Silhouettes of education and community leaders gathered for a collaborative discussion in an Arizona courtyard at sunset.

Arizona State of English Learners Summit

Bringing Arizona Together for English Learners

Community leaders, educators, policymakers, and business partners come together to strengthen alignment and shared solutions for English learners—from early childhood through the workforce.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:00–11:00 A.M.
Antigua Garden | Phoenix, Arizona

RSVP Deadline August 31, 2026.

More Voices. Deeper Alignment. Greater Impact.

Building on the coalition convened in June, the September Summit expands the conversation by bringing more voices to the table.

Together, participants will examine the current state of English learners in Arizona, identify gaps and opportunities, and strengthen cross-sector alignment around solutions that support learners from early childhood through education and into the workforce.

English learners’ success is a shared effort.

Summit Details

Venue
Antigua Garden
2645 N. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Schedule
8:00 A.M. — Doors open and breakfast
9:00 A.M. — Program begins
11:00 A.M. — Summit concludes


Who Should Attend

Supporting English learners requires collaboration across Arizona’s education, community, policy, and workforce systems.

Education

Educators and leaders from early childhood through higher education.

Government & Policy

State and local leaders whose decisions shape opportunities for English learners.

Community

Students, families, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, advocates, faith communities, and cultural leaders.

Business & Industry

Employers and workforce partners invested in Arizona’s multilingual talent and future workforce.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship helps bring leaders to the table, support the Summit experience, and expand access to AZTESOL professional learning for educators across Arizona.

Questions about sponsorship? secretaryaztesol@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Summit Sponsors

We thank the organizations whose partnership helps make the Arizona State of English Learners Summit possible

Celebrating Arizona’s Multilingual Communities

The Summit will feature live mariachi performances celebrating the cultures, communities, and students at the heart of this work.