2026 SAS Institute – Call for Proposals

Don’t miss this opportunity, submit a proposal today!!

Proposal Submission closes on August 19, 2026.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education's 2026 SAS Institute, 
is scheduled for December 6-9, 2026, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. 

The SAS Institute convenes educational leaders from across the Commonwealth for four days of professional learning focused on strengthening systems, advancing instructional leadership, and improving organizational health.

Proposed sessions should offer clear learning outcomes, align to the Institute theme, and present evidence informed practices that support high quality, human centered systems. Strong proposals will clearly identify the target audience, select one SAS Lens to anchor the session, and demonstrate how the topic directly supports the needs and work of that audience.

Session content should introduce a well defined problem of practice or opportunity and provide research informed or field tested strategies supported by real examples, models, or demonstrations. Proposals should explicitly connect the work to Pennsylvania’s priorities, standards, or systems.

**At the beginning of the RFP submittal process, please download and reference the RFP Instructions document and the Speaker Checklist.**

PDE will waive the registration fee for the primary speaker. Make sure the primary speaker submits the RFP.  No switching allowed of the primary speaker after submitting the RFP.

Proposal Submission opens on May 13, 2026.
Proposal Submission closes on August 19, 2026.
You will be notified of proposal status before registration opens September 16, 2026.

To submit a proposal, go to 2026 SAS Institute Request for Proposals.