The Program Committee invites you to submit a session, workshop, or paper/research proposal for the 2025 LaTESOL Conference at Sam’s Town Casino and Hotel in Shreveport, LA. The conference theme is “Beyond the Classroom: Educators as Advocates in a Politicized World.” LaTESOL is seeking proposals that reflect the best and most promising topics, research, and practice to support quality education of multilingual learners of English from diverse populations. Please use the guidelines below to help you prepare the best proposal possible.

Note: One presenter for each accepted proposal will receive free conference registration. This offer does not apply to publishers/exhibitors who must purchase a table in order to present.

PROPOSAL COMPONENTS

All submissions must adhere to the guidelines in this Call for Proposals and support the mission and values of TESOL International Association: https://www.tesol.org/about-tesol/association-governance/mission-and-values

Presenter Information: Name, professional affiliation, email address, and telephone number of all presenters on proposal Summary for the program (75 words maximum) Abstract (300 word maximum) Strand (Choose one): Bilingual Ed; K-12; Refugee; Adult Ed; Higher Ed; ELL; EFL; ESP; IEP; Teacher Education; Digital Learning and Technology; Advocacy/Policy; Content and Language-Integrated Approach; Reading, Writing and Literacy; Vocabulary and Grammar; Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation; Language Assessment; Language Placement; Curriculum Development; Intercultural Communication Presentation Type: Panel, Research or Practice-Oriented Session and Workshop (50 minutes)

Please submit your conference proposal at the following link: Submit Proposal

Submission Timeline:

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

Acceptances will be made on a rolling basis.

Once your are notified of acceptance, please register on our website and choose the invoice option.