TESOL International Association opposes the United States Presidential Executive Order (EO), issued 1 March 2025, Designating English as the Official Language of the United States. This EO establishes U.S. federal policy guidance that leads to discriminatory practices against multilingual learners of English, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; by…
In connection with this year’s conference theme of “Multilinguals in the Midwest,” MIDTESOL invites you to get your adult or K-12 students involved in talking about their multilingual experiences! Prizes will be awarded for the best essays, and the authors will be honored in our MIDTESOL publications and at the #MIDTESOL25 conference. MIDTESOL is pleased…
It is with tremendous sadness that the MIDTESOL Board wishes to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and fellow MIDTESOL Board member Zachary Smith. Zach was an energetic and enthusiastic supporter of MIDTESOL and a tireless advocate for his students. An important member of our team, Zach served on the MIDTESOL Board…
The Fall 2024 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Letter from MIDTESOL President Ben Vilkas #MIDTESOL24 Conference Preview MIDTESOL 2024 Adult Student Essay Contest Winners! State Updates Interest Section News And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
The Spring 2024 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Letter from MIDTESOL President Ben Vilkas Letter from MIDTESOL Vice President Shabina Kavimandan #MIDTESOL24 Conference information MIDTESOL Advocacy Report State Updates Interest Section News And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
#MIDTESOL24 invites you to explore the theme of Love, Language, and Literacy for All! We are looking for sessions that highlight how we can nurture and empower our students in their language and literacy learning. The theme is open-ended and flexible, allowing us to create a conference that celebrates and supports all our students in…
The English Language Educators Conference is co-hosted by the English Language Institute and the Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. This year’s conference will focus on best practices for supporting newcomers. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Don Vu, will present the highlights of his bestselling book, “Life, Literacy and the…
The Winter 2023 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Letter from MIDTESOL President Ben Vilkas Introducing board members MIDTESOL Year in Review MIDTESOL Advocacy Report State Updates Interest Section News And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
The Spring issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: #MIDTESOL23 Conference news TESOL Conference information State Updates Interest Section Spotlight And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
In celebration of Family Literacy Week, TESOL International’s Adult Education Interest Section invites you to a free, Zoom-based live webinar and panel discussion centered on Adult ESOL across North America. The event is scheduled for: Friday, 9/23, 3:00-4:00 PM EDT (UTC -4) This event offers working educators an efficient and effective way to catch up…
