TESOL 2020

TESOL Convention Debrief Meeting

Join us Wednesday, July 29 from 7:30-8:30pm to debrief from the TESOL International Convention! Bring your favorite summer drink and join us from your patio, deck, or wherever you can! Even if you didn’t attend the online convention, come join us to hear what was learned. Kelly McClendon, your MidTESOL Vice President will facilitate discussion.…

MIDTESOL Matters Summer 2020 Published

The Summer 2020 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Message from the President #MIDTESOL20 Conference Information ESL Student Essay Winners TESOL Policy Recommendations Advocacy Through Uncertainty and Trauma State Updates Interest Section Updates Member Profile Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.

TESOL 2020 Convention Canceled

TESOL International has canceled the 2020 TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, scheduled for 31 March – 3 April in Denver, Colorado. The decision comes after a state of emergency was declared in Colorado due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full statement from TESOL here.

Announcing MIDTESOL 2020 Student Essay Contests

MIDTESOL is pleased to invite its members to announce and submit student essays for the Best K-12 ELL Student Essay Award and the Best Adult ELL Student Essay Award. Topics reflect this year’s Fall 2020 conference theme: “Community at a Crossroads: The Right to Education”. Eligibility Best K-12 ELL Essay Award – The student must…

Accurate Assessment of English Learners (PDF)

by Shelley Fairbairn Assessing English learners is a task fraught with complexity; how can we elicit demonstrations of content knowledge and skills from students who are still learning English? This topic has received a lot of attention in the research literature and teachers need access to this critical information. To this end, the “Accurate Assessment…

MIDTESOL Journal Vol 2 Cover

MIDTESOL Journal Vol 2 Is Now Available

We are pleased to announce the publication of MIDTESOL Journal Vol 2, our free scholarly publication representing some of the best thought leadership in the field of TESOL. This volume is an expansion of the Journal under the direction of editor Shelley Fairbairn. Contents include two feature articles, five effective activities and tips for teachers…