April 9-10, 2026 | Alexandria, VA

Call for Presenters

AASPA is seeking presenters for our 5th National Educator Shortage Summit - Building a Sustainable Educator Workforce. Sessions must represent strategies and practices that are working to address educator retention with priority being given to those focused on proven initiatives. Sessions must align with one of the 6 Shifts as listed in the white paper "Rewriting the Retention Playbook." Sessions will be selected to provide equal representation of stakeholders and the Shifts. All sessions are 1-hour in length. The submission deadline is January 23, 2026.

Question Title

* 1. I understand that this presentation proposal is for in-person. I understand that I will travel to Alexandria, VA to present and I am responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. Registration for the event is not included.

Question Title

* 2. What educational stakeholder group do you represent?

Question Title

* 3. Title of Presentation

Question Title

* 4. Summary: Summarize your session for reference in the program book.

Question Title

* 5. Please share which "Shift" your presentation would fit under.

Question Title

* 6. Does your presentation/best practice involve partnerships with:

Question Title

* 7. Can your best practice be duplicated in other states?

Question Title

* 8. Individuals interested in presenting should complete this form including a brief description of the proposed presentation by January 23, 2026.

Question Title

* 9. Upload a short bio of the main presenter. (doc, docx format). Co-presenter Bios can be emailed to alexis@aaspa.org.

Question Title

* 10. Names, titles, emails and districts of additional presenters

Question Title

* 11. Special Request:  Please note special request are not guaranteed.

Question Title

* 12. * My electronic signature indicates that I agree with and will abide by the above guidelines

Question Title

* 13. Date you signed the contract

Date

T