Join fellow educators, leaders, and specialists at the Region 4 Bilingual Conference, a dynamic one-day learning experience dedicated to supporting emergent bilingual (EB) students across every grade level and content area.
This event brings together professionals from across the region to explore proven strategies, program supports, and innovative practices that ensure EB student success in today’s classrooms.Call for Presenters
Bring your expertise to the stage at the 2025 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference! We’re looking for dynamic educators to share innovative strategies that strengthen support for emergent bilingual students. Presentation strands include: effective program implementation, content-based instruction, ELPS, dual-coded services, family and community engagement, newcomer support, TELPAS, and English language development.
Submit your proposal by Monday, October 6 for a chance to present to fellow educators. Lead presenters will receive a waived registration fee. For more information, email r4mlsupport@esc4.net.
Keynote Speaker
Ovidilio “Ovi” Vásquez
https://www.ovinspires.com/
Ovidilio “Ovi” Vásquez is a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and social entrepreneur who turns adversity into achievement. Once a child farmworker in rural Guatemala, Ovi immigrated to the U.S. alone as a teen, learned English in two years, graduated high school in three while working overnight shifts, and earned his B.A. in just two. His journey led him to roles at Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber.
Today, Ovi is a highly sought-after voice for Fortune 500 companies and top educational institutions, blending lived experience with research-based strategies to inspire leadership, resilience, and peak performance. A TEDx speaker and author of six books, he also created a mobile app that unlocked $5 million in scholarships for underserved students. Recognized by Real-Leaders magazine alongside Tony Robbins, and certified in mental health and mindfulness through Harvard and UCSF, Ovi now shares his powerful message as a bilingual father of three.
At the 2025 Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference, he will deliver a keynote on grit, growth, and global impact.
Experience the Day
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Engaging Sessions
A full day of concurrent presentations led by expert educators, covering evidence-based and research-driven strategies for teaching and supporting EB students.
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Practical Strands
Throughout the day, you’ll dive into a range of essential topics that matter most for EB student success. Sessions will highlight culturally and linguistically sustained practices, explore effective dual language programming and transitions from L1 to L2, and showcase sheltered and content-based language instruction. You’ll also learn how to integrate technology and digital tools to increase engagement, apply assessment practices that support growth and mastery, and simplify program essentials such as LPAC processes and evaluation strategies.
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Community & Connection
Build meaningful connections with peers, share challenges and successes, and discover ways to strengthen family engagement and newcomer support.
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Exhibit Hall & Vendor Demonstrations
Preview resources, products, and solutions designed to enhance bilingual and dual language programs.
Conference Overview
$150
Reserve your seatIn-Person Conference:
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092