In This Issue

• 2026 Annual Conference: Program Schedule & Justification Letter
• NAFSA's Annual Elections: Featuring Daryl Bish
• TESOL Virtual Event: Special Offer for EnglishUSA Members
• October Virtual Events
• English Language Fellows Applications Now Open
• Call for Proposals Now Open: 2027 Professional Development Conference
• Professional Development Opportunity: Call for Reviewers
• ELSA Upcoming Events

2026 Annual Conference Updates

Early Bird Ends October 14th

Full Program Schedule Is Live

Pre-Conference Workshop: Future-Proofing ELPs with AI

Making the Case to Attend: Justification Letter

We know that attending a conference often requires more than simply wanting to go—you may need to demonstrate the value to your supervisor or institution. EnglishUSA has created a Conference Justification Letter that you can customize and share with your decision-maker.

NAFSA Annual Elections

EnglishUSA is so proud of former Board member Daryl Bish, who is on the NAFSA Annual Election ballot this year for Chair-Elect! Don't forget to vote by 10/31!

Special Offer from TESOL

Through our partnership with TESOL International Association (thank you TESOL!), we’re pleased to share a special opportunity to support professional learning at your institution.

The TESOL 2026 Virtual Convention, taking place 20–21 November, brings English language teaching (ELT) professionals from around the world together for two dynamic days of online learning and connection.

To help more professionals at your institution participate, your institution can receive 20% off Virtual Convention registrations purchased by 31 October with code 2026VCC.

At the Virtual Convention, ELT professionals will:

• Gain practical strategies, best practices, and tools they can apply in their work.
• Learn from diverse perspectives and connect with ELT professionals from around the world.
• Stay current on emerging research, trends, and issues shaping the field.
• Return to their work with new ideas and inspiration to better support multilingual learners.



We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues at your institution who would benefit from networking and learning with the global ELT community.

If you have any questions, please contact TESOL at learn@tesol.org.

October Virtual Events

October 15, 2026

2:00pm ET

October 26, 2026

1:00pm ET

Peer Perspectives are member-led conversations where a colleague shares how their program approached a challenge, launched an initiative, or found success—then opens the conversation for questions, ideas, and shared learning.

Have an idea for a Community Conversation? We’re always looking for member-driven topics for ELP Shop Talk, Peer Perspectives, and The Water Cooler. Suggest a topic and a few discussion questions, and EnglishUSA will handle the Zoom, registration, and logistics.

2027-28 English Language Fellows Applications Open

Are you ready to teach and represent the United States abroad? Apply now to be an English Language Fellow! The priority deadline for the 2027-2028 application is December 1, 2026. 

All Fellow applicants must have:

✅ Five years of experience in education, including at least three years in ESL/EFL classrooms or three years teaching English Language Learners 

✅ A graduate degree, preferably in TESOL or Education with TEFL certification, or a related field

✅ U.S. citizenship

Join us for an applicant information session on October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM US Eastern. 

Call for Proposals for the 2027 PDC

Professional Development Opportunity

Looking for a meaningful way to contribute to the field while building your own professional experience? EnglishUSA is expanding its pool of reviewers for the 2026–27 year for both the EnglishUSA Journal and our virtual Professional Development Conference.

Whether you’re a first-time reviewer or an experienced one, we’d love to have you involved. Reviewing is a great way to engage with colleagues, stay current with emerging ideas and practices, and contribute to the quality of EnglishUSA’s professional programming and publications.

Interested? Add your name to our reviewer pool today!

ELSA Upcoming Events

The English Language Standard Advisory Authority (ELSAA) is dedicated to addressing the critical need for independent evaluation and oversight in the field of English language assessment. Leveraging the extensive expertise of our team, ELSAA offers a range of services designed to support institutions in making informed decisions about English language tests.

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