Call for Proposals -- Click Here

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

for
Presenting a Session
at PAC-TE's

54th TEACHER EDUCATION ASSEMBLY (TEA)
OCTOBER 22-24, 2025

Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel, Harrisburg

Bridging Innovation and Care: The Evolving Landscape of Teaching

DEADLINE for proposal submission – Midnight, Friday, May 30, 2025

Proposals Must Be Submitted Online

Complete the proposal form here no later than midnight, Friday, May 30, 2025.

In today's fast-evolving global and local landscapes, the teaching profession must keep up to stay student-focused, effective, and relevant. Educators at all levels are required to adapt swiftly to emerging technologies, changing policies, and the complexities of a diverse student population. While flexibility and adaptability have long been hallmarks of effective teachers, the rapid pace and extent of educational transformations have made these traits increasingly essential.
Furthermore, teacher preparation programs are grappling with the heightened demand for more teachers. As educators and teacher trainers strive to enhance their methods and pedagogies in response to an evolving student demographic, they are developing more innovative and inclusive practices. Additionally, ongoing technological advancements continuously drive the field to integrate contemporary tools into teaching and learning, ensuring that educators at every level are adept at navigating new technologies. This year's conference will delve into these current changes and their implications for the teaching profession, individual educators, and the broader education system.

The 2024 TEA Conference theme, Bridging Innovation and Care: The Evolving Landscape of Teaching

DEADLINE for proposal submissions is midnight, May 30, 2025.

Review of proposals will take place between May 31 - June 15 with notice of acceptance/rejection going out by June 30, 2025.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PROPOSAL FORM

The ASSOCIATION OF TEACHER EDUCATORS (one of our national affiliate associations) requires presenters to consider its Standards for Teacher Educators when preparing a proposal submission.

STANDARDS FOR TEACHER EDUCATORS

To help all teacher candidates and other school personnel impact student learning, accomplished teacher educators demonstrate the following nine standards:

Accomplished Teacher Educators . . .

STANDARD 1
Teaching -- Model teaching that demonstrates content and professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions reflecting research, proficiency with technology and assessment, and accepted best practices in teacher education.

STANDARD 2
Cultural Competence -- Apply cultural competence and promote social justice in teacher education.

STANDARD 3
Scholarship -- Engage in inquiry and contribute to scholarship that expands the knowledge base related to teacher education.

STANDARD 4
Professional Development -- Inquire systematically into, reflect on, and improve their own practice and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.

STANDARD 5
Program Development -- Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating teacher education programs that are rigorous, relevant, and grounded in theory, research, and best practice.

STANDARD 6
Collaboration -- Collaborate regularly and in significant ways with relevant stakeholders to improve teaching, research, and student learning.

STANDARD 7
Public Advocacy -- Serve as informed, constructive advocates for high quality education for all students.

STANDARD 8
Teacher Education Profession -- Contribute to improving the teacher education profession.

STANDARD 9
Vision -- Contribute to creating visions for teaching, learning, and teacher education that take into account such issues as technology, systemic thinking, and world views.