On November 22nd, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Marriott East in Indianapolis, we are hosting an INTESOL pre-conference.

Registration costs $75, and is open to ENL specialists, leadership, and anyone concerned with teaching language learners in Indiana.

Registration is limited to 100. Lunch is provided. 

9:00 - 12:00: Workshop with IDOE (Focus TBA

The INTESOL Pre-Conference, presented by IDOE’s EL team, will conduct a session with the focus to be announced.

1:00 - 4:00: INTESOL ELL Regional Collaborative

The INTESOL Pre-Conference will focus on leadership development, advocacy needs and strategies, and sharing information about what is taking place in the different regions of Indiana. Founded in 2015, this collaborative group has been responsible for increasing funding, adopting a partnership for the WIDA consortium and increasing requirements and enforcement for EL certified personnel. Building on the information provided by the IDOE in the morning session, we will share current practices for program leadership and language policy that are working. Participants will have time to work together in regional and mixed groups to develop shared advocacy goals and plan strategies for accomplishing these goals.

More details will be announced

• The event will conclude with actionable steps for INTESOL ELL Regional Collaborative.