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ATE 2026 Summer Conference

Seattle, Washington

Building Bridges: Connecting Passion, Pedagogy & Purpose

Registration

​The 2026 Summer Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators will be in Seattle, Washington ~ July 18-21, 2026.

BEFORE REGISTRATION
Before registering for the ATE 2026 Summer Conference, ATE Members must establish a password for ATE's website. If you have not established/updated your password, follow the instructions below. Non-members can be come a member by following this link.

Step 1: From the ATE 2026 Summer Conference webpage,
​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 with any questions. 

Registration Information
​Register for ATE’s 2026 Summer Conference to be held in Seattle, Washington at the Grand Hyatt Seattle from July 18–21, 2026.

  • All individuals attending and presenting must register.
  • Early Bird Registration ends May 31, 2026.
  • Registration includes the Keynote Dinner and other General Session Meals.

Cancellations: If you are unable to attend and must cancel your registration, a $75 service charge will be deducted for all refunds prior to May 31, 2026. No refunds after that date.


HOTEL INFORMATION
​​Visit the Grand Hyatt Seattle online reservation site to book your stay. The conference group rate range is $259 for two traditional double beds or king. 
 
The group block is listed as: 
G-ATEA
 
If you prefer to phone in your reservation on ATE's group block, you may call the Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel at 206-774-1234
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Grand Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Transportation
Valet Parking is $68. 

Getting Around Seattle

Transportation from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Sound Transit Rail
SeaTac Airport to Westlake Center (1.5 blocks from Grand Hyatt Seattle) takes 38 minutes. Trains depart every 7–15 minutes and operate 5AM-1AM Monday-Saturday, and 6AM-12AM Sundays and holidays. 

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Meet the Keynote Speakers

Read Speaker Biographies
General Opening Speaker
Betina Hsieh

Sunday Luncheon Keynote Speakers
Panel: 
James A. Banks, Gary R. Howard, Geneva Gay, and Wayne Au
Monday Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Bridget Weiss

Pre-Conference Workshops & Symposia


WORKSHOP 1

Building Bridges with Our Indigenous Communities--Land-Based Curriculum


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​Saturday July 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)

​LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKSHOP 1



WORKSHOP 2

Co-Creating Mentoring Relationships: Elevating Partnerships Through Reflective and Responsive Supports
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​Saturday July 18, 2026
​1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT)


​LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKSHOP 2
SYMPOSIUM

Induction System for New Professors (ISNP)


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​Saturday July 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)


​LEARN MORE ABOUT ISNP

Schedule-At-A-Glance

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Exhibits & Sponsorships

ATE's 2026 Summer Conference offers a terrific opportunity to reach teacher educators and those involved in teacher preparation at all levels. The Exhibitors will be held at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.

Deadline for Exhibitor Application: June 30, 2026
DOWNLOAD PDF & APPLY HERE TODAY

Saturday, July 18
Set-up
​1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Exhibits Open
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, July 19
Exhibits Open
​9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Monday, July 20
Exhibits Open
​9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Dismantle
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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ATE Give Back


Our Give Back Program sponsors a school in our Summer Conference city.

Our 2026 ATE Summer Conference, Seattle, WA supports Licton Springs K-8 School.

Licton Springs K-8 School, is located in Seattle, WA. Their school motto is “Learning with Joy, Rising to Justice, Creating Our Future,” and aligns with the mission of ATE.

Learn more about Licton Springs K-8 School.


Make a donation in your conference registration or complete the donation form.


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Licton Springs K-8 School
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Program App

Join us July 18 - 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington for ATE's 2026 Summer Conference.

Summer App Information available this July
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City Guide

A list of activities and places to visit during your time in Seattle, Washington.

More Information
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ATE Excursions

Visit Seattle with us on one of ATE's excursions. Join us on Sunday, July 19, 2026, 4:00pm-Conclusion, for a cruise on Puget Sound for $45. 
Friday, July 17, 2026 trip from 10:30am-5:00pm to the University of Washington for an Indigenous Walking Tour & Museum Visit for $25 is now
full and closed. 
Excursions Information
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