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…
If you’re heading to Atlanta for #TESOL19, here is a summary of when and where to meet up with other MIDTESOLers. Tuesday, March 12 after the opening keynote, join us from 7:30 – 9:30 PM for the MIDTESOL Welcome Social. Meet us for food, fun, and networking at Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie St, Atlanta,…
by Zachary Smith Tips for those who didn’t attend the TESOL Convention: 1. Check the online resources that are shared by the presenters at TESOL. Each year for the conference, TESOL does a wonderful job of vetting and finding the best presenters who are experts in their research and teaching areas. Most of the presenters…
If you’re heading to Chicago for #TESOL18, here is a summary of when and where to meet up with other MIDTESOLers. Tuesday, March 27 after the opening plenary, join us from 7:30-10 PM for the MIDTESOL Social Gathering. Meet us for food and fun at AceBounce, 230 N. Clark St. AceBounce is a high-end restaurant…
Patrick T. Randolph’s presentation, “A Guaranteed, Humanistic, Four-Step Process to Help Prevent Plagiarism,” was nominated by MIDTESOL’s executive board based on input from conference attendees as the Best Presentation from the 2016 MIDTESOL Conference. The presentation was then selected by TESOL International as one of the eight “Best of TESOL Affiliates.” Patrick will present his…
by Adrienne Johnson How do you advocate for your English language learners? Maybe you speak up at your school or organization when decision makers have not considered the impacts of rules or practices on your language learners. Perhaps you have created a program in the community that meets an unfilled need for ELL parents or…
TESOL posted an official statement in response to the proposed U.S. Federal FY 2018 Budget: TESOL International Association is deeply troubled by the U.S. president’s proposed FY 2018 federal budget. It recommends deep cuts to critical education programs impacting students and teachers across the United States and around the world. Education serves as the cornerstone of…
Get involved with TESOL International Association through these volunteer opportunities! TESOL/CAEP Reviewers TESOL International Association is seeking up to 10 individuals to serve as volunteer program reviewers for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE). As a volunteer program reviewer, you will have a unique opportunity to expand your professional experience…
Based on feedback from the Professional Development Committee, Research Committee, Standards Committee, Book Publications Committee, IS Leaders, and TESOL Board members, TESOL recently updated their guide for common acronyms used in the TESOL profession. Click here to access the revised guide.
TESOL reminds affiliate members to consider participating in the TESOL Core Certificate Program. Application deadline is November 15, 2015. TESOL offers the incredibly successful TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) twice a year. This program is a 140-hour blended training program providing a foundation in the theory and practice of English language teaching. We are currently…
