Stay Connected with NYS TESOL
Membership runs January 1st – January 1st and keeps you part of a statewide professional network supporting educators and multilingual learners.
As a member, you can Connect. Learn. Lead. Advocate.
Members have access to:
Statewide networking opportunities
Conferences, workshops, and webinars (CTLE credit)
Advocacy for multilingual learners
Leadership and committee opportunities
A collective professional voice advancing equity for students and families
- monthly memos with updates, events and issues relevant to the profession
Open to ENL/ESOL teachers, general education teachers, administrators, students, paraprofessionals, and community advocates, your membership strengthens our shared impact.
Questions? Email ask@nystesol.org.
May Member of the Month
NYS TESOL is pleased to announce that Michelle Demeroukas has been selected as Member of the Month for June 2026!
Michelle grew up in Springfield, Illinois, and attended the University of Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in French and linguistics.
Shape Your Profession: Choose Your SIG Today!
We invite you to take an active role in shaping the work of NYS TESOL through both Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Regional networks.
Special Interest Groups
We are currently seeking members interested in participating in and helping to shape NYS TESOL SIGs. If you are passionate about a specific area of TESOL or would like to contribute to a SIG, we would love to hear from you!
Contact the director of special interest groups, Lesley Painter Farrell, at sigs@nystesol.org for more information or to express interest.
NYS TESOL Regions: Think Global, Act Local
Your NYS TESOL Region is a vibrant microcosm of our statewide community. Connect with colleagues, collaborate across contexts, and help shape the future of TESOL across New York State.
If you are interested in joining or helping to shape a Region, please contact Jaileen Vargas at regions@nystesol.org
For inquiry or further information, please contact ask@nystesol.org
