ICCTE Newsletter – August 2026
Explore ICCTE updates, professional development opportunities, and the Fall 2026 Pop-Up PLC Virtual Symposium.
ICCTE Newsletter, August 2026
Last Call: Help Shape the Future of ICCTE!
Dear ICCTE Community,
We hope you are having a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the opportunities the new academic year will bring. As we continue serving Christian teacher educators around the world, we would like to share a few important updates and upcoming opportunities.
Shape the Future of ICCTE
If you have not yet completed the ICCTE member survey, there is still time! Your feedback plays an important role in helping us strengthen our community and better serve Christian educators worldwide. Whether through conferences, professional learning opportunities, publications, or member resources, your responses help guide the future direction of ICCTE. The survey closes August 15. Thank you to everyone who has already participated. Your voice truly matters.
Professional Development Opportunity
Institute for Pedagogies for Deeper Learning
Hosted by Trinity Western University
ICCTE is pleased to share an upcoming professional development opportunity from our colleagues at Trinity Western University. The Institute for Pedagogies for Deeper Learning Mini-Conference will explore deeper learning in education and is designed for educators interested in fostering meaningful learning experiences in their classrooms and institutions. For questions, please contact Matthew Etherington at Matthew.Etherington@twu.ca.
Date: August 24, 2026
Format: Hybrid, with options to attend in person or virtually
Registration Deadline: August 17, 2026
Save the Date! ICCTE Pop-Up PLC
Fall 2026 Virtual Symposium
We are excited to introduce a new format for our professional learning community! Join Christian educators from around the world for the ICCTE Pop-Up PLC: Fall 2026 Virtual Symposium, an engaging virtual event focused on one of today’s most significant educational conversations: AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically. Together, we will explore practical strategies for helping students think critically, supporting responsible AI use, developing professional judgment, and encouraging meaningful reflection. Participants will also enjoy keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout conversations with fellow Christian educators. Who Should Attend? Christian educators, faculty, administrators, and instructional designers are invited to participate.
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m. Central
Thank you for being part of the ICCTE community. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and encourage one another as we prepare educators who faithfully serve Christ around the world.
Grace and peace,
The ICCTE Leadership Team