Hello colleagues,

The SACES Executive Committee is pleased to invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference, to be held November 5–7, 2026, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Call for Proposals is now open, and we encourage faculty, clinicians, supervisors, and students to share their scholarship, research, innovative practices, and professional experiences.

Call for Proposals & Reviewers Website (https://saces.wildapricot.org/SACES26CFP/)

Off to the Races: Important Dates

• Proposal submission deadline: March 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)

• Notification of acceptance: May 4, 2026

• Presenter Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

• Conference dates: November 5–7, 2026

• Location: Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY

Electronic Call for Proposal Criteria    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ft_w_U577wD0TjdH_Bxa9MVj9yEdiGqA/view?usp=drive_link 

Step Into the Ring: Session Formats

Proposals may be submitted for the following session formats (as available in the submission portal):

• 50 Minute Content Session

• 50 Minute Panel Session

• 50 Minute Roundtable Discussion (3 presenters max)

• 25 Minute Poster Sessions

Know the Lineup: Presenter Participation Limit

To allow broad participation across the conference program:

• An individual may appear on no more than two (2) accepted presentations, regardless of role (e.g., first author, co-presenter, or contributing presenter), except by formal invitation from SACES. Invited sessions will be noted as such in the program. Therefore, please confirm with intended co-presenters prior to submission.

At the Starting Gate: ACES Membership Requirement

• The Lead Presenter must be a current ACES member.

• During proposal submission, lead presenters will be asked to enter their 8-digit ACES Member Number.

To locate your ACES Member Number:

1. Visit https://membership.acesonline.net/

2. Log in to your account.

3. Under “My Profile,” your User ID appears under your renewal information.

Forgot your password?
Reset it here: https://membership.acesonline.net/Sys/ResetPasswordRequest

Recently joined ACES?
Please allow time for your membership to be updated in the system before submitting.

Not yet a member?
Learn about the benefits of ACES membership and how to join here:
https://membership.acesonline.net/join-us

Take Your Best Shot: How to Submit a Proposal

1. Access the online submission portal using the link below:
   https://southern-association-for-counselor-education-and-supervision-s.ce-go.com/call-for-presentation/form/YToxOntzOjIwOiJwcmVzZW50YXRpb25fZm9ybV9pZCI7aToyODA7fQ==

2. Log in using your ACES credentials.

3. Complete all required sections of the proposal form, including:

   • Presentation title

   • Content Category

   • Abstract and session description

   • Learning objectives

   • Content References

   • Time Organization

   • Presenter Expertise

   • Presenter information

4. Review your submission carefully and submit no later than March 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Eastern).

Tip: Draft your abstract and learning objectives in advance and paste them into the form to avoid timing out.

Join the Corner Team: Call for Proposal Reviewers

We also invite qualified individuals to serve as proposal reviewers for the 2026 SACES Conference.

• Review period: March 9, 2026 – April 6, 2026
  (You must be available to review during this time frame.)

• Reviewer workload: Reviewers will evaluate no more than 20 proposals.

• Eligibility:

• • Must be a current ACES member in good standing

  • You will be asked to provide your ACES membership number during the reviewer application process

  • Must hold at least a master’s degree

• Preferred applicants:

• • Professional members (any membership type) are especially encouraged to apply

  • Advanced doctoral students with proposal review experience are also encouraged to apply

How to Apply as a Reviewer:

• Indicate your interest in serving as a reviewer while submitting a presentation proposal, or

• Complete the Reviewer Google Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-Fv2RrfsTzLQVQQ2Q8V8egYauvO87SH3SbrKwyocIy9q-pQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor).

Serving as a reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the profession, support conference quality, and engage in professional service.

Scouting the Lineup: Review Process

All proposals will undergo a double-blind review and will be evaluated based on the following criteria. 

• Clearly stated and appropriate learning objectives

• Appropriate content and format

• Overall organization and clarity

• Relevance of topic to SACES membership

• Appropriate fit with program tracks

• Attention to cultural and ethical considerations

• Relevant presenter credentials

• Clear rationale for the program

 

Ask the Coach: Contact Info –If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Program Chair, Dr. Joe Campbell, at conference.programs@saces.org 

We look forward to your submissions and to an engaging 2026 SACES Conference in Louisville!

Warm regards,

Dr. Joe Campbell, Conference Program Chair

Dr. Kori Babel, SACES Conference Coordinator