May 7 - 8, 2027
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
4728 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The LAPCS Instructor Development Conference remains the cornerstone event you've come to know, bringing together educators from across Louisiana for a day of instructor development, networking, and professional learning. The conference will continue to feature the same high-quality programming, practical takeaways, and collaborative environment that attendees have come to expect.
New this year, cosmetology educators are invited to extend their experience by participating in the Cosmetology Educator Institute. Following the Instructor Development Conference, this specialized extension offers additional sessions designed specifically for cosmetology instructors, school leaders, and education professionals, focusing on industry-specific trends, best practices, regulatory updates, and peer collaboration.
Whether you attend the Instructor Development Conference alone or continue on to the Cosmetology Educator Institute, you'll gain valuable insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections to support excellence in career education.
May 7, 2027
7:00 AM | Exhibit Setup
7:30 AM | Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM | Welcome
8:45 AM | Keynote: Dr. Jason Altmire, CECU
9:45 AM | Session 1, Dr. Scott Fitzgibbon
10:45 AM | Session 2, Katrina Starr
11:45 AM | Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM | Session 3, Matthew Schmoker
1:30 PM | LAPCS Instructor Development Conference Closing & Raffles
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Cosmetology Educator Institute
May 8, 2027
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Cosmetology Educator Institute
Registration for the 2027 event will open in late 2026.
Registration rates, key deadlines, and additional details will be announced as they become available. Please check back for updates.
Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge
4728 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Hotel block closes April 16, 2027 or when full.
Rate: $124++
For questions regarding the conference, please contact us at events@career.org.