Quality Assurance Symposium

Join us for the 9th annual AAQEP Quality Assurance Symposium, to be held March 26-27 in Irving, Texas! Early Bird discount rates are in effect through November 12.

The symposium is a national professional conference focused on practices, policies, and inquiry related to quality assurance and improvement in educator preparation, particularly related to AAQEP accreditation. Participation is open to anyone seeking to share and learn with the professional community, whether or not they are formally affiliated with AAQEP.

The Events Committee manages peer review of sessions and advises on the overall conference offerings, which include plenary keynotes, meals and networking, sponsor/vendor interactions, and both peer-reviewed and invited concurrent sessions highlighting the work of educator preparation programs and their partners on evidence-based improvement, research, data and assessment activities, and more. 

In addition, a complimentary preconference event for state personnel will be held March 25, 1:00-5:00 p.m. (click here for separate registration).

Contact: Jennifer Hsu, Event Planner

LOCATION Omni Las Colinas Hotel 221 Las Colinas Blvd. E Irving, TX 75039 (972) 556-0800 A block of sleeping rooms is available for AAQEP guests at the nightly rate of $259 plus tax.	REGISTRATION DEADLINES Early Bird: November 12 Advance: March 4   Early Bird Advance Regular General Admission $ 875 $ 925 $ 975 AAQEP Member $ 775 $ 825 $ 875 Student $ 200 $ 225 $ 250   Group Discount: 10% off groups of 6 or more registrants from the same institution/organization
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, March 25 1:00-5:00 p.m. PRECONFERENCE: AAQEP Cross-State Convening For State Personnel REGISTER
Thursday, March 26 8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast/Registration 9:00-10:15 a.m. Opening/Keynote 10:30-11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:30-2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:30-3:15 p.m. Roundtables 3:30-4:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:30-5:30 p.m. Reception	Friday, March 27 8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00-9:45 a.m. AAQEP Presentation 10:00-10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11:00-11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch 1:00-1:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:00-2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3:00-4:00 p.m. Closing Session

 

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Charter Sponsor

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Interested in sponsorship, advertising, or exhibit opportunities at the 2026 Quality Assurance Symposium? We'd love to have you join us! Download this prospectus or contact Sungti Hsu.