
IALS Annual Conference
The IALS Annual Conference is hosted by a member school for those associated with or interested in learning from Laboratory schools including educators, pre-service educators, administrators, researchers, and faculty.
Save the Date for the 2026 Conference!
April 21 to April 23, 2026
Jyväskylä, Finland
Hosted by the Jyväskylä Teacher Training School
Teaching for Tomorrow: Research-Based Practice and Global Collaboration in Lab Schools
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This conference brings together representatives from laboratory and university-affiliated schools worldwide to explore forward-looking approaches to education. The theme emphasizes the importance of research-informed pedagogy, teacher preparation, and the development of practicum experiences through close collaboration between schools and universities. The event serves as a platform for sharing insights, fostering international partnerships, and examining how research collaboration, practice-based learning, and pedagogical innovation can shape meaningful education in an ever-changing global context.
We welcome teachers, administrators, researchers, affiliated professors, individuals from academia, and the international lab school community to attend.
Submit your proposal today!
2025 Conference: Kingston, Rhode Island
Hosted by The University of Rhode Island
2025 Conference Highlight
IALS 2025 Conference took place at The University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Thank you Burris Broadcast for the recap video!