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The 16th Annual Teacher 2 Teacher Conference

(Saturday) September 19, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cone University Center (9025 University Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262)

Submit a Proposal // Registration is Now Open.

Registration fee includes parking, lunch, and a full-day of professional development!

*No registration fee(s) will be refunded for cancellations. 

Fall 2026 T2T Conference Theme: Fill Your Cup: Passion Meets Practice

The Cato College of Education  is pleased to present its 16th Annual Teacher 2 Teacher Conference.  The purpose of this conference is to provide affordable yet meaningful professional development opportunities to North Carolina educators. This mini-conference is designed by teachers for teachers. P-12 teachers and administrators are invited to participate as well as present at the conference. 

Participants are eligible to receive 0.5 continuing education units (CEUs) or 5 hours of contact towards professional certification.   Additionally, even if you’ve never presented at a conference before or led a professional development, don’t be afraid to submit a proposal using if you feel you have a valuable message to share with your peers!

This year’s theme, Fill Your Cup: Passion Meets Practice, is both a call to action and an act of care. In a profession that asks everything of you, we want to lift up the joy, innovation, and impact happening every day in classrooms, schools, and communities and remind you that the work you do every single day matters deeply. But we also want to pause long enough to ask: who is pouring into you?

Strands:

  • Pre-Service & Beginning Teachers: “First Pour”: This strand is focused on the essential tools for preservice and early-career success. Sessions cover practical classroom management, time-saving tips and strategies, and building the resilience needed to thrive in the first three years.
  • Administrators/School Leaders: “Pouring into Others”: This strand is designed for school leaders focused on building high-capacity teams. Sessions will explore strategies for effective staff mentorship, distributive leadership, and building cultures of belonging.
  • STEM: “The Perfect Blend – Innovation & Inquiry“: This strand is for educators who believe wonder is the best teaching tool. Sessions may explore inquiry- and project-based learning, real-world STEM connections, equity and access in STEM spaces, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technology. How do we make curiosity contagious?
  • Classroom Culture: “Spilling Kindness – Heart-Centered Classrooms“: The strand prioritizes the human element of education. Learn evidence-based practices for social-emotional Learning (SEL), restorative practice, and creating a classroom environment where both students and teachers feel supported.
  • Diverse Learners: “The Universal Blend“: The strand offers practical approaches to inclusive instruction. These sessions focus on differentiation, supporting neurodiversity, and honoring the linguistic and cultural assets of every student in the room.

Proposal information

We are interested in engaging, interactive 50 minute sessions that invite participants to join the conversation! Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and will close on July 1, 2026.  Please note: The Call for Proposals may close earlier if all presentation slots are filled, so don’t wait! Submit your brilliant ideas early. 

Please reach out to the official Teacher 2 Teacher email address with all conference inquiries: t2t-uncc@charlotte.edu

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE THIS CONFERENCE POSSIBLE