The 2026 Dakota TESOL Conference is November 9-10, 2026 in Fargo, ND. This conference is geared toward educators who serve students learning English as a second language in the K-12, higher ed, adult ed, migrant, colony, and Native American spaces.
Scroll down for our Keynote speakers, a sneak peek at breakout sessions, and information for vendors and sponsors.
See you in Fargo!
Meet the Keynote Speakers at this year’s Dakota TESOL Conference.
Tyson Zitzow is a school psychologist, educational consultant, and presenter who is passionate about meeting the needs of multilingual learners. He has worked for St. Cloud Area School District in Minnesota for 18 years. Tyson provides engaging, practical training in evaluating and identifying multilingual learners of having a potential educational disability in a way that incoporates research and best practice. Tyson will present the Keynote on Day 1.
Beth Vaucher is the founder of Equipping ELLs, where she empowers educators to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for English Language Learners through curriculum, coaching, and community. Drawing on her experience as an ESL teacher, Beth is passionate about helping educators move from overwhelm to clarity with consistent, effective practices. Her work focuses on creating sustainable systems that support both teacher success and long-term student achievement. Beth will present the Keynote on Day 2.
Get a sneak peek at the topics we’ll be hearing about from a variety of EL educators at this year’s Dakota TESOL Conference.
