One Membership.
Unlimited Opportunity.
For more than 40 years, TABSE has been empowering educators, developing leaders, and advocating for educational excellence across Texas. When you join, you step into a statewide support system committed to your growth.
More than an organization, it’s a community.
The Texas Alliance of Black School Educators is a powerful community of educators, sponsors, partners, and supporters working together to open doors and create opportunities.
From leadership development and monthly masterclasses to statewide networking, professional resources, and graduate and doctoral scholarship opportunities, TABSE surrounds its members with a true support system committed to helping them grow, lead, and succeed. When you become a member, you’re not simply joining a professional association. You’re stepping into a community of people who understand the journey and want to see you succeed.
Join for $100. Save $100 on day one.
Annual membership is just $100, and members receive an automatic $100 discount on TABSE Conference registration, making your membership virtually free the moment you register.
Everything your membership unlocks
One membership connects you to professional development, leadership pathways, research, scholarships, and a statewide network built for your success.
Success Training Institute Professional Development Platform
TABSE members receive exclusive access to a state-of-the-art, on-demand learning portal made possible through a $100,000 in-kind investment in your professional growth:
- Hundreds of self-paced leadership and professional development courses
- Mobile-friendly, on-demand learning anytime, anywhere
- Professional certificates upon completion, recognized through Huston-Tillotson University
- Training in leadership, communication, accountability, conflict resolution, teamwork, emotional intelligence, time management, and workplace excellence
Monthly Masterclasses
Exclusive masterclasses featuring nationally recognized educational leaders, covering leadership development, current trends, best practices, CPE opportunities, and practical strategies you can implement immediately.
Research Opportunities
Advance your professional voice through the Dr. James A. Johnson Research Institute, with opportunities to present original research, collaborate with fellow scholars, and publish in the TABSE Research Journal.
Graduate & Doctoral Scholarship Opportunity
Through ACU’s College of Education, eligible TABSE and local affiliate members may pursue a Master of Education in Instruction & Learning or a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, with mentorship, a statewide network, and a scholarship that makes the next step more attainable. Applications open September 21 and close October 31.
Leadership Development
Grow through mentorship, leadership institutes, statewide committees, volunteer leadership positions, and professional networking, developing leaders who influence schools, districts, and universities across Texas.
Powerful Network & Advocacy
Build lasting relationships with teachers, principals, superintendents, higher-education leaders, and aspiring administrators, while TABSE advocates for policies and practices that improve outcomes for students statewide.
Membership Levels & Annual Dues
Select the membership that best fits you and complete your registration online. Processing fees are included in every price.
All dues are billed annually and include processing fees.
How to Become a Member
Review Your Options
Explore the membership levels above and find the category that best fits you, from regular and retired to student, affiliate, higher education, or district.
Select Your Level
Click “Select” next to your preferred membership category to begin your secure online registration.
Complete Registration
Enter your contact information, professional details, and any required membership information.
Submit Payment
Pay your annual membership dues online. Processing fees are already included in the listed price.
Get Connected
Access member benefits, professional learning, networking, leadership pathways, and statewide events.
Lead & Grow
Take advantage of masterclasses, CPE, research, scholarships, and a statewide community committed to your success.
Support the TABSE Capital Campaign
Beyond membership, you can help protect everything TABSE has built and prepare for everything still ahead. Our Sustaining the Flame Capital Campaign is raising $100,000 to match a recent in-kind award, and every gift helps sustain the flame of TABSE for the next 40 years and beyond.
Join the movement. Connect. Lead. Advocate.
One membership. Unlimited opportunity. Lasting impact. TABSE is ready to walk with you. Become a member today.