What TABSE does

TABSE (Texas Alliance of Black School Educators) is a Houston-based 501(c)-style nonprofit professional association founded December 5-6, 1986 in Austin and chartered November 12, 1987, operating as the official Texas state affiliate of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE). It serves K-12 educators, school administrators (superintendents, principals, central-office staff), higher education faculty, students, and parents across Texas, focused on improving educational outcomes for African-American students through professional development, leadership pipelines, advocacy, and recognition programs.

The organization operates a portfolio of core products: the flagship 41st Annual State Conference (February 18-22, 2026), a year-round Masterclass Series that now includes AI literacy workshops, the TABSE EdHub digital resource platform (PK-12 curated content with member submission), the TABSE Research Journal, TABSE TV (a YouTube content channel), specialized leadership Institutes (Superintendent, Principal, Central Office, Aspiring Athletic Directors & Head Coaches), and tiered membership programs. Underlying technology is lightweight: a WordPress website with online registration and AMBA-discount logistics, the EdHub content library, a YouTube channel, and purchase-order/credit-card commerce for tickets and dues.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) recurring annual membership dues spanning six tiers ($22 student to $2,591 District Institutional 4A-6A), (2) conference and event registration fees with tiered early-bird pricing ($250-$650 plus optional events such as the Awards Gala, Golf Tournament, and institutes), and (3) corporate partnerships, exhibitor, and sponsorship fees (e.g., Vendor Fair $700, Employer Registration $200). Distribution runs through 17 regional affiliate chapters across Texas (and a Southwest DC affiliate), direct institutional outreach to school districts for institutional membership, and a self-serve online portal. The organization is member-governed under an elected board led by the 15th President, Dr. Darwin Spiller, with Dr. LaBotta Taylor appointed Executive Director effective June 2024.

Name

TABSE

Legal name

Texas Alliance of Black School Educators

Website

https://tabse.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TABSE is a Houston-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1986 that serves K-12 educators, administrators, and school districts in Texas as the state affiliate of NABSE, delivering membership programs, an annual state conference, masterclasses, the EdHub digital platform, and advocacy to improve educational outcomes for African-American students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Professional educator association
• Education professional development
• K-12 leadership institutes
• Educator membership programs
• Educational equity advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $22 (student) to $2,591 (District Institutional Membership 4A-6A), providing recurring revenue from individual educators, affiliates, and school districts across Texas.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual state conference registration, institutes, workshops, and optional events including golf tournaments, awards galas, and leadership mentoring events.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors and exhibitors pay fees to participate in conferences and access the educator network, including education technology companies and education service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TABSE is a Texas-based nonprofit professional association that delivers leadership development, professional development, and advocacy programs for educators serving African-American students. Its core offerings include a recurring annual State Conference, a Masterclass professional development series, the TABSE EdHub online resource platform, the TABSE Research Journal, TABSE TV video content, specialized leadership institutes, and tiered individual and district-level membership programs.

Product overview

TABSE (Texas Alliance of Black School Educators) is a professional education nonprofit organization that provides a portfolio of programs and services focused on improving educational outcomes for African-American students in Texas. The core offerings include the annual State Conference, Master Classes professional development series, EdHub online resource platform, Research Journal, TABSE TV video content, leadership Institutes, and membership programs. These products work together to provide educators with professional development, networking, resources, and advocacy support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TABSE EdHub: Educational resource platform providing digital content, learning materials, and resources for PK-12 education across multiple subjects.
• TABSE TV

