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05/04/2026

LTRC 2026 Banquet tickets are still available until May 15.

Join us on the final evening of the conference, June 6, for a special banquet at le 9e, a beautifully restored Art Deco space within walking distance of the conference hotel. The evening will bring together colleagues from across the language testing and assessment community for a relaxed and elegant gathering featuring food, drinks, and conversation.

This is an opportunity to celebrate the close of LTRC 2026, reconnect with collaborators, and continue discussions in a more informal setting.

Registration: https://www.iltaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1771354&group=

If you have already registered for the conference and would like to add a banquet ticket for yourself or a guest, please contact [email protected].

04/22/2026

LTRC Montreal Pre-Conference Workshop — Places Still Available

Assessing Languages Beyond English: Global Principles and Local Practice

June 2 (6 hours, lunch included)

Facilitators: Sonja Zimmermann and Katharina Karges

Language testing and assessment has historically been shaped by English-focused research and practice. At the same time, assessment in Languages Other Than English (LOTEs), including sign languages, is widely conducted across diverse linguistic, educational, and sociocultural contexts. Opportunities for sustained exchange across languages and with the broader language assessment community remain limited.

This workshop is designed to foster cross-linguistic dialogue and professional exchange, encouraging participants to connect global assessment principles with local practices.

Participants will gain:
• Insights into language assessment across different language contexts
• Opportunities for professional exchange across regions
• Practical reflections on assessment in LOTE contexts

Add this workshop to your LTRC registration (https://www.iltaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1771354&group=). If you have already registered, contact [email protected] to include it.

04/13/2026

It’s not too late to become a sponsor of LTRC 2026 in Montréal, Canada!

Join a global community of language testing professionals and showcase your organisation to an international audience.

~Reach hundreds of attendees from around the world
~Gain visibility through conference sessions, materials, and events
~Explore a range of sponsorship options to suit your goals

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://www.iltaonline.com/general/custom.asp?page=LTRC26Sponsor

We look forward to partnering with you at !

04/10/2026

Join us in Montreal for !

We’re just a few months away from the 47th Language Testing Research Colloquium in beautiful Montreal, Canada! Here are a few key reminders as you plan your trip:
Early Bird Registration closes on April 15, 2026—don’t miss the best rate!
Register here: https://www.iltaonline.com/general/custom.asp?page=Registration

Conference Hotel: Book at our preferred rate to enhance your experience and support ILTA. It’s especially cost-effective when sharing rooms.
Book your stay: https://www.iltaonline.com/general/custom.asp?page=HotelInfo

Refund Policy: Cancellations by April 15 are eligible for a 75% refund. No refunds after this date.

We look forward to welcoming the global language testing community to Montreal!

03/14/2026

Upcoming LAL SIG Webinar

Join us for the webinar: “Assessment in Action: Exploring Language Assessment Literacy Through Classroom Observation”

Date: March 20
Time: 11:00 AM (UK time) | 7:00 AM (EST)

This webinar explores how classroom observation can serve as a methodological and analytical tool for researching Language Assessment Literacy (LAL). The session will introduce a framework for analysing assessment-in-action, focusing on how teachers generate evidence of learning, provide feedback, and make pedagogical decisions in real classroom contexts.

Free for ILTA members. Register here:
https://www.iltaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2040840&group=

03/06/2026

Call for Proposals to Host LTRC 2029

The International Language Testing Association invites individuals and teams to submit proposals to host the Language Testing Research Colloquium 2029 (LTRC 2029).

According to ILTA’s venue rotation policy, the 2029 conference is expected to take place in North or South America, following LTRC 2027 in Ghent, Belgium, and LTRC 2028 in Guangzhou, China. Proposals for virtual or semi-virtual conferences will also be considered.

Interested hosts should review the hosting guidelines and submit an Expression of Interest by Friday, April 10. Shortlisted proposers may then be invited to submit a full proposal due May 15.

