Call for Papers: National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Annual Conference on Historic Preservation Pedagogy

The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) invites submissions for papers on historic preservation pedagogy to be presented at the NCPE Annual Meeting/Conference. NCPE is dedicated to advancing preservation education, and this session/conference will explore innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, and the evolving role of preservation education in preparing future professionals.

We welcome proposals that address, but are not limited to:

• • Innovative approaches to teaching preservation theory and practice

  • Integrating technology and digital tools 

  • Interdisciplinary and community-engaged teaching models

  • Community-based learning and public engagement 

  • Strategies for teaching sustainability/climate/design/adaptation in preservation

  • Expanding access and inclusivity in preservation education

  • Challenges and opportunities in online and hybrid preservation programs

  • Expanding preservation education to K-12 audiences

  • Teaching preservation trades 

  • Global perspectives on preservation pedagogy 

  • Legal and policy education in preservation curricula 

  • Internships and experiential learning 

Submissions are encouraged from educators, researchers, and practitioners involved in historic preservation education at all levels. Papers should contribute to the broader discussion on how preservation pedagogy is evolving and shaping the next generation of preservation professionals.

Submission Guidelines:

Abstract Submission Deadline: August 6

Abstracts should be 300 words or less and include the paper’s title, author(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information.

Submit abstracts to douglas.appler@uky.edu with the subject line: NCPE 2025 Annual Meeting – Preservation Pedagogy Submission.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by August 15.

Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 18

Full papers should be between fifteen and twenty pages in length.

Publication Opportunity:

Conference papers may be considered for publication in Preservation Education & Research (PER), NCPE’s peer-reviewed journal. Authors interested in submitting to PER will be able to expand, refine, and submit their papers for peer review following the conference.

For questions or more information, please contact Douglas Appler at douglas.appler@uky.edu.