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Upcoming Events & Opportunities for AZ DLI Educators
Upcoming Events & Opportunities for AZ DLI Educators
$$ Funding Opportunity for DLI Programs in AZ through the Read Conmigo Grant! $$
The Kemper Foundation’s Fall 2026 Read Conmigo Educator Grant application is now open!
The Read Conmigo Educator Grants provide $3,000 to support classroom resources and/or professional development that advance dual-language (Spanish-English) education for bilingual students.
New for 2026:
Annual Grant Cycle: Starting this year, the Read Conmigo Educator Grants will transition from two application cycles per year to a single annual cycle. As a result, this will be the only opportunity to apply this calendar year.
Expanded Eligibility: Eligibility has expanded to include educators in Cook County, IL; Harris County, TX; Hidalgo County, TX; and Maricopa County, AZ.
Program Details:
Open to full-time, licensed teachers in dual-language (Spanish-English) programs at public and charter elementary schools in the following locations:
Arizona: Maricopa County
California: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura counties
Florida: Broward or Miami-Dade counties
Illinois: Cook County
Texas: Dallas, Harris, or Hidalgo counties
Applications are accepted annually in June for the upcoming school year.
Applications are due by Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Information Sessions
The Kemper Foundation is hosting three information sessions for educators. Each session will include a brief overview of the grant and application process, followed by Q&A. Please register by clicking on the date and time of your choice below.
Learn More
For more information, including how to apply and FAQs, please visit The Kemper Foundation website.
Thank you for your interest in the Read Conmigo Grant Program. Questions? Please email us at readconmigo@thekemperfoundation.org.
Sincerely,
The Kemper Foundation
The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation, focuses on support for charitable causes and organizations in the areas of education, health, and community development. Through financial support and Kemper employee volunteerism, The Kemper Foundation aims to make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work.
Bringing AZ DLI Teachers together!
Cohort 1 - Summer 2024
Cohort 2 - AZ DLI Teacher Academy
June 12, 2026
Due to limited space (30 participants), invitations will go out only to schools that have participated in the DLI Leadership Academies.
Invitation Only.
Free of charge this year!
Peek at the agenda
Cohort 8: AZ DLI Leadership Academy
Coming Fall Semester 2026
For those in leadership/coaching positions in school districts
**Over 100+ AZ DLI Leaders to date have attended!**
Cohort 7 - Fall 2025
AZ DLI Principal Award
Coming Soon - Stay tuned for due date!
We know how important informed leadership is in successful DLI schools here in AZ! Winner will receive a plaque/memento at the annual AZ DLI Network Leadership Academy, a letter of recognition and $500 for their DLI program. Apply HERE.
Learn to be a national level advocate for language education!
Learn to be a national level advocate for language education!
Apply to be an AZ DLI Advocate at the JNCL-NCLIS Fall Advocacy Days (October 2026 - (exact dates TBD). If chosen, you will join the AZ team, be mentored and have meetings with your representative and senators. The AZ DLI Network will cover the registration for current students that want to learn how to advocate. Contact Cristina at cristinaladas@me.com
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