Call for Proposals | Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators

9th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit

The Call for Proposals is now open for the 9th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit! Join peers and experts at Arizona's premier cultural relevant professional development, and networking, for all educators and organizations that support racial equity in education.

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2023 Teacher Leadership Summit

The Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators (AzABSE) is accepting proposals for the 9th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit which will be held on June 21 - 22, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s theme is Engaging All Levels: Black Education Excellence through Equitable Ecosystems. AzABSE is seeking proposals that enhance educators' knowledge, develop leadership skills, provide immediate implementations, contribute to challenging conversations, and embrace culturally responsive practices that compliments a student focused pedagogy of teaching and learning.

Proposals must be submitted by April 1, 2023
Presenters will be notified by April 15, 2023
*Selected presenters must register to attend the Summit (Discounted rate).

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- Social Justice, anti-racism, and culturally responsive practices
- Promoting Safety, Health and Wellness
- Cultivating Diverse Passions, Gifts, and Talents
- Innovative Community and Family Connections
- Pathways to STEAM Access and Sustainability
- Teach to Lead Passages
Social Justice, anti-racism, and culturally responsive practices
This strand highlights moving past acknowledging the inequities in education by demonstrating intentional practices that individuals, schools, and districts have implemented that aid in dispelling myths, dismantling systemic barriers, and eradicating the disparities and failures that impact marginalized students and communities. These sessions will offer strategies to ensure that diverse students under your guidance will get culturally responsive support and resources to meet their individual needs and enhance their strengths so that both educators and students thrive in schools.
Promoting Safety, Health and Wellness
There are innumerable factors that contribute to social behaviors, mental health, and physical wellbeing. To achieve balance between school and life, knowledge and support is pertinent. This strand will provide practical knowledge and proven strategies that support wellness for both students and staff.
Teach to Lead Passages
Aspiring leaders are continuous learners who thrive in opportunities of development to grow and master their craft. From classroom teacher to district administration, there’s a myriad of leadership passages in education to pursue passions and goals. This strand will provide information about diverse roles in the education ecosystem and inspire all levels to lead with purpose in the direction of change, growth, equity, and excellence while pursuing unique experiences, passions, and goals.
The Science and Art of Teaching and Learning Online
In the persistence of pandemic complications, many schools have embraced hybrid school models, including virtual and in person classroom programs. Sessions in this strand will help educators master virtual tools and strategies to welcome, support, and help all students reach their fullest potential.
Cultivating Diverse Passions, Gifts, and Talents
Nearly all children enter school with individual dreams such as: being successful performance artists, space travelers, athletes, architects, or farmers who find sustainable ways to feed the world. Sessions in this strand encourage listening to student voices and imaging new possibilities that nurture dreams by connecting real-world experiences and pathways that enhance school-day learning and support continued education to help students realize success.
Innovative Community and Family Connections
It takes a village to raise and educate a child. When educational programs, community organizations, and public agencies operate in isolation, they often miss opportunities to support the students, families, and communities they serve. This strand introduces ways to leverage community partnerships and provide wrap-around services to build a strong ecosystem and network that creates sustainable connections.
Pathways to STEAM Access and Sustainability
Education and Careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) offers a multitude of opportunities and endless possibilities, however systemic barriers in schools continue to block access to students specifically in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. The sessions in this strand demonstrate the importance of utilizing culture and arts to introduce STEM to marginalized demographics to ignite learning experiences and future dreams.
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