Learn more about hosting LTRC：
https://www.iltaonline.com/general/custom.asp?page=HostingLTRCConference

Submit your Expression of Interest：
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/086b4967cd63488ca306f542e77fb35b

We look forward to receiving proposals from the global language assessment community!

02/06/2026

Announcing the 2026 Jacqueline Ross TOEFL® Dissertation Award Winner

ETS and the TOEFL Program have named Dr. Laura Schildt (Ghent University) as the recipient of the 2026 Jacqueline Ross TOEFL® Dissertation Award for her dissertation:

“The Policy Web: A Multi-Layered Analysis of Language Testing for Migration”

Dr. Schildt’s research provides exceptional and original scholarship on migration-related language testing. By examining language testing policy as a dynamic and negotiated process involving multiple stakeholders, her work offers valuable empirical insights into the roles of language testers, policymakers, and the broader sociopolitical forces shaping test use in migration contexts. Her study makes a significant contribution to both language testing and language policy research.

We also warmly congratulate the two distinguished finalists:
• Dr. Ping-Lin Chuang – Research on integrated L2 argumentative writing assessment
• Dr. Haeun Kim – Research on picture-based narrative writing tasks for young learners

Dr. Schildt will be formally honored at the 2026 LTRC Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Please join us in celebrating these outstanding scholarly achievements!

01/30/2026

ILTA ALA SIG Webinar Announcement

The ILTA ALA SIG invites you to join its upcoming webinar:
“Ethics and fairness in using AI for language assessment”

Date: February 13
Time: 11:30 AM (UK) | 6:30 AM (EST)

Featured talks:
• Ethical AI for language assessment: Principles, considerations, and emerging tensions
Evelina Galaczi and Carla Pastorino-Campos
Cambridge University Press & Assessment

• “Where is the place of fairness?” Student perspectives on generative AI in higher education and implications for language assessment
Nahal Khabbazbashi
CRELLA, University of Bedfordshire

Registration is free for ILTA members.
We look forward to welcoming you to the webinar.

01/27/2026

Registration for LTRC 2026 (Montreal) is now open.
Register here: https://www.iltaonline.com/general/custom.asp?page=LTRC2026Registration

We encourage all participants to register and book their conference hotel as soon as possible, as a waiting list is in place.

Please note that presenters must register by February 1, 2026 in order to confirm their place in the program.

Visit the LTRC conference website (https://www.iltaonline.com/general/custom.asp?page=LTRC2026) for the preliminary schedule, pre-conference workshops, presenter guidelines, and sponsorship information. Updates will be added in the coming weeks.

For registration questions, please contact the LTRC team: [email protected]

01/24/2026

Announcing the 2026 Messick Lecture Award Recipient

The LTRC Montreal 2026 Organising Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Christopher DeLuca, Professor of Educational Assessment at Queen’s University, is the recipient of the 2026 Samuel J. Messick Memorial Lecture Award, sponsored by Educational Testing Service.

Lecture title:
From Literacy to Legitimacy: Validity in the Assessment Literacy Ecosystem

Dr. Christopher DeLuca is a Professor of Educational Assessment in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University, where he serves as Director of the Queen’s Assessment and Evaluation Group. His research examines the alignment of assessment, curriculum, and pedagogy through socio-cultural frameworks, with a focus on supporting teachers in navigating these interconnected areas of practice to enhance student learning for all.

Dr. DeLuca’s work has been published in leading journals and recognized with numerous awards, including the American Educational Research Association Outstanding Paper in Classroom Assessment Award, the R.W. Jackson Award, and the National Mentorship Award. Bridging theory and practice, his work advances classroom-based assessment innovation and cultivates the next generation of assessment researchers.

He has served as Chair of the American Educational Research Association’s Classroom Assessment SIG, President of the Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association, and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Education. Dr. DeLuca is currently Lead Editor of Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice.

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