2025 PACIE Conference

Global Learning, Local Leadership

Thursday, September 18 & Friday, September 19
Penn State University - University Park

Join educators from across the Commonwealth and enjoy all that “Happy Valley” has to offer as we explore conference sessions and plenaries on the theme of Global Learning, Local Leadership.

Call for Proposals

Eligibility for Presenters: Educators at all levels, with a commitment to global education in Pennsylvania, K-12 through graduate study, as well as students and community members working and/or studying in global education and those working in non-profit organizations.

The maximum number of presenters per session is four (4).

Suggested Topics: The 2025 conference theme is "Global Learning, Local Leadership."  Our conference will highlight the excellent work being done in our local classrooms and communities as well as internationally.  With a rapidly-changing world becoming the reality for our students, it is more important than ever to champion global learning experiences with positive local impacts. See potential topics listed below, but we welcome innovative, related topics.
  

Theme: Global Learning, Local Leadership

  • Pennsylvania as your classroom

  • Global curriculum in local contexts

  • Community engagement

  • Economic and societal impact of global learning

  • Sustainability and our communities

  • Mutually-beneficial partnerships for shared goals

  • Advocacy for global learning

  • Technology and innovation

All breakout sessions will be 50 minutes in length.

Deadline

Submit your proposal by May 1, 2025 to have your session be considered.

Proposers will be notified of the outcome of their proposal by June 6, 2025.

Questions

Submit questions to conference@pacie.org


Join us to help prepare students for a global-ready future! Together, we can shape impactful, sustainable, and inclusive global learning for all Pennsylvanians.

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