National Association for School-University Partnerships

08/19/2026

NASUP is seeking members with a professional or scholarly affiliation with special education in K-12 schools to help strengthen representation and collaboration within the organization. If your work, teaching, research, advocacy, or professional experience intersects with special education—including disability studies, inclusive education, gifted education, neurodiversity, teacher preparation, policy, or related areas—we want to hear from you.

Click the link to learn more: https://nasup.org/call-for-special-education-affiliated-nasup-members

NASUP is seeking members with a professional or scholarly affiliation with special education in K-12 schools to help strengthen representation and collaboration within the organization.

08/18/2026

PDSP is retiring as a stand-alone journal
As our organization has evolved and changed its focus to include broader categories of school-university partnerships beyond Professional Development Schools, we found it necessary to also change our publication offerings.

08/17/2026

Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!! Don't wait - get yours in before October 16th! We would love for you to join us!

Click the link to submit yours today!!

https://nasup.org/nasup-conference/submit-a-proposal/

08/14/2026

🍎 Calling All Mentor Teachers! 🍎

Looking to strengthen your mentoring skills and better support new educators? Join NASUP's online workshop series **For Teachers, By Teachers** and gain practical strategies you can apply immediately.

📅 **September 10**
**Coaching with Courage: Navigating Tough Conversations & Building Trust**
Learn how to engage in meaningful, growth-centered dialogue, provide constructive feedback, manage resistance, build strong professional relationships, and create a culture of openness and shared responsibility.

📅 **November 10**
**Sustaining the Spark: Mentoring for Emotional & Personal Well-Being**
Discover how mentor teachers can support the emotional well-being and resilience of new educators. Learn to recognize early signs of burnout and provide empathetic, proactive mentorship that helps teachers thrive and remain in the profession.

⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PT | 4:00–5:30 MT | 5:00–6:30 CT | 6:00–7:30 ET

💲 Cost:
• $49 for NASUP Members
• $59 for Non-Members

These workshops are designed by educators for educators and provide valuable tools for anyone supporting new teachers through mentorship and coaching.

Register today and invest in the success of the next generation of educators!
https://nasup.org/join-us-for-our-fall-workshops-for.../

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08/13/2026

Submit Your Manuscript to PDS Partners!
The editors of PDS Partners: Bridging Research to Practice invite you to submit your work for an upcoming issue of the journal. PDS Partners is a double-anonymized, peer-reviewed journal that shares innovative practices, highlights action research, and promotes collaborative inquiry related to Professional Development Schools and other school–university partnerships. We also accept submissions for our “Thank You for Your Service” column.
Emerald's streamlined process and open-access approach make publishing easy and rewarding—at no cost to authors. Click here for more information about submission guidelines, including contact information for the editors, who invite your questions and suggestions: https://emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/pdsp See less

08/12/2026

🎥 Why attend the NASUP Annual Conference?

It’s more than a conference it’s an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn, and strengthen school-university partnerships. 🤝

Join fellow NASUP members for meaningful conversations, new ideas, and connections that can make a lasting impact.

📍 NASUP 2027 | Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
📅 March 11–13, 2027

Watch the video to hear why our members make the NASUP Annual Conference a priority!

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08/11/2026

🏆 Celebrating the NASUP Awards Committee! 🏆

The NASUP Awards Committee plays an important role in recognizing the outstanding individuals, groups, settings, and institutions that strengthen and advance school-university partnerships.

Each year, NASUP presents seven annual awards honoring NASUP members and their institutions for their contributions and achievements.

👏 We’re proud to celebrate the people and partnerships that exemplify excellence across our association!

📅 2026 nominations are now closed.
Stay tuned! Information about the 2027 NASUP Awards will be posted in late 2026.

Learn more about the NASUP Awards and explore the seven award opportunities:
NASUP Awards

08/10/2026

Register Now for the 10th Annual SASUP Conference, October 15-16, 2026
Register now for the 10th Annual Southeastern Association of School-University Partnerships Conference to be held October 15-16, 2026, at WCU Biltmore Campus in Asheville, NC, hosted by Western Carolina University. Registration link: https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/profdev/sasup.aspx

08/10/2026

The Call for Proposals for the NASUP 2027 Conference opens on August 17th!

Proposal types include:

-SUP Partnership Paired-Concurrent Sessions
-SUP Practitioner-Focused Workshops
-SUP Practitioner-Focused Extended Workshops
-SUP Partnership-Focused Interactive Workshops
-SUP Roundtable Discussions
-Pre-service Teacher Presentations (Undergraduate students only)

Click the link to get more information: https://nasup.org/nasup-conference/submit-a-proposal/

08/07/2026

🎥 Missed a powerful NASUP keynote? Now's your chance to watch.

We're proud to share a keynote presentation from Leon Smith, Pennsylvania's 2026 Teacher of the Year and now the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Leon is a nationally recognized educator whose message reminds us that great teaching is rooted in relationships, high expectations, and helping every student discover their potential.

Whether you're a school leader, university partner, educator, or community collaborator, Leon's insights offer a compelling reminder of why strong partnerships matter in supporting students, teachers, and schools.

📺 Watch the keynote here: https://youtu.be/zx0MFPKGDWY

After you've watched, we'd love to hear from you:
What was your biggest takeaway from Leon's message?

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