The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators

 

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Spring Conference

March 12 and 13, 2026

George Mason Science and Technology Campus

Manassas, Virginia

Fall 2025 Conference

Pathways Forward: Advancing Teacher Education through Research and Innovation

Conference topics addressed Addressing Current Challenges in the Field, Preparation through Evidence-Based Practices, and Strategic Partnerships.

 
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Spring 2025 Conference

Empowering Educators and Enhancing Collaboration

Conference topics addressed Advancing Accreditation and Program Quality, Transforming Literacy Education, and Fostering Collaboration through Special Interest Groups.

 
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Fall 2024 Conference

Bridging Theory and Practice: Insights from Educator Preparation Research

The conference theme showcased the latest findings and innovations in the field of educator preparation. Conference topics addressed how our teacher education programs, structures, and pedagogies (e.g., clinical experience structures, teaching methods, school-university partnerships, course designs, etc.) are valuable and have an impact on P-12 schools, universities, and community partners.

 
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