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November 6-7 at Santiago Canyon College, Orange, In-person
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Plenary Speakers
Friday Plenary Speaker: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Dr. Rowena Tomaneng
Deputy Chancellor, California Community Colleges
Rising Together: Humanizing Education in an Age of Innovation
As education continues to evolve through technological innovation and changing learner needs, our responsibility is to ensure that people remain at the heart of our work. Drawing on social justice and multicultural education frameworks, and a deep commitment to student success, Dr. Rowena Tomaneng will reflect on the future of teaching, learning, research, and technology through the lens of humanizing education. This talk will encourage English language educators in K–12 and higher education to strengthen inclusive practices, support multilingual learners, and lead with purpose in a changing educational landscape.
Saturday Plenary Speaker: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Dr. Thomas F.C. Farrell
Professor of Applied Linguistics at Brock University
Rising Together Through Reflective Practice
Gaining teaching experience as a language teacher is not enough to provide automatic professional development, for we do not learn much from experience as much as we learn from reflecting on that experience. Reflective practice generally means that language teachers take the responsibility of examining their professional practice, by systematically collecting evidence about their beliefs and practices both inside and outside the classroom so that they can not only improve the quality of their instruction but also provide better opportunities for their students to learn. Thus, experience combined with systematic reflection can lead to professional growth so that we can become more effective teachers. In this plenary address I outline how teachers can rise together through reflection so that they will be empowered throughout their teaching careers.
Featured Documentary Screening & Panel Discussions
Far from Home: A Documentary about Afghan Refugees
Friday, November 6, 2026 (3:30-5:00 p.m.)
- Award-Winning Journalist and Documentary Film Maker: Ankita M. Kumar
Boundless Borders
Saturday, November 7, 2026 (3:30-5:00 p.m.)
- Subject: Victor Andrade
- Executive Producer: Meena Singhal
- Director: Alessandro Gentile
- Co-Producer: Heather Flores
Schedule Overview
(Schedule is subject to change)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026
- 7:30 am-3 pm: Registration
- 8-9 am: Breakfast| New Member Orientation & CATESOL Refresher
- 9 am-4:30 pm: Exhibitor Hall & Coffee
- 9-11 am: Concurrent Sessions
- 11 am-12:15 pm: Plenary
- 12:15-12:45: Lunch
- 12:45-1:30 pm: IG/ Level/ Chapter Expo
- 1:30-2:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions| Graduate Student Symposium
- 2:30-3:30 pm: Exhibitor Hour| Poster Sessions| Snacks
- 3:30-4:30 pm: Networking Sessions in the Exhibit Hall
- 3:30-5 pm: Featured Film & Panel #1: "Far from Home"| Concurrent Sessions
- 5-6 pm: Grad Student Mixer
- 5:15-6 pm: Level/ Chapter Business & Networking Meetings
- 5:15-5:45 pm: Team-building & mindfulness activities
- 6-7:30 pm: CATESOL Friday Night Event
- 8-10 pm: CATESOL After-Hour Social (off campus)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
- 7:45-11 am: Registration
- 8-9 am: Breakfast| Chapter Council Chair/IGC/Level Chairs Networking for Leaders
- 9 am-4:30 pm: Exhibitor Hall & Coffee
- 9-11 am: Concurrent Sessions
- 11 am-12:15 pm: Plenary
- 12:15-12:45 pm: Lunch
- 12:45-1:30 pm: IG Business & Networking Meetings
- 1:30-2:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions| Graduate Student Symposium
- 2:30-3:30 pm: Exhibitor Hour| Poster Sessions| Snacks
- 3:30-4:30 pm: Networking Sessions in the Exhibit Hall
- 3:30-5 pm: Featured Film & Panel #2: "Boundless Borders"| Concurrent Sessions
- 5-6 pm: Town Hall & Business Meeting
CATESOL's Friday Night Event, November 6, 2026: 6 -7:30 PM
Location: Santiago Canyon College, H Building Atrium
The Program:
- President's Welcome Message
- CEF's Welcome Message
- Sponsor's Welcome Message
- CATESOL's Mentorship Program Pinning Ceremony
- Light refreshments will be served.
Program Highlights
Get ready for professional development sessions at the CATESOL26 State Conference! (TBA)
CATESOL 26: Santiago Canyn College Campus Map
Santiago Canyon College
8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869
Parking
Park in Parking Lot #7, next to the Gym.
Parking is included
with conference registration!