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AEE Northwest Region

2026 NORTHWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE 

March 20-22 at Cispus Learning Center Randle, WA

Join us March 20–22, 2026 at the AEE Northwest Regional Conference at Cispus Learning Center, nestled in the stunning forests of the Gifford Pinchot and just a short drive from the breathtaking slopes of Mt. Rainier. This year’s theme, Expanding Horizons in Experiential Education, brings together outdoor professionals, educators, therapists, and experiential leaders for a weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration. Explore workshops across four tracks—Outdoor/Camps, Education, Therapy, and General—while enjoying the beauty, trails, and quiet retreat atmosphere that make the Cispus Learning Center such a special gathering place. Share your expertise by submitting a proposal by December 14.

Our regional gatherings are designed to bring together AEE members and non-members alike to connect, learn, reflect, and grow in a collaborative learning environment.

Registration Pricing

Registration Type Includes Meals and Dorm Style Room Includes Meals and Twin Bed in Shared Room Includes Meals and Twin Bed in Private Room Includes Queen Bed in Private Room 
Student $175
Early - Member $250 $350 $400 $450
Early - Non-member $300 $400 $450 $500
Early - Presenter $175 $275 $325 $375
Host Committee $175 $275 $325 $375
Regular  - Member $300 $400 $450 $500
Regular - Non-member $350 $450 $500 $500

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Call for Proposals

AEE Northwest Region – Call for Proposals
Theme: Expanding Horizons in Experiential Education
Deadline for Submission: December 14, 2025
 
Workshop Tracks
Please select the track that best matches your session. These categories are yours, written using AEE-style language consistent with other regional CFPs.
Outdoor / Camps
Sessions focused on outdoor, wilderness, adventure, or camp-based experiential learning. Topics may include adventure programming, challenge course facilitation, environmental education, expedition leadership, outdoor youth development, camp program models, field-based instruction, and risk management in outdoor settings.
Education
Sessions highlighting experiential approaches in K–12 schools, higher education, after-school programs, or community learning environments. This includes experiential curriculum design, facilitation strategies for educators, youth development frameworks, assessment of experiential learning, inclusive classroom practices, and methods that enhance teaching and learning through experience.
Therapy
Sessions exploring therapeutic applications of experiential education, including adventure therapy, trauma-informed practice, counseling models, somatic or relational techniques, mental health interventions, program design for therapeutic settings, and research or theory connecting experiential work with clinical practice.
General
Sessions that apply broadly across experiential education or cut across multiple settings. This includes facilitation skills, reflective practice, leadership development, staff training, DEI and belonging, organizational development, team learning, practitioner research, and emerging or foundational approaches that strengthen the field.
Session Length Options
We invite proposals for the following formats:
  • 60-minute session – interactive workshops, introductory skill development, or focused topics
  • 75-minute session – expanded discussion, applied practice, or deeper exploration
  • 120-minute session – intensive, hands-on, in-depth learning experiences or outdoor-based sessions
Proposal Requirements
Last years requirements. Just need to make sure it has:
  1. Track (Outdoor/Camps, Education, Therapy, General)
  2. Pick one 60 or 75 or 120 or I’m flexible and can fit any block of time.
 
Review Process & Presenter Expectations
Proposals will be reviewed by the AEE Northwest Region Conference Committee based on:
  • Alignment with the theme
  • Clarity and relevance
  • Engagement and experiential design
  • Contribution to the regional and broader AEE community
  • Connection to the selected track
Presenters must register for the conference and follow AEE’s presenter and community standards.
How to Submit
Submit your proposal using the official submission form: https://form.jotform.com/253226463673157

For questions, contact Brian Brandt at bbrandt@wsu.edu/.



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The Northwest Region includes the following states and provinces:

Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon Territory, Nunavut, Northwest Territories

Have ideas for things you’d like to see from the region?
Reach out and let us know! aeenorthwestregion@gmail.com