ATE 2026 Annual Meeting

Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia

Empowering a Global Community of Leaders to Leave a STAMP on Education

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators will be in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia ~ February 8-11, 2026.

Registration

BEFORE REGISTRATION

Before registering for the ATE Annual Meeting, ATE Members must establish a new database password. If you have not updated your password, follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Click "Register Here"
Step 2: Click “Log In” Top Right
Step 3: Select, "Forgot your password?"
Step 4: Create a NEW password, log-in, and register for this event.

Contact our office ([email protected]) with any questions.

Registration Information

Register for ATE’s 2026 Annual Meeting to be held in Arlington, Crystal City, Virginia at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City from February 8-11, 2026.

All individuals attending must register.
Early Bird Registration ends November 30, 2025.
Registration includes the Awards Gala. Professional Dress/Semi-Formal and cocktail attire optional.

Cancellations: If you are unable to attend and must cancel your registration, a $75 service charge will be deducted for all refunds prior to November 30, 2025. No refunds after that date.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Visit the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport Hotel online reservation site to book your stay. The conference group rate is $209.00 for two traditional double beds or king.

The group block is listed as: G-ASTE

If you prefer to phone in your reservation on ATE's group block, you may call the Hotel at 703-418-1234.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

Additional Area Hotels

Additional local hotels will be added as needed.

Transportation

Hotel Parking and Transportation/Shuttle Information

Track My Shuttle
For Ronald Reagan International Airport Hotel Shuttle Pickup be sure to use HOTEL CODE: 2799

Terminal 1 pickup location is outside the main doors. Follow signs for Hotel Shuttle Pickup.

Terminal 2 pickup locations are outside of Doors 4 and 7 on the baggage claim level. Follow signs for Hotel Shuttle Pickup.

Meet the Keynote Speakers

Read Speaker Biographies

Opening General Session Keynoter
Cassandra Herring

Research Keynoter
Bets Lillo

Distinguished Educator Keynoter
Nancy Fichtman Dana
Lighting the Way: Practitioner Inquiry and the Pursuit of Hope in Teacher Education

Robert J. Stevenson Memorial Lecture
Prince M. Johnson

Pre-Conference Workshops

WORKSHOP 1

Experiential (K-12) Teacher Professional Development Workshop

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Saturday February 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

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WORKSHOP 2

Co-Creating Mentoring Relationships: Elevating Partnerships Through Reflective and Responsive Supports
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Sunday February 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

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Schedule At-A-Glance

Exhibits & Sponsorships

ATE's 2026 Annual Meeting offers a terrific opportunity to reach teacher educators and those involved in teacher preparation at all levels. The Exhibitors will be held in the hotel.

Deadline for Exhibitor Application: January 5, 2026

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026

Set-up

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Exhibits Open

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Reception

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Exhibits Open

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

Exhibits Open

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Dismantle

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

ATE Give Back

Our Give Back Program
sponsors a school in our Annual Meeting city.

Our 2026 ATE Annual Meeting, Arlington, Crystal City, Virginia Give Back School will be Alexandria City High School.

Alexandria City High School develops Titans that are self-aware, civically engaged, advocates for equity and social justice, and prepared to make a positive impact in an interconnected global community.