announcements

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 FAPEL Spring Conference

Date: March 1 (Banquet) -2 (Conference)

Time: Awards Banquet 6:00 --9:00 p.m.

       Conference—9:00 am—4:00 pm

Where: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

March 1, 2026 (Evening): FAPEL's 31st Anniversary and Awards Banquet

hosted by President Zorka Karanxha

  University of South Florida  

This year we are celebrating 31 years of FAPEL.  We will begin with an Awards Banquet in celebration of FAPEL’s on Sunday evening (March 1st).  It will be a sit-down dinner and awards/recognition ceremony to be held at the  University of South Florida . It will include a tribute to FAPEL Past Presidents. More details regarding the banquet will be sent to participants who register for the event. 

March 2, 2026 (Full Day): Spring 2026 Meeting

University of South Florida 

The meeting will be held in-person at the University of South Florida, College of  Education.  The conference theme for this year is “TBD.”  The Spring 2026 Meeting is scheduled to commence at 8:30 a.m. with the President's Welcome, introduction of the FAPEL Board of Directors, FAPEL Sponsors, and FDOE updates.

FAPEL meeting Events page and click on FAPEL SPRING 2026 MEETING Registration Form link (COMING SOON).

Questions regarding membership dues and conference registration fees, please contact Dr. Daniel Reyes-Guerra dreyes@fau.edu

FAPEL Business Meeting

Closing Remarks    

FAPEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2025-2026

President  President-Elect

Zorka Karanxha William R. Black

University of South Florida  University of South Florida

Karanxha@usf.edu  wrblack@usf.edu

Past President Secretary

Sheila Moore  Daniel Eadens 

University of Central Florida  University of Central Florida 

sheila.moore@ucf.edu   Daniel.eadens@ucf.edu 

Treasurer Website Editor

Daniel Reyes-Guerra Daniel Eadens

Florida Atlantic University  

dreyes@fau.edu 

As a reminder, the FELE 4.0 Resources and Test Information Guide, supporting the updated exam launching on January 1, 2026, is publicly available on the FTCE/FELE website. See the link below.

We encourage you to share this information with any individuals who may benefit from these materials, including prospective candidates, preparation programs, and any other relevant stakeholders. Please note that the new version of the FELE will begin delivery on January 1, 2026. We recommend reviewing the updated content to ensure a smooth transition. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

Link: https://www.fl.nesinc.com/studyguide/FL_SG_obj_084_redev.htm#obj1