Cornhuskers return to MIDTESOL!

The MIDTESOL Board and membership would like to welcome Nebraska back into the MIDTESOL fold! One of the original member states of MIDTESOL, Nebraska left the affiliate around 10 years ago–but now they’re back, baby! We are excited to have our neighboring Cornhuskers as a partner state once again. We look forward to many years of collaboration…

Teaching Opportunities in Japan

Graduates interested in experiencing a totally different culture providing a lifetime of unique memories and with experience teaching adults and children are needed to teach at Japanese corporations, government ministries and public schools. Initial annual contract with option for renewal includes paid vacations, medical insurance, work visa sponsorship and teacher training. Depending on applicant’s work…

SWCAS & MCAA Joint Conference 2014

The Southwest Conference on Asian Studies (SWCAS) and the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs (MCAA) will hold a joint conference on October 3-5, 2014 at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, KS. This marks the 6th time that the MCAA conference will be held at KU, but it will be a first for the SWCAS conference.…

Iowa Culture & Language Conference Registration Is Open {UPDATED}

November 10-12, 2014 Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Pre-registration ends October 20, 2014 Pre-Conference Sessions include: Strategies for Working with ESL Students for the First Time; English Proficiency Standards; Differentiated Instruction and Accelerated Academic Language; New Arrivals and Students with Interrupted Formal Education; Newcomer and ELL Services; Literacy Strategies; Migrant Education Currently Accepting Proposal Submissions:…

TESOL 2015 Travel Grant Deadline Is November 1

Thinking about attending the TESOL International Conference in Toronto next year? Travel grant applications are due November 1! Eligibility Requirements TESOL grants and scholarships are available only to TESOL members. Membership must be active at the time of application. You may apply for multiple grants or scholarships, but you will not receive more than one…

Immigrant Student Success: Models and Tools for K-12 and Adult Educators

The Public Education Institute at The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. hosts its free online workshop Immigrant Student Success: Models and Tools for K-12 and Adult Educators on July 9 and 10, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Modules and Presenters Promoting Success of Immigrant Students Phitsamay Uy, PhD, University of Massachusetts Lowell Student-Centered Learning Barbara Cervone, What Kids Can Do Research and…

Missouri International Educators Meeting: June 20, 2014

SAVE THE DATE Missouri International Educators Meeting Friday, June 20, 2014 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Memorial Union, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri   Please join other International Educators from around the state and region for a day of learning, networking and sharing. All Missouri International Educators are encouraged to attend and submit session proposals. Campus faculty,…

Submissions Accepted for 2013 Conference Proceedings

Your invitation to submit to The Conference Proceedings of MIDTESOL, 2013: “Engaging Learners: Building Community”. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2014. Dear Presenter, Please accept this invitation to write-up and submit your conference presentation to our annual publication, The Conference Proceedings of MIDTESOL.  Below you will find information regarding submission procedures, the purpose of…