MACTE Spring CONFERENCE

​Friday, March 21, 2025

Proposals are currently being sought for the MACTE Spring 2025 Conference on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. This conference is a space where participants come together to learn about and discuss topics relevant to educator preparation in early childhood and P-12 educational settings. Please find additional information about the conference theme, proposal requirements and submission process below.
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DOWNLOAD THE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS - Submission Deadline on January 14, 2025

Call for Presentations

The Spring 2025 MACTE conference theme is Why Teach? Collaborating, Inspiring, and Empowering Educator Preparation. Priority will be given to proposals that align with the conference theme. All presentations will be one hour. Topics for consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Launching the Updated PSTs and CAP
• Strategies for Navigating DESE’s Program Approval
• Supporting Supervising Practitioners and Program Supervisors Building/Growing Partnerships with PreK-12 Schools Implementing Early Literacy Guidelines & Expectations
• Strategies for Managing and Navigating Data Retention Supporting Candidates’ Mental Health
• Recruitment Strategies for Future Teachers
• Instilling Joy into the Work of Teaching & Learning
• Leveraging Collaboration across Educator Preparation Institutions Navigating the MTELS with Candidates 

 
Proposal Requirements
MACTE is looking for proposals that address problems of practice that impact the educator preparation community. While proposals are encouraged to be grounded in research, MACTE seeks opportunities to engage participants thoughtfully and to establish productive spaces for discussing complexities and exploring solutions. Successful proposals must include the following information:

• Title of Session
• Session Description
• What specific problem of practice related to educator preparation will your session address?
• What is the significance of this problem for educator preparation? Discuss the complexities you have encountered in working to address it. What strategies have you employed to navigate these challenges and their outcomes?
• What strategies or methods will you use to actively engage participants?
• What key insights, tools, or actionable ideas will participants gain from your presentation?
• Presenter Contact Information 

Proposal Submission: January 14, 2025
You can submit your proposal online by January 14, 2025. If your proposal is accepted, all presenters are required to register and pay for the 2025 MACTE Spring Conference. After the conference presentation, will also be asked to share resources for the MACTE community.

Registration Information
The cost is $135 for General Admission and $70 Graduate Students.

Questions about the Call for Proposals
Questions about the Call for Proposals can be directed to:
Dr. Stacy Szczesiul
MACTE Conference Chair
[email protected]