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.
Advocacy Subcommittee Meet-up
The NYS TESOL Advocacy Committee recently hosted an "Educator Meet-Up" as part of its Neighborly Connect initiative at Wolf & Warrior in White Plains. Held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, the event brought together educators to foster a stronger community. The gathering provided a collaborative space for networking, sharing feedback on shifting English language instruction landscapes. By centering educator voices in public discourse, the meetup emphasized NYS TESOL's mission to advance professional growth and support diverse student populations through local community engagement.
Are you looking for information on upcoming NYS TESOL advocacy events or how to join a specific Special Interest Group (SIG)? Send an email to Sonal Patel-Sheth at vpadvocacy@nystesol.org
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.
For inquiry or further information, please contact ask@nystesol.org
