La Cosecha Dual Language Conference is designed to provide current theory, practice, and discussion in order to enhance and expand the knowledge base and experience of educators developing and implementing dual language programs.
Conference for teachers, by teachers!
Conference Information & History
In 1996, teachers from Dolores Gonzales Elementary School organized the first La Cosecha Dual Language Conference with a mission to network and share best practices. This first event hosted 86 educators from across Albuquerque. This national conference brings together the largest gathering of educators, parents, researchers, and practitioners supporting dual language, two-way immersion, one-way developmental bilingual, and one-way heritage language immersion programs from across the US.
Our Story
La Coscha Conference History
La Cosecha 2023 hosted 3,565 participants representing 41 states, plus DC, and eight countries. CLICK HERE to review the 2023 Conference Program.
November 8 - 11, 2023 Hybrid Conference, Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 2 - 5, 2022 Hybrid Conference, Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
November 8 - 11, 2021 Hybrid Conference, Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 4 - 7, 2020 Virtual Platform - Hosted from Santa Fe, NM
November 13 - 16, 2019 Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 14 - 17, 2018 Santa Fe Convention Center and Plaza, Santa Fe, NM
November 1 - 4, 2017 Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 9 - 12, 2016 Santa Fe Convention Center and Plaza, Santa Fe, NM
November 4 - 7, 2015 Albuquerque Convention Center and Hyatt Regency, Abq, NM
November 19 - 22, 2014 Santa Fe Convention Center and Plaza, Santa Fe, NM
November 6 - 9, 2013 Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 7 - 10, 2012 Santa Fe Convention Center and La Fonda, Santa Fe, NM
November 16 - 19, 2011 Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 17 - 20, 2010 Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
November 18 - 21, 2009 Albuquerque Convention Center, Abq, NM
November 12 - 15, 2008 Santa Fe Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
November 14 - 17, 2007 Hotel Albuquerque, Abq, NM
November 8 - 11, 2006 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, NM
November 9 - 12, 2005 Hotel Albuquerque, Abq, NM
November 17 - 20, 2004 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, NM
November 12 - 15, 2003 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, NM
November 20 - 23, 2002 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, NM
November 7 - 9, 2001 Sheraton Old Town, Abq, NM
November 13 - 15, 2000 Sheraton Old Town, Abq, NM
February 28 - March 1, 2000 Sheraton Old Town, Abq, NM
April 22 - 23, 1999 Sheraton Airport, Abq, NM
April 30 - May 1, 1998 Rio Grande Zoo, Abq, NM
Be a part of our history! Come share your experience and knowledge as we harvest the best of our multilingual and multicultural communities!