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Call for Proposals

AMTESOL 2026 logo

January 29-31, 2026

Flowood, Mississippi

Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center

Submission Deadline

Monday, September 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance

Monday, October 20, 2025

Online submission portal will be available here soon

Conference Description

Considering the diverse musical scene in Mississippi, this year's theme is "Harmonies of Language, Culture, and Learning: Tuning in to Student Success." This conference comes to life at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi, January 29-31, 2026.

 

AMTESOL 2026 will highlight diverse voices and experiences of our English language learners. Sessions will expose attendees to information that helps them navigate language acquisition, build inclusive learning communities and partnerships, and harmonize assessment and instruction for student growth. Just like the mighty Mississippi River that has shaped cultures and connected communities for generations, our conference celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures and languages that enrich our classrooms. 

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AMTESOL 2026 brings together educators from Mississippi and Alabama to create a powerful network of support for teaching English to speakers of other languages across our region. We celebrate the shared commitment of two states working together to enhance educational outcomes for multilingual students.

Presentations should consider these questions

  • How can educators support the natural progression of language acquisition that develops both foundational and academic language skills?

  • In what ways can classrooms become inclusive learning communities that celebrate students' diverse cultural identities and lived experiences?

  • How can assessment and instruction foster academic growth and success for English Learners across varying proficiency levels?

  • What collaborative practices effectively connect families, schools, and communities to promote the holistic development of English Learners?

Type of Presentations

  • 45-minute presentations

  • 20-minute presentations

  • Posters

Key Information for Sumbissions

In-person conference

Please note that AMTESOL 2026 is an IN-PERSON conference, so virtual or pre-recorded video presentations will not be accepted.

 

Conference registration

All presenters of an accepted presentation must register for the conference before or on the end date of  Early Bird Registration. AMTESOL thanks all presenters for their participation but presenters do pay full price for their Early Bird Registration. AMTESOL keeps its conference fees as low as possible.​

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Non-U.S. presenters

If you live outside of the USA and require a visa, please note that AMTESOL is NOT a visa-issuing entity. In our experience, the US government does not typically issue visas for small, regional conferences such as AMTESOL. Also, the timeframe from acceptance until the conference is typically too tight to receive a visa. 

Information for Session Presenters

  • See the Agenda for your presentation time (usually published in late December to early January)

  • Each session room has a digital projector but Presenters must provide their own laptop and speakers (if sound is needed).​ [Please note: if you use a Mac, please make sure to bring your own adapters to connect to HDMI]

  • If you are using handouts, we recommend having at least 40 available

Share Your Resources with Attendees

  • Save your PowerPoints, pdfs, documents, etc. with a name that will help your session attendees find your resources

  • Go to the AMTESOL 2026 Session Resources Google Drive folder. The URL will be emailed to you and made available to attendees during the conference and 90 days post-conference. 

  • Upload your resources. Hint: Be sure your file is labeled well so attendees can find it.​

  • Please note that all AMTESOL 2026 attendees will have access to the resources for 90 days post-conference, at which time they will be deleted.

Information for Poster Presenters

  • See the Agenda for your presentation time (usually published in late December to early January)

  • Please bring your printed poster, which are usually 3x4 feet

  • A poster stand will be provided for you - no need to bring one

  • Digital posters are only possible by special arrangement and you must provide the monitor (email us to discuss)

  • Set up: Poster presenters will be notified when to set up

  • Poster session: Poster presenters are expected to stand by their poster to explain it 

  • Poster presenters will remove their posters when the conference ends, Saturday 12:45pm​

  • Please do NOT put the AMTESOL logo on your poster, but you are welcome to include your institutional logo, if appropriate

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