2026 Summit Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors

Our Valued Summit Sponsors

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Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors

Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented

Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) supports and advocates for gifted learners across Arizona. We provide professional development, family resources, and a statewide network to help advanced students be seen, supported, and challenged to thrive.

Website: arizonagifted.org

Arizona Council on Economic Education

ACEE is a statewide organization in Arizona that prepares teachers in teaching and students in learning personal finance, economics and entrepreneurship; and distributes proven economic education resources to schools free of charge.

Website: azecon.org

Arizona STEM Acceleration Project

The Arizona STEM Acceleration Project (ASAP) is an initiative that provides direct support, resources, and funding to Arizona’s K-12 educators as they deliver high-quality, hands-on STEM education to our state’s future leaders.

Website: stemteachers.asu.edu

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Center for the Future of Arizona

Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to building a stronger future for Arizona. Through trusted research, statewide collaboration, and community engagement, CFA works to improve education, workforce development, and civic health while helping communities solve Arizona's most pressing challenges.

Website: Center for the Future of Arizona

Computer Science teachers in Arizona

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CSTA-Arizona exists to support K–12 Computer Science teachers in Arizona by providing a community of colleagues to share resources and classroom strategies, connect teachers with regional and statewide supports, and provide opportunities for professional growth around classroom resources, CS content, and effective instructional practices.

Website: community.csteachers.org/cstaarizona/home

First Things First

First Things First is Arizona’s early childhood agency, dedicated to ensuring that every child from birth to age 5 has the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy, safe, and ready to succeed. Through strategic investments, community partnerships, and evidence-based programs, First Things First supports early learning, literacy, quality child care, child health, and
family engagement across the state. By working alongside educators, families, and community
organizations, First Things First is building a stronger foundation for lifelong learning and success for Arizona’s youngest children.

Website: firstthingsfirst.org

The Gifted Collective/Bright Child Books

We are Arizona's gifted learning center supporting children, families, and educators. We are home to Arizona's first gifted microschool as well as to Bright Child Books books. Providing resources specifically curated for gifted and curious learners.

Website: thegiftedcollective.com

Helios Education Foundation

Helios Education Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for every student to succeed through strategic investments, research, and collaborative partnerships that strengthen education across Arizona. With a strong commitment to educational equity, Helios supports initiatives that improve early literacy and third-grade reading proficiency, expand college access, and increase postsecondary attainment, particularly for students from historically
underrepresented and low-income communities. Through its leadership and community partnerships, Helios is helping build a stronger educational future for Arizona students.

Website: helios.org

Indigo Cultural Center

Since 2007, Indigo has lived up to its mission and vision through its three divisions by centering social justice, culture, and community: The Institute for Child Development Research and Social Change • Racial Equity Consultation and Training • Indigo Community Healing Arts.

Website: indigoculturalcenter.org

Joy for Books

Joy for Books is a nonprofit that expands access to high-quality, culturally diverse books through intentional curation. Educators choose the titles that best meet their students' needs from our curated collection. Applications for 2026–2027 are open now.

Website: joyforbooks.org

Laptops 4 Learning

Laptops 4 Learning, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, buys and prepares high-quality refurbished laptops and provides them at low or no cost to students who lack reliable home computers. We identify Title-1, K–12 school attendees & college student who need financial assistance to obtain a laptop of their own.

Website: laptops4learning.com

Lobato's Educational Consulting

Educational consulting services that support public school classified staff, teachers, and administrators through professional development, instructional coaching, mock interviews, program improvement, and training that enhance student success and organizational effectiveness.

Email: lobatoedconsulting@gmail.com

Safe Schools Focus on Excellence

Safe Schools Focus on Excellence is a nonprofit organization that partners with schools and communities to promote safe learning environments through character education, leadership development, and student empowerment programs that help prepare young people for success.

Website: safeschoolsfocus.org

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Velma Trayham Global

An award‑winning entrepreneur, presidential honoree, and CEO, Dr. Trayham has built and sold multiple companies, designed national accelerators, and helped over 8,000 small businesses start, scale, and secure contracts across the U.S.

Website: velmatrayham.com

IXL Learning

IXL Learning is a comprehensive PK–12 teaching, learning, and assessment platform that supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. With real-time data, instructional resources, and assessment tools, IXL helps educators monitor student progress and improve learning outcomes through district-wide implementation and professional learning support.

Website: ixl.com/us/arizona

Thank You

The Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators sincerely thanks our sponsors, partners, and exhibitors for helping make the 2026 Teacher Leadership Summit a success. Your partnership supports our mission to empower educators, advance educational excellence, and create meaningful opportunities for Arizona's students and school communities.

2026 Summit Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors

2026 Summit Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors

Our Valued Summit Sponsors

Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors

Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented

Arizona Council on Economic Education

Arizona STEM Acceleration Project

CHARMSQUAD

Center for the Future of Arizona

Computer Science teachers in Arizona

First Things First

The Gifted Collective/Bright Child Books

Helios Education Foundation

Indigo Cultural Center

Joy for Books

Laptops 4 Learning

Lobato's Educational Consulting

Safe Schools Focus on Excellence

SUSEJ DESIGNS

Velma Trayham Global

IXL Learning

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