WIDA @ Conferences

Find WIDA across the country and around the world
In addition to hosting the WIDA Annual Conference, WIDA staff participate in many other regional, national and international conferences throughout the year.
WIDA representation at in-person national conferences is currently on hold until further instructions on travel are announced by the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Updated in-person conference exhibit and participation information will be posted when available.
WIDA @ National Conferences
As keynote speakers, presenters, exhibit booth staff, or attendees, WIDA staff attend conferences to connect with educators. We do so to share research, best practices, and other insights, and especially to answer your questions and listen to feedback.
Look for us at these upcoming conferences:
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ESSA/Multilingual Illinois Conference - Feb 2021
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February 23-26, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenters: Fernanda Kray, Tim Boals, Margo Gottlieb and Elizabeth Warren
WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 EditionWIDA Presenter: Samuel Aguirre
Spaces to Explore: Lifting up Student Identity in Bilingual InstructionWIDA Presenters: Samuel Aguirre, Margo Gottlieb and Mariana Castro
What Guides Your Spanish-English Bilingual Instruction? Check Out These Frameworks!WIDA Presenter: Samuel Aguirre
How Are the Goals of Language Development and Language Arts Different When Teaching SpanishWIDA Presenter: Analleli Muñoz
Expanding Linguistic and Cultural Flexibility Through InstructionLearn more about the ESSA/Multilingual Illinois Conference
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Roosevelt University Dual Language Symposium - Mar 2021
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March 6, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenters: Samuel Aguirre and Margo Gottlieb
What Guides Your Spanish-English Bilingual Instruction? Check Out These Frameworks!WIDA Presenter: Samuel Aguirre
Lunch Roundtable: Spanish Language Arts InstructionLearn more about the Dual Language Symposium
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CEC Conference - Mar 2021
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Council for Exception Children Conference
March 8-13, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenters: Jennifer Voorhees and Laurene Christensen
Selecting and Implementing Accommodations for English Learners with Disabilities on Content and English Language Proficiency AssessmentsWIDA Presenters: Laurene Christenen and James Mitchell
English Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: The Need to Improve Effective PracticeWIDA Presenters: James Mitchell, Desiree Taylor and Laurene Christensen
AAC Device Considerations for Multilingual Learners with Significant Cognitive DisabilitiesLearn more about CEC
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AAAL Conference - Mar 2021
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American Association for Applied Linguistics Annual Conference
March 20-23, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenters: Fernanda Marinho Kray and Margo Gottlieb
Two Decades of ELD Standards in K-12 Settings: Theory, Policy, and PracticeWIDA Presenters: Jennifer Voorhees, Laurene Christensen and James Mitchell
Meeting the Needs of ELLs with Disabilities When Using VisualsLearn more about AAAL
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CABE - Mar 2021
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California Association of Bilingual Educators
March 23-27, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenters: Samuel Aguirre and Yvonne Williams
Pedagogía en español: Exploring Spanish language developmentLearn more about CABE
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TESOL - Mar 2021
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TESOL 2021 International Convention
March 24-27, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenter: Jennifer Voorhees, Laurene Christensen and James Mitchell
Meeting the Needs of ELLs with Disabilities When Using VisualsLearn more about TESOL
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WAESOL - Mar 2021
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WAESOL Online
March 24-27, 2021
Virtual EventWIDA Presenter: Tim Boals and Fernanda Marinho Kray
Introducing the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 EditionLearn more about WAESOL Online
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AERA - Apr 2021
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American Education Research Association Annual Meeting
April 8-12, 2021
Virtual MeetingWIDA Presenters: Laurene Christensen, James Mitchell, Desiree Taylor and Delis Cuéllar
The Initial Identification of Potential English Learners Throughout U.S. States and Entities: An Analysis of Home Language SurveyaWIDA Presenters: Laurene Christensen, James Mitchell, Desiree Taylor and Anna Rhoad-Drogalis
WIDA Presenter: Fernanda Marinho Kray
English Learners with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Insights from the Individual Characteristics Questionnaire
Educators Bailan with Policy et Le Pouvoir in The Educação of Multicultural and Multilingual Learners
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ELD Virtual Professional Learning Summit - Apr 2021
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English Language Development (ELD) Virtual Professional Learning Summit: Teaching for Equity in a Multilingual World
April 13-15, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenter: Tim Boals
Educational Equity Panel DiscussionWIDA Presenter: Fernanda Marinho Kray
Introduction to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 EditionLearn more about the ELD Virtual Professional Learning Summit
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NABE - Apr 2021
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National Association for Bilingual Education
WIDA Presenter: Samuel Aguirre
April 28-29, 2021
In-Person and Virtual Conference
Spaces to Explore: Lifting up Student Identity in Bilingual Instruction
WIDA Presenters: Samuel Aguirre, Margo Gottlieb and Mariana Castro
What Guides Your Spanish-English Bilingual Instruction? Check Out These Frameworks!
WIDA Presenter: Samuel Aguirre
How Are the Goals of Language Development and Language Arts Different When Teaching Spanish When Teaching Spanish Reading?
WIDA Presenter: Analleli Muñoz
Expanding Linguistic and Cultural Flexibility Through Instruction
Learn more about NABE
WIDA @ International Conferences
WIDA supports global and regional conferences with keynote speakers, workshop presentations and sponsorships. Join us at a future conference to connect with WIDA while expanding your network.
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International MTSS Summit - April 2021
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Embracing Equity and Access for All Learners
April 23-24, 2021
Virtual ConferenceWIDA Presenter: Jon Nordmeyer
Collaboration as Professional Learning: Building on Student Assets and Teacher AssetsLearn more about the International MTSS Online Forum Series
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ACAMIS- April 2021
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English Language Learners (ELL) Conference
April 24-25, 2021
Hyflex ConferenceWIDA Presenters: Christina Nelson, Jon Nordmeyer
Learn more about the ACAMIS ELL Conference