Join AACTE in person for Washington Week 2025. AACTE and ACSR state affiliate leaders, Holmes Scholars, students, deans, and faculty will join in the nation’s capital to advocate for education and educator preparation.
Washington Week will be held June 2-4, 2025, at the Yours Truly Hotel located at 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington, DC. The conference program combines exciting keynote speakers with sessions tailored for state affiliate organization leaders, Holmes Scholars, students, deans, and faculty. In addition, all attendees who register by Wednesday, May 1, will have congressional meetings scheduled for them by AACTE staff. Attendees do not need to schedule meetings on the hill, AACTE will be managing invitations and scheduling of congressional members.
Who should attend?
State Affiliate Leaders: Tailored sessions for AACTE and ACSR leaders will focus on leadership capacity building, strategic coalition building, and organizing effective advocacy campaigns. New this year, state affiliate leaders will receive one-on-one coaching on media relations.
Holmes Scholars: Programs for Holmes Scholars include visiting key education leaders in their offices on Monday, June 2.
Students: Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend the conference and ‘Day on the Hill.’
Deans and Faculty: AACTE members and non-members alike will gain valuable insights to help navigate the challenges facing educators, educator preparation programs, and students today.
All participants will engage in advocacy training, culminating with Day on the Hill visits to their congressional delegation. The program begins with two days of programming on Monday and Tuesday, June 2 and 3, at the Yours Truly Hotel located at 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC, and culminates with “Day on the Hill” (transportation will be provided to Capitol Hill offices from the hotel) on Wednesday, June 4.
With legislative challenges facing educators and students across the country, this is the year to get involved and make your voice heard.
Please note that registration for Washington Week ends on Friday, June 1, and don’t forget to book your hotel early! The hotel booking deadline of Monday, May 5, 2025, does not guarantee room availability, only the lower group rate if rooms are still available.