Log in
The 2027 NCARE Conference "Data to Decisions: Bridging PK–12 and Higher Education” will be held February 25-26, 2027 in Greensboro, NC


The 2027 NCARE Conference will be hosted at the

Guilford County Schools Community Education Center

Directions


CLICK HERE for Information on Conference Lodging & Accommodations


Conference Registration Coming Soon!



Paper Presentation

Paper presentations are reserved for completed works and should represent projects that are most suitable for peer-reviewed journals. We appreciate, expect, and welcome methodological diversity in research. Theoretical papers are welcome, but these papers should not be literature reviews. 

Proposals should be submitted as a PDF file and must follow these guidelines to be considered for review: 

  1. Blinded title page with author information removed.
  2. Abstract (up to 200 words).
  3. Proposal summary (blinded; approximately 1,200 words or two single-spaced pages) with the following headings:

  • Objectives or research questions
  • Perspective or theoretical framework
  • Method or techniques
  • Data sources
  • Results and conclusions

All proposals should be written using the 7th Edition APA Publication Manual.  

Panel Presentation

Panel presentations enable groups of colleagues to present together on a specific theme or topic. The goal of panel discussions is to provide conference participants with an opportunity to hear and engage in dialogue about cutting-edge research, practice, theory building, and/or policy. Panel organizers must identify their own chair/moderator. 


Panel proposals should be submitted as aPDF file and must follow these guidelines in order to be considered for review: 

  1. Blinded proposed panel title page with panel title.

  2. A panel description and a statement of the significance of the panel discussion for NCARE members (approximately 300 words).

  3. The proposed panel structure/agenda.

Roundtable Presentation

In-progress paper presentations are designed to allow discussion around current or ongoing research projects. Researchers with research proposals, datasets, literature reviews, or works in progress will benefit from sharing their work with others to receive feedback and ideas on the trajectory of their research. These papers, in their current state, would not be fitting for refereed journals. The audience would be able to provide feedback to researchers for possible next steps. 

Proposals should be submitted as aPDF file and must follow these guidelines in order to be considered for review: 

  1. Blinded title page with author information removed.

  2. Abstract (approximately 200 words).  Please reference this guide to help you create your abstract: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/abstract-keywords-guide.pdf

Short paper abstracts should include: 

  • A clear statement of the purpose or goals of the research 
  • A brief summary of the theoretical or conceptual foundation
  • A brief description of the methodology proposed/used and the project findings (if applicable) 
  • The theoretical and/or practical significance and implications of the (proposed) research 

    All proposals should be written using the 7th Edition APA Publication Manual.  

    Poster Presentations

    Posters are a mechanism for scholars to engage in interactive discussions with other conference participants about a research project that has been completed or is in the developing stages. The poster session allows conference participants with similar interests to interact by using the poster as a focal point. Poster presenters are responsible for designing, printing, and preparing their posters for display.  


    Proposals should be submitted as aPDF file and must follow these guidelines in order to be considered for review: 

    1. Blinded title page with author information removed.

    2. Abstract (approximately 200 words).  Please reference this guide to help you create your abstract: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/abstract-keywords-guide.pdf

    Poster abstracts should include: 

    • A clear statement of the purpose or goals of the research 
    • A brief summary of the theoretical or conceptual foundation
    • A brief description of the methodology proposed/used and the project findings (if applicable) 
    • The theoretical and/or practical significance and implications of the (proposed) research 

      Please ensure that you address these same elements in the poster.

      Poster size should not exceed 24” x 36”. Foam boards and easels will be set up for presenters to mount their posters. If your poster exceeds 24x36 inches, you will need to provide an appropriately sized mounting board for the presentation easel.

      All proposals should be written using the 7th Edition APA Publication Manual.  

      Workshop Presentation

      Workshops provide opportunities for professional development through hands-on training and engage participants in focused discussions that offer new knowledge and resources. We welcome workshop proposals on any topic relevant to our conference attendees (graduate students, educational researchers, practitioners, and university faculty). Previous workshops included sessions on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology, academic publishing, grant proposal writing, and dissertation writing. Sample workshop topics could include, but are not limited to: 

      • The use of AI in education
      • Data visualization
      • Navigating online teaching and learning
      • Research methodology
      • Social justice in education
      • Diversifying the application pool
      • Normalizing mental health and wellness in education
      • Promoting advocacy in academia
      • Leveraging your research 
      • Creating networks through research 
      • Developing scholarly academic writing
      • Using your degree outside of academia

      Each workshop is one hour in length. The workshop presenters can decide on the exact format of their session, but we encourage an interactive approach that engages participants in practical ways as much as possible. 


      Proposals should be submitted as aPDF file and must follow these guidelines in order to be considered for review: 


      Proposals must be in the form of abstracts, approximately 300 words in length. In your proposal, include: 

      • The workshop title 
      • Purpose of the workshop 
      • Description of workshop materials (including the kinds of educational technology you might use) 
      • Objectives and outcomes 
      • A statement of significance to NCARE members
      • The intended audience (faculty, graduate and professional students, educational researchers, practitioners, etc.)
      • Experience and qualifications in the subject area

        In addition to the abstract, please include a proposed workshop agenda and amount of time needed.


        Questions regarding the conference proposal can be sent to ncareboard@gmail.com



        Important Dates

        • Call for Proposals Opens - Friday, August 28, 2026 
        • Proposal Submission Deadline - Friday, October 30, 2026
        • Proposal Acceptance Notifications - Friday, December 4, 2026
        • 53rd Annual NCARE Conference - Thursday, February 25 - Friday, February 26, 2027

        NCARE Registration Subsidy Available

        Thanks to our generous sponsors, NCARE is pleased to offer a limited number of graduate student and school district personnel subsidies covering the full cost  of the NCARE conference fee and NCARE Membership.  These discounts are offered to students and school districts personnel who submit proposals to the NCARE conference. 

        More Details Forthcoming!

        This year's conference will be held at the Guilford County Schools Community Education Center

        2703 East Florida Street, Greensboro, NC 27407

        Hotel Information Coming Soon!

        The 2025 NCARE Conference "Research, Remedy, and Repair: Toward [a] Just Education Renewal” will be held February 13 - 14, 2025 in Greensboro, NC

        Past Conference Programs

        NCARE is an affiliate member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) through the Consortium of State and Regional Educational Research Associations (SRERA).


        Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software