California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

CATESOL
CATESOL 2026 Non-Adjudicated Session Submission Form

CATESOL 2026 LogoWe appreciate your interest in being part of the CATESOL 2026 State Conference to be held at Santiago Canyon College on November 6 and 7, 2026 in Orange, California. 

The conference will be fully in-person with sessions and workshops from 9 am to 5 pm on both Friday and Saturday.

This submission form is for non-adjudicated sessions for educational levels, interest groups, chapters, exhibitors, board-sponsored sessions, and keynote/plenary speakers. 

Use this form if you are submitting your abstract for any of the following types of sessions:
 

  • Plenary Session (45 minutes)
  • Exhibitor Session (45 minutes)
  • Featured Session (45 minutes)
  • Featured Panel/Workshop (60 minutes)
  • Chapter Meet & Greet (45 minutes)
  • Educational Level Panel/Workshop (60 minutes)
  • Educational Level Roundtable (45 minutes)
  • Interest Group Business/Networking (45 minutes)
  • Interest Group Panel/Workshop (60 minutes)
  • Grad Student Mixer (60 minutes)
  • Novice Teacher Roundtable (45 minutes)
If you are submitting a proposal for review, please go to the general proposal submission form.
 

CATESOL leadership proposals are due Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
Exhibitor proposals are due Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 Pacific Time.


Please note that CATESOL is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization. All presenters and exhibitors are responsible for their own transportation, hotel, and conference fees. Presenters are eligible for a discounted conference rate. Many schools and organizations have funding available for professional development. Please also see the CATESOL Educational Foundation for award and grant opportunities.


For proposal questions, please email catesolprogram@gmail.com.
For general questions about the conference, including an interest in volunteering or participating on the conference committee, please email us at conference26@catesol.org.

We appreciate your participation in this year's conference,

Song Hong and Katrina Tamura
CATESOL 2026 State Conference Co-Chairs

Submissions accepted from 12:00am PST on 04/12/2026 to 11:59pm PST on 10/01/2026