Products and services

• TABSE Annual State Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together Texas K-12 educators, administrators, superintendents, and education professionals for multi-day professional development, networking, vendor exhibits, and recognition programming focused on African-American student achievement.
• TABSE Masterclasses Recurring professional development series for educators and education leaders covering AI literacy, athletic coaching leadership, leadership development, and topical workshops, offering CPE credits.
• TABSE EdHub Online education resource platform providing curated academic content, learning materials, and resources organized by grade level (PK-12) for educators, parents, and students, with content submission capabilities for members.
• TABSE Research Journal Peer-reviewed research publication providing a forum for educational research and scholarship focused on issues affecting African-American students and educators, including the Dr. James A. Johnson Research Institute.
• TABSE TV YouTube-based video platform providing recorded sessions, conference highlights, and educational content from TABSE events, masterclasses, and programs.
• TABSE Leadership Institutes Specialized leadership development programs for educators and administrators, including Superintendent's Institute, Principal's Institute, Teachers of Excellence Institute, Central Office Institute, and Aspiring Athletic Directors & Head Coaches Institute.
• TABSE Membership Programs Tiered annual membership products for individual educators, students, retired educators, higher education institutions, and Texas school districts, providing access to professional development, resources, networking, and member-exclusive conference discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive $100 conference discount, making $105 annual membership pay for itself immediately
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTABSE is the official Texas state affiliate of NABSE. The national organization provides strategic direction, resources, and a broader network for the state-level chapter. TABSE participates in NABSE conferences and programs.
• Achieve3000minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation technology partner supporting TABSE EdHub and providing resources for African-American student literacy and learning outcomes.
• Chartwells K-12minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool nutrition services partner supporting TABSE educational initiatives and programs.
• Curriculum Associates (i-Ready)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational publisher partner providing adaptive learning resources through TABSE EdHub.
• IXL LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerK-12 learning platform partner offering personalized learning resources featured in TABSE EdHub for grades 6-12.
• Learning A-ZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLiteracy and learning resources partner supporting TABSE EdHub with reading and language arts materials.
• Walden UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigher education partner offering scholarships for TABSE members pursuing advanced degrees in education.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner representing Texas school administrators, collaborating on advocacy and professional development for school leaders.
• Walsh Gallegos LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation law firm partner providing legal resources and support for TABSE EdHub and member districts.
• CapwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial literacy partner supporting TABSE with educational resources for student and family financial education.
• Care SolaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMental health support partner for superintendent and school leader wellness programs.
• Excel Energy GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy efficiency partner supporting TABSE superintendent initiatives.
• FFGA (Federal Foundation Grant Associates)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant consulting partner supporting TABSE districts with funding opportunities.
• TCG (The Consortium for GIS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGIS technology partner for TABSE superintendent programs.
• PPGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaints and coatings partner supporting TABSE programs and facilities.
• Salary FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial wellness partner for educator employee benefits programs.
• VeregyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy solutions partner supporting TABSE district institutional members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Forward: National professional association dedicated exclusively to effective professional learning for educators. Overlaps directly with TABSE's masterclass series, institutes, and CPE-credit programming, and serves the same K-12 educator and administrator audience.
• National Education Association (NEA): The largest U.S. educator professional association with millions of members. NEA competes for the same Texas educator membership dollars with broader, non-race-specific offerings, and dwarfs TABSE in scale and resources — though without TABSE's focused equity mission.
• ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): A national professional association for educators focused on curriculum, instruction, and supervision. ASCD competes for educator professional-development budgets and district-level relationships with broader content, though without the race-specific focus that anchors TABSE's value proposition.
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): Texas's leading association for school board members and governance, with broad engagement across Texas ISDs. TASB overlaps with TABSE on district-level relationships and offers programming that competes for district institutional attention and budget.
• National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE): The national parent organization of which TABSE is the Texas state affiliate. NABSE operates at the national level with state chapters across the country, providing professional development, advocacy, and conferences for Black educators — directly comparable in mission, model, and programming structure.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA): Texas's leading professional association for school administrators, with overlapping superintendent and district relationships. TASA is a Core strategic partner of TABSE and serves the same administrator audiences with broader, non-race-specific programming — making it the closest competing incumbent in the Texas market.

Direct peers

• Georgia Alliance of Black School Educators (GABSE): Direct peer as another state-level NABSE affiliate operating in Georgia, with the same model of regional affiliates, annual state conference, membership dues, and programming focused on African-American student achievement. Highly comparable in scope, governance, and revenue model.
• Florida Alliance of Black School Educators (FABSE): Florida's NABSE state affiliate with the same professional-association model, annual conference, masterclass-style professional development, and district/educator membership tiers. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and audience.
• New York State Alliance of Black School Educators: Another NABSE state affiliate operating under the same model of conferences, regional chapters, memberships, and equity-focused programming for Black educators and students. Directly comparable structurally, though serving a different geography.
• California Alliance of Black School Educators (CABSE): California state affiliate of NABSE offering the same mix of annual conference, professional development, and advocacy for Black educators. Comparable in mission and operating model, though operating at a larger geographic scale than TABSE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tabsetv1250
• Xx.com/TABSE_Texas
• Facebookfacebook.com/texasallianceofblackschooleducators
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-alliance-of-black-school-educators

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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