The Spring 2021 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Message from the President #MIDTESOL21 Conference Update Advocacy News State Updates Member Spotlight And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL) organization urges state departments of education and associated educational professionals to prioritize protecting the health and safety of vulnerable populations, including students, their caregivers, their teachers, and other educational staff when developing and communicating plans related to…
We are pleased to announce the publication of MIDTESOL Journal Vol 3, 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. The nine articles in this volume include a variety of topics such as equipping…
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…
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…
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…
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…
AZTESOL, the Arizona affiliate of TESOL, will host their annual state conference on October 23-25, 2020, fully online. The Power of Translanguaging: Living in Two Languages as One English language educators are invited to participate in this online conference on October 23-25. The AZTESOL state conference offers professional development to English language educators at all…
