announcements

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  FAPEL Spring 2026 Conference

Date: March 1st (Banquet) -. March 2nd (Conference)

Time: March 1st, Awards Banquet 6pm-9pm.

      March 2nd, Conference 9am - 4pm

Location: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

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

hosted by President Zorka Karanxha at  The 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

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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:  2025-2026

President, Zorka Karanxha , University of South Florida (Karanxha@usf.edu)

President-Elect, William R. Black, University of South Florida  University of South Florida (wrBlack@usf.edu)

Past President, Sheila Moore, University of Central Florida (Sheila.Moore@ucf.edu)

 Secretary & Website Editor, Daniel Eadens, University of Central Florida (Daniel.Eadens@ucf.edu) 

Treasurer, Daniel Reyes-Guerra, 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