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- MATSOL News
- Community News
- Links & Resources
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Conference registration is still open!
MATSOL 2015 Conference
May 6-8, 2015, Framingham Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center
Please join us for the following Member Sessions:
(conference registration not required for these events)
- MATSOL Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 5:30 pm
Annual report and election of the Board of Directors
- MATSOL Social and Awards Ceremony
Thursday May 7, 6:30 pm
Conference Links:
MATSOL News
MATSOL @ TESOL
MATSOL President Kathy Lobo and Executive Director Helen Solorzano represented MATSOL at the affiliate meetings at the TESOL 2015 International Convention & English Language Institute in Toronto last month. More than 25 MATSOL members got together for a social across from the convention center on Thursday night. Thank you everyone who came -- it was great to see you there!
MATSOL Calendar View Calendar...
- April 14: Deadline to reserve a hotel room at Framingham Hotel & Conference Center at the MATSOL member rate.
- April 15: Submissions due for MATSOL Currents
- April 16-17: SLIFE Institute (sold out)
- April 30: Cape & the Islands SIG Meeting
- May 6-8: MATSOL 2015 Conference
Join a MATSOL E-List
Connect with your colleagues online about issues of common interest. E-Lists are open to all current MATSOL members. Join a MATSOL E-List -- See instructions and a video tutorial!
Community News
Language Opportunity Coalition
Seal of Biliteracy
- TESOL, NABE, ACTFL and NCSSFL have jointly released guidelines for a state Seal of Biliteracy. Several districts in Massachusetts are working to establish a Seal locally, ahead of the hoped-for passage of legislation that would establish one statewide. Please contact MATSOL if your district is thinking about instituting a Seal locally.
An Act relative to language opportunity for our kids (LOOK Bill)
- A recent Boston Globe editorial endorsed the LOOK Bill, An Act relative to language opportunity for our kids (H.498), filed by Rep. Sánchez and Sen. DiDomenico. "Sánchez’s bill represents the best opportunity to offer better instruction for students learning English — and a chance at a better educational future." View editorial...
The Language Opportunity Coalition is growing and welcomes new organizational members that support its mission. Find out more or get involved, see the MATSOL Advocacy pages and the Language Opportunity Coalition website.
Immigrants Day at the State House 2015
The State House's largest advocacy day for issues concerning immigrants and refugees is coming Tuesday, April 14, from 9 - 2 in the Gardner Auditorium. Sponsored by MIRA Coalition. Click for individual registration or group registration.
Student Immigrant Movement: SIM CAMP 2015
Every year SIM CAMP has been a place where immigrant youth across Massachusetts come together to learn about SIM's campaign. This year is unique! Aside from our amazing trainings, we will be focusing on what we need to do to pass our Education Equity Bill. This bill would allow undocumented students and DACAmented students to have equal access to in-state tuition and state aid, just as the rest of the students in Massachusetts. This is why SIM CAMP 2015 will be more important than ever! Join us for a full weekend of story sharing, community building and delicious food! SIM Camp will start Friday, April 10th at 6pm and end Sunday, April 12th at 6pm at University Of Massachusetts Boston. The registration fee of $35 will cover food, lodging, materials and a super exclusive SIM t-shirt. www.simforus.com To register click here.
Links & Resources
NEWSLETTER
TESOL Connections
MATSOL members receive free access to TESOL Connections, TESOL's monthly online newsletter. The latest issue includes articles Five Missteps of First-Year ESL Teachers, Tips for Writing a Successful Convention Proposal, and Tell Me About the Personality of Your Word. Read the latest issue...
REPORT
State Level English Language Learner Policies
This report from Education Commission of the States examines issues including finance, identification of ELLs, and educator quality, and makes recommendations for state policy. View report...
ARTICLES
Education Week Spotlight on English-Language Learners
A collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on:
- Implementing dual-language programs
- Tailoring common-core instruction to English-learners
- Parsing new guidelines for meeting unique English-learners’ needs
- Measuring the effectiveness of ELL teachers
Complete a (free) registration to download the articles. View articles...
INTERACTIVE GRAPH
Movement of International Students
Over the past decade, transnational education, the provision of degrees to foreign students, has gone from a niche sector to a $25+ billion opportunity, growing by $1 billion a year. Not only does the internationalization of universities contribute to increased revenues and enrolments, this global phenomenon can also positively affect institutional reputation, influence, and rankings – valuable factors in long-term institutional health and growth. View graph...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UMass Boston Graduate Courses
Please email [email protected] for more information.
- Free 1 day summer institute as part its Title III Graduate Certificate Program: Teaching Social Studies/History to ELLs on July 8, 2015 from 9:00-4:00. Featured speaker is Holy Cross visiting professor Ed O’Donnell who will address “Seeing the Diversity of American History-People, Places, Pedagogy, and Primary Sources. The event will take place at UMass Boston’s Harbor Campus at 100 Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester, and a light lunch will be served. Registration is required. Please RSVP at http://edodonnell.eventbrite.com
- Graduate Certificate Program "Teaching Science to English Language Learners" that provides teachers with advanced competencies in Science and ELL-related pedagogical strategies. The 4 course sequence/12 credit curriculum features a multi-disciplinary approach designed to extend the knowledge gained by teachers who received the MA SEI Endorsement. The program is designed for General Education, SPED, and ELL teachers K-12. Scholarships are available. Please see http://www.umb.edu/cosmic/projects/stem_ell/science_ell
- Graduate Certificate Program "Teaching Social Studies/History to English Language Learners" that provides teachers with advanced competencies in social studies/history and ELL-related pedagogical strategies. The 4 course sequence/12 credit curriculum features a multi-disciplinary approach designed to extend the knowledge gained by teachers who received the MA SEI Endorsement. The program is designed for General Education, SPED, and ELL teachers K-12. Scholarships are available.
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