Oct 09 - 10 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
WAETAG 2026 Annual Convention
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
WAETAG's 42nd Annual Convention
Ignite the Glow: Creativity, Complexity & Critical Thinking for the Future
Here's what you can expect:
At WAETAG 2026 you will receive sessions for every grade level and content area, designed for both general education and self-contained classrooms.
- Dedicated tracks in:
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Curriculum
- Matching Services to Student Need
- Nurturing Talents
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- STEM
- WAC Track
- Program Coordinators
- Each session will provide a wealth of practical resources and materials to set you up for the 2026–2027 school year and beyond
Clock hours available for all sessions, including STEM hours
Registration Options
Registration Includes:
- Two full days of learning from nationally renowned experts in the field
- Three keynote sessions with Dr. Brian Housand and Andi McNair
- Special session with Dan Finkel from Math for Love
- 45 – 60 minute breakout sessions
- Clock hours available for all sessions (including STEM)
- A wealth of materials to help set you up for a successful ’26-’27 school year and beyond
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers and speakers
- Registration includes breakfast and lunch both days and dinner at our Welcome Reception of Friday evening :
Member Rate: $499
Non-Member Rate: 569
One-Day Rate: (Friday or Saturday Only): $325
Group discounts available.
Reserve Your Hotel Room
Our conference will be located at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Bellevue.
A limited number of rooms are available at a discounted rate of $215 per night on a first-come basis.
The deadline to receive the discounted rate is September 17, 2026.
Our Mission
To empower educators and communities to support the educational and social emotional development of talented and gifted students.
- Announcements
2026 Annual Convention Earlybird Registration is Open until September 15!
Register by September 15 to receive the Early Bird rate and get the lowest possible registration price!
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