The Alabama Statewide Dual Enrollment Conference invites DE faculty, professionals, administrators, students, guidance counselors, and workforce/career advisors to present ideas big and small, from innovative classroom lessons and creative partnership ideas to counselor tips and career connections.
Sponsored by Jacksonville State University and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE), this conference will bring together representatives from Alabama's high schools, community colleges, colleges and universities, and workforce development programs to share ideas aimed at expanding opportunities for DE students across the state.
Registration Closes: January 29, 2027
The IDEA Conference is an opportunity for attendees to showcase successful practices, share innovative ideas, and strengthen the partnerships that empower students to pursue their unique paths toward college, career, and lifelong success.
Proposals Due: December 11, 2027
Short Presentation: One presenter delivers a 10-12-minute presentation as part of a 30- minute panel organized by the conference planners.
Long Presentation: One presenter delivers a 30-minute presentation.
Full Panel Presentation: 2-4 presenters deliver a 30-minute total panel presentation.
Poster Presentation: 1-2 presenters share a tabletop poster during an attendee browse session.
Provides an opportunity to showcase ideas and engage attendees in discussion during the designated session.
Proposals may address, but are not limited to, IDEAs related to the following areas:
Dr. Eric G. Mackey is the Alabama State Superintendent of Education and a nationally recognized leader in public education. Through his Alabama Achieves strategic plan—focused on literacy, numeracy, STEM, career technical education, and workforce development—he is guiding transformational change across the state’s schools.
Under his leadership, Alabama has achieved historic progress, ranking #1 in Math Recovery, #3 in Reading Recovery, and reaching its highest-ever NAEP ranking in 4th-grade math. High school performance is at record levels, with a 93% graduation rate and a 91% College & Career Readiness Rate. Alabama also ranks in the top five nationally for Computer Science, Financial Literacy, and the number of new National Board-Certified Teachers. The state is now ranked #1 in the South-Central region for workforce development.
Dr. Mackey serves on more than 30 boards and commissions, including as Past President of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). His work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring strong academic outcomes and future opportunities for all Alabama students.
