Impacting Student Learning Conference

29th Annual Impacting Student Learning Conference

The Impacting Student Learning Conference brings together teacher candidates, practicing educators and higher education faculty for a day of professional learning dedicated to advancing P-12 student achievement. Through engaging presentations, interactive sessions and collaborative networking opportunities, participants explore research-informed strategies and innovative practices that support effective teaching and learning. 

icon Saturday, March 6, 2027
icon 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Conference Information

Conference Strands

Pre-Service/Induction

Mentor Teachers

Leadership

Counseling/Mental Health

Community Engagement

Grade bands: Elementary, Middle, High School

Literacy

STEM/STEAM

AI

PBIS/MTSS

2027 Conference Presentation Proposals

Effective educators use a variety of instructional strategies to support teaching and learning, and the 2027 conference offers five presentation formats to share innovative ideas and best practices:

  • TED-Style Talks (20-minute presentation)
  • Deep Dive Sessions (50-minute presentation)
  • Panel Presentations (multiple speakers with Q&A)
  • Workshop Models (interactive session with audience)
  • Poster Presentations.

For more information, please contact the Conference Coordinators, Dr. Karen Collier (KARCOLLIER@augusta.edu) and Dr. Wayne Hickman (WHICKMAN@augusta.edu). We look forward to seeing you at our conference!

2027 Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Charm Mapp

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Georgia's Teacher of the Year 2026-2027

Charm Mapp, the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2027 Impacting Student Learning Conference. An eighth-grade mathematics teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School with 23 years of experience in education, Mapp also serves as a gifted lead teacher and supports the Jones County Virtual Academy. Throughout her career, she has championed instructional excellence by fostering curiosity, confidence and a passion for learning through authentic mathematical thinking and innovative programs such as the Gifted FIRE Project Showcase.