Southeastern Conferences for Teachers in 2018
- iNACOL Blended & Online Learning Symposium 2018
- SREB Staff Development Conference 2018
- Model Schools Conference 2018
- NAIS Annual Conference 2018
- FETC 2018
Professional development is a key element of a successful education career. Technology and teaching methods are always evolving. One way to stay abreast of the academic trends is through annual conferences for teachers were education professionals can network and learn from each other in focused areas of expertise. Here are just a few conferences that can help educators make an impact in 2018.
iNACOL Blended & Online Learning Symposium 2018
The International Association of K-12 Online Learning gathers educators, experts, practitioners, policy makers, and researchers to discuss competency based, blended and online learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers and engage in thought-provoking sessions, sharing the latest expertise, analysis, and trends.
Read: 5 Characteristics of Blended Learning
In addition to inspiring keynote speakers, the 2018 conference will include more than 200 sessions catering to a variety of experience levels, interests, and learning outcomes. iNACOL will begin accepting presentation proposals in early 2018, making this, like many education conferences, an excellent opportunity to showcase related research. The 2018 conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from Oct 21-24.
SREB Staff Development Conference 2018
The Southern Regional Education Board will be hosting its 32nd annual High Schools That Work Staff Development Conference July 11-14 at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This education conference provides innovative and proven improvement strategies for elementary, middle and high school educators. Conference sessions will focus on how to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in school and the workplace in the 21st century.
Model Schools Conference 2018
The 26th Annual Model Schools Conference promises to bring together educators and thought leaders to inspire and motivate change and challenge the status quo. The 2018 conference boasts 5,000 educators, over 300 sessions, 25 model schools and innovative districts. Sessions will include keynote speakers, Quad D idea labs, tech talk, how-to, success spotlights, and more. The MSC provides discounts for teams of 5 members or more, facilitating collaborative spaces and a school action plan. This southeastern conference will take place in Orlando, Florida June 24-27.
NAIS Annual Conference 2018
The National Association of Independent Schools is a conference is designed for any member of the independent school community, including trustees, heads of schools, and teachers. The 2018 conference promises to attract more than 5,500 participants from more than 1, 800 national and international institutions. Conference sessions are organized into one and three-hour workshops with tracks emphasizing management, leadership development, the classroom experience, the student experience, communications and advancement, and governance. The 2018 conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7-9, with discounts for groups of four or more.
FETC 2018
The Future Education Technology Conference will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on January 23-26. The 38th annual conference will feature industry experts and solution based content. The FETC is proven community of school and district administrators, classroom teachers, IT professionals, curriculum and media specialists, and other educators who unite for collaboration, innovation, and learning. Their goal is to use technological solutions to transform learning in and out of the classroom.
With several southeastern conferences to choose from, professional development is easier than ever. Education conferences allow new and experienced educators to network, present, and exchange ideas, improving their professional and institutional standing.
