Proposal Submission Deadline has been extended to October 10, 2026
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Once your proposal is accepted, ALL presenters must register for the conference no later than October 19, 2026
Questions regarding proposals should sent to: FATEsecretary@floridaate.org
2026 FATE Proposal Theme and Strands
Theme – Energizing Education for Every Learner, Every Voice, Every Day The Florida Association of Teacher Educators has a long history of supporting education and teacher education of all types and in all settings. The information below is provided to assist you with selecting the appropriate strand for your presentation. These strands are applicable to classroom teachers; teacher educators; professional development personnel; pre-service teachers; and school, district, and higher education administrators.
Strands:
A. Fueling Educator Excellence: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who are committed to building and strengthening the teacher workforce and supporting pre-service, new, and veteran teachers. Topics can include but are not limited to:
- Teacher retention and shortage issues
- Collaborative pathways to teaching, including alternative certification, apprenticeships, and other certification options
- PD and other ideas for teacher development, retention, support, and self-care
- Coaching, mentoring, and leadership within schools and districts
- College and university roles in recruitment and retention
B. Full STEAM Ahead!: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who implement – or aspire to implement – strategies and programs to enhance STEAM curricula, encourage P-16 students to explore STEAM-related careers, and promote a mindset of sustainability. Topics can include but are not limited to:
- Technology-inspired coaching and teaching
- Innovative and effective instruction in STEAM content in the P-16 classroom
- Incorporating technology into all subject areas to enhance the learning environment
- Increasing access to STEAM content to students in low-SES schools and communities
- STEAM-related grants and grant writing
C. High-Voltage Collaboration: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who are working with curriculum changes, wanting to increase connections with parents and other stakeholders, and implementing new legislative mandates. What’s working? What support from school and district administrators are helping? What are the most effective ways to support new teachers, career changers, and anyone who is trying to make a difference? Topics can include but are not limited to:
- Lessons learned
- The impact on personal connections: teacher-to-teacher, teacher-to-student, student-to-student
- Mental health issues for students, families, and educators
- COVID “leftovers” – Students who have not recovered from the mental/emotional challenges
D. Igniting Effective Practices: This strand is designed for educators who implement innovative instructional strategies to engage students in an active, authentic, and hands-on learning environment and those who utilize effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive connection with students, their caregivers, and the community. Topics can include but are not limited to:
- Innovative classroom management strategies that foster student academic performance
- Examples of leading or advocating for the strengthening of teacher preparation and/or the instructional practices of classroom teachers
- Strategies that are essential to building a positive organizational culture that lead to student achievement (school-based, district-wide, or college/university-based)
- Understanding and implementing changes to standards
- Examples of UDL (universal design for learning) and differentiation
- Cross-collaboration
- Interdisciplinary preparation
E. Powering Up Partnerships and Charging Stations: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who make contributions to the profession by conducting relevant research and/or presenting professional development that is focused on current issues pertinent to the field of education. Topics can include but are not limited to:
- The Science of Reading
- Innovative practices in teacher preparation and professional development
- Research to enhance the P-16 classroom
- Best practices in the P-16 classroom: What’s working in the field
F. Powering Up for 2027 – Responding to Florida HB 875 (New strand for Annual Conference): This strand is designed for anyone who is involved in responding to the requirements set out in HB 875. Topics can include but are not limited to:
- New courses addressing UCC requirements
- Course modifications addressing revised FEAPs
- Clinical experience modifications that address new requirements
- Partnerships that support the requirements in HB 875