2026 Good Teaching Conference Session Proposal Portal

All proposed sessions should be able to be presented in a 50-minute timeframe.

The Good Teaching Conference will be held on Nov. 13-14, 2026 at Intech Building One, 6325 Digital Way, Indianapolis, IN 46278 and all workshop sessions will be on Nov. 14th. Deadline to submit a proposal is July 1, 2026.

Name of Primary Presenter Name of Primary Presenter First Last
Professional Position/Title
Organization/School
Preferred Phone Number Preferred Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Email Address
Membership

Membership ISTA Member ISTA Education Support Professional ISTA-Retired ISTA Aspiring Educator Higher Education Campus Advisor ISTA Staff ISTA/NEA Member Benefit Partner Not affiliated with ISTA
If affiliated with ISTA, please select your local association.
• Do you have additional presenter(s) for your session?*

• Do you have additional presenter(s) for your session?* No Yes (If Yes, please list additional presenter(s) with relevant information for all – Professional Position/Title, Organization/School, Email Address, Phone Number & Membership)
Name Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 Name Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 First Last
Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 Professional Position/Title
Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 Organization/School
Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 Email
Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 Phone Number
Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 Membership (choose from list above)
Name Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 Name Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 First Last
Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 Professional Position/Title
Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 Organization/School
Co-Presenter #2 Email
Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 Phone Number
Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 Membership (choose from list above)
Session Title
Targeted Grade Level (s) - Mark All That Apply

Targeted Grade Level (s) - Mark All That Apply Primary (PK-2) Intermediate (3-5) Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12) Other
Session Topic - Mark All That Apply

Session Topic - Mark All That Apply Brain-based Learning Classroom Management English Language Learners Family Engagement Literacy Performance Based Learning Racial & Social Justice Related Arts (PE/Art/Music, etc.) Social Studies Special Education STEM – Science Technology Engineering Math Student Motivation/Engagement Trauma Informed Learning Wellness Strategies Other
Select session relevancy - Mark All That Apply

Select session relevancy - Mark All That Apply Aspiring Educator Early Career Educator (0-7 yrs) Active Certified Educator Education Support Professional Other
How will your session benefit educators?
• What takeaways from your session will educators be able to implement immediately when they return to school the next week?
Please provide an outline of your session including examples of components of your session with examples of activities, discussion questions, handouts, slides, etc.
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ISTA is committed to incorporating the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards into professional development. Which Core Proposition(s) relate to your session? Choose all that apply

ISTA is committed to incorporating the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards into professional development. Which Core Proposition(s) relate to your session? Choose all that apply Teachers are committed to students and their learning. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students . Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Teachers are members of learning communities.
Do you have a preferred time to present?

Do you have a preferred time to present? Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon No Preference
If your session is selected, what technology needs do you have?
** Your session proposal submission releases ISTA to use title, description and other information in ISTA publications, reports and promotional materials, including on the ISTA website and all social media platforms.