Join us for the  English Language Educators Conference co-hosted by the English Language Institute and the Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. This year's conference will focus on best practices for supporting newcomers.

This conference is for educators, both at the pre K-12 and higher ed levels, who work with English Language Learners.  It is also appropriate for community members who work with newcomers.  Workshops and concurrent sessions will be on topics relevant to all groups.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 28

8:00-9:00  Breakfast/Check-in

9:00-10:30

Dr. Don Vu will present the highlights of his bestselling book, "Life, Literacy and the Pursuit of Happiness: Supporting our immigrant and refugee children through the power of reading."

10:45-12:00

Panel discussion on Policy and Services for Newcomers

12:00-1:00 Lunch break (on your own)

1:00-4:00 Concurrent Sessions

Cost

$75 (All conference participants will receive a copy of Dr. Vu's bestselling book, "Life, Literacy and the Pursuit of Happiness")

If you want to register multiple people at a time, please email Jennifer Johnston at  jenniferjohnston@missouristate.edu for easy payment options.

To submit a proposal to present at the conference, please visit: https://bit.ly/3R7dvM4