National Alliance of Black School Educators
November 16-20, 2016 ● Tampa, FL
www.NABSE.org
Conference Information
National Alliance of Black School Educators
44th Annual Conference
November 16–20, 2016
We invite you to JOIN us and…
 Attend Workshops,
Education Strands, Plenary
Sessions and Research
Roundtables for ALL educators
Pre-K–16
 Network with more than
2,500 educators from across North
America and beyond
 Visit more than 200
Education, Non-Profit and
Retail Exhibitors in the
Exhibition Hall
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: NABSE members, supporters, superintendents, principals, school board
members, education human resource professionals, deans, professors, education department heads,
administrative/educational support staff, teachers, parents, curriculum specialists, students, clergy,
employers, job seekers, and any individual or organization concerned about the education of our nation’s
children.
Schedule at a Glance
TUESDAY, NOV. 15
 NABSE Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16
 Golf Tournament
 School & Scenic Tours
 Leadership Institutes
 NABSE Aspiring Superintendents Academy
 Principal Leadership Institute
 Teacher Leadership Institute
 Dining with Divas & Men on Mission Networking Dinner (Ticketed Event)
THURSDAY, NOV. 17
 Opening Plenary/Delegate Assembly
 Exhibits Grand Opening
 Workshops & Research Roundtable
 Commission Meetings
 NABSE Job Fair
 Affiliate Presidents’ Meeting
 Affiliate Opening Night Reception
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FRIDAY, NOV. 18
 Workshops
 Superintendents’ Strand
 Principals’ Strand
 Clergy Symposium
 Founding Members Luncheon
SATURDAY, NOV. 19
 Workshops
 Delegate Assembly
 Parent’s Symposium
 Youth Symposium
 HBCU Fair
 NABSE Honors & Awards Red Carpet Gala
SUNDAY, NOV. 20
 Ecumenical Service
Accommodations
Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
700 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
$229 Single/Double Occupancy
Reservations: 1-888-236-2427
Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center
513 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
$236 Single/Double Occupancy
Reservations: 813-769-8300
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Registration Information
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Attendees who register by July 31, 2016 will receive a deduction of $50!
(This rate does not include Single Day/Spouse, Parents Day Registration and Student-Basic.)
REGISTRATION RATES
Membership Status*
Full
Basic
Individual Non-Member
$550
$480
Individual Member
$455
$320
Retiree Non-Member
$409
$335
Retiree Member
$359
$285
Student Non-Member**
$285
$245
Student Member**
$265
$225
Single Day/Spouse
N/A
$235
Parents’ Day..................................................................................................... $99 (Single Fee)
Aspiring Superintendents Academy .......................................................... $109
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
• Full Registration: All programs, workshops, speakers, exhibits, Founding Members Luncheon and Annual Banquet.
• Basic Registration: Same as Full but does not include Founding Members Luncheon or Annual Banquet tickets.
• Daily Registration: Provides a one-day pass, on designated day, to all public events, except Founding Members Luncheon and
Annual Banquet.
*Members with outstanding membership dues must complete and submit a membership renewal application.
Persons whose membership dues are delinquent will be charged the Non-Member registration rate.
**Student membership/registration category applicable only to full-time college students who are NOT employed.
Valid student identification card must be presented on-site or higher registration rates will apply.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
• Online conference registration is available at www.nabse.org through Nov. 13, 2016 by credit card only.
• Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the NABSE Office electronically or by mail, postmarked no later
than Oct. 28, 2016. NO refunds will be issued after this date.
• Declined credit cards may result in delayed registration.
• On-Site Registrants must come to the On-Site Registration booth to make any required payment in order to receive
their registration materials and conference credentials.
• DO NOT SEND CASH.
• NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted on-site for any conference fees including registration, luncheon
tickets, etc., under any circumstances.
• Attendees will not gain access to conference activities without remitting full payment and displaying conference
credentials.
• A $50 service charge will be assessed on all refund requests. However, NO refunds will be issued after Oct. 28, 2016.
• A $30 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.
• A $50 fee will be assessed to transfer registration from one individual to another. Registration transfer requests must
be submitted in writing by November 4, 2016.
• Conference badges must be worn in order to gain access to all functions.
• The registrant’s full name and organization will appear on conference credentials and registration documents exactly
as it is provided on the registration form. Badges must be worn to all events.
• All registration and membership fees must be paid in full prior to receiving conference materials.
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Registration Form
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Attendees who register by July 31, 2016 will receive a deduction of $50!
(This rate does not include Single Day/Spouse, Parents Day Registration and Student-Basic.)
REGISTRATION RATES
Membership Status*
Individual Non-Member
Individual Member
