Call for Presenters: Denver 2026

The 23rd Annual ALAS National Summit provides leadership development, policy updates, and networking for the education community. Industry partners and sponsors will also share products and services.

Attendees are committed to improving educational access for all children, focusing on Latino youth and those historically marginalized. We aim to learn, share, and establish connections to advance education across the nation.

Registration Notice

*PLEASE NOTE* If accepted, there is a special rate of $550.00 per presenter.

Deadline Adherence

It is the responsibility of the proposer to adhere to all deadlines.

Critical Dates & Contacts

Until Mar 15, 2026

For info/questions, email
[email protected]

APRIL 15, 2026

Submission closes. Proposals must be submitted via this form.

MAY 31, 2026

Acceptance notification by 12:00 pm EST.

Guidelines

Proposals must include detailed descriptions for each prompt. Additional info is encouraged.

Non-conforming proposals may be rejected. We may work with proposers to improve content to meet standards.

45 MINS Total Session Time Includes Activities, Discussion & Q&A

Call for Presenters: Denver 2026

Step 1 of 12 - ALAS Member or Industry Partner

Company

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Are you a current member of the National ALAS organization?(Required)

Yes

Yes, as a current 2025 Industry Partner

No, but I would like to be an 2026 Industry Partner

What educator email address is associated with your membership?(Required)

How are you affiliated with the National ALAS organization?(Required)

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Company Name(Required)

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Rubric Alignment

(What Reviewers Look For)

Blind Scoring:

Our expert panel of reviewers will score your submissions missing names and headshots. Please try to avoid identifiers in session descriptions as much as possible to keep scoring fair and balanced.

Alignment

Connection to ALAS mission of removing barriers and leadership for Latino learners
Alignment with ALAS core values: equity-driven leadership, cultural competency, advocacy, innovation, community empowerment

Engagement

Interactive session design
Opportunities for dialogue, shared learning, and lived-experience exchange
Actionable strategies directly useful for educational leaders

Quality

Clear learning objectives aligned with conference priorities
Strong grounding in research, policy, or proven models
Tailored relevance to Latino leaders and communities
Well-organized, thorough session proposal

Select Appropriate Summit Strand(Required)

Strategic Influence: Preparing leaders to navigate national challenges and build cross-cultural coalitions and partnerships.

AI/Technology: Tech-driven solutions that close gaps, increase opportunity, and disrupt inequity.

Sophisticated Leadership/Building Community: To better serve Latino communities and culturally-rooted leadership.

Policy, Advocacy & Systems Transformation: Equipping leaders to shape legislation, funding, influence decision making, and redesign systems to better serve Latino students, families, and communities.

Talent, Workforce Pathways & Leadership Development: Building strong pipelines of administrators and executive leaders and supporting growth of emerging leaders.

Personal and Professional Well Being

Session Title(Required)

Session Summary(Required)

Write a summary of your session. Explain how your session supports Latino educational leaders, advances equity for Latino students, and this year's theme "Elevating Excellence" This is for our selection committee, not for attendees.

Brief Description for Event Website(Required)

A short description of your session that will be posted on the event website and our app for attendee selection purposes. Describe how participants will engage (discussion, case analysis, hands-on tools, reflection, networking, etc.).

Short Session Goals(Required)

Describe what participants will learn as a result of attending your session by listing no more than three learning goals. (Example: Participants will use prior knowledge and new data to engage in collaborative learning and discussion to gain practical skills on home visiting competencies to utilize in their own community).

Session Activities(Required)

Provide an activity you will include in the session that demonstrates how you will actively engage participants.

How your proposal is grounded in relevant research, policy, or successful educational models?(Required)

Number of Presenters

Presenter #1 Information

This person will be considered the main contact for any correspondence related to this session.

Name(Required)

Prefix First Last Suffix

District/School/Company(Required)

Title(Required)

Short Bio(Required)

This will be used on the event website along with your session description.

Headshot(Required)

This should be good resolution image (at least 300kb). This will be used on the event website along with your session description.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Presenter #2 Information

Name(Required)

Prefix First Last Suffix

District/School/Company(Required)

Title(Required)

Short Bio(Required)

This will be used on the event website along with your session description.

Headshot(Required)

This should be good resolution image (at least 300kb). This will be used on the event website along with your session description.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Presenter #3 Information

Name(Required)

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District/School/Company(Required)

Title(Required)

Short Bio(Required)

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Headshot(Required)

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

Presenter #4 Information

Name(Required)

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District/School/Company(Required)

Title(Required)

Short Bio(Required)

This will be used on the event website along with your session description.

Headshot(Required)

This should be good resolution image (at least 300kb). This will be used on the event website along with your session description.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

PRESENTER(S) RELEASE(Required)

Upon acceptance of this proposal, ALAS is hereby authorized to record and/or post any material presented during this session at the 23rd Annual ALAS National Summit on Education. I/We also authorize ALAS to record and distribute session materials and information at the Summit. Proposals without a signature release will be considered incomplete (unless authorized by the Executive Director).

ALAS National Summit on Education

Call for Presenters: Denver 2026

Denver 2026: Elevating Excellence

23rd Annual ALAS National Summit on Education

Pre-Conference: October 14, 2026

Conference: October 15-17, 2026

Registration Notice

Deadline Adherence

Critical Dates & Contacts

Guidelines

Call for Presenters: Denver 2026

Rubric Alignment

Blind Scoring:

Alignment

Engagement

Quality

Presenter #1 Information

Presenter #2 Information

Presenter #3 Information

Presenter #4 Information