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Second Annual IES Research and Development Centers Conference


Second Annual IES Research and Development Centers Conference on Improving Instruction, Assessment, and Policies for Secondary English Learners Across the Content Areas



Washington DC

The Center for the Success of English Learners and the National Research and Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners at WestEd invite you to attend the Second Annual IES Research and Development Centers Conference on Improving Instruction, Assessment, and Policies for Secondary English Learners Across the Content Areas, a two-day, in-person conference to be held at University Student Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.


Date: September 16–17, 2024

Location: Washington, D.C.

Cost: $375



This conference will nurture critically needed awareness of research-based findings and highlight the tools and processes available to ensure that English Learners are offered quality opportunities to learn and realize their potential.


The conference will feature special sessions with senior representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and experts in multilingual education.


Who Should Attend?

  • College Faculty

  • District Administrators

  • Local Education Agency Administrators

  • Policymakers

  • Researchers

  • State Administrators

  • Teacher Educators

  • Others involved in enhancing education practices and policies

The conference presents exciting opportunities to:


  • Enhance Education Practices and Policies: Discover innovative approaches to teacher education, curriculum development, instruction, assessment, course-taking, and policy implementation that can significantly improve outcomes for secondary English Learners.

  • Learn about Cutting-Edge Research: Participate in discussions with IES Research and Development Centers staff about the latest findings on English Learner students in math, science, language arts, social studies, policy, and supplemental studies.

  • Network and Collaborate: Hear directly from leading researchers and field experts. Connect with professionals across research, policy, and instructional roles to share best practices and insights.

  • Make an Impact on Student Success: Contribute to the advancement of educational strategies that support English Learners in mastering subject matter content while learning English.


The Center for the Success of English Learners and the National Research & Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners at WestEd are both funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the independent statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Both Centers are at the forefront of efforts to improve English Learner education and outcomes.


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