VESA 2023 Conference Announcement

The Virginia EL Supervisors Association (VESA) is proud to announce our 2023 annual conference. This year’s conference theme is “Multilingual Learners: Bearers of Untapped Cultural Wealth.” The conference will feature sessions related to evidenced-based practices in supporting our diverse English Learners with the goal of ensuring college and career readiness. Conference sessions will also include a focus on strategies for developing academic literacy and language in the content areas, vocabulary instruction for ELs, and support for our Long-Term ELs. 

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The conference will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, February 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel located at 425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704.

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Divisions are encouraged to submit proposals related to the education of ELs at the following link VESA 2022 2023 Conference Presentation Proposal. 

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Online registration for the conference is available at VESA 2023 Registration. The registration fee includes a light reception on Thursday evening, February 2, 2023 and breakfast and lunch on Friday, February 3rd. Registration may be paid via PayPal.  Registration closes on January 11, 2023.

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The Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel group rate is no longer available. A limited number of rooms may be obtainable but at the best available room rate. An alternative lodging option is the Quality Inn & Suites Olde Town.

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Questions or requests for additional information should be submitted by e-mail to teresa@vavesa.org or courtney@vavesa.org . 

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PAST CONFERENCE

Visit the 2022 VESA Conference Website for recordings from last year's conference.