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----- STATEWIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Connecting Leaders.

Elevating Outcomes

for English Learners.

VESA unites and equips EL leaders across Virginia to drive transformative, equitable outcomes for English Learners in grades PK-12

OUR MISSION

We unite and equip English Learner leaders across Virginia to drive transformative, equitable outcomes for English Learners. Through advocacy, professional learning, and a powerful statewide community, we strengthen the educators who shape the futures of Virginia's English Learners. Turning isolated expertise into shared practice.

WHAT WE DO

Six commitments, one statewide network

For English Learners, their families, and the educators who champion them.

Advocate

Elevate

Research-informed teaching practices that unlock every EL's potential.

Connect

A statewide network of EL leaders through learning and collaboration.

Recognize

Excellence in EL education and ML family & community partnerships.

Invest

Scholarships for English Learners pursuing post-secondary education.

Convene

Educators from across Virginia at our annual statewide conference.

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January 28 & 29
Williamsburg, VA

2027 Annual Conference

Two days of professional learning, peer collaboration, and recognition convening EL educators and leaders from every

corner of the Commonwealth to share what works.

Lead the work. Don't do it alone.

Join a connected, informed, and empowered network of Virginia EL leaders bringing what works to every Virginia public school division.

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