# Annual TCTELA Conference & Exposition (TCTELA Conference Presentation Proposal Form)

- Dates: 5 February 2027 to 7 February 2027
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center, Denton, United States
- Address: 3100 Town Center Trail Denton, TX 76201
- Organiser: Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The 2027 TCTELA Conference and Exposition focuses on literacy education, emphasizing inquiry and imagination. It is designed for literacy educators across all roles and grade levels from PreK through college, including teachers, librarians, coaches, administrators, and researchers. The event aims to inspire and connect professionals committed to supporting Texas readers and writers.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.tctela.org/2027-conference)
- [Registration](https://b3638e26-e374-49ce-805c-14041ff4ea56.filesusr.com/ugd/c1438e_fcf1efeceed945518520a999618cfccf.pdf)
- [Agenda](https://www.tctela.org/copy-of-rising-leaders)
- [Call for speakers](https://ventureall.wufoo.com/forms/p1c0gsgn1osmq49/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Dr. Towanda Harris, Professor and Literacy Coordinator for the School of Education, Clark Atlanta University
- Carole Boston Weatherford
- Tosh McGaughy
- Mychal Threets
- Whitney La Rocca
- Kass Minor

## Where to stay

- **Deluxe Inn**: 1.4 km from the venue, 601 North Interstate 35E, Denton, 76205
- **Studio 6**: 1.6 km from the venue, 700 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, 76201
- **Super 8 by Wyndham**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 620 South Interstate 35E, Denton, 76205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/denton-texas/super-8-denton/overview)
  - Phone: +1 940-380-8888
- **Hampton Inn & Suites Denton**: 1.8 km from the venue, 1513 Centre Place Drive, Denton, 76205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dtntxhx-hampton-suites-denton/)
  - Phone: +1 940-891-4900
- **Economy Inn & Suites**: 2.0 km from the venue, 820 South Interstate 35E, Denton, 76205
  - Phone: +19403870591

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