Posted by Megan Habel on Sep 29, 2015
The Great Big List of Teacher Conferences to Attend This School Year
Find the perfect teacher conferences to attend this academic year!
If you’re a teacher looking for inspiration and new ideas then you should consider attending a conference this school year. Here are some upcoming teacher conferences — throughout the country and for both K-12 and higher education teachers — that offer vital tools and resources for both seasoned and new teachers.
October 9-10, 2015
St. Louis, Missouri
At this conference, university and college teachers will have the opportunity to learn about important topics like inclusion and diversity at the higher education level.
October 18-20, 2015
Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina
Calling all elementary school teachers! If you’re an elementary school teacher, you’ll definitely want to check out this conference that features inspiring breakout sessions and keynote speakers.
October 23-24, 2015
Napa Valley, California
Here, anyone involved with technology and its impact on student success will have the opportunity to learn and grow.
4. 2015 ASCD Conference on Educational Leadership
October 30- November 1, 2015
San Diego, California
Being a teacher is really about being a leader. Improve your skills to lead in the classroom at this annual conference in sunny Southern California.
November 12-14, 2015
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Are you a science teacher looking to learn from other fellow science teachers in the field? Get excited to hear about these three topics: “Revolutionizing Engineering for the Future,” “Integrating Literacy Strategies to Revolutionize PreK–12 Science Instruction,” and “Technology: Teaching Revolutionary Science in the Digital Age.”
6. Spark
November 13, 2015
Portland, Oregon
Featuring four speakers in one day, this short but informative conferences offers educators lessons on successfully integrating technology into education.
7. 2015 Fall Global Conference on Education
November 13-15, 2015
Costa Mesa, California
This unique conference will allow you to learn alongside other college and university educators from all over the world.
8. 95th NCSS Annual Conference
November 13-15, 2015
New Orleans, Louisiana
Are you a social studies teacher? If so, then there is a conference just for you! Collaborate and work alongside other social studies teachers in the historic town of New Orleans.
November 19-22, 2015
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This conference explores a wide variety of different educational topics. With sessions ranging from topics like Writing and Composition, to Argumentation, to Equity and Social Justice, there’s really something for every kind of English teacher!
10. 2015 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo
November 20-22, 2015
San Diego, California
Whether you teach french, spanish, or any of the other 6,000 languages featured at this convention, you’ll be able to expand your knowledge on teaching language.
11. Shaping Student Mindsets: Promoting Academic Attitudes, Persistence and Performance
February 11-13, 2016
San Francisco, California
Using Stanford’s Carol Dweck “growth mindset,” learn how to transform and influence the way students think about education and what they can achieve in the classroom.
12. The 49th Annual VSRA Conference
March 3-5, 2016
Norfolk, Virginia
Going on it’s 49th year as a conference, the VSRA conference gives educators access to literacy research and informative tools for literacy, particularly on a local level.
13. Science: Empowering Performance
March 31–April 3, 2016
Nashville, Tennessee
You’ll learn about topics like scientific literacy and integrating science with other educational disciplines.
14. Building a Bridge to Student Success
April 13–16, 2016
San Francisco, California
Math teachers rejoice! Here’s your opportunity to learn alongside 9,000 math educators at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference.
15. ISTE 2016
June 26-29, 2016
Denver, Colorado
This conference is the perfect opportunity to expand your abilities as a teacher and utilize your classroom. Interactive lectures and even a playground are just some of 1,000 features of this conference.
16. 2016 ASCD Conference on Teaching Excellence
July 8–10, 2016
New Orleans, Louisiana
Looking to be an all-around excellent teacher? Regardless of grade or subject, this conference will provide you with valuable teaching tips and skills.
17. International Literacy Association's 2016 Conference
July 9–11, 2016
Boston, Massachusetts
Literacy is a cornerstone of education and this conference proves it. You’ll have the opportunity to think about the importance of literacy in a creative and innovative way.