Florida Association of Teacher Education

November 13 – 14, 2026
Energizing Education for Every Learner, Every Voice, Everyday

The Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE) is pleased to extend an invitation for our Annual Conference to be held at Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th.

The Florida Association of Teacher Educators (FATE), and its parent organization ATE, have held a long history of supporting education and teacher professional development. We know this past year marked a return to the classroom for many educators, that is reflective of a redefined understanding of teaching, learning, recruitment, and more.

We have re-conceptualized, embraced, and applied innovative methods to accomplish our mission as educators. We invite you to share your experiences during FATE’s Annual Conference, in an effort to help ground teacher education in innovation!

Theme Strands:

Fueling Educator Excellence
Full STEAM Ahead!
High-Voltage Collaboration
Igniting Effective Practices
Powering Up Partnerships & Charging Stations

Call for Proposals:

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

Learn about Conference Proposal Theme and Strands

Submit your proposal online

Questions regarding proposals should sent to: FATEsecretary@floridaate.org

Date:

November 13, 2026 – November 14, 2026

Location:

Questions regarding conference site and hotels should be sent to: FATEpresident-elect@floridaate.org

Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801

Partner Hotels:

Coming soon!

Conference Site and Parking