Who Attends TCEA?

• Find the badge that works for you. (And register!)
• Review the schedule.
• Read every email carefully. We want to make sure you have the full map before you venture ahead.
• Once you've registered, follow the Convention Community built exclusively for TCEA 2027 attendees. (Launches in December.)

Sunday, January 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Premium Badge is the only way to add a role-specific workshop to your agenda.

Pre-Conference Workshops for Coaches and Instructional Technologists:

• The 3D Approach to New Teacher Development: Different Routes, Differentiated Support, Desired Results
• Build Your Vibe
• Turn Assessment Data Into Action

Sunday, January 1 from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Located in Exhibit Hall 1

Kickstart your TCEA journey at the TCEA Welcome Adventure! Stop by to grab your badge, explore San Antonio attractions, and have fun at our interactive stations. It’s your pre-event power-up – San Antonio style!

Featured Sessions to Add to Your Schedule:

• Practical Tools to Set Alt-Cert Teachers Up to Win
• Personalized PD: Ditch One-Size-Fits-All Training
• An Emily…That’s All! Communication Teachers Will Actually Read
• AI Tools on Fire: Hot Takes, Live Demos and Real Results
• Spark Student Curiosity in 10 Minutes: Research, Strategy, and a Free AI Tool

Using the Session Filters:

• Filtered list with Curriculum and Instruction as the Target Audience
• Filtered list with Instructional Technology/Digital Learning as the Target Audience
• Filtered list with Professional Learning as the Primary Topic

Microcredential: Instructional Coaching

Earn the Instructional Coaching microcredential by attending eligible sessions. (Learn More)

Monday, February 1, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Eric Sheninger
Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

Tuesday, February 2, 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Olivia Odileke
Choose Curiosity: The Belief, Practice, and Tools That Spark Deeper Learning

Wednesday, February 3, 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

David Edward Garcia
How to Be Teacher of the Year (or Just Make it to Summer)

Looking for a place to explore the latest products and tools, find solutions, and get answers to your most pressing questions? Explore the bustling Robert E. Knight Exhibit Hall at the TCEA Convention & Exposition, where more than 350 exhibitors gather to showcase ed tech solutions built to reshape and refresh your classroom, school, or district.

Need help navigating the hall? Use this guide to get started.

You don’t have to navigate the future of education alone. TCEA offers plenty of opportunities to find your people, swap real-talk strategies, and build relationships that last long after the convention ends.

Instructional Technologists and Coaches Meetup
Tuesday, February 2 from 2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Located in the Exhibit Hall

Don’t miss the grand finale of your TCEA Convention adventure! Join Dr. Nick “Ranger Nick” Fuhrman and his animal companions for a meet-and-greet followed by a wisdom-packed talk inspired by his TED Talk, What Great Teachers Do. It’s your final chance to explore exhibit booths and get a last dose of inspiration for the journey home.

Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet with Dr. Nick Fuhrman

Wednesday, February 3, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ranger Nick presents What Great Teachers Do: Turning Everyday Moments Into Life-Changing Lessons

You will leave with:

• A dedicated network of coaching peers: Connect with fellow instructional coaches and digital learning specialists to share best practices, exchange coaching frameworks, and build a lasting support system for your everyday work.
• Turnkey strategies to support classroom educators: Gain immediate, high-impact ideas and tech tools to help teachers simplify their workflows, enhance daily instruction, and boost student engagement.
• A clear action plan for professional learning: Walk away with ready-to-use frameworks to design, facilitate, and scale meaningful, ongoing professional development across your school or district.