November 21-22, 2024 Lewis Center, OH


Ohio TESOL invites you to our 2024 Ohio TESOL Conference from November 21-22, 2024. conference will be held at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

Our chosen theme is Lau to Now, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lau Vs. Nichols. Ohio TESOL wishes to honor and celebrate these 50 years of growth, change, and ongoing education for our multilingual learners. This event allows TESOL educators to share innovative practices, discuss best practices, network, and learn about successful strategies that lead to tremendous success. We are thrilled to celebrate this important milestone and hope you can join us at the conference.


Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center

100 Green Meadows Dr. South

Lewis Center, OH 43035


Ohio TESOL conference is made up of high-quality session. If you are interested in presenting at the 2024 Ohio TESOL conference, click here for more information and to submit your conference proposal.


Keynote Speaker: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner

Diane Staehr Fenner, Ph. D., is a former ELD teacher, author of eight books on multilingual learner (ML) education, and the president of SupportEd, a woman-owned small business in the Washington, DC, area. SupportEd provides professional development, technical assistance, and curriculum and assessment support to empower
MLs and their educators.


Ohio TESOL is thrilled to announce a comprehensive two-day program that will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to explore new and innovative teaching practices and strategies, as well as to connect and learn from esteemed colleagues in the field. We are constantly refining and updating our programming to ensure that our attendees receive the most beneficial and up-to-date information and resources available. Get ready to be inspired and motivated at Ohio TESOL! To learn more, click here!

Ohio TESOL Exhibitors

Ohio TESOL is excited to announce or 2024 Ohio TESOL conference Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities. To learn more click here!

Graduate Symposium

The Symposium is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to share their work (completed or projects in progress) with professionals and academics across the State of Ohio and beyond.  Click below to learn more.

Opportunities for Universities

Faculty members from colleges and universities across Ohio and beyond are strongly encouraged to present strategies for establishing, enriching, and enhancing research, scholarship, and creative inquiry related to the education of multilingual learners of English. Click below to learn more.