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1 2015 ConferencePacket Publication of the National Alliance of Black School Educators Leading Change, Driving Innovation and Making a Difference for Students of African Descent 43 rd Andreykr Dreamstime.com AnnualConference WASHINGTON, D.C. November 18 22, 2015 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, DC

2 ConferenceInformation Attend Workshops, Education Strands, Plenary Sessions and Research Roundtables for ALL educators Pre-K National Alliance of Black School Educators rd AnnualConference November 18 22, 2015 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC JOIN us for the 43rd Annual NABSE Conference where you will be able to: Network with over 2,500 educators from across North America and beyond Visit over 200 Education, Non-Profit and Retail Exhibitors in the NABSE 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. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE TUESDAY, NOV. 17 Conference Registration opens at 3:00 p.m. School and Cultural Tours On-Site Registration opens at 3:00 p.m. NABSE Board Meeting WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 School and Scenic Tours Parents Summit Aspiring Superintendents Leadership Academy THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Opening Plenary/Delegate Assembly Exhibits Grand Opening Workshops, Research Roundtable Commission Meetings Affiliate Presidents Meeting Affiliate Opening Night Reception FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Workshops Superintendents Strand Principals Strand Clergy Symposium Founding Members Luncheon SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Delegate Assembly Workshops Town Meeting Annual Awards Banquet SUNDAY, NOV. 22 Ecumenical Service ACCOMMODATIONS MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK Headquarters Hotel OMNI SHOREHAM 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington, D.C Rate: $215 Single/Double Occupancy Reservations: Calvert Street, NW Washington, D.C Rate: $215 Single/Double Occupancy Reservations: NABSE ConferencePacket

3 RegistrationInformation EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!! Registrants who register by July 31, 2015 will receive a deduction of $50.00!!! (This rate does not include Single Day/Spouse, Parents Day Registration and Student-Basic.) NABSE REGISTRATION RATES Membership Status* Full Basic Individual Non-Member $500 $430 Individual Member $355 $270 Retiree Non-Member $359 $285 Retiree Member $309 $235 Student Non-Member** $235 $195 Student Member** $215 $175 Single Day/Spouse N/A $185 Parents Day... $90.00 Aspiring Superintendents Academy...$ 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 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 through November 15, 2015 by credit card only. Refunds must be submitted in writing to the NABSE Office to jniederman@nabse.org or by mail, postmarked no later than November 6, 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 $50.00 service charge will be assessed on all refund requests before October 27, A $30.00 fee will be assessed for all returned checks. A $50.00 fee will be assessed to transfer registration from one individual to another. Registration transfer requests must be submitted in writing by November 6, Conference badges must be worn in order to gain access to all functions. The registrant s full name and organization will appear on your 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 NABSE ConferencePacket 3

4 RegistrationForm CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!! Registrants who register by July 31, 2015 will receive a deduction of $50.00!!! (This rate does not include Single Day/Spouse, Parents Day Registration and Student-Basic.) NABSE REGISTRATION RATES Membership Status* FULL BASIC Individual Non-Member $500 $430 Individual Member $355 $270 Retiree Non-Member $359 $285 Retiree $309 $235 Student Non-Member** $235 $195 Student** $215 $175 Single Day/Spouse N/A $185 Parents Day...$99.00 Aspiring Superintendents Academy...$ Members with outstanding membership dues must complete and submit a membership renewal application and dues payment. Otherwise Non-Member registration rates apply. Student membership/registration category applicable to full-time students who are NOT employed full-time. Valid student I.D. must be presented on-site or higher registration rate applies. Basic Registration does not include Founding Members Luncheon or Annual Banquet tickets. Name: Prefix First MI Last Position/Title District/Organization/Company Mailing Address City/State/Country Home Office Home Phone Fax Work Phone Fax NABSE Affiliate: PAYMENT INFORMATION AMEX MasterCard Registration: VISA Money Order Meal Ticket: Check P.O. Total Enclosed: $ Purchase Order Number: Cardholder s Name (Required): Credit Card No.: Exp. Date: Signature: 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 Aspiring Superintendents Academy Registration Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Pre-Conference Activity Aspiring Superintendents Academy Additional Fee for Academy $109 Number of Additional Meal Tickets Opening Night Reception Thursday, November 19 ($12 each) Founding Members Luncheon Friday, November 20 ($65 each) Annual Banquet Saturday, November 22 ($70 each) NABSE ConferencePacket

