IT'S HAPPENING! TEACHERS UP COMES TO GUATEMALA
 
Something historic is happening on July 25, and we would love for you to be part of it.
 
Teachers Up is hosting its very first Guatemala National Conference at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC). Join hundreds of English language educators, teacher educators, and future teachers for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection.
 
✨ TEACHERS UP GUATEMALA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ✨
Play, Curiosity, and the Science of Joy

Event Details
  • Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Facultad de Humanidades, Aula Magna, Edificio S4
  • Registration: FREE (limited space available)

What to Expect
This is a full-day celebration of everything that makes teaching powerful: Keynotes. Workshops. Demonstrations. Community. Coffee break. Certificates. Giveaways.
You Will Experience
  • Hands on Training Sessions: Explore innovative methodologies and hands-on strategies for the classroom.
  • ​Networking Opportunities: Engage with fellow students, teachers, trainers, and education leaders.
  • Exhibitor Showcase: Discover resources, tools, and programs from organizations that support English language education.
  • Fun Activities: Participate in games, raffles, and energizers that make the day memorable and fun.

​Call for Proposals
Are you doing creative, meaningful, joy-filled work in your English classrooms? Share your ideas with hundreds of colleagues from across Guatemala, El Salvador, and beyond.
 
We are accepting proposals in 5 strands:
 
🧠 The Joyful Brain
SEL, emotional intelligence, and the neuroscience of learning
🔍 Curious by Design
Inquiry-based learning, gamification, and creative pedagogy
🤖 Tech with Soul
AI, digital tools, and human-centered English language teaching
🏫 The Live Classroom
Presence, movement, and face-to-face teaching strategies
💚 The Flourishing Teacher
Teacher wellbeing, professional identity, and career growth
 
You do NOT need to be an experienced conference speaker to present. You need a strategy that works, a belief in its value, and the willingness to share it.
 
Proposal deadline: Monday, July 20
Submit your proposal at https://forms.gle/qa7PtTdmKwueZkq26
 
Participant Registration
Participation is FREE and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close on July 22, 2026, or earlier if all spaces are filled.
All English teachers and students majoring in English Language Teaching are welcome.
Registration includes:
  • Certificate of participation
  • Coffee break
  • Entry into raffles and giveaways
 
Register here: https://forms.gle/rCvPuoAA7FoF7VWL6
 
Important Notes
  • Only confirmed participants will be admitted. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
  • Failure to attend the conference without providing at least 48 hours’ notice will result in a one-year ban from future Teachers Up conferences. Please be considerate; your spot could go to another educator eager to learn.

Key Dates
  • Call for Proposals Closes: July 20, 2026
  • Proposal Acceptance Notifications: Rolling basis, with all notifications sent by July 20, 2026
  • Presenter Confirmation & Registration Deadline: July 22, 2026
  • Participant Registration Closes: July 22, 2026 (or when capacity is reached)
  • Conference Day: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Disclaimer: This project was funded  by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.
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