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MATSOL (Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages) is a professional association representing teachers, English language learners and their families in K-12 public schools in Massachusetts. We also represent educators and English language learners in adult learning centers, higher education institutions and the workplace. Rhode Island residents are represented by RI-TELL (Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learners), an allied professional association of MATSOL.
Our primary mission focuses on advocating for the educational achievement and opportunities of English language learners and the professional development of all educators who serve English language learners. Members join Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in their areas of interest.
MATSOL is a volunteer organization, so we rely on the involvement of our members for the success of our programs and initiatives. MATSOL is an affiliate of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages).
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MATSOL Currents Archive
View past issues of MATSOL Currents, all the way back to 1972! If you have any additional past issues that we can scan and add to our collection, please contact matsol@matsol.org.
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New Reports on ELLs in Massachusetts
The reports below deal with the current state of public education in Massachusetts, including the situation for English Language Learners:
- Incomplete Grade: Massachusetts Education Reform at 15 from MassInc. View Report
- English Learners in Boston Public Schools in the Aftermath of Policy Change: Enrollment and Educational Outcomes, AY2003-AY2006 from The Gastón Institute at UMass. View Report
- Project Drop Out from WBUR and WGBH. View Web Site
- "Despite budget cuts, dual language program soldiers on" from The Framingham Tab. View Article
- "How should we teach English language learners?" by Claudio Sanchez on NPR. Listen to report
To get involved with MATSOL's efforts to promote better educational opportunities for English language learners, contact the MATSOL Advocacy Committee.
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2009 MATSOL Conference
Multiple Literacies: Launching English Language Learners into a New Era
Thank you to all our featured speakers, presenters and the almost 800 participants for making the 2009 MATSOL Conference a wonderful success! We will be posting conference materials on our site in the next few weeks.
- MATSOL Board of Directors
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2010 TESOL Convention - The Boston TESOL Party
The MATSOL Board is working with TESOL as they plan the 2010 TESOL conference in Boston. There will be many opportunities to get involved, so please watch your e-mail for details.
- Volunteering at TESOL: If you'd like to volunteer during the TESOL convention, please check the volunteer box when you register. Registration opens Dec. 1.
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