Professional Development Conference (PDC) 2026
Virtual
We are excited to deliver our 18th Annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) virtually again this year. Our online events created quite a buzz the past several years, and we are looking ahead to another year of sharing best practices, new ideas, and innovative methods.
The theme of this year’s EnglishUSA events is “Connecting Communities" which reflects the content of the event and the ongoing resiliency, resourcefulness, and creativity on which our industry thrives. We will have concurrent sessions and Open Forums (facilitated discussions on a particular topic).
Call for Proposals Is Now Open!
Due November 13, 2025
This year’s theme: Connecting Communities
Proposals that address the following sub-themes are especially welcome:
- Curriculum Development
- Innovative Programming
- Leadership & Management
- Marketing & Student Recruitment Professional Development for Faculty Faculty & Staff
- Evaluation
- Student Assessment
- Standards, Regulations & Compliance Teaching Techniques in the Classroom Workplace Well-
- Being
- AI in Teaching, Learning, and Administration
- Partnerships
- Other
Session proposals should address the intensive English and pathway program community by focusing on current trends, issues, and/or innovative solutions. Because the limited number of sessions scheduled (15-18), priority will be given to those session proposals that include representation from multiple programs, organizations, companies, etc.
Proposals that outline how the session will be interactive and engage participants through means such as case studies, breakout discussions, and Q&A, rather than relying on “talking heads,” will be given priority. Sessions should not promote a specific institution or organization or market a specific product. Sessions are scheduled for 50'.
Conference Registration and Substitutions:
All presenters must commit to register for and attend EnglishUSA’s Professional Development Conference. Speaker substitutions are not permitted except in the case of emergencies and are subject to approval by EnglishUSA.
Session Rooms:
EnglishUSA PDC sessions will be 50 minutes in length (including Q & A). We will be using Zoom; each presenter will be responsible for providing a Zoom link (meeting format).
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