# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 51st ITBE Annual Convention
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 am
- **Event Description**: 2026 ITBE Annual Convention
Share your vision under the theme Equity, Access, and Innovation: Teaching Multilingual Learners in a Tech-Transformed Landscape
February 27-28, 2026 at the Sheraton Lisle/Naperville Hotel

Call for Proposals

Illinois TESOL-Bilingual Education (ITBE) invites professionals, students, and anyone involved with English Language Learners to submit proposals for academic presentation at the  2026 annual convention. This year’s theme is  Equity, Access, and Innovation: Teaching Multilingual Learners in a Tech-Transformed Landscape

Presenters and attendees are encouraged to expand their skill sets as they envision the future of multilingual education. We are accepting proposals that address all things related to TESOL. As educators, we impact the lives of so many students. What we do matters! ITBE is looking for proposals on a plethora of topics and content areas that address issues all across the field. We invite proposals related to all aspects of ESL/ EAP/ IEP/ CALL/ EFL, best practices for instruction, materials development, program administration, teacher training, research and professional development as well as implications for equity and advocacy in language education. Share your knowledge and expertise with our ITBE community. 
Submissions will be accepted now through December 8, 2025. See more https://www.itbe.org/2026_annual_convention.php

?Contact Information

Ayesha Riaz, Convention Chair, at convention@itbe.org (General Inquiries)
Marcia Luptak, Convention Proposal Co-Chair at proposals@itbe.org (Proposal Inquiries)
Marie Friesema, Director of Exhibits and Advertising, at ads-exhibits@itbe.org (Publishers and Exhibitors Inquiries)

#ITBE #ILTESOL #BilingualEducation #2026ITBEConvention
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lisle/the-51st-itbe-annual-convention/200029274494835
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lisle
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel
- **lat**: 41.809878120124
- **long**: -88.112364286119
- **full address**: Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532-0917, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 51st ITBE Annual Convention being held?
  - **A:** The 51st ITBE Annual Convention takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 am at Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532-0917, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 51st ITBE Annual Convention?
  - **A:** The 51st ITBE Annual Convention is organized by ITBE Illinois TESOL & Bilingual Education.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 51st ITBE Annual Convention is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lisle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The 51st ITBE Annual Convention sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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