Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 | Austin, Texas
Annual Conference 2025

We look forward to seeing you at NASBE's 2025 Annual Conference! The conference will be held in-person only.  Note: Registration will open in early July.

Registration Fees (Early Bird Registration available ended September 12, 2025)

NASBE extends complimentary registration to student board members. Students, please contact the NASBE Conference Team at nasbeconference@thebalcomgroup.com for a special discount code before completing registration.

NASBE Member Rates

• Full Conference: $800 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $950) 
• Daily (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday): $550
• Speaker: $650
• State Night Guest: $75

NASBE Affiliate Registration (NCOSEA and NCSBEE Members)

• NCOSEA: $500 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $600)
• NCSBEE: $800 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $950)

All Other Registration Rates

• Full Conference: $1,250 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $1,500)
• Daily (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday): $650
• Speaker: $650
• State Night Guest: $100

Register for Annual Conference

The 2025 conference will be held at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at The University of Texas.

AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center (hotel website)

1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705

Attendees are responsible for making hotel reservations. Please call the hotel directly at 512-404-3600 or connect via its online reservation website to make your room reservation. To guarantee this special group rate of $249.00 per night plus applicable taxes. You must make your reservation no later than Friday, September 26, 2025. After that time, higher rates will apply and rooms may not be available. 

Booking your reservation outside of the hotel room block via internet travel sites or “shopping” for lower rates at nearby hotels has a long-term negative impact on NASBE's Annual Conference. Hotels place financial penalties on organizations for each room not used within their negotiated block of rooms thus making it harder for us to negotiate lower rates for our attendees in the future, which we are committed to doing.

By filling the block of reduced rate rooms that we have negotiated, we are able to meet our contractual hotel obligations to avoid any financial penalties to the organization and we are able to use this history as a strong negotiation tool to keep our rates for attendees low year after year. We appreciate your support of NASBE by booking hotel rooms within our official block.

Professional Development Account funds: If you are planning to use PDA funds, you must make your reservation using the link above or by phone. NASBE will work with the hotel to pay the charges as directed in your PDA request and the one night's room and tax deposit will be credited.. Contact Paolo DeMaria, with questions.

Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is roughly 12 miles from downtown Austin, and is a 15-20 minute car ride, depending on traffic. Taxis, shuttles, and ride-sharing services are located under the airport's rental car facilities. Downtown Austin is also accessible via Metro Bus or the CapMetro Airport bus. Plan your trip here. 

Below is the preliminary agenda for this year’s Annual Conference. Session times and details will be updated as they are confirmed. Please note that the conference start and end times are firm.

If you are arriving to the conference early on Sunday, October 27, plan to join an afternoon tour of the LBJ Presidential Library or Bullock Museum (Texas History Museum). Details forthcoming.

Monday, October 27 - Pre-Conference 

Registration All Day

8:30 am to 5:30 pm           Pre-conference Activities - (Closed Press)

8:30 am to noon                High School Visit (limited participation; in conjunction with High School pre-conference session)

The day begins with a visit to an innovative high school in the Austin area, where you will interact with practitioners, students, and district leaders.

1:00 pm to 4:30 pm           Pre-conference Sessions: (1) High School Transformation and (2) Education Technology/AI in Education (limited participation.)

High School Transformation Pre-conference: Connecting High Schools to College and Career Pathways in Texas

A key aspect of systems changes that transforms high schools is their alignment with college and career pathways that help students earn valuable   postsecondary credentials. Join us for a full-day preconference to explore Texas’s strategy to make this vision a reality.

The day begins with a visit to an innovative high school, where you will interact with practitioners, students, and district leaders to see how Texas’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) models fit within the state’s overall strategy.

In the afternoon, dive into how Texas is revising policies and expanding access to high quality programs that leads to students earning credentials of value. Through a deep exploration of Texas’s work, participants will gain insight into the policies and practices that enable high quality postsecondary pathways programs—and how they support high school transformation.

The day includes a networking lunch session and breakout groups, providing opportunities for states to share strategies and learn from one another.

Education Technology Pre-conference: Navigating AI in Education: Policies, Practices, and Pathways for Student Success

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how schools operate, how teachers teach, and how students learn. For state leaders, the challenge goes beyond regulation—it is about identifying the best uses of AI that advance student achievement while safeguarding privacy and protecting students from harm.

This pre-conference session will build awareness of AI’s current and emerging role in education and explores how state policies and practices can guide its responsible and effective implementation. Through discussion and simulation, participants will examine promising approaches to curriculum design, teaching and learning, and partnerships that support dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready AI education. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to ensure all students can engage with AI critically, constructively, and ethically.

The session will begin over lunch, starting at noon.

2:00 pm                              Optional Member Meet up/Tour of the LBJ Presidential Library or Bullock Museum (Texas History Museum). Details forthcoming.

4:15 pm – 5:45 pm            Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Press)

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm            Annual Conference Roundtable

Join members of the Conference Planning Committee for tips and insights to help you make the most of your Annual Conference experience. Perfect for first-time and returning attendees alike!

6:30pm – 8:00pm            Optional Member Meet Ups (off-site)

Connect with fellow attendees at informal, NASBE-organized gatherings at local bars and restaurants. These role-alike meet-ups—such as for new members, regional groups, or those interested in certain policy issues—offer a relaxed setting to network with colleagues. Space is limited; indicate your interest when you register. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation and expenses. 

Tuesday, October 28

Registration All Day

7:30 am – 8:15 am              Networking Breakfast

8:15 am – 10:00 am            Welcome and Opening General Session

We are excited to welcome the Weiss High School Choir to perform during this opening Welcome Session.

Keynote with Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year

Ashlie Crosson is as an English teacher at Pennsylvania’s Mifflin County High School, where she aims to prepare her students to navigate the complexities of our global society. She believes in building a strong curriculum that develops communication skills, empowers students to solve problems and expands their worldview.

10:00 am – 10:15 am          Break

10:15 am – 11:30 am          Concurrent Sessions

Revolutionizing the Principalship: Strategies to Empower School Leaders: When systems and policies set them up for success, principals can improve student outcomes and drive school improvement. With the aid of a framework for rethinking the principalship and buoyed with examples from across the country, participants will explore research on principals’ evolving role and discuss policy strategies for strengthening and sustaining them in it.

11:30 am – 12:15 pm          Pre Lunch General Session

Not Alone Anymore: How Team-Based Staffing Builds a Sustainable Educator Workforce

What if the solution to teacher burnout was not helping them cope better with managing a classroom alone but changing how schools are staffed so teachers have more autonomy and better job satisfaction? This panel will share new evidence from 60 districts in 16 states on how team-based models improve teacher retention and well-being and the implications of these staffing models for instructional quality and student outcomes.

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm            Networking Lunch

1:15 pm – 1:30 pm              Break

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm              Concurrent Sessions 

Rethinking Math Pathways

From R&D to Real-World Results: How Indiana is Leading High School

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm              Break

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm              General Session

California’s Quest to Unlock Math Potential in All Students

Math doesn’t have to be boring or anxiety producing: When states reenvision and support a creative, empowering instructional approach, math becomes meaningful and joyful for students and teachers alike. Panelists, including Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, bring diverse perspectives to a discussion of California’s efforts to overhaul TK-12 math and explore how changing math mindsets can unlock students’ potential. Here’s a teaser: (Academic Challenge + Emotional Safety) + (High Expectations + Effective Support) = Unlock Students’ Full Math Potential (Note: this session is tentatively placed and may shift to the following morning)

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm              Break 

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm              Area Meetings (Northeast, Southern, Central, Western) (Closed Press)

7:00 pm                                State Night: Dinner and Reception (Closed Press)

This year, State Night will be held off-site at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum.

Wednesday, October 29

Registration All Day 

7:30 am – 8:30 am              Networking Breakfast

8:30 am – 10:00 am            Day Two Welcome and Opening Session

We are excited to welcome the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy's Mariachi Sol Azteca, performing during this morning general session.

