convention panel available. Click here to view the Speech TEKS (Draft)

Coachingspeech.com

Jennifer Zinn, one of our own, has created a website designed for speech teachers to share lesson plans, activities, and other ideas that aid in coaching forensic students and teaching communication applications classes. Click on this link to visit www.coachingspeech.com

Mentor List

The Teacher Training Committee has put together a list of coaches that are willing to serve as mentors. Click here to view the list

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