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Inaugural Conference

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Harvesting Teacher Talent: From Policy to Practice

This conference is designed for education leaders, policymakers, district and ISD staff, higher education partners, Grow Your Own and apprenticeship practitioners, workforce and community partners, and researchers committed to addressing educator shortage.

Key topics will include:

  • Educator pipeline policy, compliance, and innovative practices
  • Program design and implementation strategies
  • Equity and access in educator preparation
  • Apprenticeships and Grow Your Own pathways
  • Research, data, and national perspectives
  • District, school, and community-based practices.

Attendees will leave with practical insights, shared learning, and new connections to help move educator talent initiatives from policy to practice.

Registration

Register for our pre-conference experience and full-day conference of speakers and breakout sessions:
  • Wednesday, October 21: Pre-Conference | Model Teacher Lab demonstrations and Mentor Teacher Panel Discussions.
  • Thursday, October 22- Full-Day Conference | Meaningful guest speakers, policy and research presentations, and engaging breakout sessions.
  • Thursday, October 22 ONLY-Virtual participation tickets are available and include access to keynote speakers, featured presentations, and select breakout sessions. 
Registration

Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals Opens: May 7, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026, 11:59 pm

Interested in sharing your expertise and innovative practices in educator workforce development? Visit our Call for Proposals page to submit a session proposal for the 2026 conference. 

Call for Proposals

Conference Location

Washtenaw ISD, 1819 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

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Agenda

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Sponsorships

Build national and statewide visibility among leaders shaping the future of the education workforce through sponsorship and partnership opportunities at the Inaugural Michigan Talent Together  Conference in Ann Arbor. Conference partners will gain valuable exposure while supporting efforts to strengthen and sustain the national educator workforce.

Legacy Partner

$15,000 Investment
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Presenting / Momentum Sponsor

$10,000 Investment
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Platinum Sponsor

$5,000 Investment
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Gold Sponsor

$2,500 Investment
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Silver Sponsor

$1,000 Investment
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