10:00 am – 10:15 am          Break

10:15 am – 11:15 am          Concurrent Sessions 

Teach in the Peach: Supporting Georgia’s Rural Districts and Teacher Pipeline: This interactive session will explore the strengths and challenges of rural school districts, which often represent the most districts in a state and receive the least resources. NASBE Board Member Matt Donaldson and Deputy Superintendent Bronwyn Ragan-Martin of the Georgia Department of Education lead this session on how Georgia is supporting its rural districts, with a particular focus on its new “Teach in the Peach” recruitment and retention initiative.

AI Meets Portrait of a Graduate: Measuring Future-Ready Skills: As more states and districts capture their vision for student learning in a Portrait of a Graduate, they increasingly ask how student attainment of such competencies as curiosity and growth mindsets can be meaningfully measured. New visions require new tools, including machine learning and natural language processing. Learn how state boards can harness these technologies to produce actionable data on how students are mastering the competencies laid out in the portraits. Panelists will draw lessons from case studies, examine key pitfalls, and offer practical next steps.

11:15 am – 11:30 am          Break

11:30 am – 12:15 pm         Concurrent Sessions 

Building Student Engagement from the School Ground Up: Strategies for State Board Members and Staff: Over the past decade, the Washington, DC, state board has sought expanded student participation in its work. Through its Student Advisory Committee and changes in its practices, the board has worked to overcome barriers to meaningful student engagement. Attendees will learn how to build, track, and support student engagement in their states; develop a plan for leveraging student voice across state agencies and community-based organizations; and identify ways to integrate students in state board work and decision making.

Parliamentary Procedure Top Ten for State Board Members: Confused about parliamentary procedure or why it still matters today? Want to run more efficient, effective meetings? In this interactive session, you’ll explore the “Top 10” tips every state board member should know. Learn practical skills you can use immediately—and share with your peers—to make meetings smoother and decisions clearer. Bring your questions to bust myths, deepen your understanding, and strengthen your confidence in applying parliamentary procedure.

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm         Break

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm            Closing Lunch Session

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm              Networking Break

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm              Annual Business Meeting and Delegate Assembly (Closed Press)

We are pleased to announce that Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, as a keynote speaker for this year's Annual Conference!

Ashlie Crosson serves as an English teacher at Pennsylvania’s Mifflin County High School, where she aims to prepare her students to navigate the complexities of our global society. She believes in building a strong curriculum that develops communication skills, empowers students to solve problems and expands their worldview. Crosson teaches Advanced Placement language and composition, English 10 and Survival Stories, an elective that approaches global humanitarian crises from a youth perspective. She also advises the journalism program, which publishes the school newspaper and district magazine.  

Crosson strives to create learning experiences that resonate with her students, foster empathy and build critical thinking skills. By advising the journalism program, Crosson has positively influenced her students’ academic and career opportunities. Many in the program have found success beyond high school and are now editors for college media, interns at television stations and writers for regional newspapers. Watch this video to learn a bit more about Ashlie!

Conference Speakers

As we confirm sessions and speakers, this section will be updated accordingly. 

• Katey Arrington, Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas at Austin
• Lennon Audrain, Arizona State University, Next Education Workforce 
• Megan Bennett, Education and Society Program, Aspen Institute
• Scott Bess, Indiana State Board Member
• Kyndall Brown, California Mathematics Project 
• Chelsi Chang, Education and Society Program, Aspen Institute
• Leslie Colwell, Transcend
• Susana Córdova, Colorado Commissioner of Education
• Linda Darling-Hammond, California State Board Member and Learning Policy Institute
• Matt Donaldson, Georgia State Board Member
• Ann Duffy, Education First
• Jennie Earl, Utah State Board Member
• Keven Ellis, NASBE Chair and Texas State Board Member
• Francisco Escobedo, California State Board of Education
• Julie Fitz, Learning Policy Institute
• Darren Fleischer, DC State Board of Education
• Ryan Foor, Nebraska State Board Executive Director
• Deborah Gist, XQ Insitute
• Gabriela Orozco Gonzales, California State Board Member
• Brandon Griggs, Assistant Commissioner for College and Career Advising, Texas Higher Education 
• Preston Graham, Kentucky Student Board Member
• Julie Grove, HMH
• Lara Gueguen, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• David Hawkins, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• Richard Ingersoll, University of Pennsylvania
• Joshua Michael, Maryland State Board of Education
• Gavin Mow, Montana Student Board Member
• Michael Keys, Nevada Student Board Member
• Bronwyn Ragan-Martin, Deputy Superintendent, Georgia Department of Education
• Ryan Reyna, Education Strategy Group
• Mitchell Robinson, Michigan State Board Member
• Carey Wright, Maryland State Superintendent f Education
• and many more!

