WIDA at 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.
Look for us at these upcoming conferences:
- La Cosecha Conference - November 2024
November 13-16, 2024
Santa Fe, New MexicoLeveraging Language Standards for Success, A Session for Program Leaders
Sam Aguirre, Margo Gottlieb, Maya Martinez-HartUtilizing the WIDA Language Development Frameworks: Units, Lessons, and Standards
Sam Aguirre and Maya Martinez-HartLearn more about La Cosecha.
- Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (PRTESOL) Conference - November 2024
November 15-16, 2024
Fajardo, Puerto RicoMultilingualism to Empower and Build Agency
Grazzia Maria Mendoza ChirinosLearn more about PRTESOL.
- American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference - March 2025
March 22-25, 2025
Denver, ColoradoSpeaking Task Models in Tests for Young Language Learners: Where to Set the Bar?
Mark Chapman, Ping-Lin Chuang (2023 WIDA Assessment Intern), Gordon West, Jason Kemp, Alicia KimEducators' Perspectives on Automated Writing Scoring in High-Stakes K-12 Assessments
Alicia Kim, Jieun Kim (2024 WIDA Assessment Intern), Mark Chapman, Jason Kemp, Lynn Shafer WillnerCo-Constructing a Positive Affective Experience during Young Learner Language Assessments
Jason Kemp, Gordon West, Shea HeadExamination of the Current Implementation Status of the WIDA English Language Development Standards (ELD) Framework
Hannah ParkExploring the Use of Generative AI Tools for Instructional Planning for Multilingual Learners
Hannah Park, Andrea MercadoLearn more about AAAL.
- American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting - April 2025
April 23-27, 2025
Denver, ColoradoBridging Policy and Practice for Multilingual Learners Through English Language Development Standards Implementation Research
Lynn Shafer Willner and Margo GottliebExploring Bilingual/ESL Pre-service Teachers’ Sensemaking in Knowledge Co-construction as Enacted During Computer-mediated Classroom Discussion
Hannah ParkAI in Writing Classes: Exploring and Scaffolding Multilingual Students’ Agency and Critical Thinking Skills
Hannah Park(Paper) Improving Diverse Stakeholders’ Communication and Decision-Making about K-12 Multilingual Learners with More User-Friendly, Accessible Language Assessment Tools
Lynn Shafer Willner and Margo GottliebLearn more about AERA.
WIDA researcher wins award for work in New Jersey
Lynn Shafer Willner, a researcher at WIDA, has been awarded the 2024 NJTESOL/NJBE President’s Award. This award is given annually to an individual whose work has significantly advanced the needs of multilingual learners in New Jersey, serving as a catalyst for change and excellence in education. Read the article about Lynn's work advancing the understanding and application of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework.