2026 Pre-Conference

#NACCTEP26

NACCTEP is once again holding a Pre-Conference ahead of the AACTE Annual Meeting this coming February in New Orleans, LA. 

 

Connecting Community College Teacher Education Research, Policy, and Practice
February 19, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

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The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) is pleased to host its annual pre-conference event, "Community College Teacher Education Research, Policy, and Practice," on February 19, 2026, the day before the AACTE Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. This convening highlights innovative approaches, research findings, policy developments, and promising practices that elevate community colleges as essential contributors to educator preparation.

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Join national leaders and innovative community college trailblazers from AASPA, Vanderbilt's IRIS Center, Deans for Impact, Dallas College, Santa Ana College, the Oregon BASE Consortium, Lone Star College, Pierce College, and rural partners like Helena College.

Sessions will spotlight:
• The educator shortage & retention strategies
• Educator personas for program improvement
• Rural and place-based teacher pathways
• High-quality IRIS resources you can use immediately
• Scaling K-12 teacher apprenticeships
• Equitable transfer & Guided Pathways models
• Policy leadership and advocacy tools
• Applied bachelor's degrees that meet workforce needs

Our presenters are shaping national policy, redefining collaboration, and advancing equity, this is a pre-conference you won't want to miss! 

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​​​​Attendees of the NACCTEP Pre-conference will also have the opportunity to attend a social hour to further network with colleagues and our speakers.

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​​​​​​​We look forward to seeing you there!​