5 MembershipApplication Please Provide Complete Information Select One: Renewal New PERSONAL INFORMATION Male Female Name: Prefix First MI Last Home Address Home Phone Fax Position/Title School District/Organization/Company Age Level (Optional) Above NABSE Commissions (Select only one) Parents Higher Education Retired Educators Superintendents Administration Governance in Education Instruction and Instructional Support Special Projects, Research & Evaluation Office Address Office Phone Fax Name of Affiliate of which you are a member If not currently a member of an Affiliate, would you like to be contacted for membership by the Affiliate in your local area? Yes No Send NABSE correspondence to: Home Business MEMBERSHIP TYPE (PLEASE CHECK AS APPROPRIATE) Corporate...$2,000 Institutional...$1,000 Life...$900 Subscribing Life...$150 (6 consecutive years) Individual...$100 Retired...$50 Student**...$20 ** Student membership category applicable to full-time students who are NOT employed on a full-time basis. PAYMENT INFORMATION Make Payable to NABSE Total Enclosed $ Enclosed is a: q Check q Money Order q Purchase Order # I authorize NABSE to charge my: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover Card Number Please print Cardholder s Name Authorizing Signature Please Send Completed Application and Payments to: The National Alliance of Black School Educators 310 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, D.C Exp. Date 2015 NABSE ConferencePacket 5

6 Awards NABSE AWARDS Each 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 Friday, November 20, Herein is the chance for NABSE members and affiliates to nominate a person or organization for one or more of the following NABSE 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. 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. The title of the award and the nominee s name must appear on each supporting document page in the upper right corner. Nomination forms and supporting documentation must be received by Friday, September 11, Send two (2) copies of the nomination form and any attachments to: National Alliance of Black School Educators 2015 NABSE Awards Nominations 310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, D.C The official nomination form and accompanying documentation may also be scanned and ed to Ed Potillo at epotillo@nabse.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 ed packet. For additional information and applications please visit NABSE ConferencePacket

7 Awards NABSE AWARDS Following are brief descriptions of all NABSE Awards: The HALL OF FAME AWARD is presented to members based upon their individual achievements 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 organizations that 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. National Alliance of Black School Educators 2015 NABSE Awards Nominations 310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, D.C (202) (fax) For additional information and applications please visit NABSE ConferencePacket 7

8 Awards 2015 NABSE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 1. Please type or print all entries. 2. Please 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. Please fill in this form completely. Award Category: ABOUT THE NOMINEE: Nominee Title Institution/Company Address Work Telephone Fax Address Home Address Home Telephone Address Web links: Is this person a NABSE member in good standing? Yes No I don t know I am pleased to nominate the above person Name Title Company/Home Address Telephone # Signature Return completed submission form by fax to (202) or by to epotillo@nabse.org Attn: 2015 NABSE Awards Nomination Submission Deadline: September 11, NABSE ConferencePacket

