What to expect...
Rooted in the theme “En comunidad, desde el corazón, hacia la justicia,” La Cosecha 2026 will bring together educators from across the country through 280+ presentations and workshops supporting two-way and one-way immersion, developmental bilingual, and heritage/tribal language immersion programs.
Come be part of the experience.
Schedule-At-A-Glance
Tuesday, November 10
6:30 am – 3:00 pm School Visits*
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Key Strategies for Biliteracy – Project GLAD® Institute
Wednesday, November 11
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Institutes
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Check-in
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibits Open
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Session
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Opening Reception and Night at the Exhibits
Thursday, November 12
7:00 am – 2:00 pm Check-in
7:30 am – 4:30 pm Exhibits Open
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:20 am Plenary Session
9:40 am – 4:20 pm Concurrent Sessions
12:20 pm – 1:50 pm Lunch (optional purchase with registration or on-your-own)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Janet Montoya Schoeppner Scholarship Fundraiser
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Peña Musical
Friday, November 13
7:30 am – 2:00 pm Check-in
7:30 am – 4:30 pm Exhibits Open
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:20 am Plenary Session
9:40 am – 4:20 pm Concurrent Sessions
12:20 pm – 1:50 pm Lunch (optional purchase with registration or on-your-own)
6:00 pm – 11:30 pm Annual Powwow
Saturday, November 14
7:45 am – 9:00 am Breakfast with an Expert
9:15 am – 11:50 am Concurrent Sessions
Who should attend...
La Cosecha is designed for educators, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders committed to strengthening multilingual education. The conference brings together professionals working in two-way and one-way immersion, developmental bilingual, heritage, and tribal language programs who are dedicated to advancing equity and excellence for multilingual learners.
The only thing that is missing is you!
Share • Network • Harvest
La Cosecha conference provides a unique opportunity to share best practices and resources, build networks, and harvest the best of our community! Are you, or someone you know, looking for the perfect conference focused on providing instructional and programmatic supports to best serve your English learners and multilingual learners? Consider joining us for La Cosecha 2026!
This year's conference will feature:
· 280+ professional presentations and workshops designed to support two-way and one-way immersion, developmental bilingual, and heritage/tribal language immersion programs
· School visits to local schools with high-quality dual language programs
· Culturally and linguistically responsive focused sessions
· Key strategies for multilingual learners and biliteracy Pre-K – secondary programs
· Nationally and internationally renowned expert speakers
· Pre-Conference Institutes
· Student Leadership Institute
· Networking and extended learning opportunities
· Opportunities to celebrate our multilingual communities!
Santa Fe Community Convention Center and Hotel Partners
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