Teacher Leader Summit 2026 Overview
The 2026 Teacher Leader Summit (TLS) is an annual professional learning conference that brings together Louisiana birth to grade 12 educators and content experts. Educators participating in the event will share their knowledge, learn new skills, and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. This year’s Teacher Leader Summit theme is “Big Ideas Start Here.”
- TLS will take place May 26-28, 2026, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO).
- Registration for this event will be on a first-come, first-served basis. As space is limited, you are encouraged to register early.
Summit Objectives
Improve the everyday practice of educators in Louisiana
by building knowledge and skills.
Provide opportunities for educators
to collaborate and share best practices.
Equip educators with
high-quality strategies, resources, and professional learning aligned with Louisiana’s educational priorities.
Empower and inspire
educators to take on an even greater leadership role within their classrooms, schools, and school systems.
Content and Audiences
When selecting educators to attend TLS 2026, systems should prioritize sending those who work directly with the content areas below, since there will be dedicated sessions throughout the event.
- Career and Technical Education
- Arts
- High School Experience
- Diverse Learners
- ELA
- Early Childhood
- Math
- STEM
- Science
- Literacy
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Instructional Best Practices
- Safe and Healthy Schools
- System/School Planning
- Curriculum and Assessment
- School Counseling
- World Languages
Systems should prioritize sending teachers; system and school leaders are also encouraged to attend. The following educators would directly benefit from the sessions provided:
- Teachers
- Teacher Leaders
- Early Childhood Directors
- Teacher Preparation Providers
- Librarians
- Counselors
- School Leaders
- System Leaders
Summit Schedule
- Monday, May 254:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Early check-in is available at MCCNO
- Tuesday, May 269:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. | Evening networking socials available
- Wednesday, May 278:00 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. | Evening networking socials available
- Thursday, May 288:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.