Venue: Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston Island
New: One-Day Pass Available — Friday Only
Exceeding the Standard:
Redefining What's Possible
The HAABSE Connect to Excellence Summer Conference is an immersive professional development event built for educators who refuse to settle. Gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills that prepare you for the 2026–2027 school year — and beyond.
Schedule At-A-Glance
Download Full ScheduleMoody Gardens Hotel - Galveston Island • July 9-11, 2026
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6:00 - 8:00 PMRegistrationMoody Foyer
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7:00 - 9:00 PMNetworking SocialPresenter Table for Check-in • HAABSE 40th Anniversary Commemorative Shirt on site!Moody Foyer
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7:30 AM - 3:30 PMRegistrationVolunteers & Presenter Tables for Check-in • 40th Anniversary Commemorative Shirt on site!Moody Foyer
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8:00 - 9:00 AMBuffet Full BreakfastAll meals included for attendees!Moody Ballroom
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8:30 - 9:00 AMFirst Timers SessionWelcome to the HAABSE Summer Conference!Saloon F
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9:00 - 9:45 AMWelcome - Invocation - General SessionMoody Ballroom
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9:45 - 10:00 AMTransition & Vendor Fair
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10:00 - 11:00 AMEmpowerment InstituteMaster Teacher - Salon A • Campus Leadership - Salon B • District Leadership - Salon CSalon A / B / C
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11:00 - 11:15 AMTransition & Vendor Fair
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PMConcurrent Session I
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12:30 - 12:45 PMTransition & Vendor Fair
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12:45 - 1:45 PMLunch & Panelist DiscussionLeading Without Limits: Educators Across the SystemMoody Ballroom
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1:45 - 2:00 PMTransition & Vendor Fair
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2:00 - 3:00 PMConcurrent Workshops II
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3:00 - 3:15 PMTransition & Vendor Fair
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3:15 - 4:15 PMConcurrent Workshops III
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8:00 - 11:00 PMHAABSE SocialCelebrating 40 Years of ExcellenceFloral Ballroom
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PMProfessional Headshots (JCI Creatives)No cost to HAABSE Members • $10 for non-membersVine 2
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7:30 AM - 12:00 PMRegistrationVolunteers & Presenter Tables for Check-inMoody Foyer
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8:00 - 9:00 AMBreakfastAll meals included for attendees!Moody Ballroom
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8:45 - 9:00 AMTransition & Vendor Fair
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9:00 - 9:45 AMGeneral SessionSEL Moment - Dr. Janet Palmer • Sponsor Spotlights • Installation of Officers • Sponsor & Vendor Recognitions • Door PrizesMoody Ballroom
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9:45 - 10:00 AMTransition & Vendor Fair
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10:00 - 11:00 AMConcurrent Workshops IV
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11:00 - 11:15 AMTransition & Vendor Fair
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PMConcurrent Workshops V
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12:15 - 12:30 PMTransition & Vendor Fair
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12:30 - 1:30 PMLunch & Pinnacle AwardPinnacle Award Presentations & Video • Congratulations to Dr. Walter Jackson, Superintendent, La Porte ISDMoody Ballroom
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1:45 - 2:45 PMSuperintendent’s Fireside ChatModerated by Dr. Demetrius McCall (Sheldon ISD) • Panelists: Dr. Travis Young (Dayton ISD), Dr. Walter Jackson (La Porte ISD), Dr. Rebecca Brown (Dickinson ISD), Dr. Kregg Cuellar (Spring ISD)Moody Ballroom
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2:45 - 3:15 PMClosing Session, Door Prizes & Closing RemarksMoody Ballroom
Choose Your Registration
All options include access to professional development sessions, networking, and the tools you need for the 2026–2027 school year.
2026 Summer Conference Registration
Members get additional discounts. Sign in to see member rates.
Two full days of instruction, leadership, wellness, advocacy, achievement, and behavior management.
Select OptionsSummer Conference One-Day Pass
Friday, July 10, 2026 only.
Perfect for teachers who can only attend one day while still experiencing powerful professional learning, networking, and inspiration.
Select Options2026 Vendor Only Registration
For organizations & businesses exhibiting at the conference.
Connect directly with Houston-area Black educators, administrators, and education professionals at the region's premier conference.
Select OptionsThis Conference Is For You
Anyone invested in the education of Texas's children and adult learners.
Seats Are Limited
Ready to Connect to Excellence?
Join educators from across the Houston area for two days of professional development that redefines what's possible for the 2026–2027 school year.
Questions? haabseregistration@tabse.net
A special THANK YOU to our 2025 Summer Conference Sponsors
