NYS TESOL 41st Annual Conference

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Melville!
We look forward to seeing you next year in Albany, NY - November 2-3, 2012!

The 41st Annual NYS TESOL Conference took place on October 28-29 at the Melville Marriott Hotel in Melville, New York. ESL educators and those who support ESL programs from across New York State participated in this two-day professional development event to learn about the latest advances in pedagogical theory, how technology integration can support those learning English as a Second Language as well as the latest best practices for reaching the diverse learners with whom ESL teachers work. Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, Associate Dean in the division of education at Molloy College spoke to over 300 participants on the importance of collaboration to support ESL programs and the students they serve. Dr. Christy Baralis was the Chair of the Annual Conference.
	Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld shares her insight during her keynote address on Friday morning.

*The Melville Marriott Long Island does not provide shuttle service La Guardia Airport Take Grand Central Parkway (Eastern Long Island) to I-495E (Long Island Expressway), I-495 to Exit 49S, turn left at 1st traffic light onto Old Walt Whitman Road. Cross back over the expressway and the hotel is on the right side. Alternate transportation: East Coast Limo; fee: 125 USD (one way) ;reservation required Estimated taxi fare: 125.00 USD (one way) John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport JFK Expressway East to Belt Parkway E (becomes Southern State Parkway), take Southern State Parkway E to Exit 32N (Rte 110N) - make left onto the north service road of the Long Island Expressway (495 w). Hotel is on the right hand side. Airtrain information to Jamaica Station can be found here. Alternate transportation: East Coast Limo; fee: 125 USD (one way) ;reservation required Estimated taxi fare: 125.00 USD (one way)	The Long Island Railroad is your choice for getting to the Melville Marriott Long Island. Farmingdale, on the Ronkonkoma line is the station for the Conference, which is located 7 miles to the Southwest of the hotel. Click here for fare rates and schedules.	If you decide to drive, please note that there is complimentary on-site parking. GPS: Melville Marriott Long Island 1350 Old Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747 Google Maps: Visit this site and enter your starting location for turn-by-turn instructions.

Conference Theme

The theme of the 2011 Annual Conference addresses how communities (both in and out of schools) can connect through collaboration to enhance the social, emotional, and academic success of our English language learners (ELLs). Conference presentations and speakers will address various aspects of teaching and learning through the connection of community and collaborative efforts.  Attendees will be provided a wide array of information addressing professional needs and concerns related to the overall success of ELLs.

Our call for conference proposals is closed. Thank you for your submissions.

2011 Conference Team