Virginia TESOL will return to Richmond, Virginia for the 2025 VATESOL Conference!

Advocating for Excellence in Multilingual Education

Thursday & Friday, November 13-14, 2025

Richmond Marriott - 500 E Broad St. Richmond VA 23219


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Book your room now! Click here to access our special rate for Thursday, November 13, at the Richmond Marriott.

Schedule-At-A-Glance

Thursday, November 13

Friday, November 14

11:00am-1:00pm: Conference Check-In Open

1:00pm-1:45pm: Conference Kick-Off and Keynote

1:00pm-6:00pm: Exhibits Open

2:00pm-5:00pm: Breakout Sessions

5:00pm-6:00pm: Visit Vendors

6:00pm-8:00pm: Ticketed Networking Reception

8:00am: Coffee and Snacks Provided                          

9:00am: Exhibits Open

9:00am: Keynote

10:00am: Visit Vendors / Hotel Check Out 

11:00am-1:00pm: Breakout Sessions

1:00pm: Lunch on your own

2:00pm-3:00pm: Breakout Sessions

3:00pm-3:30pm: Closing Session / Raffle Prizes


Keynote Speakers:

 

Concurrent Sessions will feature a variety of topics related to multilingual learner education including advocacy and leadership, instructional innovation, student supports, teacher collaboration, family and community engagement, youth empowerment, educator wellness, and policy and systems change.

 Featured Sessions will be offered by Virginia Department of Education, WIDA, and Montserrat Garibay.

The full list of concurrent sessions will be provided no later than October 13.

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