2025 MATSOL Conference

The MATSOL Conference is the largest gathering of English Learner and Multilingual Learner educators in Massachusetts. It convenes classroom teachers, school leaders, instructional coaches, and higher education faculty to share expertise and best practices, in support of MATSOL’s mission to promote excellence and equity in the education of multilingual learners.

May 28-30, 2025
In-Person + Virtual Track
Framingham Hotel & Conference Center

In-Person: Attend the conference for one, two or three days. SOLD OUT

Virtual: Attend the conference remotely via livestream. Registration for the Virtual Conference is open! Registration for the virtual conference will close on Wednesday, May 21st.

With Virtual attendance you can:

Attend all three days of the conference virtually.
See the three keynote speakers.
Attend selected live streamed conference presentations throughout each day.
Network with colleagues and visit exhibitors on the Whova Conference App.
View recorded live stream sessions after the conference.

Conference Program

MATSOL is pleased to announce the following Conference Program details.

Meet the Keynotes

Wednesday, May 28

Carola Suárez-Orozco, Professor in Residence, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Director, Immigration Initiative at Harvard

Thursday, May 29

Francie Latour, Co-founder, Director, Wee The People

Friday, May 30

Claudia Rinaldi, Lasell University Professor of Education and Chair, Education Undergraduate Program

Conference Agenda

Please stay tuned for the full conference agenda. Coming soon!

In-Person Conference Schedule

7:30 am Registration Opens
8:30 - 11:30 am Morning Sessions
11:45 am - 1:30 pm Lunch & Keynote
2:00 - 4:00 pm Afternoon Sessions

Special Events

MA English Learner Leadership Council (MELLC) Meet-Ups: 1:30-2:00 pm daily - MATSOL ELE Directors and Coordinators
Lasell University Reception: Wednesday, May 28 4:00-6:00 pm
Framingham State University Reception: Wednesday, May 28 4:00-6:00 pm
MATSOL Social & Awards Reception: Thursday May 29 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm - All members welcome! Sponsored by Imagine Learning

Virtual Conference Schedule

Featuring select live streamed and pre recorded sessions via the Whova Conference App.

Wednesday-Friday, May 28 - 30, 2025 at 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

2025 Conference

Conference Registration

The In-Person Conference is sold out. Registration is still open for the Virtual Conference until Wednesday, May 21.

Registration & Payment Options

Hotel & Travel

Wed April 23, 2025: Deadline to book a hotel room with the MATSOL group rate at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center

MATSOL Presenter Information

We are looking forward to seeing you at the MATSOL Conference. Please review this information to ensure your presentation runs smoothly.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Information