Teacher Leader Summit 2027 Overview
The 2027 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.
- TLS will take place June 1-3, 2027, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO).
- Theme: Win the Day!
- 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 2027, 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 314:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Early check-in is available at MCCNO
- Tuesday, June 17:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. | Pre-opening session is at 8:30 a.m. | Opening Session is at 9 a.m. | Check-in will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 19:45 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.Full summit begins
- Wednesday, June 28:00 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m.
- Thursday, June 38:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.