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“I always leave the WIDA conference refreshed, invigorated, and inspired. To have a space to learn with and from our colleagues in the field is priceless! To be surrounded with like-minded people who value our emergent multilinguals is so affirming. The sessions were so carefully selected to ensure learning experiences were relevant and applicable to our work in support of our EMLs. This is by far one of my favorite conferences!”
– 2023 WIDA Annual Conference attendee
A Session Type for Everyone
Concurrent Sessions examine research-based strategies, practices, or topics that align to the conference theme and one of the topic strands.
Workshops are extended hands-on sessions that allow for in-depth exploration of a topic or practice. Participants will leave with tools or resources to use in their contexts.
Dedicated Session Tracks offer topics like family engagement and bi/multilingual education so attendees can tailor their learning.
Note: Pre-registration is required for all sessions and can be selected for the attendee during the registration process or by logging back in between registration confirmation and the start of the conference. Visit the Program page to view the full conference schedule.
Program at a Glance
Here's an overview of the in-person conference schedule, visit the Program page for the full conference schedule.
- 8:30 AM - 9:45 AMWelcome and Keynote
- 10:15 AM - 11:30 AMConcurrent Sessions and Spotlight
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMConcurrent Sessions, Spotlight and Workshops
- 4:00 PM - 5:30PMExhibit Hall Showcase
- 8:30 AM - 11:30 AMConcurrent Sessions, Spotlight and Workshops
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMConcurrent Sessions, Spotlight and Workshops
- 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM#WIDA2024 Reception
- 8:30 AM – 11:15 AMConcurrent Sessions and Workshops
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PMClosing Speaker
Meals
Morning Coffee and Breaks
Coffee will be provided for all participants each morning and light refreshments will be provided during breaks on Wednesday - Friday.
Lunches
Lunches are included with registration and provided on Wednesday and Thursday.
Special Events
Join us for hors d'oeuvres at our Exhibit Hall Showcase and for light fare, refreshments, and a cash bar at the #WIDA2024 reception. These events are included in registration. The Exhibit Hall Showcase takes place Wednesday afternoon and the reception takes place Thursday evening.
Virtual Track
Can’t join us in person? Experience a sampling of the WIDA Annual Conference and join us virtually on October 15. The virtual track includes live sessions, an exclusive virtual keynote speaker and a live stream of the in-person keynote speaker on October 16.