Retiree Non-Member
Retiree Member
Student Non-Member**
Student Member**
Single Day/Spouse
Full
Basic
$550
$480
$455
$320
$409
$335
$359
$285
$285
$245
$265
$225
N/A
$235
Parents’ Day.................................................................................................... $99 (Single Fee)
Aspiring Superintendents Academy .......................................................... $109
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
• Full Registration: All programs, workshops, speakers, exhibits, Founding Members Luncheon and Annual Banquet.
• Basic Registration: Same as Full but does not include Founding Members Luncheon or Annual Banquet tickets.
• Daily Registration: Provides a one-day pass, on designated day, to all public events, except Founding Members Luncheon and
Annual Banquet.
*Members with outstanding membership dues must complete and submit a membership renewal application.
Persons whose membership dues are delinquent will be charged the Non-Member registration rate.
**Student membership/registration category applicable only to full-time college students who are NOT employed.
Valid student identification card must be presented on-site or higher registration rates will apply.
Name: Prefix
First
MI
Last
Conference Add-Ons
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016
Position/Title
District/Organization/Company
City/State/Country
Pre-Conference Activities – Additional Fees Required
󠄀 Home
Mailing Address
Home Phone
Personal Email
Work Phone
Work Email
󠄀 Office
󠄀 NABSE Aspiring Superintendents’ Academy....... $109
󠄀 Dining with Divas Event ….................................... $75
Fax
Dining with Divas is a dinner and learning session hosted by NABSE. Many influential women serve as the Divas for
the night. Mix and mingle with these leaders to gain insight from the perspective of a woman with the necessary skills to
navigate the professional workplace in executive leadership positions. Build personal and professional relationships
with the best in the business. Spaces are limited, so register early.
󠄀 Men on a Mission Event ….................................... $75
NABSE Affiliate
PAYMENT INFORMATION
󠄀 AMEX
󠄀 MasterCard
Registration:
󠄀 VISA
󠄀 Money Order
Meal Ticket(s):
󠄀 P.O.
Total Enclosed: $___________
󠄀 Check
Purchase Order Number:______________________________________
Cardholder’s Name (Required): ________________________________
Credit Card No.:
Exp. Date: _____
Signature:__________________________________________________
Men on a Mission is a dinner and learning session hosted by NABSE. Many prominent men serve as the Men on a
Mission honorees for the night. Discuss various topics with these leaders to gain insight from the prospective of an
executive leadership position. Build personal and professional relationships with the best in the business. Spaces are
limited, so register early.
Number of Additional Meal Tickets
󠄀 Opening Night Reception (Thurs, Nov. 16)
_______ ($12 each)
󠄀 Founding Members Luncheon (Fri, Nov. 17)
_______ ($65 each)
󠄀 NABSE Honors & Awards Gala (Sat, Nov. 18) _______ ($70 each)
Required for Credit Card Authorization
Please Send Completed Application and Payments to:
The National Alliance of Black School Educators • 310 Pennsylvania Ave., SE • Washington, D.C. 20003
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Membership Application
Please Provide Complete Information
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First
Select One:
MI
State
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Home Address
City
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Age Level (Optional)
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Position/Title
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NABSE Commissions
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󠄀 Administration
󠄀 Governance in Education
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If not currently a member of an Affiliate, would you like to be contacted for membership by the Affiliate in your local
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MEMBERSHIP TYPE (Please check as appropriate)
󠄀 Individual
$2,000
$100
󠄀 Retired
$1,000
$50
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Student*
$900
$20
*Student membership category applicable to full-time students
$150
who are NOT employed on a full-time basis.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Make payable to NABSE
Total Enclosed $______________
Enclosed is a:
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Please Send Completed Application and Payments to:
The National Alliance of Black School Educators • 310 Pennsylvania Ave., SE • Washington, D.C. 20003
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Awards 2016
E
ach year, the National Alliance of Black School Educators recognizes distinguished individuals who have
made national and international contributions to the education of African American educators and learners.
These individuals have shared and exemplified the vision and mission of NABSE. The awards are collectively
known as the NABSE Awards (formerly Hall of Fame Awards). NABSE will honor those selected persons at the
national conference at a ceremony on Saturday, November 19, 2016. NABSE members/affiliates may nominate a
person or organization for one or more of the following awards:
Hall of Fame Award ✦ Marcus Foster Distinguished Educator Award ✦ W.E.B. Dubois Higher Education Award
School Board Member of the Year Award ✦ Mary McLeod Bethune Outstanding Teacher Award
Principal of the Year Award ✦ Joseph E. Hill Superintendent of the Year Award ✦ Ida B. Wells Risk Taker Award
Living Legend Award ✦ Lifetime Achievement Award
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ALL AWARDS

Nominations will be accepted only from current NABSE members and active financial affiliates.

NABSE officers, Commission Chairs and Award Committee members are NOT eligible to receive awards.
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NABSE membership is required for all awardees.

All nominations require supporting documentation that must include a nominating essay written by the
nominator and a biographical sketch of the nominee. The supporting documentation may also be in the form of
newspaper clippings, citations, photographs of the nominee with trophies and/or plaques, links to online news
stories, and links to videos celebrating or showcasing the nominee’s achievements. Please do not send
valuables. We cannot return anything that is submitted.

All awardees must be present at the Annual Conference to receive the award.

All nominations for the Marcus Foster Distinguished Educator Award, W.E.B. Dubois Higher Education Award,
Mary McLeod Bethune Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Principal of the Year Award must include a letter of
recommendation and/or support from the nominee’s immediate supervisor.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL AWARDS

Only one recipient will be selected for each of the award categories.

Nominations must be made for a specific award and must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation.

The official nomination form must be the first page of each packet.

Attach essay and supporting documentation to the nomination form.

Place the award’s title and the nominee’s name on each supporting document page in the upper right corner.
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Nomination forms and supporting documentation must be received by Friday, October 7, 2016.

Send two (2) copies of the nomination form and any attachments to:
The National Alliance of Black School Educators
2016 NABSE Awards Nominations
310 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20003

