Welcome to NYS TESOL

We are a non-profit group of professionals concerned with the education of English language learners at all levels of public and private education in New York State. Our interests include classroom practices, research, program and curriculum development, funding, and legislation. We welcome your participation!

 

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NYS TESOL EVENTS

NYS TESOL holds various Regional and SIG-related events. Check back soon at this space for future events.

NYS TESOL 2008 Conference

Understanding Language, Cognition and Language Learners
November 14, 2008: Teachers' Institute
November 15, 2008: Conference
Buffalo, New York

More program information coming soon!
Download our flyer here to share with your friends and colleagues. PDF


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TESOL Honors NY Congressman Timothy H. Bishop

From TESOL:

On Wednesday, April 2, 2008, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, (TESOL), honored Rep. Timothy H. Bishop (D-NY) at the opening plenary of its 42nd Annual Convention and Exhibit in New York City. The presentation was made by Cornelia Randolph, President of NYS TESOL, before an audience of 1,500 English language educators from around the world.

Rep. Bishop was honored with the TESOL Advocacy Leadership Recognition for his leadership in education reform, for which he sent a video acceptance speech. He will receive a plaque in June on TESOL’s Advocacy Day in his office.

From TESOL's press release (pdf) on March 2008:

" Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002, Rep. Bishop had previously served as the Provost for Southampton College since 1986. As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, he has advocated for increasing the affordability of education for all Americans. He has also focused on reforming No Child Left Behind (NCLB) by meeting with educators in his district and staying informed on special challenges faced by English language learners under the law. Rep. Bishop is also an advocate for immigration reform, and supports the H-2B visa program for guest workers and their families. "


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Call for Awards: Exceptional Professionals

To honor contributions made within our field, NYS TESOL presents several awards annually, including the Distinguished Service Award, Outstanding Teacher Award, Recognition Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, James E. Weaver Memorial Award, and Special Award.

Help spread the word by printing out our Call for Awards flyer. (pdf)

Submission Deadline: September 7, 2008
Please review our available awards and criteria for submission at our Awards page. >>

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2007 NYS TESOL Annual Conference -- A Great Success!

Plenary Speakers
Dave Sperling
Dave's ESL Café
Carol Chapelle
Iowa State University

"Technology: The Language that Brings Us Together"

Our 37th Annual NYS TESOL Conference covering the topic of how technology can benefit ESL instruction was a great success with more than 500 participants from New York and neighboring states. Our plenary speakers were Dave Sperling and Caroll Chapelle.

 

 


Important Information:
Two English Tests for ELLs in 2006-2007


The Official NYS Response to the US. Dept of Education.

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/nyseslat/nclbmemo8-4-06.htm

For further information on this topic,
please visit our Professional Concerns page.

October 3, 2006


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