Louisiana’s premiere professional learning event for educators takes place May 26-28 in New Orleans
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Education announced that early bird registration for Teacher Leader Summit 2026 will take place February 9 to March 15. Louisiana’s premier professional learning event for educators will take place May 26–28 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Teacher Leader Summit brings together thousands of educators from across the state to sharpen their skills, share what’s working, and get inspired by ideas that are making a real difference for Louisiana students. This year’s theme, “Big Ideas Start Here,” reflects the Summit’s continued focus on real classroom impact, educator collaboration, and meaningful growth. Over the course of three days, educators will participate in hundreds of sessions aligned to Louisiana’s education priorities.
2026 Registration Details
Early Bird Registration
- Registration Window: February 9 - March 15
- Rate: $249
Regular Registration
- Registration Window: March 16 - April 12 (or when capacity is reached)
- Rate: $299
Registration must be completed on the TLS 2026 event site. All registrations include full access to sessions, an official TLS 2026 t-shirt, and lunch on May 26 and May 27. Once capacity is reached, additional registrants will be added to a waitlist. No onsite registration will be available.
About Teacher Leader Summit
Teacher Leader Summit is Louisiana’s premier professional learning event. Thousands of Louisiana educators dedicate part of their summer break to improve in their craft and prepare for the school year ahead. Attendees gain new skills, share their expertise, and collaborate with peers from across the state to make a greater impact on student achievement. Designed for educators serving students from birth to grade 12, Teacher Leader Summit offers sessions for classroom teachers, school and system leaders, district administrators, counselors, early childhood professionals, and more.
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