E.L. Achieve’s 2026 Leadership Seminar

This seminar is specifically designed to prepare participants to support colleagues in refining and delivering Systematic ELD instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of:

• Current research on second language acquisition
• Explicit language instruction
• Teaching tips for student engagement
• Effective instructional planning using the Systematic ELD Instructional Units

Participants will be part of a vibrant professional learning community, working on small-group projects and refining practice through one-on-one support.

Seminar Locations and Dates

• Connecticut: June 1-5, 2026
  • Danbury Public Schools – Danbury, CT
  • Amerigo Vespucci
• Arkansas: June 8-12, 2026
  • Little Rock School District – Little Rock, AR
  • Metropolitan Career-Technical Center, 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209
• Southern California: June 15-19, 2026
  • Huntington Beach Union High School District, Huntington Beach, CA
  • Physical Address TBD
• Oregon: June 22-26, 2026
  • Hillsboro School District, Hillsboro, OR
  • Glencoe High School, 2700 Glencoe Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Room Block

E.L. Achieve has decided not to schedule room blocks for the locations since there are so many options in each location. Please reach out to info@elachieve.org if you’d like for us to make suggestions of hotels that are near the seminar locations so each system can make an informed decision based on their lodging parameters.

Systematic ELD Seminar Structure:

Eligible to Apply:

Participants who:

• Work in districts implementing Systematic ELD
• Have completed a five-day Systematic ELD Institute
• Wish to support implementation in their district

Leadership Seminar Certification Requirements:

1. Develop and present a continuing learning session that supports colleagues with key Systematic ELD concepts
2. Effectively model teaching a Systematic ELD lesson for a group of colleagues
3. Actively participate in all components of Systematic ELD Leadership Seminar

Upon successful completion of the seminar requirements, participants will become part of their certified district leadership team and help guide site and classroom implementation.

Certified Leaders may be invited to participate in a formal apprenticeship process to become Certified Presenters for their districts. All potential presenters must successfully complete the apprenticeship process before they can become certified.

Maintaining Certification:

Certification is valid for one year and may be renewed annually by remaining active in the E.L. Achieve community. To maintain certification, leaders must:

1. Support implementation through coaching, collaborative planning, or leading follow-up sessions
2. Attend an annual E.L. Achieve Symposium with district team

*Per Ticket Price for all International Partner district attendees will be $4,300.00.