MATSOL Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
MATSOL Special Interest Groups are member-led groups that offer expertise, support, and networking to our members. The groups are open to current MATSOL members.
Join a SIG
Join a SIG by filling out the SIG Sign-Up Form or check the MATSOL calendar to find the next meeting date.
What are the benefits of joining a SIG?
MATSOL SIGs are spaces for members to learn, collaborate, and advocate in support of MATSOL’s mission to promote equity and excellence in the education of multilingual learners. Some key benefits are:
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Professional Development
- Earn 15 PDPs in ELE by attending SIG meetings and submitting an application project.
- Attend any of MATSOL’s SIG meetings throughout the year. It is online with no obligations.
- Access to many members-only SIG resources, from meetings to webinars to collaborations.
- Network with like-minded colleagues and leaders from across the state.
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Make Connections
- Open up opportunities within MATSOL and its vast network of educators around the state.
- Join the SIG’s E-list to communicate with group members and leaders, get reminders about meetings happening, and special access to our Google calendar.
- Early notification about special events and early access to event resources.
- Learn about educational products and services offered by SIG Sponsors in webinars and workshops.
- Directly connect with MATSOL staff.
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Advance your career
- Develop your professional skills and share your expertise in a supportive environment.
- Present at a SIG meeting online or at the MATSOL Conference.
- Work collaboratively on a SIG project. Some examples of recent SIG projects are:
- Become a SIG leader to help plan and facilitate SIG activities.
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Participate in the annual MATSOL Conference
- SIG members are often chosen to be volunteers at the conference.
- SIG leaders get one free day at the conference for their SIG presentation.
- SIG members with a significant role in the presentation have received similar compensation.
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