AACTE 2027
February 26–28, 2027 | Columbus, Ohio
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration is now open for AACTE 2027, the nation’s premier conference for educator preparation. Join colleagues from across the field in Columbus, Ohio, for three days of learning, collaboration, networking, and action.
Early registration rates are available through December 2.
Empowered: The Pathway to Progress
AACTE 2027 invites the field to move beyond responding to today’s challenges and begin designing what comes next. The conference will explore how personal stewardship, collective action, advocacy, and innovation can help shape the future of educator preparation.
A Program Built for More of the Field
For 2027, AACTE is expanding its program to nine focus areas, reflecting the broad range of priorities shaping educator preparation:
- Leadership Development
- Teaching and Learning
- Clinical Practice
- Partnerships and Community-Based Initiatives
- Policy and Advocacy
- Research and Evaluation
- Innovation and Trends
- Educator Well-Being
- PK–12 Student Support
The expanded program creates more opportunities for educators, researchers, leaders, advocates, and partners across the field to connect and share solutions.
Preconference Opportunities
AACTE 2027 also offers a broad lineup of preconference events focused on timely topics, including:
- Leadership development
- AI implementation
- Educator workforce diversification
- Research and mentoring
- Policy and advocacy
- Collaboration across institutions
Why Columbus?
AACTE 2027 takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Columbus near the Short North Arts District. Columbus offers convenient access, a vibrant downtown, and a growing reputation for innovation, talent, and workforce development.
Register for AACTE 2027
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of educator preparation.
The full program will be announced in the coming months.
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