TCI Educators attended Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development Conference & International Society for Technology in Education in San Antonio Texas

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 17 July 2025: A delegation of fifteen (15) educators from the Turk and Caicos Islands proudly represented the nation at the prestigious inaugural co-location of ASCD 2025 Annual Conference and ISTE LIVE 25 hosted from June 29 to July 2 in San Antonio Texas, under the inspiring Theme – “Spark Joyful Learning.” 

The group included teachers and education officers, all of whom participated in an enriching series of professional development sessions designed to guide passion, purpose and innovation in education.

Throughout the four-day event – attendees engaged with dynamic keynote speakers, workshops, innovative technology labs and collaborative learning experiences centered around using artificial intelligence in education, fostering student engagement, cultivating inclusive classrooms, supporting educator wellbeing and creating meaningful learning experiences in tech rich environments. The conference provided a unique opportunity for the Turks and Caicos Islands delegation to network with a number of educators from around the world, exchange ideas, and explore best practices in modern pedagogy.

Teachers attending shared that the conference was insightful, motivational in incredibly informative. They noted that each session was packed with relevant strategies and inspiration to bring back to their schools and by extension, their communities.

A special feature of the conference was the exhibition hall, where experts in various areas of education and technology showcased cutting edge tools, offered live demonstrations, expert advice and valuable resources to support educators in teaching and learning outcomes. The interactive displays and networking opportunities in the exhibition hall were key delights for participants.

ASCD and ISTE are globally recognised organisations for their commitment to excellence in education, and the 2025 conference delivered on its promise to ‘Spark Joyful Learning’. The joint conference affirmed the importance of staying connected to global best practices and emerging trends in education.

The Ministry of Education applauds the continued professional growth of its educators and looks forward to seeing the positive impact of this experience across classrooms in the Turks and Caicos Islands.