The Fall 2020 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Message from the President #MIDTESOL20 Conference Highlights Distinguished Service Award Winner Advocacy: Learning to Prioritize State Updates Interest Section Updates And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
By Sue Almén-Whittaker At the virtual MIDTESOL 2020 Conference – Community at a Crossroads: The Right to Education, the Educational Technology Interest Section hosted a networking session on Ed Tech Tips & Tricks. We had 29 attendees participate in sharing their favorite software and websites for the classroom and online use. Thanks to MIDTESOL Board…
Join us again for an informal gathering of MIDTESOLers. Find a comfy spot to Zoom from and get your coffee or other drink to sip on. This month we will enjoy a discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion by discussing the article “Worth the Risk: Towards Decentring Whiteness in English Language Teaching” by JPB Gerald…
ESL Library is offering all MIDTESOL members a free 2-month Plus plan subscription. If you’re not familiar with ESL Library, check out their Quick Intro Video. To learn more about how to get your subscription, log in to our membership website. Then click on “MIDTESOL Members Only” in the left column and follow the steps.
Ohio TESOL is hosting a webinar series on Tuesdays through November. Sessions qualify for CEUs. When: Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET Cost: Ohio TESOL Members – $20/session ; non-members – $35/session Click to Register Upcoming Topics: 10/6 Lesson Planning and Engagement for Asynchronous/Synchronous Language Learning Sharon Tjaden-Glass 10/13 Strategies for Supporting English Learners in Content Area…
The Latinx Education Collaborative will be hosting its third annual leadership and professional development conference for Latinx education professionals (and friends), “Evolución”, on October 24, 2020, online. Click here for more information… 2020 Agenda 9:00 – 9:30 am | Opening & Welcome Edgar J. Palacios, President & CEO, Latinx Education Collaborative Susana Elizarraraz, Chief Community…
MinneTESOL, the Minnesota affiliate of TESOL, will host the Minnesota English Learner Education Conference online November 20-21, 2020. The Minnesota English Learner Education Conference is a partnership between MinneTESOL and the Minnesota Department of Education, merging the annual MinneTESOL Fall Conference and the Minnesota ESL, Bilingual, and Migrant Education Conference. For more information, visit the…
Alliant International University announces three webinars in their TESOL series. Wednesday, September 30th | 6:00pm PT Teacher Study Groups as a Tool for Professional Development Presented by: Dr. Ken Kelch The webinar will discuss how, by joining a teacher study group where you can explore beliefs and thoughts on educational issues, you can enhance your…
By Zachary Smith It is safe to say that the start of this school year is going to be unlike any other. As a teacher, one of my favorite parts of teaching is celebrating student success. I am in a district that is including virtual learning as part of our return to school plan for…
INTESOL, the Indiana affiliate of TESOL, will host its state conference online on November 14, 2020. Equity, Access, & Support for Language Learners Topics include: Racial justice in English language learning Transition to online instruction and assessment in English language learning Family engagement in English as a New Language Advocacy for English learners Equity and…
