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Professional Development Events

CoTESOL sponsors many events throughout the year with the goal of providing professional development and networking opportunities for our members.

Our largest annual event is the 2-day Fall Convention that usually takes place in November in the Denver metro area.  We also organize a smaller Spring Conference at various locations across the state of Colorado.  In 2020, we pivoted to offering a variety of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CoTESOL conventions regularly attract hundreds of attendees from all levels of ESL (i.e. K-12, adult ed, intensive English programs, higher ed, workplace ed, literacy, etc.).  In addition to Colorado, many attendees come from neighboring states and around the country.  CoTESOL events are an ideal place for first-time presenters because of the welcoming atmosphere and hospitable environment.

Many of CoTESOL’s events are aligned to the Colorado Department of Education's Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Standards and support the attainment of the 45 hours of CLDE professional development required for CDE teacher licensure.  Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the event and a copy of the CDE CLDE Teacher Matrix prefilled with the training alignment.




2023 COTESOL EVENTS

The CoTESOL Board is excited to continue offering informative and engaging ways to connect and support our professional community in 2023.  Thank you to the 70 attendees, invited speakers, and exhibitors who made the 2023 Spring Conference at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle a success!

We are excited to announce that this year's Fall Convention will be held at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Conference Center in Thornton on November 3-4, 2023 with the theme "Moving Mountains for Multilinguals."  Registration is now open!

Details about the program for the 46th Annual CoTESOL Fall Convention will be shared as soon as they are available. 

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Upcoming Events

    • 3 Nov 2023
    • 7:00 AM
    • 4 Nov 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • The Conference Center Adams 12 Five Star Schools 1500 E. 128th Ave. Thornton CO 80241
    Register

    2023 CoTESOL Fall Convention

    Friday & Saturday, November 3-4, 2023

    Two-day In-person Event from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MDT)

    Masks encouraged - Please follow current CDC guidelines to help ensure a safe, healthy event: How to protect yourself and others

    Theme: "Moving Mountains for Multilinguals"

    Location


    The Conference Center

    Adams 12 Five Star Schools

    1500 E. 128th Ave.

    Thornton CO 80241

    720-972-4337


    Registration Deadline: Monday, October 30 (5:00 PM (MST)

    Rates for Active CoTESOL Members (All Rates Include Lunch)

    • Individual 1-Day Rate: $135
    • Individual 2-Day Rate: $155
    • Group 1-Day Rate: $125/person for groups of 4+ from the same institution (Click on 'Add Guest' button to add each additional member)
    • Group 2-Day Rate: $145/person for groups of 4+ from the same institution (Click on 'Add Guest' button to add each additional member)
    • Presenter 1-Day Rate: $105
    • Presenter 2-Day Rate: $130

    Rates for Non-CoTESOL Members (All Rates Include Lunch)

    • Individual 1-Day Rate: $160
    • Individual 2-Day Rate: $180
    • Group 1-Day Rate: $150/person for groups of 4+ from the same institution (Click on 'Add Guest' button to add each additional member)
    • Group 2-Day Rate: $170/person for groups of 4+ from the same institution (Click on 'Add Guest' button to add each additional member)
    • Presenter 1-Day Rate: $130
    • Presenter 2-Day Rate: $155

    Rates for Part-Time Practitioners, Retired Persons, or Students

    • 1-Day: $115
    • 2-Days: $145 

    You can purchase new or renewed annual membership for $25 to access the active member rate for this event. Just click the following link: Join Us

    Cancellations: Cancellations can be accommodated up to 10-days prior to the start of the event.

    Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Hours

    Qualifying presentations will be aligned to the CLDE standards and support the attainment of the 45 hours of CLDE professional development required for Colorado Department of Education K-12 teacher license renewal. 

    By choosing to attend CLDE-designated presentations, attendees can earn several hours of CLDE PD credit. (Actual PD hours determined by the sessions attended.)  Participants will receive a certificate upon completing the Fall Convention and a copy of the CDE CLDE Teacher Matrix prefilled with the training alignment.

    • 3 Nov 2023
    • 7:00 AM
    • 4 Nov 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • The Conference Center Adams 12 Five Star Schools 1500 E. 128th Ave. Thornton CO 80241
    • 12
    Register

    2023 CoTESOL Fall Convention

    Friday & Saturday, November 3-4, 2023

    Two-day In-person Event from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MDT)

    Masks encouraged - Please follow current CDC guidelines to help ensure a safe, healthy event: How to protect yourself and others

    Theme: "Moving Mountains for Multilinguals"

    Location


    The Conference Center

    Adams 12 Five Star Schools

    1500 E. 128th Ave.

    Thornton CO 80241

    720-972-4337

    For questions, contact cotesol@cotesol.org

Past Events

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    2022

    2021

    2020

    2019

    2018

    • 42nd Annual Fall Convention, Radisson Hotel Denver - Aurora
    • Spring Conference, Grand Junction High School

    2017

    • 41st Annual Fall Convention, Radisson Hotel Denver - Aurora
    • Spring Conference, Montrose High School

    2016

    • 40th Annual Fall Convention, Radisson Hotel Denver - Aurora
    • Spring Conference, Colorado Mountain College - Spring Valley, Glenwood Springs

    2015

    • 39th Annual Fall Convention, Radisson Hotel Denver - Aurora
    • Spring Conference, Colorado Mountain College - Spring Valley, Glenwood Springs

    2014

    • 38th Annual Fall Convention, Radisson Hotel Denver - Aurora

    Past Fall Convention Programs

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