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2026 MATSOL Conference

The MATSOL Conference is the largest gathering of English Learner and Multilingual Learner educators in Massachusetts. It convenes classroom teachers, school leaders, instructional coaches, and higher education faculty to share expertise and best practices, in support of MATSOL’s mission to promote equity and excellence in the education of multilingual learners.
Save the Date: May 27-29, 2026
Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701 (Formerly Sheraton Framingham - same location, new name!)
- In-Person: Attend the conference for one, two or three days.
- Virtual: Attend all three days via livestream of selected conference presentations
Registration is open! Find registration information here! PLEASE NOTE: *THURSDAY, 5/28 IS SOLD OUT* Presenter Registration Information - Click here!
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Conference Program
MATSOL is pleased to announce the following Conference Program details.
Meet the Keynotes

Wednesday, May 27
Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning Hmong American Teacher/Writer Sponsored by I'm Your Neighbor Books
Thursday, May 28
Kate Kinsella, emeritus teacher educator at San Francisco State University & founder of Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates Sponsored by HMH
Friday, May 29
, UMass Amherst Associate Professor & Co-Founder of the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research Sponsored by Pearson
Conference Agenda
Please stay tuned for the full conference agenda. Coming soon!
In-Person Conference Schedule
- 7:30 am Registration Opens

- 8:30 - 11:30 am Morning Sessions
- 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Lunch & Keynote
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm Afternoon Sessions
Special Events
- Intercollegiate Reception & Member Networking: Wednesday, May 27 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Open to students, prospective students, faculty, networking partners, and alum.
- MATSOL's "Emerald Anniversary" Social & Awards Reception: Thursday, May 28 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm - All members welcome! Sponsored by Imagine Learning
Virtual Conference Schedule
Featuring select live streamed and pre recorded sessions via the Whova Conference App. Wednesday-Friday, May 27 - 29, 2026 at 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
With virtual registration you can:
- Attend all three days of the conference virtually.
- See the three keynote speakers.
- Attend selected live streamed conference presentations throughout each day.
- Network with colleagues and visit exhibitors on the Whova Conference App.
- View recorded live stream sessions after the conference.
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Presenter Registration
For accepted presenters at the 2026 MATSOL Conference.
All presenters must register and pay for the conference. MATSOL will not reimburse presenters for expenses associated with the conference, including travel, hotel, cost of producing handouts, or any other expenses.
Important Dates
- Notification of Acceptance: December 22, 2025
- Presenter Early Registration: Until January 19, 2026: Register to confirm your presentation on the schedule and pay the discounted price of $250 on the day you present ($25 off the regular price of $275). See below for registration instructions.
- Presenter Registration Deadline February: 13, 2026: Register to confirm your presentation. Failure to register will result in cancellation of your presentation.
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Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration
For complete pricing and details, view the MATSOL 2025-26 Partner Prospectus. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Deadlines
Early Bird Deadline is January 15, 2026 for 10% Discount on Package Price *Add-ons not included. Final Registration Deadline is April 15, 2026. * Late Registration is Available for an Additional Fee.
Register Today
Complete this form to register today. MATSOL will follow-up with an initial estimate for your review.
Already Registered? View Sponsor & Exhibitor Information for answers to frequently asked questions.
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