Conferences for Teachers in the Pacific Northwest
• Anchorage AEYC 2018 Conference
• IETA 2018 Ed Tech Conference
• NCCE 2018 Innovation Conference
• 2018 NASDME Annual Conference
• Personalized Learning Summit 2018
Education conferences occur around the globe each year for PreK-12 teachers to share the latest classroom hacks, and the Pacific Northwest can be an excellent meeting location.
Home to America’s 11th highest-paying district, Bellevue Schools, the Pacific Northwest keeps its 14.27 million people educated with top schooling opportunities. Oregon alone has 220 public school districts with 26,410 teachers. Pacific Northwest conferences offer the ideal setting for connecting with the region’s brightest education minds and advancing your skills.
Ask your principal to attend one of these conferences for teachers heading to the West Coast for 2018.
1. Anchorage AEYC 2018 Conference: Anchorage, AK
January 25-27, 2018
Centered on the theme “Big or Small, Success for All,” the Anchorage Association for the Education of Young Children will host the AEYC 2018 Conference at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel in January for its 37th year. Sponsored by Best Beginnings Alaska, the three-day education conference costs $350 for PreK-3 teachers to share early childhood tips. Featuring keynotes by Dr. Jill Bella and Susan MacDonald, the agenda also includes the Annual Silent Auction, Arctic Crown Canvas painting party, and NAEYC Members Lounge.
2. IETA 2018 Ed Tech Conference: Boise, ID
February 5-7, 2018
Partnered with OETC, the Idaho Education Technology Association is holding its 2018 Ed Tech Conference in early February at the Boise Centre on Front Street. Focused on “Building the Future,” it’s one of the largest, three-day Pacific Northwest conferences for teachers to revolutionize their use of digital learning tools in PreK-12 instruction. Offering up to 16 CEUs, the $150 event will let attendees pick 90-minute technology sessions after the keynote introduction by George Couros.
3. NCCE 2018 Innovation Conference: Seattle, WA
February 14-16, 2018
Starting on Valentine’s Day, the Northwest Council for Computer Education will kick off its 2018 Innovation Conference in Seattle with more than 1,800 educators and 400 exhibitors attending. Priced at $450 for NCCE members, the three-day teaching conference will boast two inspiring keynotes from Dan Rather and Toni Townes-Whitley. In addition to 200+ educational tech workshops, the Washington State Convention Center will host the Idaho STEM Action Summit and Teacher-Librarian Summit.
4. 2018 NASDME Annual Conference: Portland, OR
April 29-May 2, 2018
Awarding the $3,000 Albert Lee Wright Memorial Scholarship, the 2018 NASDME Annual Conference will take place in Portland in late April for over 1,500 attendees discussing the best migrant education practices. Ideal for K-20 Pacific Northwest teachers serving immigrants, the four-day event will have 175 workshops to join. The $340 Early Bird rate can get you into four specialized strands: Guidance Counselor, English as a Second Language, Migrant Health, and Education Administration.
5. Personalized Learning Summit 2018: San Francisco, CA
May 2-4, 2018
At the Hilton Union Square San Francisco, Education Elements will bring together 750 educators in May for the 4th Annual Personalized Learning Summit. Beginning with optional tech company tours like Google and Twitter, the three-day event fosters 21st century strategies for individualizing education to each student’s needs. Teachers will benefit from hearing keynote speaker George Couros, attending school-focused workshops for “Shaping the Future Together,” and enjoying the Ed Elements Party.
Breathe new life into your stale, boring lessons for 2018 by getting inspired at professional development conferences. Teaching conferences in the Pacific Northwest will allow you to learn from expert educators, join CEU-incurring workshops, test new digital aids, and connect with colleagues in the beautiful Cascadia setting. Ring in the New Year with refreshed teaching tips taught at these can’t-miss education conferences.
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