ATL + WACC 2026 | April 29^th – May 1^st | Virtual in Zoom

Interested in presenting?

• Heart. Mind. Community. This year’s theme is all about supporting one another, growing together, and building stronger, more human-centered working and learning environments.
• Your voice matters! We invite you to submit a proposal to share the ways you’re bringing care, growth, and connection into your work with students and colleagues.

Who should submit?

• We want to hear from you! All faculty, staff, and administrators from Washington’s community and technical colleges and public universities are welcome to submit.

Submit a proposal today!

• Submitting is quick and easy! Just click the Submit a Proposal link and complete the form.
• Want a sneak peek at what you’ll need? Visit the ATL + WACC Submission Form Preview doc to review the requirements.

What’s the submission deadline?

• We’re interested and eager to consider your submission. Submit your proposal by January 16^th for priority consideration and scheduling preference.

What are we looking for?

We welcome proposals on any topic related to assessment, teaching, learning, or technology, especially those rooted in inclusive and reimagined practices. Here are some topic ideas to help get you started:

• Accessibility – practices for supporting usability, digital access, and inclusive design
• Building Community – frameworks for centering people and relationships in how we teach, learn, and work
• Caring for Ourselves and Others – strategies for fostering well-being, work-life balance, and belonging
• Educational Technology – ideas for using Canvas and other digital tools to enhance teaching, learning, and workflows
• Equity & Inclusion – methods for reducing barriers and promoting success
• Generative AI – insights for using AI in creative, ethical, and practical ways to support teaching, learning, and work
• Inclusive Pedagogy & Authentic Assessment – approaches for encouraging meaningful learning, feedback, and reflection
• Open Educational Resources – how-to’s for authoring, adopting, sharing, and measuring the impact of OER
• Other – surprise us!

Have questions?

Please contact our conference planning team co-chairs with “ATL + WACC” in the subject line with your questions about the proposal submission process. Thank you, and we look forward to reading your proposal!

• Sheila Northrup at  snorthop@olympic.edu
• Jeremy Winn atjeremy.winn@ghc.edu

Watch for registration information coming in the new year!

– Your ATL + WACC 2026 Conference Planning Team