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April 16-18, 2026: AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS)   

In an era of profound questioning about higher education's value and purpose, the 2026 Conference on Learning and Student Success stands as a beacon of renewal and possibility.
The AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS) explores strategies for transforming student learning and reimagining the undergraduate experience. Building on the legacies of the Conference on General Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment and the Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success, CLASS fosters collaboration across disciplines to address the most pressing issues in higher education, including general education reform, equity in student success, and the connections between curricula and career outcomes.

April 16-18, 2026

AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS)   

Tucson, AZ

The American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.

CLASS will showcase proven practices foundational for learning—such as evidence-based teaching, data-driven truth-telling, and high-impact educational practices (HIPs) that consistently elevate student outcomes.

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March 23-25, 2026: TxDLA 2026 Annual Conference

2026 Annual Conference | Riding the Wave of Innovation
The TxDLA Digital Learning and Training Conference is Texas's premier EdTech event. Our dynamic three-day experience connects 300+ education technology professionals with the latest trends and tactics in digital education. Plus, join 100+ additional professionals at our virtual conference experience. With inspiring keynotes, educational breakouts, hands-on workshops, and unique networking experiences, it's the essential event for advancing your education technology career.

April 23-26, 2026

Galveston, TX at the Moody Gardens Hotel.

TxDLA’s 2026 Annual Conference | Riding the Wave of Innovation

Instructional Connections is a Bronze Sponsor and Exhibitor.

Grow
Join Texas’s premier digital learning conference. Gain expertise through focused sessions and implement actionable insights in your work.

Connect
Join an engaged community of 400+ administrative, education, training, and instructional design professionals passionate about digital learning.

Get Inspired
Hear from industry-leading speakers and leave TxDLA feeling inspired and equipped to tackle new challenges with a different perspective.

Have Fun!
Immerse yourself in a 360° experience that offers top-notch education, vibrant community-building, entertainment, wellness, and other surprise and delight moments on-site.

 

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Nov. 17-20, 2025: OLC Accelerate Conference

Online Learning Consortium's Annual Accelerate Conference | Accererating Online Learning Worldwide
OLC Accelerate showcases groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D. This event is designed to empower and support leaders, instructional designers, educators, and training professionals by offering a wide range of sessions and activities.

November 17-20, 2025. OLC Accelerate. Orlando, FL at the Swan and Dolphin Resort.

OLC Accelerate showcases groundbreaking research and highly effective practices in online and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and corporate L&D. This event is designed to empower and support leaders, instructional designers, educators, and training professionals by offering a wide range of sessions and activities.

Instructional Connections is delighted to be presenting:

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 9:45 AM-10:30 AM (ET) in Oceanic 2   .

Building a Strong Bass Line: Foundations for Online Student Success

  • Dr. Jacquelyn Cato, Chief Stratgey Officer

This session explores the essential support structures that promote achievement and well-being in digital learning environments. As online enrollment continues to grow, this session highlights the challenges students face—such as isolation, disengagement, and time management—and offers actionable strategies to address them. Designed for educators, administrators, and policymakers, the presentation emphasizes the transformative role of academic coaching in fostering connection, resilience, and academic success. Like a bass line in music, these foundational supports provide stability and depth, helping institutions create equitable and impactful online learning experiences.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM (ET) in Asia 2.

Unlock the Power of WELLNESS: A Journey to a Healthier You!

  • Dr. Jacquelyn Cato, Chief Stratgey Officer

Unlock the Power of Wellness: A Journey to a Healthier You invites participants to explore holistic well-being through the lens of the Wellness Wheel—a framework encompassing physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, financial, and occupational dimensions. This interactive session begins with a foundational overview of wellness and a brief video introduction to the Wellness Wheel. Attendees will complete a personal wellness assessment, reflect on their strengths and growth areas, and develop a customized wellness plan with achievable goals. Designed to foster self-awareness and actionable change, the session concludes with a Q&A to deepen engagement and share insights, empowering participants to take ownership of their wellness journey.

 

Please join us to reimagine faculty workload, student engagement and success through academic coaching!

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Nov. 3-5, 2025: QM (Quality Matters) Connect Annual Conference

Quality Matters Connect Conference
Quality Matters Connect Conference | Impact Through Quality Connections

November 3-5, 2025. QM Connect Conference. Tuscon, AZ at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. 

QM Connect features thought-provoking keynote speakers, engaging panels, and helpful poster sessions that showcase important work, research and developments in online education. Network with a diverse group of like-minded peers, experts and practitioners to exchange ideas and experiences on how to implement and evaluate quality assurance processes and standards.

Instructional Connections is delighted to be presenting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at 10:50 AM-11:40 AM (MT) in Salon G.

Game of Engagement: Match, Reflect, & Transform with Academic Coaching

  • Dr. Jacquelyn Cato, Chief Stratgey Officer
  • Dr. Harriet Watkins, Chief Academic Officer & Lecturer at UTRGV
  • Jessica Sanchez, UTRGV Dr.
  • Dan Keist, UTPB

You are invited to our interactive game show, where you can test your knowledge, engage with peers, and win exciting prizes while gaining actionable strategies to improve the online student experience. Learn how teaching and social presence foster motivation, build community, and drive success in higher education. Please join us to reimagine engagement and success through academic coaching!

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July 27 – 30, 2025: DLA’s Annual Conference

July 22 -24, 2025, Distance Learning Administration Annual Conference  (in person) in Jekyll Island, Georgia. 

Instructional Connections is delighted to be an exhibitor and presenter at the 2025 DLA Conference.

2025 Distance Learning Administration (DLA) Conference, taking place at the renowned Jekyll Island Club Hotel, nestled in the beauty of Jekyll Island, Georgia, from July 27th to 30th. This pivotal event is tailor-made for individuals who hold a keen interest or play an active role in the strategic planning, governance, implementation, and performance assessment of distance learning programs.

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July 22-24, 2025: UPCEA’s SOLAR Annual Conference

July 22 -24, 2025, UCPEA’s SOLAR Annual Conference  (in person) in Denton, TX. 

Instructional Connections is delighted to be an exhibitor at the 2025 Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLAR) Conference being held July 22-24, 2025, in the verdant city of Portland, Oregon. 

SOLAR 2025 will focus on the core themes of digital transformation, innovation, and strategic leadership. Whether you are a senior leader, an emerging professional, or an instructional/learning designer in—or aspiring to a leadership role—SOLAR offers a unique opportunity to explore strategies and best practices that are crucial to navigating the dynamic landscape of online education.

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March 30 – April 2, 2025: TxDLA Annual Conference

Leap to the Future, TxDLA Annual Conference, 2025
Leap to the Future, TxDLA Annual Conference, 2025

March 30 through April 2, 2025, Texas Digital Learning Association‘s Annual Conference (in person) in Denton, TX. 

Instructional Connections sponsors this conference and will have a booth for attendees to stop by and learn more about us. Additionally, Dr. Jacquelyn Cato will host a poster presentation of her dissertation research, ‘An Approach to Help Achieve Faculty Work/Life Balance’.