Assessment, Teaching and Learning (ATL) Conference

2027 Assessment, Teaching, and Learning Conference  

Learning in Relationship

April 29-30 at the Yakima Convention Center 

Join us for the Assessment, Teaching, and Learning Conference, where we will reconnect with each other, our work, and our passion for teaching and learning. 

 Join us for the two-day conference designed specifically for faculty members of community and technical colleges and teaching and learning professionals. With the theme “Learning in Relationship,” this conference will explore how connection, collaboration, and shared learning strengthen teaching practice and support student success. 

Objectives: 

  • Explore teaching strategies that strengthen student-centered learning, belonging, and connection. 
  • Share curriculum and assessment practices that support meaningful engagement, collaboration, and student success. 
  • Build relationships across colleges through shared learning, collaboration, and ongoing professional networks. 

We will also be intentional about creating spaces and places for attendees to create communities and develop social learning networks.   

Conference Details

Thursday: April 29, 2027  

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.                          Check-In Available  

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.                         Welcoming & Keynote Session  

12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.                              Lunch-table top discussions   

1:30 p.m. to  2:15 p.m.                             Concurrent Sessions A  

2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.                              Concurrent Sessions B  

3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.                              Concurrent Sessions C  

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.                             Reception 

 Friday: April 30, 2027  

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.                             Breakfast and Keynote Session   

10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                           Facilitated Dialogue Sessions  

  
Meals provided:    

Day 1  Lunch  

Day 2  Breakfast, lunch 

This conference is designed for faculty members from community and technical colleges in Washington state and the professionals that develop them and support their professional learning. 

It is a great opportunity for those who are passionate about teaching and learning, to come together to share best practices, learn from each other, and collaborate on new ways to support student success.  

Join us as a workshop presenter at the Assessment, Teaching, and Learning Conference, where you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share your expertise, and contribute to our collective passion for student-centered teaching and learning. By leading a session, you'll help foster relationships, exchange best practices, and inspire others to enhance both the student experience and faculty development. 

 Accepted proposals will have registration fee waived for 2 presenters. 

Call for Proposals opens annually in December