Educate Maine and the Teach Maine Center are inviting educators to submit presentation proposals for the 2026 Every Teacher a Leader Conference—part of the new, expanded ElevatED professional learning experience taking place July 29-31, 2026, at Thomas College in Waterville.
ElevatED is bringing together two impactful statewide events into one three-day opportunity for connection, collaboration, and learning. The experience begins with the Maine DOE Annual Summit on July 29, followed by the Every Teacher a Leader Conference on July 30-31, designed by educators, for educators.
For the Every Teacher a Leader Conference, educators are encouraged to apply to present a 75-minute session. Proposals should highlight leadership in one or more of the following areas:
- Innovation
- Equity
- Relationships
- Instruction
- Teacher Leadership
Accepted presenters will receive a $200 stipend, as well as complimentary conference registration.
The deadline to submit proposals is March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Notifications will be sent by April 20, 2026. Interested educators can learn more and submit a proposal here.
Registration for ElevatED opens in April. Stay tuned for more details about this exciting new opportunity to engage with educators and leaders from across Maine.
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