Teacher Leader Summit 2026
Organized by Louisiana Department of Education
The 2026 Teacher Leader Summit (TLS) is an annual professional learning conference that brings together Louisiana birth to grade 12 educators and content experts.
- Dates
- May 26-28, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Deadline
- Apr 12, 2026
- Attendees
- 7,000
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About this conference
The 2026 Teacher Leader Summit (TLS) is an annual professional learning conference that brings together Louisiana birth to grade 12 educators and content experts. Educators participating in the event will share their knowledge, learn new skills, and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. This year's Teacher Leader Summit theme is "Big Ideas, Start Here!". It will feature over 800 sessions aligned with Louisiana's educational priorities, covering a range of topics including Career and Technical Education, Arts, High School Experience, Diverse Learners, ELA, Early Childhood, Math, STEM, Science, Literacy, Social Studies, Technology, Instructional Best Practices, Safe and Healthy Schools, System/School Planning, Curriculum and Assessment, School Counseling, and World Languages.
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Exhibitors are encouraged to contribute as a sponsor to support meals, snacks, and beverages. All donations are gratefully accepted. Sponsors will be highlighted in the Cvent app, opening session, and with signage throughout the convention center. Additionally, there are opportunities to sponsor evening networking socials on May 26th (5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) and May 27th (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.), which can be held off-site close to the Convention Center and include dinner or drinks for educators.
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