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We are excited to deliver our 17th Annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) virtually again this year. Our online events created quite a buzz the past several years, and we are looking ahead to another year of sharing best practices, new ideas, and innovative methods. The theme of this year’s EnglishUSA events is “Exploring New Horizons: The Evolving Role of English Language Programs" which reflects the content of the event and the ongoing resiliency, resourcefulness, and creativity on which our industry thrives. We will have concurrent sessions and Open Forums (facilitated discussions on a particular topic). Check out selected session titles below!

Selected sessions in the program:

Administrative Practices on Learning Differences in an IEP
AI in English Language Programs: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future
Beyond Presentations: Boosting Oral Discourse Skills in Higher Ed ELLs
Building communicative awareness beyond academics – the Rhetorical Triangle
Clarifying what we mean: Popular concepts in education today
Creating Industry-Specific English Curriculum for Targeted Workforce Training
Developing English Language Skills Through Community Engagement
ELT and Plurilingualism
Empowering Diverse Voices: Inclusive EFL Teaching through UDL and Culturally Responsive Practices
Leveraging Student Focus Groups to Enhance Services
Linking EAP with First Year Curriculum in Pathway Programs
Maintaining Quality across Educational Program Types
Making Online Collaboration Work
Navigating the AI-generated Disinformation Daze to Build Language and Media Literacy
Paths to Leadership in University-Governed Intensive English Programs
Playful Learning: Holistic Development and Cultural Integration for International Students
Practical Approaches to Backward Lesson Planning and Activities for Teaching
Prompting Principles for Materials Creation using Generative Artificial Intelligence
Encouraging a Growth Mindset in ELLs
Supporting International Students Experiencing Mental Health Crises
Taming the Dinosaur Within: Pathways to Program-Wide Pedagogical Innovation
The Importance of Play: Fostering Environments for Learning
TikTok as a Teaching Tool