9 Call For Proposals CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS National Alliance of Black School Educators 43 rd AnnualConference Leading Change, Driving Innovation and Making a Difference for Students of African Descent The National Alliance of Black School Educators invites proposals for presentations and workshops for its 43rd Annual Conference at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC on November 18 22nd. Conference Strands: The following are workshop strands that will assist educators and administrators to embrace innovative teaching and management methods that will ensure a quality and equitable education for all students. 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. 1. Next Generation Assessments: Now that numerous states throughout the nation have begun the assessment stage of Common Core State Standards, districts and schools have begun to plan for these performance-based assessments based upon their adoption of PARCC, Smarter Balanced, or other state-created assessments. This workshop strand invites proposals that target effective lessons examining how the design and implementation of these new assessment types can ensure academic and social achievement for all students, especially those of African descent. This strand also invites proposals that specifically introduce common formative assessments (CFA) in literacy and math that are specifically aligned and created to CCSS with student performance results. Such proposals should inform us on how CFAs were created, used, and how they improved classroom instruction and student performance. 2. Leading Change in the Equation from Digital Divide to Digital Access: As we advance in the world of technology, educators must enhance the human ability to shape and change the physical world to meet needs by manipulating materials and tools with techniques. Understanding the pervasive language that consistently moves us to the left of the continuum and states there is a digital divide, let us look at the right of the continuum and focus on ways to advance the opportunities that would become a Digital Provide. As we acknowledge the dynamics of the digital immigrants and the digital natives, this strand invites proposals that address and advance proven ideas, strategies and creative applications for advancement of modern information and communications technology for K-16 students. 3. Labels On Our Children: Turning Them Upside Down: As we work to make a difference in the way we educate students in the 21st century, and in particular, children of African Descent, one of the issues that continues to loom largely for us is that of the ongoing labeling of our students. Driven by academic purpose and funding language, educators use some common labels such as children who are homeless, special needs, gifted and talented, and, poor. In the midst of all of the labeling, we sometimes forget that our children are associated to these multiple labels and that we must teach and create opportunities above these funding programs and academic labeling. What would happen if we turned our labels upside down and inside out (i.e., homeless student as that miracle student)? What would happen if we began to approach the education of our labeled children, as if they were ALL gifted and talented? This strand invites proven practices/ideas, instructional strategies, real world examples, and/or programs that support real classroom/school site examples that have clearly engaged students by turning the labels on their students upside down or inside out in rigorous and relevant learning opportunities that yielded demonstrated results, evidence, or outcomes in student achievement, specifically African American students. continued on next page 2015 NABSE ConferencePacket 9

10 Call For Proposals 4. Leadership Navigating and Participation in Predominantly non-african American Educational Settings: The move toward an increasingly diverse workforce has become a common goal for many predominantly white school districts to recruit and hire African American administrators and teachers who recognize the need for children of color to have role models with the cultural understanding required to help them feel connected to schools in these districts. Upon securing these positions, educators may confront racism, gender bias, or sexism from their non-african American and African American constituents as well as encounter complex and intersecting racialized and gendered role expectations above and beyond those expected of other administrators. This strand addresses encountered issues within these districts with created strategies of empowerment for the identified issue. Proposals should clearly inform us on what the challenges are faced by African American leaders and teachers who work in predominantly white schools and how they address the identified issue (i.e., racism, sexism, gender) so that a complete appreciation and recognition of our voices and experiences are valued in these predominantly non-african American districts. 5. Driving Innovation in Teaching & Learning Through Green Classrooms & Districts: We must educate our way to a green economy and a better environment. We must develop policies and strategies to educate our students to support educational pathways toward a sustainable future. Our students can become the change agents. The educational pipeline must support environmentally rich courses and programs focused on a myriad of current topics (climate change, clean energy innovation, solar energy, waste minimization, food security, healthy food, etc). Students equipped with the academics, technical and career skills they need to lead the green revolution in the 21st century are of great importance. Preparing a new generation of environmentally literate citizens goes hand in hand with sparking students interest in high demand STEM careers. This strand invites proposals that share ideas, lesson plans, units, and strategies within the classroom and partnerships linking secondary, postsecondary, non-profit and private industry that provide ways of achieving environmental protection. BASIC GUIDELINES All proposals must be submitted via the Online Proposal Submission Form which can be found at and clicking on 2015 NABSE Conference. All proposals must be submitted electronically by Friday, July 17, Presentations must be limited to one (1) hour and 30 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, We look forward to receiving your proposal! NABSE ConferencePacket