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2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference

Register now for 30+ free, for-credit webinars, proudly sponsored by BuildSubmarines and OpenAI! https://webinars.on24.com/aft/VC2026

About this Community

The 2026 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference offers free, for-credit professional development designed to equip PreK–12 classroom teachers, aides, paraprofessionals, school-related personnel, specialized instructional support staff, higher education faculty, and parents and caregivers with the latest strategies, resources and research to support educator and student wellness, strengthen core instruction, and foster innovation in today’s classrooms.

The conference will be comprised of three themed days of content from March 24–26 that reflect the breadth of today’s education landscape.

2026 Conference Themes

March 24: The Whole Educator, The Whole Student focuses on wellness, social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health supports for school communities. The day will conclude with the opening Keynote: The State of Public Education 2026 with AFT President Randi Weingarten.

March 25: The Power of Core Subjects highlights fresh, engaging approaches to math, science, civics, literacy and the arts—strengthening core instruction while preparing students with real-world knowledge and critical thinking skills for future success. Proudly sponsored by BuildSubmarines.com.

March 26: Teaching in a Digital World explores education technology, artificial intelligence (AI), digital literacy and classroom innovation. Proudly sponsored by OpenAI.

Earn Credit

With 30+ free, all-new 2026 webinars—each worth one hour of professional development—you are sure to find something of interest to you. A certificate of completion will be available for download at the end of your session that you can submit for your school’s or district's approval. Share My Lesson is a New York State Education Department-approved provider for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) requirements, an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)- approved professional development provider, and a Texas Education Agency (TEA)- approved professional development provider. Learn more about credit for Indiana and Pennsylvania!

Conference Sponsors

We want to thank this year’s generous Virtual Conference sponsors, BuildSubmarines.com and OpenAI.

2026 Virtual Conference Sponsors

Sweepstakes: Win a Wellness Prize Package!

And, as part of the conference, we’re giving away 5 Wellness Prize Packages—because your well-being matters just as much as your students' success. Enter for a chance to win!

Wellness prize giveaway

Want more? Our 2025 Share My Lesson Virtual Conference sessions are still available on demand. With these free sessions, you can earn professional development when it’s convenient for you, in the comfort of your own home, and even in your PJs.

2026 Keynotes and Sponsors

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Keynote: The State of Public Education 2026

March 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

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Shape Futures, Inspire Careers: Elevating Career Literacy for Workforce Development in PreK-12

March 25, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

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Keynote: Teaching about Free & Fair Elections: A Conversation with Dr. Carol Anderson

March 25, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

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Keynote: AI in Education: Prosper, Prepare and Protect

March 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

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Is This Your First Time Attending the Share My Lesson Virtual Conference?

If this is your first conference, you’re going to notice how committed we are to high-quality professional development. We hope you’ll register to watch these sessions. We promise you’ll agree with these past attendees’ reviews:

Amazing ... how much I learned in one hour that I had not learned in 50 years.

Ramona_B_3445116, SML member

Thank you so much! The resources are informative [are] invaluable!

Shawn Graybeal, SML member

A great start to this super important topic. Lots of good info and resources presented in a short amount of time by knowledgeable presenters. I would encourage a follow-up!

Rodriguezbv_3948468, SML member