Welcome to the registration page for Island Readers & Writers' (IRW) Dear Teacher Conference 2025! We can't wait to welcome you to Bangor, ME on November 6 & 7, 2025. Here you'll find all the details you need regarding agenda, speakers, selecting workshops, and reserving hotel accommodations.
Ticket Options
- All Access Pass ($300): Join us for both days of the conference! *This ticket can be split between two teachers at the same school; contact us for details!*
- Day Pass ($175): Choose either Thursday, November 6 or Friday, November 7.
- All tickets include breakfast, lunch, a signed copy of This is a School by John Schu, and the opportunity to win door prizes!
Scholarship Options
We’re thrilled to be offering two scholarship opportunities this year for Maine educators seeking support to attend the Dear Teacher conference. Please visit our website for scholarship info and plan to apply before you register. If selected, you will receive a coupon code to register.
Invoice My School Option
This option is intended to provide participants the flexibility to register for the Dear Teacher conference at any time and invoice their school administrator for the ticket cost. Schools must remit payment on or before October 16, 2025. Please note that when you use this option, you are reserving a ticket for the conference and are responsible for ensuring the invoice is paid. For any questions about the Invoice My School option, please contact our Data & Information Manager, Dawn Severns, at dseverns@islandreadersandwriters.org
Thank you for joining us!
