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.
March Member of the Month
NYS TESOL is pleased to announce that Sonal Patel-Sheth is our Member of the Month for March 2026!
Sonal is a seasoned educational leader, ENL specialist, and equity advocate with over 15 years of experience advancing instructional excellence and inclusive practices for multilingual learners across K-12 settings. She currently serves as an ENL teacher within an International Baccalaureate (IB) program and is pursuing a School District Leadership Certification at Mercy University, anticipated in May 2026. Sonal also holds a School-Based Leadership Certificate, along with a degree in Fashion Marketing and International Trade.
Save the Date
Save the date for the 56th NYS TESOL Annual Conference!
- Dates: Friday, November 20 – Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location: Hyatt Regency Long Island, Hauppauge, NY
- Theme: Many Hands, One Purpose: Partnering for Multilingual Learner Success
- What to Expect: An event featuring keynote speakers, research-driven workshops, and networking opportunities for TESOL professionals.
Call for Proposals: for more information and to submit click HERE.
For inquiry or further information, please contact ask@nystesol.org