The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is seeking conference session proposals to share and highlight the exemplary work by state boards on critical education issues at its Annual Conference, October 27-29, 2025, in Austin, Texas.

Note: The Annual Conference Call For Proposals ended June 30. We are reviewing all session proposals now. The session lead will be notified by August 15, 2025, if their presentation proposal is selected. If you have any questions about the process, or are submitting a late proposal, please contact Renee Lang or Abby Potts.

What is the NASBE Annual Conference?

NASBE’s Annual Conference empowers state board members to leverage their role as leaders in education. Attended by state board members from across the nation, along with leading education experts, the NASBE Annual Conference is the only conference designed specifically for state board members. It typically draws about 150–200 attendees.

Annual Conference attendees will have the opportunity to

• learn from renowned subject-matter experts and reflect on how the information shared can help state boards lead during this pivotal time in public education,
• analyze research, evidence, and policy solutions that the state board can bring to bear on pressing challenges facing public education,
• gain insight into how state boards can leverage their role in the education ecosystem to improve student outcomes, and
• build relationships with peers in other states with whom they can share approaches for renewal and recovery of state education systems.

This year, the Annual Conference will be held in-person only in Austin, Texas. Conference sessions will mostly be held during the day on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29, NASBE’s Annual Business meeting occurs on the late afternoon of October 29, 2025.

Who Attends the NASBE Annual Conference?

The audience will mostly consist of state board members. Other stakeholders who attend NASBE conferences include state education agency staff, advocates, researchers, policy experts, press, nonprofit representatives, and NASBE funders. The NASBE conference is a tremendous opportunity to connect with state education leaders, leading education experts, and practitioners sharing perspectives from the field.

What Makes a Successful Conference Session?

Please read through our full proposal guide, examples of successful proposals, and utilize our online submission portal to guide you. Session proposals should include contact information for for the session lead/presenter, as well as speaker biographies, proposed title and session description, format, learning objectives, connection to state boards, and alignment with “conference tracks.”

NASBE conference evaluations consistently rate interactive, engaging sessions on a relevant topic or problem of practice the highest. Sessions that include policymakers, in particular state board members alongside researchers and practitioners, also receive consistently high ratings. Audience members appreciate learning from diverse perspectives on a topic, with lively debate among panelists that highlight both areas of common ground and areas of divergence. State board members favor sessions that focus not only on the “what” of a policy issue but also the “how” of implementing change. Sessions that are led by state board members and/or include state board members on a panel are consistently referenced during state board meetings and presentations that follow the NASBE Annual Conference.

Find last year’s agenda and sessions selected by state board members as relevant to their ongoing work here.

What Types of Sessions Are Offered at the Conference?

The NASBE Annual Conference aims to provide a variety of session formats to allow members to craft a conference experience that best aligns to their unique learning needs. NASBE will match your session proposal to the best format.

• General sessions offer an opportunity to address the full conference audience and typically follow the format of either a panel discussion or single keynote speaker. General session formats can include traditional length sessions (60–75 minutes), which are highly competitive for acceptance, or shorter “lightning round” sessions designed to rapidly build awareness and foundational knowledge of board members on specific topics (30 minutes). Lightning round general sessions may kick off lunch conversations; or occur immediately before networking breaks to promote subsequent peer-to-peer discussions.
• Concurrent sessions are an opportunity to interact directly with state board members in a small group setting. These sessions may be led by a single presenter, feature a panel discussion, and often highlight current research or explore problems of practice in states. Audience engagement is a critical component of these smaller sessions (50–75 minutes). Concurrent sessions also include roundtable discussions designed to support members in sharing successful strategies, board initiatives, and lessons learned around key issues. Longer concurrent sessions (90 minutes) focus on interactive skill building or take a deeper dive into a topic. These sessions may coincide with, cross over, or extend beyond concurrent session blocks.

