September 23-24, 2022
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Wayne E. Wright
Dr. Wayne E. Wright is the Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Programs and Faculty Development, Professor, and the Barbara I. Cook Chair of Literacy and Language in the College of Education at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Arizona State University. Dr. Wright has taught at University of Texas at San Antonio, Arizona State University, Mesa Community College, and Northern Arizona University. He has authored several books as well as numerous journal articles. His current research focuses on effective language and literacy instruction for ELLs, professional development of bilingual and ELL teachers, and bilingual education programs in Cambodia.
Roger C. Rosenthal
Roger C. Rosenthal, an attorney, is the Executive Director of the Migrant Legal Action Program (MLAP) in Washington, D.C. MLAP is a non-profit, non-governmental support and advocacy center representing migrant and seasonal farmworkers and immigrants and their families nationwide. He also serves as Executive Consultant to the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME) and some years ago served for two years as the Co-Chair of the national Hispanic Education Coalition. Mr. Rosenthal is widely recognized as one of the foremost legal experts in the country regarding the rights of immigrant children and English Learners in the public schools.
Lee Perez
Lee Perez, teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) to fifth through eighth grade students at the Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School in Omaha. He was named the 2022 Nebraska Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year. Mr. Perez is the first male, Latino and English as a Second Language teacher to receive this award. His personal journey from his childhood in North Platte, Nebraska to becoming a highly successful teacher, is one that fits the MIDTESOL 2022 conference theme well.
Ahmad Baset Azizi
Ahmad Baset Azizi earned degrees in Political Science, Global & International Studies, and Music with minors in Intelligence & National Security Studies and Middle East Studies from the University of Kansas. During his 16 years in Kabul and his music career, he performed for ministers, government officials, and diplomats in the embassies of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, France, Denmark, and Sweden in Kabul. His mission is to educate people to accept one another with all our unique and beautiful differences.
Conference registration includes, but isn’t limited to, two full days of conference presentations, workshops and discussions, networking opportunities, access to the exhibitor hall, and continental breakfast and catered or buffet lunch on both Friday and Saturday.
Preferred rates are given the MIDTESOL members. For more information about MIDTESOL membership, go to the Membership page.
Early Bird Rate
Register by August 31, 2022
- Student & Paraprofessional Member: $129
- Student & Paraprofessionals Non-Member: $160
- Professional Member: $229
- Professional Non-Member: $280
Regular Rate
Register September 1-21, 2022
- Student & Paraprofessional Member: $229
- Student & Paraprofessionals Non-Member: $280
- Professional Member: $249
- Professional Non-Member: $299
Onsite registration for all attenders: $319
No refunds after September 12, 2022.
#MIDTESOL2022 Masking Policy
- Conference attendees must abide by the guidelines established by Jackson County, MO, which is where the conference hotel is located. As of July 19, 2022, a mask mandate has not been in effect since late November 2021; however, this is subject to change based on COVID numbers.
- If there is no official mask mandate, participants are free to mask or not mask.
- Vaccines are strongly encouraged, but proof is not necessary.
Thursday, Sept. 22
- Registration: 5 – 7 pm
Friday, Sept. 23
- Registration: 7 am – 5 pm
- Continental Breakfast (included with registration): 7:15 – 8:30 am
- Exhibition Hall: 8 am – 5 pm
- Sessions: 8:30 am – 11:45 am
- Lunch with Ahmad Baset Azizi & Annual Business Meeting (included with registration): 12 pm – 1:30 pm
- Sessions: 1:45 – 5:15 pm
- Hosted dinners: Meet at 6 pm in the lobby
Saturday, Sept. 24
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- Registration: 7 am – 12 pm
- Continental Breakfast (included with registration): 7:15 – 8:30 am
- Exhibition Hall: 8 am – 5 pm
- Sessions: 8:30 am – 11:45 am
- Lunch with Dr. Wayne Wright (included with registration): 12 pm – 1:30 pm
- Sessions: 1:45 – 5:30 pm
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
401 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri, 64112
#MIDTESOL2022 will take place at the iconic InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza with famous views of the renowned Country Club Plaza.
Receive special event pricing when you book your room through this link by August 31, 2022.
Explore Kansas City
Escape for a little evening or post-conference fun or make it a KC event for the entire family!
The Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza is famous for its Spanish-inspired architecture, dozens of fountains, unique shopping opportunities and a wide variety of restaurants, from simple bistros to elegant dining establishments. As you stroll through 15 beautiful city blocks, you will be able to shop for trendy designer brands and the best of Kansas City’s locally made products.
Art lovers are in for a special treat – Kansas City’s 91st Annual Plaza Art Fair takes place September 23-25!
Museums (within 1 mile of the hotel)
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
- The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Other Kansas City Highlights
The Kansas City Royals are playing 3 home games the weekend of MIDTESOL.
- vs. Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:10 pm
- vs. Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6:10 pm
- vs. Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1:10 pm
Fun for the entire family! Kansas City’s favorite amusement park kicks off autumn with Halloween Haunt and The Great Pumpkin Fest the weekend of September 23-25.
MIDTESOL is the premier regional event for English language educators from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas.
Attendees include students, teachers, professors, tutors, student services, and program directors and administrators from:
- Early Child education
- K-12 school districts
- Community colleges
- Universities
- Migrant, immigrant, and refugee organizations
- State education programs
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