Conference Program

MATSOL is pleased to announce the following Conference Program details.

Meet the Keynotes

Wednesday, May 27

Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning Hmong American Teacher/Writer

Thursday, May 28

Kate Kinsella, emeritus teacher educator at San Francisco State University & founder of Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates

Friday, May 29

Keisha L. Green, UMass Amherst Associate Professor & Co-Founder of the Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research

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

• University Reception: Wednesday, May 27 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Open to students, prospective students, faculty, networking partners, and alum. 
• MATSOL Social & Awards Reception: Thursday, May 28 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 27 - 29, 2026 at 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

With virtual registration 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.