Welcome

The Austin Area Alliance of Black School Educators (AAABSE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the educational accomplishments of African American children in the central Texas area. As the local branch of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) and the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE), AAABSE seeks to achieve its goals as follows:

• Promote and facilitate the education of all students, especially those of African descent;
• Establish a coalition of African American educators and others directly and indirectly involved in the educational process;
• Create a forum for the exchange of ideas and strategies to improve opportunities for people of African descent;
• Identify and develop African American professionals who will assume leadership positions in education;
• Influence public policy concerning the education of African Americans.

1. Professional Development Programs that strengthen the skills of teachers, principals, specialists, parents, community members, etc.;
2. Information Sharing around innovative instructional and learning strategies that have proven successful in motivating African American students and increasing academic performance in critical learning areas;
3. Policy Advocacy that ensures high standards and quality in our public and private educational systems.

PRIORITIES

Maintain and/or exceed the current number of members in the organization.
Increase participation in AAABSE activities.
Provide scholarships.
Serve as mentors.
Organize Workshops / Conferences that engage: Students, Parents, Educators, and Community Stakeholders.
Support AA teachers during the National Board Certification process.
Provide support to students in Africa.