ESOL Innovations 2026: Elevating Instruction and Supports for Multilingual Learners

A State-Wide Summit for EL Coordinators & Administrators

Wednesday, April 22nd - Kansas State University - Student Union, Manhattan, Kansas

Districts across the state of Kansas have expressed a continued need for ongoing, focused professional development to support their multilingual learners and families.  ESOL Innovations was created to address this need through a leadership-centered conference featuring system-wide instructional best practices, leadership development, and state-aligned guidance. 

At this year’s conference, there will be continued focus on the following topics: 

• Designing MTSS intervention models and materials that are appropriate for ELs
• Co-teaching models for meeting the needs of your ELs
• The Referral Process and Services for dual-identified students (SPED and EL)
• Supporting students with SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) needs
• Strengthening Tier I instruction
• Interpretation and Translation Services and Best Practices
• State Auditing and Reporting
• Community Resources and Advocacy Groups
• Utilizing Data to Drive Instruction for ELs
• Supporting and Evaluating Tier I Instruction and Resources for ELs
• Utilizing and Scaffolding Text and Instructional Resources for ELs