The official nomination form and accompanying documentation may also be scanned and emailed to
darwin.spiller@risd.org. Please use the same instructions above in putting together the scanned packet.
Please provide any links to online news stories as well as videos. An electronic confirmation will be
sent upon receipt of the emailed packet.
For additional information and applications, please visit www.NABSE.org.
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Awards 2016
The following are brief descriptions of all NABSE Awards:
✦ The HALL OF FAME AWARD is presented to members based upon their individual
achievement in the field of education and their unique service and diligence in carrying
out the mission of NABSE.
✦ The MARCUS FOSTER DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR AWARD is bestowed upon
individuals who have exercised exceptional leadership qualities and who, through their
talents, have made systemic impacts in the field of education.
✦ The W.E.B. DuBOIS HIGHER EDUCATION AWARD is bestowed upon
individuals or organization who are actively promoting or advocating higher education
for African Americans, through research, instruction, funding/scholarships, or guidance
and counseling, or who quest for equity and equal opportunity to learn.
✦ The MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD is
bestowed upon teachers whose innovative teaching techniques have led to an increase
in student achievement through demonstrating unparalleled commitment and
innovation toward enhancing the quality of instruction in the classroom.
✦ The PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD is bestowed upon principals who have
demonstrated outstanding leadership skills that have led to a greater sense of student,
teaching staff, and parental community support.
✦ The JOSEPH E. HILL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD is bestowed
upon current superintendents who have demonstrated a quality of leadership that resulted
in significant positive outcomes for students of African descent.
✦ The SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD is bestowed upon local
school board members who have demonstrated an unswerving commitment to
representing and facilitating the educational needs of school children of African descent.
✦ The IDA B. WELLS RISK TAKER AWARD is bestowed upon individuals who have
undergone great personal and professional sacrifice in the service of educational
advancement for African Americans.
✦ The LIVING LEGEND AWARD is bestowed upon leaders in the African
American community with a demonstrated commitment to local, regional or
national progression of the African American community.
✦ The LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is bestowed upon individuals in
recognition of their outstanding lifetime efforts and achievements to the African
American community and the community-at-large.
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Awards 2016
NABSE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
Submission Guidelines:
1. Type or print all entries.
2. Use one form per nomination. You may duplicate this form as needed.
3. Staple all supporting documentation to the back of this form. Label each supporting document with the
name of the award category and the nominee’s name in the upper right corner. You may write on the back
of the form.
4. If you are sending the nominating packet electronically, please have all supporting documents follow this
form when scanning the packet.
5. Fill in this form completely.
Award Category: __________________________________________________________________________
ABOUT THE NOMINEE:
Name: Prefix
First
Last
Institution/Company
Address
City
Work Phone
State
Zip
State
Zip
Fax
Work Email Address
Address
City
Hone Phone
Fax
Personal Email Address
Web Links
Is this person a NABSE member in good standing?
I am
󠄀 Yes
󠄀 No
󠄀 I Don’t Know
to nominate the above person.
Name_____________________________________________________ Title_____________________________________
Company/Home Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________________ State________________ Zip ____________________
Phone____________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Return completed submission form by fax to (202) 608-6319 or by email to darwin.spiller@risd.org
Attn: 2016 NABSE Awards Nomination
Submission Deadline: October 7, 2016
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Call for Proposals
National Alliance of Black School Educators
th
44 Annual Conference
“Our Students: Their Lives, Their Future, Their Education Matters”
The National Alliance of Black School Educators invites proposals for presentations and workshops
for its 44th Annual Conference at the Tampa Convention Center November 16–20.
Proposals should adhere to the guidelines set forth for submission. Proposals that fail to meet the selected
strand and submission criteria will not be considered. Workshop presenters must choose one of the
workshop strands. Please note that proposals will be judged on the relevance to one of the strands. The
workshops should be “hands on” and interactive.
Conference Strands: The following workshop strands will assist educators and administrators to
embrace innovative teaching and management methods ensuring a quality and equitable education for all:
Saving Their Lives through Education and Access: Created by three African American women
activists, the Black Lives Matter Movement hashtag has spun conversations, actions, and demonstrations
in our communities and in our schools. This strand invites proposals which will demonstrate how schools,
districts, and communities can work to improve the outcomes for students while fostering meaningful
engagement and facilitating the growth of student awareness and responsiveness. Proposals should
address the importance of a unified effort to reverse the school-to-prison and school-to-grave pipeline,
share positive behavioral interventions, and demonstrate restorative justice systems which have been
successful in reducing the number of days students are suspended or expelled from school.
Changing Educational Outcomes: In an era of increased accountability and high-stakes testing, schools
have been labeled and stigmatized causing a darkened perception of the quality of teachers and students
making up the learning environment. This strand calls for proposals from districts or schools that have
successfully engaged in sustainable processes which have led to increased performance for minority
students. Presenters may address recruitment and retention strategies used to keep the highest
performing teachers in front of our lowest performing students and share professional development
strategies that equip teachers to actively engage today’s learner. Proposals providing leading alternative
graduation options and programs such as Early College High School programs, Career and Technical
Education Programs, Portfolio District Process implementation, Career and Technical Integration, and
Credit Recovery programs will also be accepted.
Early Childhood Leading and Learning: Early Childhood Literacy is critical to the development of
competent students and successful schools. Proposals should address the various aspects of early literacy
and numeracy and provide teachers and leaders resources to excel in early childhood education. Topics
such as program implementation, professional development systems, linguistic and cultural diversity, and
early childhood education curriculum, including literacy, math, science, the arts, and social, emotional,
and physical development are also encouraged.
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A Holistic Approach to Student Success through Social Emotional Learning, Trauma Sensitive
School Practices and Wraparound Services: Traumatic experiences can have a tremendous impact on
concentration, memory, and the organizational and language abilities of children. Recent studies have
shown that often these experiences lead to problems with academic performance, behavior, socialization,
emotional stability, readiness, and self-control in the classroom. Understanding the impact of trauma can
help educators recognize and address the underlying causes impacting student success and address
difficulties with learning, behavior, social boundaries and relationships. This strand is designed to
provide insight into childhood trauma and explore Social/Emotional Learning strategies that yield great
results. Proposals should address trauma sensitive schools, instruction, and classrooms as well as
provide innovative practices that have proven effective with students in high need areas. Proposals may
address aspects of family and community engagement, wrap around services provided through school
partnerships and/or student-centered behavioral resources.
Technology Integration, STEM and 21st Century Leading and Learning: This strand calls for
proposals that reflect the best thinking in the fields of technology integration, stem, steam and
21st Century leading and learning. Proposals must be informed by theory, research, and practice that
have led to improved student outcomes for teachers as well as school leaders and demonstrate an
awareness of issues of diversity and inclusion. Presentations may also address the digitizing of
education and highlight best practices surrounding the effective use of technology to improve student
achievement in challenging environments. This strand further invites proposals focused on social media
and its impact on school policies, responsible use of social media, digital classrooms, online education
programs and expanding remediation opportunities for students, use of electronic textbooks, virtual
learning for credit retrieval or recovery, engaging digital dinosaurs, and enhancing learning through
assistive technology.
Cultural Responsive Systems — Leadership, Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction and
Intervention: Culturally responsive school systems are derived from the systemic implementation of
culturally responsive pedagogy and are the result of those leadership, teaching and instructional
philosophies, practices, and policies that create inclusive environments for families from ethnically and
culturally diverse backgrounds. Proposals related to this strand must address the intentional work found
in a culturally responsive system. Programs and practices that demonstrate the systematic emphasis on
cultural and the relevance of culture in curriculum, establishing a culture of high expectations for student
achievement in all schools and for all students, and methods of successfully and consistently
incorporating the history, values, and cultural knowledge of students’ home communities in the school
curriculum are highly encouraged.
District and School Board Leadership: Leadership at the district level is multi-faceted and requires the
ability to masterfully set the conditions to optimize the success of students and adults through the
impeccable implementation of leadership systems that encourage the growth and development of a global
community. This strand will highlight best practices and provide district leaders with resources and
information proven to positively impact system-level work. Because of the breadth of this area, proposals
in the following areas will be considered: Mastering distributed leadership, accountability and
continuous improvement in the era of ESSA, Superintendent/School Board relationships, Principal
supervision and professional development, Developing aspiring leaders, Succession planning,
Eliminating achievement gaps, Assigning and utilizing staff, Collaboration and team-based leadership,
Community engagement, Race relations, Setting and modeling school climate, Understanding diversity
and changing demographics, Administrator/Teacher evaluation, Union relations, Politics and the district
office, Image and community relations, School/Employee wellness programs, improving culture and
productivity, and Employee discipline.
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Proposals are also being accepted for school systems which have demonstrated sustainable success in the
recruitment of Highly-Qualified educators and are winning in the quest to attract and maintain minority
educators in our most challenging environments. Further, proposals designed to help other leaders
establish meaningful relationships and set a district culture of excellence evidence by high expectations
and accountability and characterized by partnerships for support, career development, equity, and cultural
competency are encouraged.
BASIC GUIDELINES
• All proposals must be submitted via the Online Proposal Submission Form which can be found at
www.nabse.org and clicking on 2016 NABSE Conference.
• All proposals must be submitted electronically by Friday, July 15, 2016.
• Presentations must be limited to 75 minutes, unless otherwise noted. Presenters must also be able to
present their session at any time during the Annual Conference.
• The lead presenter must be a current NABSE Member. NABSE cannot pay honorariums, travel, lodging
or any other additional costs associated with presenting at the Annual Conference.
• NABSE will provide one podium, microphone, screen, LCD projector and Internet access for each
workshop.
• Presenters may be able to sell their publications and/or multi-media products during the Conference in
the NABSE Exhibition Hall ONLY.
• The lead presenter will receive written notification on the status of their proposal electronically and by
mail by July 31, 2016
We look forward to receiving your proposal!
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