Proposal Timeline:

Aug 15 – Proposals process opens
Aug 15 – Pre-Service teacher proposals process opens! (rolling acceptance; deadline Jan 6, 2026)
Oct 1 – Proposal process closes
Nov 3 – Acceptance letters sent
Nov 17 – Presenter confirmation due
Dec 1 – Early Bird Registration closes (all presenters must be registered)
Jan 26 – Pre-Service teacher proposal deadline
Feb 2 – Pre-Service teacher presenter confirmation due

Session Types

The #2026NASUP conference will feature six different types of presentation sessions:

SUP Partnership Paired-Concurrent Sessions– These presentations focus on collaboration between two or more partners. Viewpoints from all sides of the partnership work should be evident. The sessions are 2 groups presenting back-to-back in a total 1 hour time slot.

SUP Practitioner-Focused Workshops – These workshops focus on practitioner instruction with practical applications. Participants should be actively involved with takeaway ideas and digital or physical resources. These interactive sessions are 1 hour in length.

SUP Partnership-Focused Workshops – These workshops emphasize collaboration between educational partners such as schools, community organizations, and/or higher education. Sessions should highlight strategies for strengthening partnerships, fostering mutual goals, and enhancing impact across systems. Participants should engage in discussion and idea-sharing, with tangible takeaways or resources provided. These interactive sessions are 1 hour in length.

SUP Roundtable Discussions – In a 1 hour time frame, multiple discussions will occur simultaneously with participants able to rotate among discussion groups. Presenters may share their information multiple times within the hour time frame. See protocols here.

Pre-service Teacher Presentations – Presenters share their research via their own computer or tablet. Computers will be on high-top tables and set so that they can be easily seen. Attendees will rotate among presentations. Presenters will share their information multiple times within the time frame. The Preservice Teacher Presentation Proposal Form is HERE.

Extended-Practioner Workshops – NASUP is looking for inspiring and knowledgeable presenters to lead these active, practical, and interactive workshops geared to practitioners, but all are welcome! These workshops will be 2-hours in length, allowing time for delving deeply into the topics at hand. The workshops will be held on the opening morning of the conference.

All proposals should align with one of the following strands:

Consider one or two main audience types for your proposal: