Dear Colleagues, We are excited to invite you and your students to attend the upcoming Texas Language Education Research (TexLER) Conference. This year’s conference, themed “Reclaiming Community Narratives in the 21st Century,” will bring together scholars, educators, and students to explore critical issues in language, literacy, and education. As you know, TexLER has a long-standing tradition of engaging our undergraduate and graduate students in meaningful academic and professional development opportunities. Many professors in past years have generously offered extra credit to their students who attend conference sessions, keynote addresses, or workshops. This practice not only supports student participation but also encourages them to experience scholarship-in-action, network with peers and faculty, and connect course learning to broader conversations in our field. We encourage you to consider offering extra credit again this year as part of your course. Conference attendance can be easily documented through session sign-ins, conference programs, or student reflections, and it provides a unique way for students to deepen their academic engagement. TexLER will take place on October 18th at the Downtown Campus. Please see the registration QR code in the flyer below or register online at www. Texler.org . We sincerely appreciate your continued support in fostering student involvement in this important academic tradition. Should you have any questions, or if you would like suggested language for your syllabus or assignment guidelines, please feel free to reach out. With gratitude, Caryn M. Calisi, M.S. Graduate Research Assistant, Project SELFIES Graduate Instructor, ESL 3073 Ph.D. Program in Culture, Literacy, and Language President, TexLER 2025 MB.3.216.02 Caryn.Calisi@utsa.edu<mailto:Caryn.Calisi@utsa.edu> Caryn.Calisi@my.utsa.edu<mailto:Caryn.Calisi@my.utsa.edu> The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 [User uploaded image]