What Topics Are State Boards Eager to Learn About?

Each year, NASBE surveys state board members to identify the most pressing issues on state board agendas. These survey results help frame the Annual Conference agenda. Proposals should align with at least one of the following nine conference strands, which reflect broad state board priorities. NASBE encourages the submission of proposals that address cross-cutting issues from multiple strands and topics. Proposals that do not address any of the nine conference strands will not be considered.

• Metrics and Measures for Continuous School Improvement
• Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Educators
• Education Governance and Board Operations
• Mathematics Education
• High School Design for College and Career Success
• Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Education Technology and Artificial Intelligence
• Student Wellness
• Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Examples of cross-cutting session proposals might include expanding career and technical education programs to engage students and reduce absenteeism, leveraging AI resources in mathematics education, or assessments that support competency-based approaches.

What are Presenter Responsibilities?

Proposers of an accepted session are required to register all individuals who are delivering the proposal for the NASBE Annual Conference. The cost associated with attending the conference, including registration, travel, lodging, and meals is the responsibility of the proposer for any and all session presenters. For the 2025 Annual Conference, NASBE offers a reduced registration for presenters ($650). Additionally, students who either present or attend the NASBE Annual Conference will receive complimentary registration to encourage student voices in education policy discussions. Presenters are not provided with honoraria. For special circumstances, NASBE may, at its sole discretion, waive or reduce registration fees for a presenter if the cost of attending creates a hardship for the proposer.

Presenters are expected to provide presentation materials in digital form, handouts, and/or follow-up materials for participants before, during, or after the event. If a session proposal is accepted, NASBE staff may edit session titles and descriptions for clarity. Proposers and presenters will also work with an assigned NASBE staff member before the conference to refine the session and ensure its success.

When are Proposals Due?

NASBE welcomes session proposals from those interested in equipping state boards of education with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to lead in public education. Proposals must be submitted through this online platform by June 30, 2025. The session lead will be notified by August 15, 2025, if their presentation proposal is selected.

How are Proposals Selected?

The proposal selection process is highly competitive. Less than 30 percent of submitted proposals are selected for presentation. NASBE selects only a limited number of proposals reflecting a mix of topics and formats. For 2025, there are approximately 12 to 15 available slots on the conference agenda. NASBE’s Conference Planning Committee and staff evaluate proposals based on following criteria:

• relevance to priority strands that also feature the actual work of state boards of education;
• qualifications of presenters and panelists;
• collaboration among organizations to provide diverse perspectives across the practice, research, and policy, continuum; and
• extent to which a session is designed to engage state board members and other audience participants in discussion.

NASBE values the Annual Conference’s role in facilitating productive exchange of diverse perspectives that can create lasting channels for sharing evidence-based strategies and solutions.  Submitters are encouraged to collaborate with their partners and state leaders to develop proposals that include diverse presenters and leverage a range of policy, practice, and research expertise.  Given the limited number of agenda slots, accepted sessions featuring a presenter or group of presenters from a single organization will be limited to one per organization. Find last year’s agenda and sessions here.

Want to Learn More?

NASBE recently hosted an informal Q&A with prospective submitters. If you missed it, don't worry, we have the recording here!

Ready to Submit Your Proposal?

After you've read our full session proposal guide, submit your conference proposal using our online submission portal. To access the submission form from the portal, click the submit button and log in or create an account when prompted. Proposals must received by June 30, 2025.

Session Proposal Guide 2025

Example Proposal

Submit Your Proposal

NASBE offers multiple ways to partner at our premier membership meeting, the NASBE Annual Conference. Please contact NASBE President and CEO Paolo DeMaria to learn more about becoming a NASBE sponsor.

Programmatic Funders:

• The Bainum Family Foundation
• Foundation for Child Development
• Google
• Schusterman Family Foundation
• The Wallace Foundation
• The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Principal Sponsors:

• College Board
• Curriculum Associates

Major Sponsors:

• NWEA
• Renaissance

Supporting Partners:

• ETS
• Great Minds

Look here to find answers to the most common questions about NASBE’s Annual Conference!

