54th Annual International ConferenceSchedule at a Glance
Five days of professional learning, leadership development, and celebration, from Vision to Victory.
Wednesday, December 2
Rosen Centre / Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL-
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Tour Registration: Cultural Tour & K–12 Tour
Check-in for guided cultural site visits and K–12 school tours in the Orlando area.
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7:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Higher Ed Experience
Campus visits and sessions connecting educators with higher education institutions and pipeline partners.
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8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Golf Tournament
Optional networking tournament for conference attendees.
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8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parents Day Summit
A full day of workshops and resources equipping parents to support student achievement.
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8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Legislative Priorities Committee
Committee session shaping NABSE's national education policy and advocacy priorities.
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9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Affiliate President Meeting
Working session for regional affiliate chapter presidents.
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9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Youth Symposium
Leadership and enrichment programming for student attendees.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Aspiring Superintendents Academy
Professional development track preparing educators for the superintendency.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Aspiring Administrator Academy
Professional development track for educators pursuing school and district administrative roles.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Black Women Superintendent Academy
Leadership development designed for Black women in, or preparing for, the superintendency.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Research Institute
Sessions on educational research methods and their application in K–12 and higher education settings.
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
International Coalition of Allies
Meeting for NABSE's international partners and allied organizations.
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Aspiring Higher Ed Commission
Professional development for educators pursuing leadership roles in higher education.
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8:00 PM
NABSE Welcome Networking Event: NABSE En Blanc
All Conference Attendees
Thursday, December 3
Rosen Centre / Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL-
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
First Timer's & Welcome Back to NABSE
Orientation for first-time attendees and a welcome for returning NABSE members.
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7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Parliamentary Procedure Review
Review of parliamentary procedure in preparation for the Delegate Assembly.
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8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Delegate Assembly I
Official business session for NABSE delegates.
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Plenary I: President's Address & Parade of Affiliates
Opening plenary featuring the NABSE President's address and recognition of affiliate chapters nationwide.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Administrators Commission Meeting & Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for the Administrators Commission.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Parent Commission Meeting & Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for the Parent Commission.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Governance in Education Commission Meeting & Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for the Governance in Education Commission.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Instruction & Instructional Support Commission Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for the Instruction & Instructional Support Commission.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Retired Educators Commission Meeting & Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for the Retired Educators Commission.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Higher Ed Meeting & Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for higher education members and partners.
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Superintendents Commission Meeting & Luncheon
Meeting and luncheon for the Superintendents Commission.
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshop Series 1
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Demonstration Schools Session
Featured presentations from NABSE Demonstration Schools showcasing effective, replicable practices.
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
NABSE Education Policy Institute (NEPI)
Sessions focused on education policy analysis and advocacy strategy.
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Workshop Series II
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Research Roundtable I
Peer-reviewed research presentations with facilitated discussion.
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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
NABSE Master Class I
In-depth professional development session led by expert practitioners.
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8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
NABSE @ NIGHT
Evening networking and entertainment event for conference attendees.
Friday, December 4
Rosen Centre / Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL-
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Workshop Series III
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Plenary II: Celebrating Founders, Scholarships
Plenary session honoring NABSE founders and recognizing scholarship recipients.
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Northeast Regional Luncheon
Networking luncheon for Northeast region affiliates.
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Midwest Regional Luncheon
Networking luncheon for Midwest region affiliates.
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
West & International Regional Luncheon
Networking luncheon for West and International region affiliates.
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Southwest Regional Luncheon
Networking luncheon for Southwest region affiliates.
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Southeast Regional Luncheon
Networking luncheon for Southeast region affiliates.
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2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Job Fair
Career fair connecting educators with hiring school districts and organizations.
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2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Legislative and Education Policy Institute (LEPI)
Sessions on legislative advocacy and current education policy issues.
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2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Research Roundtable II
Peer-reviewed research presentations with facilitated discussion.
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2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Workshop Series IV
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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2:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Demonstration Districts Session
Featured presentations from NABSE Demonstration Districts showcasing effective, replicable practices.
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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshop Series V
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
NABSE Master Class II
In-depth professional development session led by expert practitioners.
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5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Lifetime Members Reception
Invitation Only
Saturday, December 5
Rosen Centre / Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL-
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Delegate Assembly II
Official business session for NABSE delegates.
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9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Workshop Series VI
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Workshop Series VII
Concurrent professional development workshops led by education practitioners and researchers.
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch On Your Own
Open lunch break; attendees dine independently.
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1:45 PM – 3:45 PM
NABSE's Leading Ladies
Networking and leadership session for women in education.
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1:45 PM – 3:45 PM
NABSE's Men of Iron
Networking and leadership session for men in education.
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NABSE Red Carpet
Black Tie
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8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
An Evening of Empowerment and Excellence: Awards Gala
Signature evening celebrating excellence in education with formal award presentations.
Sunday, December 6
Rosen Centre / Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL-
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Ecumenical Service
Interfaith closing service for conference attendees.
