The National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language (NSSHL) is an intellectual forum for the discussion and advancement of education and research to better support the strengths and diverse pedagogical needs of Spanish heritage bilingualism in the United States.


The 14th NSSHL will be held from Thursday, February 18, to Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the University of California, Davis. It will take place in person and follow the regular format of keynotes, paper presentations, poster presentations, and workshops to allow attendees to share ideas and knowledge about the different aspects of Spanish heritage language teaching, practices, and research.