Lifelong Learning Conference

Call for Proposals: Proposal Submission Form

Vendor Application

Registration for the 2025 Lifelong Learning Conference is open until June 26, 2025.
Notice: Registrations completed after Friday, Jun. 13, 2025 may not receive a t-shirt or parking pass.

Register for the 2025 Lifelong Learning Conference

In an ever-evolving world, the need for continuous learning is more critical than ever. The conference will be a collaborative platform for local educators and SFA alumni to immerse themselves in an engaging learning community that shares innovative teaching practices and emerging research. This conference seeks to inspire and empower educators and communities to embrace lifelong learning as an integral part of their professional journey and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We encourage submissions from diverse perspectives, including educators, practitioners and leaders. Our aim is to create a dynamic and engaging community that highlights innovative approaches, best practices and research findings in education. Preference will be given to presentations that highlight effective teaching strategies for diverse learners.

Learn what you can expect for the 2025 conference by viewing our 2024 Lifelong Learning Conference page.

Conference session types

Please note that there may be multiple presenters per session.

Developing proposals

When developing proposals, consider the following Texas Education Agency continuing professional education topics:

• Collecting and analyzing information that will improve effectiveness in the classroom
• Recognizing early warning indicators that a student may be at risk of dropping out of school
• Educating diverse student populations, including:
  • students who are educationally disadvantaged
  • students at risk of dropping out of school
• Understanding appropriate relationships, boundaries and communications between educators and students
• Digital learning, digital teaching and integrating technology into classroom instruction

Proposal submission template

1. Title of proposal: Enter a clear and concise title for your proposal
2. Author(s): Name, affiliation, contact information for all author(s)
3. Abstract: A summary of your proposal (50 words)
4. Keywords: List three to five key words
5. Key takeaways: Applicable information that attendees can use in their practice
6. Session type: Select the most appropriate session type for your presentation
7. Audio-visual requirements: List any specific audio-visual equipment or materials you will need for your presentation.

Proposals blind peer reviewing criteria

As we aim to ensure the highest quality of presentations and sessions at the Lifelong Learning Conference, we have established the following criteria for the review of proposals. Each proposal will be evaluated based on the following aspects:

• Relevance to the conference theme
• Originality: The proposal presents innovative ideas, methods, approaches or offers creative solutions to current educational challenges.
• Quality of the content: The content is well-researched, relevant and supported by evidence or examples. Priority will be given to proposals aligned to CPEs.
• Practical application: The proposal provides practical and actionable insights.
• Audience engagement: The proposal encourages active participation and interaction among attendees.
• Diversity and inclusivity: The proposal promotes inclusivity and considers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
• Clarity: The proposal is well-structured with a clear introduction, content and conclusion.

Each proposal will be reviewed by a panel of experts based on these criteria, and scores will be assigned for each aspect. Submissions that received higher scores in these categories will be given preference for inclusion in the conference program, ensuring that attendees benefit from the most valuable and insightful sessions.

Join us in the quest to unlock the potential of lifelong learning, shaping a brighter and more inclusive future for all. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this important discourse. Together, we can make a difference and prepare ourselves for the challenges and opportunities that the future holds.