UPDATE 3.11.20: TESOL International has canceled the 2020 convention in Denver due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the full statement. Planning to attend TESOL 2020? Join us for a MIDTESOL reception with plenty of pizza and appetizers at the Pizza Republica restaurant, inside the Colorado Convention Center immediately following the opening plenary at…
MIDTESOL members considering attending the TESOL 2020 Convention in Denver, Colorado, March 31-April 3, 2020, have an opportunity for funding through MIDTESOL. As one of your member benefits, MIDTESOL offers a Travel Award to help cover the cost of attending the TESOL 2020 Convention. The recipient will be expected to: submit receipts for proof of…
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…
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…
Are you interested in tutoring Syrian refugees and other individuals affected by conflict? Do you have two hours a week to spare? Apply to become a Paper Airplanes English tutor! Paper Airplanes provides free, one-on-one virtual language and skills instruction to people affected by conflict. Our goal is to help our students learn critical languages…
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…
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program provides an opportunity for K–12 educators from the United States to conduct research and engage in other professional learning experiences abroad for three to six months. Fulbright Distinguished fellows complete individual inquiry projects on a topic relevant to education in the United States and the host country, take courses…
By Jeanne Beck Read Applying for the JET Program: Part 1 here. Ever since I ended my tenure on JET (2008-2011 Nagano), I have helped JET hopefuls through their application process. One of the most daunting parts of the application is the two-page, double spaced essay, which is the biggest area to let yourself shine…
Join EnglishUSA for professional development and networking at the only peer-reviewed conference that focuses solely on the needs of all aspects of post-secondary English language programs (assessment, administration, curriculum, compliance, leadership, etc.) and the challenges they face. This event typically features over 50 sessions and attracts about 200 attendees, including administrators, staff, and faculty from…
by Jeanne Beck The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is an international teaching program run by the Japanese government. Through JETs, individuals can work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) at Japanese K-12 school districts. Since 1987, more than 70,000 JET Program participants from 75 countries have participated in JET, either as ALTs, Coordinators of…