How much is conference registration? 

Registration fees for Annual Conference 2025 are as follows:

NASBE Member Rates

• Full Conference: $800 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $950) 
• Daily (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday): $550
• Speaker: $650
• State Night Guest: $75

NASBE Affiliate Registration (NCOSEA and NCSBEE Members)

• NCOSEA: $500 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $600)
• NCSBEE: $800 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $950)

All Other Registration Rates

• Full Conference: $1,250 (After September 12, Regular Registration: $1,500)
• Daily (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday): $650
• Speaker: $650
• State Night Guest: $100

NASBE also extends complimentary registration to student board members. Students, please contact the NASBE Conference Team at nasbeconference@thebalcomgroup.com for a special discount code before completing registration.

I don’t want to attend the whole conference. Can I register for only the pre-conference sessions or a single day? 

Yes. If you want to attend only one day of the Annual Conference, please select “single day registration” when you register for the day you plan to attend. For NASBE members, the fee is $550, for non-member, the fee is $650.

Do I have to register separately for the evening events?

No, it is included in your full conference registration. If you opt to bring a guest, there is an extra fee of $75 for members, and $100 for non-members.

Does NASBE make my hotel reservation?

No, attendees are responsible for making hotel reservations. Please call the hotel directly at 512-404-3600 or connect via its online reservation website to make your room reservation. To guarantee this special group rate of $249.00 per night plus applicable taxes. You must make your reservation no later than Friday, September 26, 2025. After that time, higher rates will apply and rooms may not be available.

Making a reservation in NASBE’s room block is important. Meeting our financial obligations to the AT&T Conference Center for our room block has a long-term benefit: It helps NASBE negotiate lower rates for our conferences in the future, and it lowers your out-of-pocket travel costs. When we fill our contracted room block, we avoid unnecessary financial penalties, which strengthen our negotiation efforts in the future to keep annual conference costs manageable.

How far away is the hotel from the airport?

The hotel is about 12 miles (15-20 minutes) from the airport. Taxis, shuttles and ride-sharing services are all available. Austin has public transportation options from the airport as well. 

How do I access “PDA” funds for NASBE’s annual conference?

NASBE Professional Development Accounts (PDA) provide support to state board members who wish to participate in NASBE activities such as attending conferences, regional meetings, travel and other related activities. It is a perfect way to fund your trip to NASBE’s Annual Conference 2025! If your state has set up a PDA with NASBE, individual members may use available funds. Please contact Paolo DeMaria for more information.

How are you keeping attendees safe during the conference? (COVID-19 Policy)

Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment at the 2025 NASBE Annual Conference.

We ask all participants to monitor their own health before attending. If you are feeling unwell, please take the necessary steps to recover - whether that means staying home to rest or wearing a mask to protect yourself and others at the conference.

What is your cancellation policy?

Registrations may be cancelled for a refund (less $100 processing fee) if cancellation request is received in writing by Friday, October 3, 2025. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and emails to nasbeconference@thebalcomgroup.com. 

Registration substitutions are accepted. The substitution deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025. All substitutions after this date will be processed on-site. Please email substitution requests to nasbeconference@thebalcomgroup.com.

All refunds are issued via original form of payment after the conference.

Are there sponsorship or advertising opportunities during the conference?

Yes! If you are interested in becoming a NASBE annual conference sponsor, please contact Paolo DeMaria. 

I submitted a conference proposal. When will I hear and what's next?

The Conference Planning Committee and NASBE staff is currently reviewing all proposals on the following criteria:

• relevance to priority strands that also feature the actual work of state boards of education; 
• qualifications of presenters and panelists;
• collaboration among organizations to provide diverse perspectives across the practice, research, and policy, continuum; and
• extent to which a session is designed to engage state board members and other audience participants in discussion.

Those who submitted a proposal will be notified by August 15, 2025, if their proposal has been selected to be a session at the conference. Once the session is confirmed, you will be assigned a NASBE staffer to help guide your further planning and logistics. 

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