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NYS TESOL holds various Regional and SIG-related events. Check back soon at this space for future events.
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NYS TESOL 2008 Conference
 Understanding Language, Cognition and Language Learners
November 14, 2008: Teachers' Institute
November 15, 2008: Conference
Buffalo, New York
NEW Visit our 2008 Conference page. We have posted this year's keynote speakers and their upcoming presenations.
More program information coming soon!
Download our flyer here to share with your friends and colleagues. PDF
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Upcoming Event: "Bridging the Gap" Discussion
A Teacher & Administrator Focus Group Discussion
NYS TESOL's Professional Concerns Committee invites you to participate in an inaugural ESL education focus group session to discuss issues that teachers and administrators have, at both the K-12 and college levels. This session, "Beginning the Conversation," is hoped to be the basis of larger, ongoing NYS TESOL-sponsored events that help to bridge the gap between various ESL professionals.
This initial focus group session will be held:
Friday, August 22
1-3:30pm
at Pace University (downtown NYC campus)
in the Writing Center
One Pace Plaza
Room E207, 2F Birnbaum Library
New York, NY 10038
(212) 346-1085
directions: http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=16157
For more information, including discussion topics, contact information, and how to RSVP, go to our Professional Concerns page here. >>
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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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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 |
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Dave Sperling
Dave's ESL Café
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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.
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Important Information:
Two English Tests for ELLs in 2006-2007
The Official NYS Response to the US. Dept of Education.
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