AMISA EDUCATORS' CONFERENCE 2026
Connecting Minds. Cultivating Kindness.
Join us at the Escola Americana de Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2026 Educators' Conference. AMISA educators, partners, and outside consultants may submit a workshop proposal to present a the conference.
Join educators from across the AMISA region for our premier annual event — a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and heart-centered teaching. This year’s theme, “Connecting Minds. Cultivating Kindness,” invites us to explore how intellectual engagement and human connection go hand in hand in transforming learning communities
Proposal titles and descriptions should focus on addressing the following areas:
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Diverse learning needs
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Inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning
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Innovative instructional practices and design thinking
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Collaborative teaching models (co-teaching, team-based planning)
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EdTech integration that enhances deep learning
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Critical thinking, creativity, and student agency
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Global citizenship and cross-cultural learning
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) across age levels
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Restorative practices and positive behavior supports
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Well-being for educators and students
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Student-led initiatives for change and kindness
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Integrating SEL into academic content
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Designing environments that support both rigor and compassion
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Family and community engagement through connection and care
WORKSHOP PROPOSAL INFORMATION
Thank you for submitting a proposal for the AMISA Educators’ Conference. Please read the following information before submitting the proposal. Schools can implement their own internal process for selecting the workshops to submit for consideration. You can download an example of a Workshop Evaluation Form in order to assist the process. All finalists should then submit using the process outlined below.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND
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If selected to present, you must be able to attend the conference. If you are an educator at a school, it is important that you consult with your Head of School/Director to make sure you would be able to attend if selected. Please seek approval before submitting the proposal.
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AMISA will confirm with the presenter(s) Head of School/School Director if chosen to present before notification.
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Workshops must be directly aligned with the conference theme. The proposal should detail how the workshop will support the conference theme for participants.
TIMELINE
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPENS | Mid August
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS CLOSES | November 7
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NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE | Early December
If your proposal is selected, you must be able to attend the Educators’ Conference. It is important that you communicate with school/organization officials to guarantee attendance should your proposal be chosen for the conference. This should be done before submitting the proposal.
If you have any questions, please contact Adam Slaton at adam@amisa.us.