THEME

Teaching in all tenses: The past, present, and future of Spanish and Portuguese
Enseñando en Todos los Tiempos: El pasado, el presente y el futuro del español y el portugués
Ensinando em Todos os Tempos: O passado, o presente e o futuro do espanhol e do português

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Diego Pascual y Cabo

Reframing Spanish Language Teaching: A Pathway to Achieving Real Bilingual Outcomes

In his keynote address, Dr. Diego Pascual Cabo will explore the vital role of Spanish heritage speakers in shaping the future of Spanish language education in the United States.
Drawing from current research, he will examine how deficit-based views of bilingualism continue to affect both policy and classroom practice - and will challenge educators to create more equitable and inclusive learning environments. Dr. Pascual Cabo will propose a practical framework that bridges heritage and second-language instruction, fostering engagement, motivation, and the full recognition of students' linguistic and cultural strengths.

Dr. Diego Pascual y Cabo, Professor and Director of the Spanish Heritage Language Program at the University of Florida, focuses on Spanish heritage speaker bilingualism and creating equitable, critically conscious learning environments. He has published five books and over 65 articles and has received multiple teaching and research awards, including the 2021 UF College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Teaching Award.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

We are now accepting proposals for Regular, Panel, Roundtable, Vendor/Exhibitor, Workshop, Compact, and Poster sessions.
Your project does not need to be completed in order to submit - you may propose an idea that you are ready to develop and present at the conference.
Share your voice with the Spanish and Portuguese teaching community!
Please review the guidelines and submit your proposal by February 22, 2026.

Proposal Guidelines Submission Form

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration ENDS On December 31st, 2025

Registration Type	Early Bird (October 1 - December 31, 2025)	Regular (January 1 - March 31, 2026)	Late (April 1 - June 1, 2026)
AATSP Member	$250	$350	$450
Student	$100	$200	$300
Non-Member	$350	$500	$575

 

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