NABSE NewsBriefs

November 14–18, 2012Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

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Lucius Plutarch, a Roman historian, once said, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” Everyday I talk to NABSE members who are constantly

looking for and finding ways to improve their curriculums and create campuses that will “fire up” the minds of our children on a daily basis. The success stories are amazing. You will hear some of them at this year’s NABSE conference.

In fact, in this issue of the NewsBriefs, the 2012 NABSE Conference Preview will offer a great deal of information about the best practices being offered at this year’s conference, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, November 14–18, 2012. The theme of this year’s conference is “Teaching & Learning: What is Working in America’s Classrooms that Impact the Success of Children of African Descent.” This year NABSE has added special sessions addressing turnaround schools and Common Core State Standards. Additionally, there will be a special mini-plenary session with the leaders of the nine historically black Greek letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. This is definitely an event you do not want to miss. Please take advantage of the Early Bird Special and register TODAY!

This issue is also full of important happenings and events. You will find articles about the 2012 National Education Policy Institute held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.; the 2nd Annual NABSE Aspiring Superintendents Summer Institute; the Fourth Exemplary African American Superintendents Leadership Summit; NABSE Headquarters news; Affiliate news; and Commission updates.

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Message from the President �� 2

Message from the National Conference Planning Committee Chairperson �� 3

NEPI 2012 �� 4

Feature Article STEM as a Habit of Mind �� 5

Superintendents Summer Institute �� 6

Superintendents Summit �� 7

HQ Announcements 2012 NABSE Election Results �� 8 NABSE Executive Director Search �� 8

Affiliates’ Corner �� 9

Commission News �� 10

2012 Conference Preview �� 11

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NABSE NewsBriefs is the official newsletter of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, a membership organization. Correspondence may be sent to:

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PresidentDr. Carrol A. Thomas

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A s the new school year fast approaches, I hope this message finds everyone spending some time rejuvenating and reflecting.

NABSE has definitely been busy this summer. As we continually strive to provide strong professional development programming to our members, NABSE hosted its 2nd Annual Aspiring Superintendents Summer Institute and its Fourth Exemplary African American Superintendents Leadership Summit which brought superintendents from all over the United States to the great city of Birmingham, AL. Additionally, NABSE convened its 12th National Education Policy Institute at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. that provided an opportunity for education leaders and stakeholders from across the country to attend panel sessions that addressed the theme, “Saving The Soul of Public Education.”

Opportunities to share best practices and network with other education professionals will abound at the 40th Annual NABSE Conference being held this November in Nashville, TN. The 2012 Conference Preview, which can be found in this publication, showcases conference activities that I hope will meet your professional development goals. I also hope that you will be among the 3,500 expected educators and corporate representatives attending.

If you are a school board member, superintendent, administrator, teacher, parent, higher education profes-sional or student, the Conference Preview highlights a professional development opportunity to strengthen you at the workplace. The Nashville Host Committee is planning a series of events that you will not forget. The Early Bird registration has been extended through August 31, so register TODAY!

Have a pleasant rest of the summer.

Respectfully yours,

Carrol A. Thomas, Ed.D.NABSE President

Dr� Carrol A� Thomas

Message from the President

To the NABSE Membership:


As National Conference Planning Chairperson I extend to you a very special invitation to participate in NABSE’s 40th Annual Conference in Nashville, TN. The National and Local Planning Committees are working

hard to produce a conference that promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Like no other professional development event, this conference will provide four days of intensive discussion and information exchange on experience-based strategies to improve teaching and learning that is specific to African American children.

You will find our Pre-Conference Aspiring Superintendents Leadership Academy informative and challenging. Also, our Pre-Conference PreK–12 and Higher Education School Tours will allow you to see best practices in action as well as experience some of the best colleges and universities this country has to offer. The Parents Summit will offer workshops and nationally renowned speakers addressing educational, legislative, and health issues as they relate to parents, students and parental involvement practitioners.

The Conference will offer workshops, education strands and roundtables addressing: best practices that enhance student achievement in the areas of Literacy, STEM, and Art & Music; special education and the response to intervention; turnaround schools; and common core state standards. Also, for the first time in the history of NABSE, there will be a special mini-plenary with the leaders of the Divine Nine that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

NABSE offers an Exhibition Hall with more than 250 exhibitors from all over the country. Additionally, you will find in the Exhibition Hall a plethora of activities that include: an Employment Opportunity Center; a showcase of some of the most prolific authors and artists in the United States; a Cyber Café; and demonstrations on some of the latest education technology tools.

I encourage you to go online today at www.nabse.org and register to hear Roland Martin, nationally syndicated journalist and CNN analyst; Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, educator, author, and member of the Little Rock Nine; and others to come.

Finally, the search process for identifying our Executive Director’s replacement is moving along. Please take note of the official search selection announcement in this NewsBriefs issue.

Professionally yours,

Bernard Hamilton, Ed.D.President-ElectNational Conference Planning Chairperson

Dr� Bernard Hamilton


From the National Conference Planning Committee Chairperson


NABSE Convenes the 12th National Education Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.

The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) convened its 12th National Education Policy Institute (NEPI) at the U.S. Capitol on May 3, 2012. Led by Dr. Carrol Thomas, NABSE President and Dr. LaRuth Gray, Chair of the NABSE Government Relations and Legislative Committee, NEPI was an opportunity for education leaders and stakeholders from across the country to

address the theme, “Saving The Soul of Public Education.”

In an era driven by language of accountability, standards, and choice and an era marred by inequities in students’ opportunities to learn and achieve, the words of Thomas

Jefferson take an added meaning for those who advocate for universal and free public education for all of America’s children. Jefferson is reported to have stated, “We should build an aristocracy of achievement based on a democracy of opportunity.”

The first topic of the day was entitled, “The NEW Three R’s: Science, Technology, & Engineering.” This panel discussion, moderated by Chenai Okammor, Vice President, Pearson Education, addressed the value and importance of increasing STEM subject matter in the classroom. The esteemed panel included: Leland Melvin, Astronaut and Deputy Director of NASA Education; Ted Brodheim, Chief Operating Officer of ePals and former Director of Technology of New York City Public Schools; and Yohance Maquebela, Executive Director of the Howard University Middle School for Mathematics and Science. The respondent to this panel discussion was Horace Williams, Superintendent of Cedar Hill School District in Cedar Hill, Texas.

The NEPI program continued with three panel sessions that all fell under the topic heading, “Beyond the Schoolhouse Door.” These thought-provoking sessions all focused on the government entities, organizations, and education stakeholders that impact the core beliefs of public education.

