Call for Proposals

ORTESOL 2026 Fall Conference on Saturday, October 17, at Portland Community College – Sylvania Campus (12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219).

This year’s theme is Community, Care and Connection.
Join us for a dynamic day of professional learning, community building, and idea sharing. We invite you to submit a proposal and share your insights, classroom practices, or research.

The ORTESOL Conference Committee invites you to submit a proposal.

Presentation Types

• Long presentations – 50 minutes
• • Best for workshops, diving deeper, covering a theoretical area, and including discussion tasks.
• Short Presentation - 25 minutes
• • Best for research, textbooks, and single idea topics.
• Table Talks - 25 minutes, 10 minute presentation, 15 minute discussion
• • A short, interactive format where participants join a speaker's table for a focused session. Speakers present on an interesting topic, resource, or theory for up to 10 minutes, leaving the remaining 15 minutes for collaborative group discussion.
  More Info and Conference Proposal Application

October 17, 2026 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Check in starts at 9:00 AM, with light breakfast options, coffee, and tea available upon your arrival.

Registration fees

Members $60, Non-members: $95, Students: $15

FREE LUNCH if you register by October 9th.

Location:

Portland Community College Sylvania Campus (see details below)

12000 SW 49th Ave.,

Portland, OR 97219

Join ORTESOL! Joining first and then registering will save you money. Become a member today.

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Call for Proposals

Submitting a proposal is a great opportunity to grow as an educator and support the local ESOL community. 

• Share Practical Insights: Highlight successful classroom strategies, research, or innovative tools with fellow Oregon educators working in K-12, Adult Ed, and Higher Ed.  
• Expand Your Professional Network: Engage in meaningful discussions, build collaborations, and connect with peers across the state.  
• Save on Registration: Free conference registration may be available. 
• Boost Your Resume: Elevate your professional profile and gain public speaking experience in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Submit a conference proposal

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Driving & Parking

Parking is free on Saturdays, and conference attendees can park in spots designated “Staff” in Lot 7

Google Maps Link to Parking Lot 7

Registration: CC (College Center) Building (across from the library)

Presentations: TCB (Technology Classroom Building), SCB (South Classroom Building) and ST (Science Technology)