Soluciones: Teaching Latino English Language Learners
- $769.00 per person for teams of 5 or more
Be the difference our Hispanic and Latino students need
English learners (ELs) come to school with diverse talents, experiences, emotional needs, and levels of family support. Now more than ever, in the wake of learning disruptions created by the pandemic and opportunity gaps magnified by it, many of our ELs need a skilled, intentional approach to accelerate learning. Join us at Soluciones to empower your leaders, teachers, parents, and community partners to champion academic achievement among this ever-growing student population.
Top educational thought leaders share specific, practical ways to connect with students from diverse backgrounds, ensure they feel safe and welcome, and help them overcome the barriers they often face. This institute includes a unique combination of research-based strategies and practices you can use right away, as well as the schoolwide knowledge and tools that will be essential to developing an actionable plan for serving ELs and creating a level playing field where they can excel.
This event will help you:
- Create a holistic shift in how your school supports ELs
- Apply practical strategies that can be used daily to increase EL engagement
- Develop a toolkit of strategies for working with students with limited or interrupted formal education
- Effectively build relationships with Latino/a students and parents
- Implement district and building leadership practices that work to achieve equity and eliminate the achievement gap
- Use targeted instructional strategies and assessment processes to develop academic vocabulary, literacy, and math skills for ELs
- Help EL parents become part of the learning team
- Teach students to use calming and mindful strategies that will result in better classroom behavior, increased SEL skills, personal well-being, and greater academic achievement
- Recognize school-based structures that create an inclusive culture for Latino/a and EL students
- Gather and use critical feedback from students to inform and improve class structure, communication, and behavior
- Involve students in discussions centered on rich vocabulary
- Utilize performance assessment to inform instruction
- Employ hands-on visualizing activities in reading programs
Learn from leading experts
Hear from our attendees
On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Open Throughout Event
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Wednesday, July 16th
6:30–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00–9:45 a.m. | Keynote |
9:45–10:00 a.m. |
Break |
10:00–11:30 a.m. | Breakouts |
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
1:00–2:30 p.m. |
Breakouts |
2:30–2:45 p.m. |
Break |
2:45–3:45 p.m. | Concurrent Keynote | 2:45–3:45 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
Thursday, July 17th
7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00–9:45 a.m. | Keynote |
9:45–10:00 a.m. |
Break |
10:00–11:30 a.m. | Breakouts |
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
1:00–2:30 p.m. |
Breakouts |
2:30–2:45 p.m. |
Break |
2:45–3:45 p.m. | Team Time |
Friday, July 18th
7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
8:00–9:30 a.m. |
Breakouts |
9:30–9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45–11:45 a.m. |
Keynote |
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking Information: $7 per day for overnight attendees, hourly fee for non guests – maxes out at $6.00
All rates are per day and subject to change.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.
Primary Hotel
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
201 Broadway
Normal, Illinois 61761
309.862.9000
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $179 per night
Deadline: June 23, 2025
“It was one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended! All the sessions that I attended were so interesting and informative.”
“I definitely will be returning to my site ready to roll my sleeves up and begin work with my leadership team to address the gaps that exist in the learning.”
Venue
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
201 Broadway
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Participation Information
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.
On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Discounts
- Buy 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
- On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event
Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Solution Tree product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google and Samsung Pay onsite. Continental US only.
Additional Information
Included with your registration
Cultivating Competence in English Learners
This research-based resource offers general education teachers more efficient and effective ways to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL), language, and literacy development into all subjects and grade levels to make the most powerful learning impact, not just for English learners but for all students.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.