The first of those panel sessions was entitled, “How Does Governance Shape the Public Discourse on the State of Public Education?” The panel was moderated by Dr. Walter Milton, Superintendent of Springfield, Illinois Public Schools and included: Mary Broderick, Past President of the National School Boards Association; Dr. Betty Rosa, New York State Board of Regents Board Member; and Susan Frost, Vice President of the Sheridan Group. The second session was entitled, “How Do the Media and the Reform Community Shape the Public Discourse on the State of Public Education?” This session was moderated by Kara Ann Marchione, Senior Education Policy Advisor for the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Mandy Schaumburg, Education Oversight Counsel for the same committee. The panelists for this session were: Byron Garrett, Consultant to Education Nation NBC News and CEO of Life Works International; Ulrich Boser, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress; and Dr. Edward Fergus, Research Faculty at New York University. The last session was entitled, “How Do Stakeholders (the General Public inclusive of Parents, Business and Community) Shape the Public Discourse on the Status of Public Education?” The moderator for this spirited session was Dr. Gregory Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, and the session included the following panelists: Amanda Broun, Senior Vice President of the Public Education Network; Joe Scantlebury, Senior Policy Officer of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and Suhail Farooqui, CEO of K-12 Insight.

NEPI ended with a wrap-up and analysis by Dr. Wil Parker, Director of Diversity Initiatives, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. A special thanks went to the presenters and moderators that participated in the daylong event as well as to the members of the NABSE Government Relations and Legislative Committee and NABSE staff for executing this great event.

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STEM as a Habit of Mind

Each year, NABSE brings several of the leading minds in education together in Washington, D.C.

to address the policy needs of our growing and diverse learning population at NABSE’s National Education Policy Institute (NEPI). The theme of this year’s NEPI was “Saving The Soul of Public Education.” A key component of this discussion was centered around STEM education. From the President’s State of the Union address to, most recently, the announcement of a Master STEM Teacher Corps, STEM education continues to be the platform that will drive building human capital to sustain our nation and the economy.

A synthesis of the conversation evolved into three ac-tions for educational stakeholders. STEM education for our diverse learners should be Deliberate, Intentional, and Innovative.

Deliberate—Deliberate in all initiatives to create, implement, and sustain STEM programs to reach the urban learner. The goal is to create access and equity for STEM educators and STEM learners.

Intentional—Intentional in developing a teaching and learning workforce that is STEM driven and also accomplished in teaching approaches to reach all learners. Any approach towards improving STEM education should give teachers and teacher leaders the tools to promote thinking as a process to increase student learning.

Innovative—Innovative in the response to the schools and districts. Start with developing partner-ships to support technology, and link tools for suc-cess. As we embrace STEM as an initiative, provide exemplars and support systems to sustain beyond programs and activities. STEM becomes the lens for all literacy and numeracy. In other words, STEM is the new nomenclature for the 3 R’s.

The presentations and conversations were framed in sessions with representatives from all areas of expertise to support high quality STEM programs. The ses-sions included Technology, Governance, Media, and Stakeholders and the Public. Here are the salient points identified to guide STEM policies, programs, and access:

Technology is essential to every STEM initiative. Policy must provide appropriate and adequate funding to invest in technology. Not only should we invest in technology; our technology should be relevant and practical. Creat-ing new approaches without regard to the manner in which technology is embraced is also important.

For instance, students have access to many forms of technol-ogy, but teaching and learning have not synchronized learning with day-to-day technology. Quite often, students use technology daily to increase learning opportunities, yet once they enter our schools, students’ pace and approaches to learning are often antiquated and obsolete.

Next, governance must be nimble in its design and use of data to define high-quality STEM programs. Govern-ance, just as technology, must not allow politics to drive the pace to change and expand the power to change. The question now becomes, what does governance do to embrace STEM initiatives? Equally important, govern-ance must be mindful and innovative when evaluating STEM teachers and program efficacy. Too often, pro-grams use a collection of single performances to imple-ment and sustain effective STEM initiatives. The next question to consider is how do we inform the complexities of teaching and learning in STEM programs? For exam-ple, if we find students do not perform well on thinking from an inquiry approach, what professional learning is in place to support teachers and teacher leaders as they develop those strategies and approaches in our most challenging learning communities?

As we use media to shine a light on the disparities and disbeliefs facing many of our children, we must also partner with media and communication networks to expose the rays of hope of our success stories. It takes courage and integrity to “unearth” the challenges in our public schools. The conversation must continue in our homes, schools, communities and places of worship. It must become personal. By expanding the discourse, we develop relationships with the media about our public schools and their success, not their demise.

To align our work, we must identify the roles of our stakeholders and the public to develop high-quality STEM programs. Consequently, the stakeholders are the public in public education. Our public schools are the places to rebuild trust in our learning communities. Together, we must set expectations, allocate resources, and provide accountability. In addition, we are asked to right the inequities, provide essential content knowl-edge, develop accomplished teachers, glean what learn-ing goes on in our classrooms, and use that learning to support the definition of college readiness. Our greatest concern is what happens if we miss this connection for our learners? We will miss the opportunity to expand

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the economic growth of our nation with our learners. The community must participate as a public agency. We must revisit the wealth of our nation in our schools and communities.

As policy is developed to meet the demands of our growing STEM programs and initiatives, so must the teacher and instructional leadership in our schools. The challenge is to invest in and support the educators who produce our human capital.

We must first recognize accomplished STEM programs that have been created, implemented, and sustained by the work of the first-responders in education…Teachers! We are asked to support high-quality teaching practices that follow standards for accomplished teaching. These core teacher propositions—set by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)—and the

science and mathematics standards are the framework to develop STEM teachers. As we set policy to develop the accomplished STEM teaching workforce, these core propositions and standards offer what STEM teachers should know and be able to do. Finally, we are asked to extend our policies and practices to colleges of education and science-math organizations to align our findings.

As we work with high expectations in our STEM programs and collaborate with our partners and stakeholders, our most promising STEM initiative will become a way of teaching and learning for all children, moreover, a new habit of mind.

Dr. Wil Parker is the Director of Diversity Initiatives for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and an educational consultant.

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Thirtyfive young, eager, and aggressive African American administrators spent two and onehalf days of intensive training at Aramark Education’s Headquarters, in Downers Grove, Illinois, on June 24–26, 2012 during NABSE’s

Aspiring Superintendents Summer Institute. The Institute is a NABSE program aimed at reducing the alarming statistic that African Americans lead just over 300 public school districts—less than 3% of the nationwide total of 13,893. NABSE hopes programs like this will increase the numbers of African Americans appointed to the position of superintendent.

The Institute covered a variety of topics that included: overcoming barriers, leadership and financial issues, behaviors necessary to maintaining the superintendency, ethics, contract negotiations, mock interviews, and executive search firm presentations.

The Institute was also a unique opportunity for the attendees because most of the presentations were made by “seasoned” superintendents sharing firsthand experiences and best practices. Furthermore, each attendee was assigned a veteran superintendent to be his/her mentor. This mentorship will provide great support to the attendees during their quest for the position of superintendent.

A special thanks goes to those who facilitated the institute: Dr. Sheila HarrisonWilliams, Superintendent, Hazel Crest, IL and Dr. Constance Collins, Superintendent, Round Lake, IL.

Also, special thanks to the sponsors who helped to make this event possible: Aramark, Science Weekly, Pearson, Imagine Learning, Scholastic Read 180, MR365 Education, McGrawHill, J.P. & Associates, Scholastic, and ZanerBloser.

NABSE Convenes Its Second Aspiring Superintendents

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Local area superintendents Dr. Craig Witherspoon of Birmingham Public Schools and Fred Primm, Jr., of Bessemer City Schools, hosted more than

100 attendees, including nearly 70 superintendents from 18 states, on June 28–30, 2012 at the Fourth Annual Exemplary Leadership Summit.

NABSE President Carrol A. Thomas and Executive Director Quentin R. Lawson opened the program at the prestigious Civil Rights Institute of Birmingham, noting that although we have come far, there is still a long way to go—understanding fully that while more than 300 African American Superintendents nationwide may seem like a great number, they represent less than 3% of almost 14,000 school districts.

While there were many outstanding presentations and workshops on a variety of topics—including maintain-ing and improving student achievement with reduced budgets, successful student retention strategies, college and career readiness, and new and existing challenges for public school leaders—two program sessions generated the most “buzz in the corridors.” Dr. Greg Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, gave a presentation on common core standards that provided the attendees with much information, in particular, the potential challenges for school systems and their leaders. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten addressed the participants on the topic of student achievement as an aspect of teacher evalua-tion, followed by respondents Dr. Romain Dallemand, Superintendent of Bibb County (GA) School District

and Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, Superinten-dent of Minneapolis Public Schools. This topic sparked spir-ited discussion among participants well after the conclusion of the Summit and is clearly a subject that warrants further conversation.

Special guest speaker Mary Williams, Director of the Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMSP), urged superintendents to become more involved in identifying and securing more African American Gates Scholars. GMSP, through a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foun-dation and administered by the United Negro College Fund, provides selected high school seniors with the opportunity to receive up to five years of undergraduate funding and leadership development training. Williams advised superintendents to begin to create an environ-ment that will grow the numbers of Gates Scholars by hosting workshops and providing mentoring programs for potential awardees.

Overall, the Summit provided attendees with a reward-ing professional development experience, and we all look forward to the Fifth Exemplary Leadership Summit tentatively scheduled for June 27–29, 2013.

Superintendents Leadership Summit participants

Fourth annual Exemplary leadership summit for african american superintendents

convened in Birmingham, alabama

Dr. Greg Thornton addresses the Summit attendees

Dr. Carrol Thomas, NABSE President, and other superintendents participating in a session

SuPErINTENDENTS Summit

HEADQuArTErS Announcements


2012 ElEctIoN REsultsThe 2012 NABSE election for national officers and the Administration Commission officers took place this past spring. NABSE congratulates those winners of the election that are highlighted below.

NaTioNal offiCers eleCTioN

President-Elect Total Votes Recording Secretary Total Votes Treasurer Total Votes

Mrs. Marietta English 207 Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill 322 Dr. Doreen E. Barrett 290

Dr. Eugene White 177 Dr. Lloyd Sain 247 Dr. Vashti K. Washington 250

Dr. Wesley Boykin 160 Abstain 8 Abstain 1

Dr. Lucian Yates (Write in) 1

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admiNisTraTioN CommissioN offiCers

Chair-Elect Total Votes Secretary-Elect Total Votes

Dr. Lois Johnson 28 Ms. Joy E. Jones 58

Dr. Carol Turner 18 Abstain 3

Ms. Barbara Doublet 13

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NABSE Executive Director Search Announcement

The Board of Directors of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) seeks an Executive Director who will have

overall strategic operational responsibility for NABSE’s staff, expansion, and execution of the mission of NABSE. The organization’s constituency is comprised of superintendents and school administrators, teachers, parents, school board members, and corporate partners.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who demonstrates a capacity for managing a high performing organization while maintaining the highest level of visibility within the national education community. Residency of the Executive Director in the vicinity of Washington, D.C. is preferred.

Individuals interested in applying for the position will be able to do so online beginning Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Applications will be received through Thursday, September 13, 2012. Please visit the NABSE website at www.nabse.org to apply.


Dallas Regional Affiliate Commits $10,000 to NABSE’s Capital Campaign

The Dallas Regional affiliate of NABSE (DR/NABSE)

committed $10,000 to NABSE’s Capital Campaign over the next ten years. DR/NABSE, led by Dr. Marian Willard, recently sent the first $1,000 installment towards the commitment.

The Capital Campaign was initiated at the 2010 NABSE Conference with a goal of $1 million. The monies from the Campaign will be used to renovate NABSE’s headquarter offices located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and to ensure the longevity of the building’s structure.

NABSE greatly appreciates the generosity of DR/NABSE. This contribution will surely help NABSE meet the Campaign’s goal.

The Greater Louisville Alliance of Black School Educators (GLABSE), led by Dr. Geneva Stark Price, recently secured one hundred NABSE memberships with the support of Voyager of the Cambium Learning Group.

Vince Starner, Regional Vice President and Steven McBride, Sales Executive of Voyager Learning expressed their company’s commitment to NABSE’s mission by building the capacity of both GLABSE and NABSE. This type of support will allow for more educators and administrators to benefit from the professional development, networking, and research opportunities that NABSE provides.

NABSE and GLABSE would like to express their sincere appreciation to Voyager of Cambium Learning Group for their unswerving support.

voyager of cambium learning group sponsors 100 NaBsE Memberships for the greater louisville aBsE

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On March 12, 2012, the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators (AABSE) spent a “Night Out with the Phoenix Suns” at the U.S. Airways Arena. For AABSE, however, this was more than just a game! In an effort

to expose students to professionals in the community, AABSE invited a few engineers to come out and help with the task.

A diverse group of engineers participated: Deon Clark, Nuclear Engineer and CEO of The Legacy Initiative; John Hernandez, Mechanical Engineer and President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at Arizona State University (SHPE); and Darnicka Riley, Civil Engineer and Chairperson of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). In addition, Luis Andrade, a Civil Engineer with SHPE; Raquel Robinson, an Intel Process Flow Integration Engineer and member of NSBE; and engineer Felix Espinoza, also with SHPE, joined AABSE to mingle with the students and their families at the Suns game.

The students came prepared to ask the engineers questions in order to gain information about the engineering profession. Although the Phoenix Suns were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was a Slam-Dunk night for AABSE and the engineers who were victorious in exposing youth to STEM-related careers.

This experience was significant for the children who attended the game. As one parent stated, “My son could not stop talking about the engineers all night!” AABSE will continue creating events like this one as an inno-vative approach for students to learn more about STEM education while having a great time. We believe providing these types of experiences have a positive impact on shaping the future of our youth.

Be sure to join AABSE for the next “Night Out with the Phoenix Mercury” on Saturday, September 1, 2012!

arizona aBse “Night out” with the Phoenix suns


ATTENTION RETIRED EDUCATORSAt the 2009 NABSE Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Delegate Assembly voted to increase the Retired Educators membership dues to $50. Please note that all new retired educators’ membership applications and future renewals must reflect the new increase.

RETIRED EDUCATORS COMMISSION

Members of the Retired Educators Commission are encouraged to contribute generously to support the James A. Clarke Scholarship Fund. Our commission established this scholarship in memory

of a man who worked tirelessly throughout his life for African American children and for the benefit of NABSE. As a result of your generosity, the Commission would like to present a scholarship to a deserving student at the NABSE Annual Conference in Nashville, TN, November 16, 2012 during the Founding Members Luncheon.

Funds for the scholarship will be deposited in the NABSE Foundation account earmarked for the James A. Clarke Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be forwarded to: Lois Hopson Reeder, Chair, James A. Clarke Scholarship Fund, 7835 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20012, (202) 726-2927, [email protected].

commiSSioN News

The Instruction and Instructional Support Commission Increases Its Outreach

Through Social Networking

In an effort to increase and improve communication to its members, the NABSE Instruction and Instructional Support (IIS) Commission has created

a presence on the World Wide Web. Gerri Bohanan, Chair of the IIS Commission, and her team have developed a communication strategy that includes the creation of a Facebook page, a blog, and an online newsletter. These tools will increase the dissemination of information that relates to NABSE programming, best practices, and education policy issues more effectively to its members.

The link for the IIS Commission Facebook page is www.facebook.com/IISCNABSE. The link to the blog page is http://iiscommission.blogspot.com. Any IIS Commission member who would like to receive the blog and the newsletter should email the Commission at [email protected].

40th National Alliance of Black School Educators

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NOVEMBER 14 –18, 2012NashVillE, TN

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“Teaching & Learning: What is Working in America’s Classrooms that Impacts the Success

of Children of African Descent”

2012 Conference PreviewPre-ConferenceActivitiesWednesday, november 14, 2012

Aspiring Superintendents Academy*This daylong pre-conference seminar teaches aspiring superintendents how to meet the challenges faced by superintendents—particularly African American superintendents. Participants will hear from “seasoned” superintendents on issues including, the “do’s & don’ts of being a superintendent” and “the buck stops here.” Take advantage of an opportunity to change the fact that less than 3% of the almost 14,000 public school districts are led by African American superintendents.

*There is a fee of $99.00 that can be paid through conference registration. We encourage all those aspiring to become a school superintendent to take advantage of this great professional development opportunity.

Parents SummitThe Parents Summit, presented by the NABSE Parents Commission and the U.S. Department of Education, is a day of workshops and nationally renowned speakers addressing educational, financial and health issues as they relate to students and parents.

School Tours (Pre-K–12)The Metropolitan Nashville School District will offer tours of various schools that demonstrate the excellent work being done to educate children in its school district. There will be 6 tours that will visit elementary, middle and high schools. Lunch will be provided on each tour. This is a great opportunity to witness best practices in action.

Collegiate TourThe NABSE Higher Education Commission and the Nashville Conference Local Host Committee hosts a collegiate tour of Tennessee State University and Fisk University. This is a great opportunity to witness the education and elevation of our young men and women on the collegiate level.

Cultural Tour The Cultural Tour will be a look at the African American experience throughout the history of Nashville, the state of Tennessee, and the surrounding region. Further details will be forthcoming.

The NABSE Exhibition Hall is a key component to the NABSE Conference experience. The Hall is divided into three areas:

Educational Section: This section offers conference attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest instructional/management products and services.

Non-Profit Section: Education professionals will learn about employment and volunteer opportunities from school districts from across the country. Government agencies and other non-profit entities offer important and timely information that is relevant to an educator’s daily life.

Retail Section: Conference attendees can purchase books, unique gifts, music, clothing, art, jewelry and a variety of other items.

In addition to these sections, the Exhibition offers book signings, a Cyber Café, an Employment Opportunity Center where on-the-spot interviews can be conducted by one of the exhibiting school districts and many other networking opportunities.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Opening Plenary & Delegate Assembly Keynote Speaker: Roland Martin

Youth SymposiumThe Youth Symposium is designed to motivate students in ways that will increase their desire to work towards academic achievement. This year, the Youth Symposium will be conducted by Erik Cork. His program, Rap, Rhythm and Rhyme: Rebuilding the Writing Foundation is an intensely fast-paced workshop that empowers students to systematically organize their thoughts and communicate them effectively on paper. Through music, movement and rap, students will actively participate in a “visually stimulating and physically intoxicating buffet of teachable techniques.”

The Youth Symposium convenes on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Lunch is provided for the students. Although the session is designed for students, it is open to all.

For more information about Erik Cork’s program, please visit www.erikcork.com.

# Exhibition Hall Grand Opening

School Board Workshop Strand IThe School Board Workshop Strand offers workshops that address best practices and various skill sets that would enhance the professional development of school board members. Topics will include budget and financial management, technology, and the history and future education environments.

Concurrent Workshops – Series I & II

Educators Education Strand

Research Roundtable I

Higher Education Commission presents: An Intimate Conversation with the Original 1961 Freedom Riders

Higher Education Professionals’ StrandThe Higher Education Professionals’ Strand offers workshops that address best practices and various skill sets that would enhance the professional development of higher education professionals.

Mini-Plenary Session: Common Core State Standards

Affiliates Presidents’ MeetingThe NABSE Regional Representatives convene this annual afternoon meeting of NABSE affiliate leaders. This meeting is a great opportunity for affiliate leaders to share ideas, best practices, learn about important NABSE happenings and vote for their Regional Representative.

NABSE Commission Meetings

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Friday, November 16, 2012

# Exhibition Hall

Superintendents’ Workshop Strand

Principals’ StrandThe Principals’ Strand is a 2-day series of 8 training modules powered by Lovelady School Leadership Consulting. Participants will learn the research supporting the best practices in instructional leadership and apply those strategies through powerful hands-on experiences.

Higher Education Professionals’ Strand continued

School Board Workshop Strand II

Concurrent Workshops – Series III

Educators Education Strand continued

Emerging Educational Leaders SpeakEmerging Educational Leaders Speak is a forum in which doctoral candidates have the opportunity to present their research and/or programs.

Research Roundtable II

Clergy SymposiumThis Symposium addresses the importance of the alliance with pastors (Church) and discusses the input committed clergy could have on improvement in our schools.



ConferenceExhibitorsAlcoholics AnonymousALEKS CorporationApperson DatalinkAramarkBen’s House of MusicCambium Learning Group/VoyagerCerese D. JewelryCJ’s Men’s Wear & AccessoriesDenton Independent School DistrictFashion & Art for the EliteGrand Canyon UniversityHobsons

Houghton Mifflin HarcourtJamali FashionsJerre’s Ethnic AccessoriesJostensKendallsKenya’s KlosetLulu’s ClosetMagnet Schools of AmericaMcGraw-HillMcNeil Educational FoundationNABSE FoundationPearson

Prince William County Public SchoolsPrometheanRenaissance LearningSchool SpecialtyShurley Instructional Materials, Inc.TCPNThe Gold ConnectionThinking Maps, Inc.Tourette Syndrome AssociationTroops To TeachersWestern Governors University

ConferenceHighlights

9 Wellness PlenaryThe Wellness Plenary (formerly the HIV/AIDS Plenary) addresses issues relating to the physical and mental health of students. Special emphasis is placed on how the health of a student affects their learning and social interaction.

⌛ Founding Members Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals

Special Plenary Session: Math in Today’s World Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Gyles

Concurrent Workshops – Series IV

School Board Workshop Strand III

Common Core State Standards Forum

National Pan-Hellenic Council Mini-Plenary SessionThe leaders of the Divine Nine that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council will discuss the partnership with NABSE as well as education and campus life issues.

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Delegate Assembly

# Exhibition Hall

Mini-Plenary: Superintendents ForumA panel of superintendents from large urban school districts will discuss the challenges and opportunities in educating the African American child.

Concurrent Workshops—Series V & VI

Principals’ Strand continued

Annual Awards Banquet

Friday, November 16, 2012 continued

suNday, November 18, 2012

Ecumenical ServiceCome and help close out the 40th Annual Conference at an inter-faith religious service. Attendees will be led in worship by local clergy and music ministers.


2012 Conference PreviewConferenceWorkshopsDramatic Discovery: Using Theater as a Gateway to AchievementWendell Ramsey, Chris Williams, Greg Shamie, Lucille Rivin

Innovative Culturally Responsive TeachingDr. William “Flip” Clay

Let’s Perform with PoetryAndrea Billingsley Whitfield

Use Blues To Improve Literacy While Closing The Achievement GapFernando Jones

Using Arts Integration to Reach Difficult StudentsDr. Teresa Pope, Dr. Kmt Shockley

When Failure is Not an Option: Arts Are the AnswerRory Pullens, Alan Blankstein

“Wanna” Improve Literacy?: Make it Relevant with Hip HopDr. Delarious O. Stewart

“Leadership: Extreme Curriculum Make Over—It’s All About READING”Tonya Allen, Tyronna Hooker

10 Strategies for Engaging Visual LearnersStephen D. Bournes

Connecting the Language Dots in Mathematics EducationMonique Bibbs

Demystifying DDI Through the Lens of LiteracyTeimosa Martin

Developing Fluent Readers and Writers Through Vocabulary Instruction and Progress-MonitoringVickie Whitfield

Digital Storytelling: Developing Literacy Competence Through TechnologyDr. Jennifer T. Butcher, Angela Dickson, Angela Powell, Tanya Thompson

Effective Teaching Strategies and Best Practices for Motivating and Engaging Struggling Young Adolescent Students in Reading and Writing FluencyDr. Vera Lang Brown, Sherry Lang, Rosalind Overall, Esther Coleman

Engaging Urban Students: Proven StrategiesDr Andrea Thompson, Michelle Pegram

Globalism: International Study Abroad and Web Curriculums for African American StudentsEugene Adams, Stephanie Nails-Kane

How a Mentoring Program Builds Background Knowledge to Improve ReadingTimothy W. Roberts, Sr., Dr. Renee Willis

Journey to Freedom: The Power to Read and WriteKaranja Crews

Jumpstarting Reading, Math & Science Early On: Language EssentialsDr. Anita Pandey

Lean Your BudgetsKen Brown, Dr. Rosita Riley

Literacy in the Mathematics ClassroomDr. Shaakira Akbar, Dr. Pamela Reeves

Make Reading a Joyful NoiseNikisha M. Jackson, Unikia Monroe

Making HERstory: Empowering Middle School Girls to Find Their VoiceBlonka Winkfield, Quincy Koffel

Media Literacy 101: How to Use Movies to Move StudentsFrederick Gooding, Jr.

Once Teachers Propose… Students are Engaged!Glynetta D. Fletcher

Orally Rhythmic Approaches to Integrating Literacy Into Black Student AchievementDr. Mack T. Hines, III

Power-Up: Literacy Strategies for Maximum SuccessShera Carter

Rap, Rhythm & Rhyme: Rebuilding the Writing FoundationErik Cork

Seven Secrets Which Engage African American Students with TextDr. Jelani Jabari

Teaching Metacognition Reading Skills to Enhance Elementary Students’ Solving of Math Word ProblemsCharles Flowers

Text Complexity/Thought ComplexityCarletha Shaw, Dr. Leontine J. Butler

The Art of Coaching: Understanding Talented African American Male Athletes on the Field and in the ClassroomDr. Wil Parker, Wagner Marseille

The STUDIES Project and A Balanced Literacy Approach: What Students Should Know and DoDr. Pat Wilson Higgins, Ms. Monica Murphy, Mrs. Monica Shack

Thinking Maps: Common Core/Standards-based Strategies for Critical ThinkingFlorence McEachern

Urban Elementary Public School Literary: Preparing Students for Global CitizenshipDr. Roger F. Harris, Dr. Mary Cazabon, Jinhui Xu

Vocabulary Strategies to Positively Impact Literacy Amongst African American StudentsPamela R. Prince

We Can’t Read: The Underengagement of African American ReadersLatosha Guy

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You Can’t Build A House on Sand: Literacy the Underpinning of Student AchievementDr. Nicole P. Allain

A Cultural and Holistic Approach to Mental Health Treatment of Adolescents 13–17; the Academic and Therapeutic MethodologyDr. Doreen E. Barrett, Dr. Karen Taylor-Crawford, M.D.

Co-Teaching MatrixCrystal LaVoulle, Brenda Johnson

Developing Mathematical Understanding Without Using Traditional AlgorithmsChristine King, Imani King

Inclusion Beyond the ClassroomDr. Shelby T. Wyatt and The Kenwood Academy Brotherhood

Making the Change: How Inclusive Practices Benefit At-Risk StudentsDr. Nettie Vaughn, Dr. Raphael Crawford

Out of the Box Thinking: Online Resources for Special EducatorsRenee Scott, J.D., Dr. Beverly Downing, Saundra Birch

Response to Intervention: Connecting the TriangleDr. Mildred D. Browne, Linda Hutcherson, Lavinia Henlon, Adria Angelo

Reversing the Trend: Moving from Safe Places and SpacesDr. Searetha Smith-Collins, Dr. Jacob Collins

Successful Inclusion: It’s A Matter of CollaborationDr. Savanna Flakes

Sustaining The RTI InitiativeJoe Cline

The Great Debate: Urban School Reform and African American Learners With or Suspected of DisabilitiesDr. Brenda L. Townsend Walker, J.D., Dr. Gwendolyn Webb-Hasan

“I Can’t Spell SUCCESS Without “U”—Strategies That Engage Minds”Kenston Griffin, Tonya Allen

A Literacy Revival Has Arrived & Technology is Bringing It Alive!Dr. Kimberly McLeod

A SMART Way to THRIVE in MathematicsDr. Dexter L. Booth, Dr. Vanessa Cleaver, Mrs. Marcelline Carr

Achievement Through Rockets, Robots, and Black HolesBryan Kent Wallace

Driving Achievement Through Action (D.A.T.A.)Quinhon N. Goodlowe, William Honablew, Jr., Esq.

Eliminating Parent/Teacher Math Anxiety/Avoidance for Student EmpowermentGloria Watts Allen

Eliminating the Achievement Gap with Cultural Proficiency and Differentiated InstructionDr. Erick E. Witherspoon

How To Teach Math To Black StudentsShahid Muhammad

Mom! There’s An Airplane In My School!Gene Morrow, CoSheda Hurd

Preparing for Implementation & Assessment: Mathematics Common Core State StandardsDr. Ida Love, Dr. Dottie Whitlow

Professional Development for Blended STEM Learning: The Reasoning Mind ModelJaison Oliver

Removing the Barriers to African American STEM Achievement: The Impact of Culturally Relevant Instruction and Low Teacher Expectations on College ReadinessDr. Chance W. Lewis, Dr. James L. Moore, III

STEM—Solve Every Problem (Problem Solving/Critical Thinking—The Process)Karen Crawford

STEM is a State of MIND: Unlocking the Digital DivideIngrid Ellerbe, Nigel Nisbet

The Hybrid Approach: McGraw Hill’s Transition to a Digital ClassroomJason Marshall

The Aspiring Writer’s Workshop: Instructional Tools for Developing Tomorrow’s WritersTheresa Bennett-Wilkes

A School/Community-based Approach to Microsoft CertificationDr. Antoinette Mitchell, Tony D. Johnson

Preparing our Youth to Compete in a Global Economy Samuel E. Kirk, Alvin Wade

“I Am Starting with the Man In the Mirror”: Black Educators of Special Education Students “Modeling” Evidence Based Knowledge of the “New Look” in the ClassroomDr. Vergie Matthews Brannon

Do I Matter to You? Relationships, Rigor and ResultsDr. Sylinda G. Banks

Assessing the Language Needs of Title 1 StudentsDr. Elaine Bailey, Eddie Orum, Gwen Ferguson, Chris Pichon

BMW Academy STEM ProgramDr. Roger Cleveland, Roszalyn Akins

Georgia’s Answer to Turning Around Its Lowest Achieving SchoolsSylvia Hooker, Dr. Barbara Pulliam, Dr. Ramain Dallemand, Dr. Curtis Jones

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2012 Conference PreviewResearchRoundtablessession #1Thursday, November 15, 2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.The Achievement Gap: Implications on College and Career Readiness

Panelists:Bret D. Cormier, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, School of Education, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY, [email protected], (502) 597-6041

Matthew M. Munich, MSW, Ph.D., Trauma Clinician, Children’s Treatment and Recovery Center, Family Service of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, [email protected], (401) 331-1350

Alicia Walker, M.Ed., Doctoral student/Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky, Department of Sociology, Lexington, KY, [email protected], (859) 402-4141

Raymond Martinez, Vice President of Sales, Fast Path Learning, Carrollton, TX, [email protected], (214) 616-6510

Discussants:Mark Anderson, Principal, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC

Lavinia T. Dickson, Director of Secondary Education, YouthBuild USA, Boston, MA

Facilitator: Wesley L. Boykin, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director, C.D. Moody Research and Development Institute, [email protected], (202) 390-8928

Abstract:District and campus leaders face enormous challenges as they try to address the ever-widening achievement gap. The achievement gap has a significant impact on college and career readiness. This is exacerbated by the ever increasing dropout problem. With increased accountability, the achievement gap between students of color and students of poverty and their White, middle-class counterparts is becoming impossible to ignore. Nationally, demographics are shifting toward a society of color and school campuses are following suit. This shift is associated with higher levels of difficulty due to structural inequalities and trauma that students experience, making the pathway to college more challenging. This study was a mixed-method qualitative and quantitative study conducted in an urban school district, one of the fifteen largest districts in the southwest part of the United States.

Findings revealed that there are six facets these schools had in common to go from low performing to high performing schools as well as earn distinction and awards. Acquiring these six facets is called Creating a Culture of Success for Students of Color and Students of Poverty.

Targeted Audience:Students, teachers, campus administrators, principals, district administrators, superintendents, Board of Education, faith-based community, higher education, parents and family members.

session #2Friday, November 16, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Maryland Public Schools’ Strategic Leaders: Sharing Best Practices and Strategies in Turning Around Low Performing Schools

Panelists:Edward Ryans, Ed.D., TurnAround Director, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Upper Marlboro, MD, [email protected], (301) 702-3910

Kim Ferguson, Director of Turnaround Initiatives, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD, [email protected], (443) 642-4631

Marla Dean, Ed.D., Principal, Drew-Freeman M.S., Prince Georges County Public Schools, [email protected], (301) 817-0900

Tracey Y. Garrett, Principal Cherry Hill School, Baltimore City Public Schools, [email protected], (410) 396-1392

Inez Elizabeth Cohen, President, Educational Consutling 4U, Tampa, Florida, [email protected], (813) 968-0584

Gail Clark Dickson, Education Program Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, [email protected], (240) 353-0799

Discussant:Zollie Stevenson, Jr., Ph. D., Associate Professor of Education Leadership, Howard University, Washington, D.C., [email protected], (202) 806-7354

Facilitator:Wesley L. Boykin, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director, C.D. Moody Research and Development Institute, [email protected], (202) 390-8928

Abstract:Strategic leaders share lessons learned and research proven practices that impact student success in low performing schools. Share in the dialogue as these leaders share their stories and practices. Review research studies and key findings in the examination of what works in addressing student needs. Discover resources that can be implemented upon returning to your school district.

Targeted Audience:Instructional specialist/leaders, teachers, principals, superintendents, Title I directors, parents, students, and turnaround school leaders.



Turnaround schools Workshop sessionsRepresentatives from four schools from across the country that were low performing and failed to make AYP will demonstrate how they were able to turn their situation around to become high-performing schools. Curricula, parental involvement, student assessment, staffing, professional development, and resource acquisition and allocation will all be discussed and analyzed.

common core sTaTe sTandards panel sessionA panel of national education leaders will address the Common Core State Standards Initiative. This Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Adopted by 46 states and the District of Columbia, the standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. These set of standards bring diverse state curricula into alignment with each other to ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success.

Mini-PlenarySessions

school board Workshop sTrandWorkshop No. 1Effective Financial Management During a Lean Economy

Workshop No. 2Technology in the Classroom: How to Get the “Greatest Bang for Your District’s Buck”

Workshop No. 3A Discussion on the Historical and Current Trends in Building Educational Environments

principals’ sTrandThe Principals’ Strand is a 2-day series of 8 training modules powered by Lovelady School Leadership Consulting. The Principals’ Strand, or Institute, will be led by Dr. Fannie Lovelady-Spain, a veteran practicing principal. Participants will learn the research supporting the best practices in instructional leadership and apply those strategies through powerful hands-on experiences. Participants will also learn specific strategies to create a collaborative and culturally relevant school culture. Attendees will leave with a follow-up Principal’s Action Plan for implementing strategies and techniques learned.

NABSE members will have the option to attend one or several training modules during the course of the 2-day Institute. However, to obtain Tennessee CEU’s, participants must complete all 8 modules over the 2-day Principals Institute. The modules are as follows:

Module 1: The Principal as Instructional LeaderThis session will provide participants with a powerful leadership strategy that is culturally aligned to support the academic success of African American students in particular and all students in general. Instructional leadership will be defined in the context of the actions principals must take to impact teaching and learning.

Module 2: Building the Capacity for ChangeThis session will provide participants with a systematic “principal-centered” school change process that will activate transformation in the behaviors of the principal and the entire school learning community. Participants will be introduced to the School Principal Change Model. The SPCM™ reflects the belief that the problem in low achieving schools is not getting the stakeholders to work, but it is getting the stakeholders to do the right work.

Module 3: The Principal as Curriculum Leader This session will provide participants with an ‘amplified’ method to unwrap the common core standards. The method will reveal exactly what is needed to teach their students. When principals and teachers take the time to analyze each standard and identify its essential concepts and skills, the result is more effective instructional planning, assessment, management, and student learning.

Module 4: Assessment: How to Move Towards a Data-Driven Instructional ApproachThis session will provide participants with the key differ-ences between assessment of learning and assessment for learning. Participants will engage in developing an assess-ment implementation plan that can be used to drive the entire instructional program within their schools.

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Module 5: The Principal’s Role in Providing Effective Instruction and InterventionsThis session will provide participants with six (6) powerful instructional practices that affect learning for all students. Participants will engage in a hands-on exercise that will enable them to link teacher attributes to these instructional practices.

Module 6: Formal and Informal Observations and FeedbackThis session will provide participants with eight (8) different ways in which to provide teachers with instructional feedback after observing a teaching episode. Participants will also apply the ‘A-E Messaging Method’ adapted from research done by Madeline Hunter.

Module 7: Taking Corrective Action: Implications for Professional DevelopmentThis session will provide participants with the opportunity to examine a Case Study and engage in an exercise designed to meet the professional development needs of the teacher in the case study. Participants can apply the methods to similar professional development needs in their schools.

Module 8: How to Achieve School Wide CommitmentThis session will provide participants with a comprehensive curriculum designed to increase parent involvement that is connected to the classroom.

The Institute will conclude with an introduction to the #1 professional development that improves leadership performance, Coaching. Research that supports this claim will be shared and we will show how the services provided by Lovelady School Leadership Consulting can benefit the efforts to improve student and school performance.

Educators strandPresented by: NABSE Instruction & Instructional Support Education Commission,Gerri H. Bohanan, Chairperson

Thursday, November 15, 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Session I: “Closing the Attitude, Climate, and Cultural Gap for Black Male Learners”Students’ self-identity, attitude, and decision making skills impact their ability to learn in the classroom. Examine causes for the educational condition, climate and culture of the black male learner and the prospects for improvement. Learn strategies to motivate your black male students to strive for academic excellence.

Panelists:Principal Baruti Kafele is a Milken National Educator, best-selling author, educational consultant and motivational speaker.Dr. Will Parker is currently the Director of Diversity Initiatives for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and an educational consultant.Dr. William “Flip” Clay is CEO of Rhyming to Respect, LLC, a nationally acclaimed, educational consultant, speaker, writer and professional school counselor Joshua Parker is the 2012 Maryland State Teacher of the Year Haroon Rasheed is the 2012 Howard County (MD) Teacher of the Year

Thursday, November 15, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Session II: “Engaging African American Males in the Age of The Common Core”Presenters will share instructional strategies that result in academic achievement through a multi-media presentation. This interactive workshop will include videos that demonstrate how the strategies work with male students. Handouts will be provided.

Presenters:Joshua Parker is the 2012 Maryland State Teacher of the Year Haroon Rasheed is the 2012 Howard County (MD) Teacher of the Year

Session III: “The Game Factor”“Gamification” and game based learning has proven to be beneficial for increasing student retention and a strong predictor of student creativity. More stimulation, focusing and concentration are evident with videogames and game based learning.

Presenter:Dr. Rosalind “Roz” LaRocque is a nationally known professional developer & course designer and author of Reform Versus Dreams; Preventing Student Failure

Note: Sessions II & III will be presented concurrently

The Educators Day Education Strand continues with the educators attending one of the Workshop Series II sessions.

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Friday, November 16, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Session IV: “The Voices of Young Black Men”Rather than look at collected data and research, let’s have a conversation with African American male students. What do they believe is most important to their academic success? How do they perceive effective learning? Students from 4th and 5th grades, middle school, and high school will be on hand to share their concerns, beliefs, ideas, etc on learning.

higher educaTion sTrandPresented by: NABSE Higher Education Commission, Dr. Betty Goyens, Chairperson


An Intimate Conversation with the Original 1961 Freedom RidersParticipate in an intimate conversation with a distinguished panel of the original 1961 Freedom Riders. These living legends were threatened, beaten, arrested, jailed, imprisoned, and literally, risked their lives during the Civil Rights movement for freedom and social justice to end segregation on buses and facilities in interstate travel across the South. Of the more than 400 Freedom Riders, most were college and university students, many from Tennessee State University and Fisk University.

Freedom Riders: Frederick Leonard, Mary Jean Smith, Allen Carson, Jr., Joy Reagon Leonard, Etta Sampson Ray, Ernest “Rip” Patton


Higher Education Commission Meeting

Presenters: Dr. Deb Eldridge, Senior Vice President, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the new merger of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) Mr. Dell Warren, Director of Higher Education, 4-Year Institutions, Discovery Education Inc. Discovery Education combines standards-based digital media and a dynamic user community to empower college educators to improve student achievement. Mr. Warren will present digital strategies to position college educators to improve student retention, engagement and graduation rates.


“Culturally Responsive Teaching”There will be a discussion around the critical issue in educator preparation: the need to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers adequately for racially diverse student populations; and showcase

some features from Dr. Richard Milner’s recently published book, Start Where You Are, But Don’t Stay There: Understanding Diversity, Opportunity Gaps, and Teaching in Today’s Classrooms, Harvard Education Press.

Presenters:Dr. Richard Milner, IV is an Associate Professor of Education and Director, Graduate Program of Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, Nashville, TNMr. Alvin Pearman is a doctoral student in the Development, Learning, and Diversity Program in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, Nashville, TN.


“The Urban Teacher Residency Model: Implications for Redefining and Transforming Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Teacher Preparation Programs to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain Effective Teachers in High-Needs School Districts”

Presenter:Dr. Adriane Dorrington is the Senior Policy Analyst, Teacher Quality Department of the National Education Association (NEA), Washington, D.C.

Friday, November 16, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

University Faculty Panel Presentation“Power and Privilege: Barriers to Culturally Responsive Teaching”

Presenters:Dr. Judith Presley is the Coordinator, Special Education Program and Associate Professor of Special Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.Dr. Celeste Williams is an Associate Professor, undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation, Department of Teaching and Learning, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.Dr. Blanche Jackson Glimps is a Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.

Friday, November 16, 3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council ForumThe leaders of the nine historically Black Greek letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council will speak on a variety of education issues.

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Opening Plenary

Roland MartinNationally Syndicated Journalist

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Youth Symposium

Erik Cork

Math Plenary

Dr. Robert GylesProfessor of Mathematics &

Director of the Hunter College Mathematics Center for Learning & Teaching

Founding Members Lunch

Dr. Melba Pattillo BealsEducator, Journalist, Author,

member of the Little Rock Nine

Thursday, November 15 friday, November 16


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2012 Conference PreviewAwards 20122012 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). Each year at the national conference NABSE honors those selected persons publicly at various conference events including the Annual Banquet.

