NEW Blog: NPD Grantee Spotlight – Utah ELEVATE project | | |
Discover how the University of Utah's ELEVATE project is helping educators strengthen their ability to support ELs through TESOL-focused professional development. In this grantee spotlight, participants share how the program has expanded their instructional practices, strengthened their understanding of multilingual learners, and increased their confidence in creating inclusive, high-expectation learning environments.
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Whether you're planning for the new school year or looking for ways to support students during the summer, NCELA has you covered. Explore free resources designed to support ELs year-round, including:
Discover practical tools and insights to help keep language and literacy development going all summer long.
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July 14–16, 2026
2026 SIOP Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference
| Register for the 2026 SIOP Virtual Conference, hosted by Savvas Learning. Join the four SIOP authors, Dr. Jim Cummins, and educators nationwide for 30+ live sessions designed to help new and experienced educators strengthen instruction for multilingual learners and ELs. Registered participants also receive 90-day access to session recordings. | | |
September 15–18, 2026
2026 WIDA Annual Conference
In-Person Conference
| “This conference, by teachers, for teachers, is the premier event for educators of pre-K through grade 12 multilingual learners, giving educators the opportunity to share best practices and discover innovative classroom strategies. The in-person conference will take place September 16–18, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, under the theme ‘Building Gateways to Colaboración.' A curated virtual track will also be available on September 15, 2026. Join the WIDA Annual Conference email list to stay up-to-date on call for proposals, registration details and more.” | | The Coalition of Community-Based Heritage Language Schools is excited to announce that registration for the 13th Annual Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Conference is now open. The hybrid conference will be held October 2–3, 2026, both onsite at American University in Washington, DC, and online. The event brings together educators, administrators, researchers, community members, and language advocates interested in supporting and advancing community-based heritage language schools. Early-bird discounts for in-person registration are available through August 31. | | |
October 16–19, 2026
54th Annual TABE Conference
In-Person Conference
| Join bilingual and multilingual education leaders from across Texas, October 16–19, 2026, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter for TABE Con & Expo. The conference will bring together approximately 1,500 educators for networking, inspiring keynote presentations, more than 90 breakout sessions, and nearly 100 exhibitor booths featuring innovative tools and resources. Guided by the theme, “Leading the Future con voz, lenguaje e identidad,” attendees will gain practical strategies to support bilingual and biliterate student success and receive a complimentary 2027 TABE membership. | | |
November 10–15, 2026
La Cosecha 2026
In-Person Conference
| La Cosecha brings together educators, parents, researchers, and practitioners from across the country to share research, best practices, and innovative strategies for supporting dual language, bilingual, heritage language, and EL programs. Designed by teachers for teachers, the conference provides valuable learning and networking opportunities for those committed to multilingual education. | | | |
The Sopris Sun
Riverview School Celebrates Its Inaugural Class of Dual Language Students
This article highlights the Riverview School, which has recently promoted its first bilingual cohort to high school. The students from this cohort were the first ones to begin learning in the new dual language program, studying core subjects in English and Spanish. The article features student, family, and educator reflections about their experience in this program.
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Institute of Educational Sciences
NEW RESOURCES: 2025 NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment Results in Reading and Mathematics at Ages 9 and 13
“This report presents trend data on the performance of 9- and 13-year-old students on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) long-term trend assessments in reading and mathematics. In addition to average scale scores, selected percentile results, and performance-level results, the report provides contextual information gathered from student survey questionnaires.”
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National Council on Teacher Quality
NEW RESOURCES: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation
“In NCTQ's latest review of over 700 elementary teacher preparation programs, just over half are now aligned to scientifically based reading instruction. While this is real progress, far too many programs still do not adequately prepare aspiring teachers to teach reading—leaving teachers underprepared and students underserved. Some programs stubbornly cling to debunked practices.”
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Language Magazine
TIPS FOR EDUCATORS: Coaching All Teachers for Multilingual Excellence
This article describes the benefits of multilingual coaching for all educators. The author highlights similarities and differences between mainstream and multilingual coaching strategies and outcomes, discusses how to overcome challenges and leverage student data, and offers practical strategies for integrating language, literacy, and content-area instruction into professional learning.
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WestEd Leading Together Webinar Series
Looking for timely insights to strengthen your practice and leadership? WestEd's Leading Together Webinar Series offers 30-minute, research-based learning sessions throughout the year, providing practical, just-in-time strategies for education leaders, practitioners, and policymakers. Join colleagues from across the field for engaging webinars featuring WestEd experts, held from 12:00–12:30 p.m. PT/3:00–3:30 p.m. ET. Visit the series page to access past webinar recordings, explore upcoming topics, and register for future sessions.
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The Center on English Language Proficiency Webinar Series
This webinar series from the Center on English Language Proficiency guides educators from research to practice in content-based English Language Development, offering strategies for delivering rigorous, relevant, and accessible instruction while building the systems and supports that help multilingual learners thrive. The next webinar will take place on July 15. Registration opens soon—stay tuned for details!
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