The 2027 NCARE Conference Theme and Invitation
The North Carolina Association for Research in Education invites proposals for the 2027 NCARE Research Conference, Data to Decisions: Bridging PK-12 and Higher Education. The theme reflects two priorities central to NCARE’s purpose: applying evidence to improve educational practice and strengthening connections across educational systems and communities.
Proposals are welcome from educators, administrators, researchers, evaluators, faculty, staff, graduate students, policymakers, state and local education agencies, community partners, workforce-development partners, and public or private research organizations. NCARE membership is not required to submit a proposal. However, by submitting a proposal to the NCARE 2027 conference you agree, should your proposal(s) be accepted, to attend the conference and be present at your scheduled session(s).
We look forward to your submissions!
Callie Womble Edwards, Ph.D.
President-Elect and Conference Chair
Submit Your Proposal Through Sched
Sched is NCARE’s new conference management platform. It will be used throughout the proposal and conference process—from collecting and reviewing proposals to communicating submission decisions and developing the 2027 conference program. During the conference, attendees will also use Sched to view session descriptions, create personalized schedules, access presenter information, and receive important conference updates.
Submitters will create or sign in to a Sched account to complete their proposals and receive conference-related communications. A separate Sched application form is available for each conference strand. After reviewing the strand descriptions below, select the one strand that most closely reflects your proposal’s primary focus and contribution. Then, use the corresponding strand-specific Sched form to submit your proposal.
Please submit each proposal to only one conference strand. If your proposal relates to multiple strands, select the strand that best represents its central purpose. Do not submit the same proposal to more than one strand. If you plan to submit multiple proposals, complete a separate Sched application for each proposal using the appropriate strand-specific form.
Conference Strands and Submission Links Select the one strand that best fits your proposal. If a proposal spans more than one strand, choose the strand that reflects its primary contribution. Topics include: Translating research into classroom and institutional practice, practitioner and action research, evidence-based decision-making, and scaling what works. Data-Informed Leadership and System Change Topics include: Strategic planning, school and district improvement, postsecondary institutional effectiveness, continuous improvement, policy and advocacy, and community engagement. Assessment, Accountability, and Learning Analytics Topics include: Formative and summative assessment, program evaluation, dashboards and analytics, accountability systems, student outcomes, and research methodology. Equity, Access, and Educational Pathways Topics include: Opportunity and achievement gaps, college and career readiness, dual enrollment and early college, community college and university partnerships school and university partnerships, culturally responsive practice, and equity-centered data analysis. Student Success, Well-Being, and Voice Topics include: Social-emotional learning, belonging, mental health supports, engagement and agency, participatory action research, and co-designing learning experiences. Educator Development and Workforce Readiness Topics include: Teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention, educator pipelines, leadership development, professional learning communities, coaching and mentoring, workforce development partnerships. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Topics include: AI in educational research, ethical use of AI in schools and universities, technology-enhanced instruction, and emerging tools for data collection and analysis.
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Questions regarding the conference proposal can be sent to ncareboard@gmail.com
