Advisor Handbooks

Section

Contents

Section A

Updated July 2023

Organization of Texas HOSA

  • HOSA, Texas Association
  • HOSA, TA History
  • Membership
  • Levels in HOSA
  • Purpose, Mission Statement, Goals
  • HOSA Creed
  • HOSA Emblem
  • HOSA Brand
  • HOSA Colors
  • HOSA Supply Service
  • HOSA Logos
  • Texas HOSA Dress Policy
  • HOSA Organizational Chart
  • HOSA Roster
  • Areas of Texas HOSA
  • HOSA Affiliation Process
  • Chapter Management Process
  • Fee Schedule for Texas HOSA

Section B

Updated August 2022

Bylaws

  • HOSA, TA Bylaws
  • Board of Directors Bylaws

Section C

Updated January 2023

Policy and Procedures

  • Board Membership
  • Board Officers
  • Meetings
  • Committees
  • Financial Management
  • Policies and Procedures Manual- Federal Grants

Section D

Updated July 2023

Calendar Dates and Events

  • Texas HOSA Calendar 2023 – 2024
  • Conference Long Range Planning
  • Texas HOSA Events

Section E

Updated August 2022

Secondary/Post-Secondary Officer Handbook

  • Officer Application Process
  • HOSA, TA Levels of Office
  • Duties of Officers
  • Becoming a HOSA, TA Officer
  • Nominating Committee Process
  • Election/Business Session
  • Interviewing Pointers
  • Delivering an Effective Speech
  • Social Media Policy
  • HOSA Ta, Officer Functions
  • Candidate Rating Sheets
  • Texas HOSA Officer Application
  • Area Officer Coordinator
  • Affidavits
  • HOSA TA, Travel Policy
  • HOSA TA, Officer Agreement

Section F

Updated August 2022

HOSA, TA Scholarships

  • How to Apply
  • Application Process
  • Post Award Information
  • Rating Sheet

Section G

Updated July 2023

On Line Testing

  • On Line Testing Information
  • Dates to Remember
  • Overview of Competitive Events
  • Preparing for Online Testing
  • Information to share with Proctor
  • Event List Times for Proctor

Section H

Updated August 2023

Competitive Events Program

  • Understanding the Competitive Events
  • Competitive Events Program
  • General Rules and Guidelines
  • Advisor Guidelines for Students
  • Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Section I

Updated August 2022

State Recognition

  • Medical Art Poster Event
  • Judge’s Rating Sheet
  • Blood Drive
  • Outstanding Texas HOSA Advisor
  • Karen Batchelor’s Outstanding State Officer

Section J

Updated August 2022

Competitive Events Management

  • Priorities for Competitive Events
  • The Role Event Management
  • Event Manager Overview and Practices
  • Bubble Scans
  • Event Orientation Sample
  • Judges Orientation Sheet Sample
  • Event Summary Sheet
  • Competitive Events Inquiry Procedure

Section K

Updated August 2022

New Advisor Handbook

  •  Guiding Principles
  • How HOSA Benefits Students  Steps for Starting a HOSA Chapter
  • Organizing a NEW HOSA Chapter
  • Chapter Advisor Job Description
  • The Program of Work
  • Website Scavenger Hunt
  • HOSA Officers
  • Local Chapter Bylaws Sample Template
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Competitive Events Introduction
  • Examples for Integrating HOSA into the Classroom
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Day In & Day Out (Advisor Timeline)
  • Recruiting Tips

Section L

 

Updated September 2022

Inspire Fund

  • Who can apply for Inspire Fund
  • Inspire Fund Application

Appendix

Updated August 2022

  • HOSA Code of Conduct
  • Advisor/Chaperone Code of Ethics
  • Photo Release Form
  • Medical Liability Release Form
  • HOSA, TA Dress Code
  • HOSA, TA Crisis Plan
  • Board of Directors Meeting Proxy Form
  • Nondiscrimination Statement
  • Compliance Statement

IT IS THE POLICY OF HOSA, TA ('HOSA, TEXAS ASSOCIATION' OR 'TEXAS HOSA') NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX OR HANDICAP IN ITS VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES AS REQUIRED BY TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED; TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972; AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED.