Call For Proposals
12th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit

Black Education Excellence:

Reflect. Regroup. Reimagine.

📍 Phoenix, Arizona

📅 June 17–18, 2026

⏰ Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2026

About the Summit

The Teacher Leadership Summit, hosted by the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators (AzABSE), brings together educators, leaders, researchers, and community partners from across Arizona to share innovative practices that support student success. The summit highlights strategies that strengthen culturally responsive teaching, leadership development, and equitable opportunities for all students.

Through interactive workshops, panel conversations, and collaborative learning experiences, participants exchange ideas, build partnerships, and elevate practices that advance educational excellence across our schools and communities.

Share Your Expertise at the Teacher Leadership Summit

The Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators invites educators, school and district leaders, higher education faculty, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to submit proposals for the 12th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit.

This Summit brings together passionate educators committed to advancing Black Education Excellence through collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

Why Present?

📣 Share Your Expertise

Highlight innovative strategies and practices that improve outcomes for students and schools.

🤝 Build Meaningful Connections

Engage with educators, leaders, and partners from across Arizona.

🌱 Inspire and Learn

Contribute to conversations shaping the future of education.

✨ Advance Black Education Excellence

Join a community committed to equity, leadership, and transformative learning.

Types of Sessions

Interactive Workshops
Hands-on sessions providing practical strategies educators can implement immediately.

Innovation Spotlights
Presentations highlighting successful programs and initiatives impacting students and schools.

Panel Conversations
Collaborative discussions featuring multiple perspectives.

Research to Practice
Sessions translating research and policy into practical strategies.

Proposal Topics / Summit Strands

Select the strand that best aligns with your proposed session topic.

Culturally Responsive Practices for Academic Success
Strategies that advance equitable, culturally responsive teaching and learning by affirming student identity, expanding access, and improving outcomes for historically underserved learners.

Safety, Health, and Wellness
Approaches that support student mental health, educator well-being, and safe, supportive learning environments that foster resilience and a positive school culture.

Cultivating Student Gifts and Talents
Practices that recognize and nurture student strengths through enrichment, creativity, and opportunities that support talent development and real-world application.

Collaborative and Student-Centered Learning
Instructional models such as project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-driven learning that promote collaboration, student voice, and deeper engagement.

Community and Family Partnerships
Strategies that build meaningful connections between schools, families, and communities to support student success and shared responsibility.

STEAM Access and Innovation
Innovative approaches that expand equitable access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics learning and future career pathways.

Educator Leadership and Growth
Opportunities and pathways that support educator leadership, professional growth, and increased impact within schools and systems.

Transformational Leadership and Systems Change
Leadership strategies that drive meaningful, sustainable change across classrooms, schools, and districts to improve outcomes and advance equity.

Early Learning Foundations
Early childhood practices that support literacy, identity development, and strong academic and social foundations for young learners.

Research, Policy, and the Future of Education
Research-informed practices, policy insights, and partnerships that shape the future of education and connect theory to practice.

Collaborative Proposals Encouraged

We encourage collaborative proposals between schools, districts, universities, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. Sessions that highlight partnerships, research-informed practices, and innovative programs are strongly encouraged.

Ready to Share Your Expertise? Join educators and leaders from across Arizonain advancing Black Education Excellence.

SUBMIT PROPOSAL

Proposals must be submitted by May 1, 2026
Presenters will be notified by May 10, 2026
*Selected presenters must register to attend the Summit. In recognition of their contribution, discounted registration rates are provided—50% off for primary presenters and 25% off for co-presenters. Presenter discounts are applied to the current registration rate (early bird or regular, member or non-member). Discounted rates are limited to up to two presenters per session.

Call For Proposals 12th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit