• Community Conversations
• 2026 Conference Central: Confirmed Panels and Tentative Program
• BONARD: Global ELT Annual Report 2026 Webinar on September 3
• September Peer Perspectives: Virtual Community Conversation
• Call for Proposals: PAIS Academic Session at TESOL 2027
• Membership Tip of the Week
• Coming Soon: AIRC 2026 State of the Field Survey - Partnership Invitation

Community Conversations

Our virtual series of Community Conversations intended to share concerns and strategies regarding the DHS Final Rule on Fixed Admissions saw over 300 registrations during the 2-week period.

The learning and sharing does not (and should not!) end. Advocacy resources are available here.

Have an additional idea worth discussing? We'd love for you to facilitate a session. Whether it's an ELP Shop Talk, Peer Perspectives, or The Water Cooler session, leading is easy. Simply suggest a topic and a few discussion questions—we'll take care of the Zoom technology, promotion, registration, and logistics. All you have to do is guide the conversation.

2026 Annual Conference: Confirmed Panels, Tentative, Program Schedule and Discounts

Confirmed Invited Speaker Panels



• Advocacy in Action: Moving Forward Together: Leadership from EnglishUSA, TESOL, Alliance for International Exchange, U.S. for Success Coalition, NAFSA
• Quality Matters: Strengthening Programs for What’s Ahead: Leadership from ACCET and CEA
• Recruitment in a Changing World: Trends, Tools & Connections: Leadership from Study Travel and English Language Program Representatives
• Stronger Together: Associations Supporting the Field: Leadership from EnglishUSA, TESOL, NAFSA, AIRC, and UCIEP 
• From Data to Direction: Navigating What’s Next: Global ELT Market Research from Bonard and English Language Program representatives
• Leveraging Marketing Intelligence: Leadership from IIE, ITA and EducationUSA
• Assessing What’s Next: Trends, Tools & Perspectives for English Language Programs: Experts from the major assessment companies including IELTS, Pearson, LangCert, Duolingo, and TOEFL

BONARD Global ELT Annual Report 2026

Meet our special guests, who will be joining us to reveal the Global ELT Annual Report 2026.

This report will detail key market performance data on the ELT sector and provide an outlook for the next 12 months.

Reserve your spot by registering now. All registrants will receive a copy of the report and a recording of the webinar.

Upcoming Virtual Peer Perspectives: September 25

Peer Perspectives:

Making the Most of Curricular Experiential Activities

Friday, September 25, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Students almost always enjoy participating in new and varied curricular-based experiential learning activities, but how can we promote meaningful learning? Come and learn what other English language programs have done and get ideas to kick off or expand experiential education in your programs this fall!

Call for Proposals: PAIS Academic Session at TESOL 2027

Call for Proposals: PAIS Academic Session at TESOL 2027

The Program Administration Interest Section (PAIS) invites proposals for its Academic Session at the TESOL 2027 International Convention & Expo, to be held in Houston, Texas, USA, March 15–18, 2027.

Topic: Reimagining Language Program Identity: Partnerships, Visibility, and Institutional Relevance

Session Overview:

English language programs are reimagining their identities amid shifting enrollments, evolving learner needs, administrative changes, and changing institutional priorities. This panel will explore how programs in diverse contexts leverage partnerships, visibility strategies, and stakeholder communication to demonstrate their relevance, adaptability, and long-term sustainability within their institutions and communities.

We welcome proposals that reflect a variety of program types, institutional contexts, and perspectives, including K–12, adult education, and higher education.

Please note: Proposals should clearly address issues related to language program administration.

If you are interested in presenting as part of this panel, please submit your proposal using the link below by Monday, August 31, 2026.

Membership Tip of the Week: EnglishUSA Course Finder

Coming Soon: AIRC 2026 State of the Field
Survey - Partnership Invitation

AIRC's State of the International Enrollment Management (IEM) Field Survey

The Survey is a comprehensive measure of the current state of international student recruitment and enrollment in the United States, including questions for both institutions and recruitment agencies about office structure, capacity, strategies, and trends. We have run the survey biennially in recent years, and this year will be the third edition. You can view the previous two editions on the AIRC Research & Reports webpage.

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