Herein is the chance for NABSE members and affiliates to nominate a person or organization for one or more of the following NABSE Awards:

President’s Award ✦ Hall of Fame AwardMarcus Foster Distinguished Educator Award

W.E.B. Dubois Higher Education Award ✦ School Board Member of the Year AwardMary McLeod Bethune Outstanding Teacher Award ✦ Principal of the Year AwardJoseph 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.

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, August 31, 2012.

• Send two (2) copies of the nomination form and any attachments to:

National Alliance of Black School Educators2012 NABSE Awards Nominations

310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SEWashington, D.C. 20003

• The official nomination form and accompanying documentation may also be scanned and emailed to Ed Potillo at [email protected]. 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.


2012 Conference PreviewAwards 20122012 NABSE AwARDS

Following are brief descriptions of all NABSE Awards:

✦ The PRESIDENT’S AWARD acknowledges significant spiritual and financial contributions to the NABSE community.

✦ 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 Educators2012 NABSE Awards Nominations

310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SEWashington, D.C. 20003

(202) 608-6319 (fax)

For additional information and applications please visit www.nabse.org.


2012 Conference PreviewAwards 2012NABSE 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

City State Zip

Work Telephone Fax

Email Address

Home Address

City State Zip

Home Telephone Email 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

City State Zip

Telephone # Email

Signature

Return completed submission form by fax to (202) 608-6319 or by email to [email protected]

Attn: 2012 NABSE Awards Nomination

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2012


2012 Conference PreviewGolf Tournament

The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) cordially invites you to tee off at the 14th Annual Emma L. Marshall Epps Golf Tournament held in conjunction with NABSE’s 40th Annual Conference, in Nashville, TN. (Proceeds from the golf tournament are applied towards the NABSE African American Male Youth Leadership Summit.)

WHEN: Wednesday, November 14, 2012WHERE: Gaylord Springs Golf Links – Nashville, TNFORMAT: Shotgun Start, 4 Player Scramble

For a $125 donation, each golfer plays 18 holes of golf and will receive:• Continental Breakfast • Awards • Door prizes, and other goodies

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• $3,000 Hole-in-One Club – six (6) golf and lunch tickets, back page of tournament program, tee sponsorship sign, reception, nationwide newsletter acknowledgment and special recognition at lunch

• $2,000 Eagle Club – four (4) golf and lunch tickets, green sponsorship sign, reception, program acknowledgment and recognition at lunch

• $1,000 Birdie Club – three (3) golf and lunch tickets, sponsorship golf cart sign, reception, program acknowledgment and recognition at lunch

• $500 Par Club – two (2) golf and lunch tickets, sponsorship, goodie bag, reception, and program acknowledgment

• $50 Bogey Club – tax-deductible donation with name on patron list in tournament program• Tax-Deductible contributions of checks, games, door prizes, and other promotional items for

the “goodie bags.”Traditional golf attire is required on the golf course.

Golf shoes must have soft spikes and a collared shirt is required.

T-shirts, undershirts, cut-offs, gym shorts, sweat suits and jeans (of any kind)

are not permitted.

**For additional information, contact: Ms. Lynda Jackson, Golf Chair at (313) 645-4628 or Dr. Emma L. Marshall Epps at (248) 489-7074 or Donnie Crenshaw at (615) 604-6171

or visit NABSE Conference Information at www.nabse.org

Special golf prizes will be awarded for:

• Longest Drive• Closest-to-the-Pin

EmmA L. mARShALL EPPS GoLF touRNAmENt



14th ANNuAL EmmA L. mARShALL EPPS PRESIDENtIAL CLASSIC GoLF touRNAmENt

Official Registration Form • Nashville, TN

FOURSOME ENTRY FORM (Please Print)

Golf Tournament

Name 1 Daytime Phone

Address

City State Zip


Address

City State Zip


Address

City State Zip


Address

City State Zip

PAYER iNFORMATiON

Name: First MI Last Company

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Phone Fax Email

Indicate: ■ MasterCard ■ Visa ■ American Express ■ Check/MO/PO, Payable to NABSE (Tax ID #23-745-1661)

Card or Purchase Order Number Exp. Date

Print Cardholder’s Name Signature Date

PARTiCiPATiON LEVEL COST PER GOLFER/SPONSOR # OF GOLFERS TOTAL COST

Non-Golfer $40

Golfer $125

Hole-In-One $3,000

Eagle Club $2,000

Birdie Club $1,000

Par Club $500

Bogey Club $50

Tax Deductible Contribution

All participation levels include lunch. Proceeds from the Golf Tournament will go towards the African American Male Youth Leadership Summit.

Please Send Completed Form and Payment to NABSE or Fax to (202) 608-6319

The National Alliance of Black School Educators310 Pennsylvania Ave., SE • Washington, D.C. 20003


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Eligible students: Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian

and/or Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American Are citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals of the U.S. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 unweighted scale or

earned a GED Have demonstrated leadership abilities Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or

university in the fall of 2013 For more information, call us at 1-877-690-GMSP (4677) or visit

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Allison first learned of GMS from an educator at her school. She applied and won.

Nearly 50 percent of students selected as Gates Millennium Scholars this year cited their schools and educators as the first source from which they learned about the Program.

Allison Wallace GMS Class of 2011 University of Southern California

Carrol A. Thomas, Ed.D.President

Bernard Hamilton, Ed.D.President-Elect

Marietta EnglishRecording Secretary

Doreen E. Barrett, Ph.D.Treasurer

Tai Jones ChapmanCorporate Representative

LaRuth Gray, Ph.D.Government Relations & Legislative Liaison to the Board

Wesley L. Boykin, Ph.D., M.P.H.Director, Charles D. Moody Institute

Quentin R. LawsonExecutive Director

Tom MarshallLegal Counsel

Commission ChairpersonsRonald Williams, Ed.D.Administration

Ellis A. AlexanderGovernance in Education

Betty Goyens, Ed.D.Higher Education

Gerri H. BohananInstruction & Instructional Support

Anthony White, Sr.Parents

Gail Clark DicksonSpecial Projects, Research & Evaluation

Dwight BondsSpecial Projects, Research & Evaluation

Fadhilika Atiba-WezaSuperintendents

Lois Hopson ReederRetired Educators

Regional RepresentativesBetty Maceo Midwest

T. Russell HopewellNortheast

Sandy Carpenter-Stevenson, Ed.D.West

Kimberly Mitchell McLeod, Ph.D.Southwest

Geneva Stark Price, Ph.D.Southeast

Jacqueline S. HerriottInternational

Foundation Chairperson Nardos King

Treasurer Charlie Mae Knight, Ed.D

Secretary Gloria Butler Miller

MembersWilliam J. Ellerbee, Jr., Ed.D. Carrol A. Thomas, Ed.D.Doreen E. Barrett, Ph.D.Charles Mitchell, Jr., Ed.D.Keith GreerWalter Burt, Ph.D.

Legal CounselDerrick Humphries

National Alliance of Black School Educators Board of Directors

National Alliance of Black School Educators Foundation Board of Directors

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