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This year, we're thrilled to invite you to submit or review proposals for two premier TESOL events: the TESOL 2027 International Convention & Expo, held in Houston, Texas, USA, 15-18 March 2027, and the TESOL 2026 Virtual Convention, happening online from 20-21 November 2026! For TESOL 2027, you'll also have the chance to submit Preconvention Institutes. Proposals are due 8 June, and reviewer applications are due 8 May.

TESOL Press is launching a new book series on Workplace English and invites applications for a Series Editor to help shape this important initiative. The selected editor will also author the first volume (publication August 2027), which will establish a practical framework for needs assessment, curriculum design, and instruction in career-focused English programs. Subsequent volumes will focus on specific industries and include both guidance for educators and adaptable classroom materials. Submit your proposal by 31 May 2026.

Would you like to make a difference for learners and colleagues around the world? Consider becoming an elected TESOL leader. TESOL is seeking volunteer leaders for president-elect, the board of directors, and the Nominating Committee. You can learn more about eligibility and responsibilities for these roles on our website. If you're interested and meet the eligibility requirements, you can submit an Expression of Interest form by 30 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Join your fellow English language teaching colleagues to step up and speak out on the issues that impact you, your multilingual learners of English, and your communities. Co-hosted by TESOL and NABE, the 2026 Advocacy Action Days will take place 22-24 June 2026 in Washington, D.C. At this event, you’ll learn about current U.S. legislation that affects the English language teaching field, hone your advocacy skills, and take your voice to the Hill. Register by 8 June!

In this timely webinar, policy experts discuss what’s happening in Washington, including the federal appropriations process, the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, and challenges to Plyler v. Doe. You’ll gain clear, up-to-date insights into how these developments impact classrooms, programs, and the ELT profession as a whole. This webinar takes place on 11 May from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET.

In "Strategies That Speak: Teaching Literacy Through a Cultural Lens," presenters and professors Elsa Anderson and Saihua Xia will discuss literacy strategies that positively impact speaking, listening, reading, and writing instruction outcomes for all students. By attending, you'll explore how to connect these strategies to the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students to ensure success across all grade levels and contents. It is open to TESOL members and nonmembers. This webinar takes place on 2 May from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET. 

Hosted by TESOL and WIDA, Assessment in Action: Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Data and Practice, is a three-part webinar series that brings together educators, researchers, and leaders to explore how the assessment of multilingual learners can provide meaningful data to inform practical and impactful instructional practices. In this series, you’ll dive deeper into the research behind effective assessment, hear from an educator about the integration of language development standards resources into classroom instruction, and learn how to best leverage data to inform instruction. The first webinar has taken place, but you can still register for the series and access the recording. The next webinars will be held today and 12 May 2026.

Join our five-day AI in the English Language Classroom Workshop to streamline planning and elevate instruction. Across five focused sessions, you’ll gain hands-on practice with leading tools—ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Perplexity, Notebook LLM, and Claude—to adapt texts, design tasks, and modernize classroom materials. Bring your existing worksheets and lesson plans to revise, level, and enhance using AI-driven workflows. You’ll walk away with refreshed lessons, ready-to-use activities, and a clear strategy for integrating AI to boost efficiency and learner engagement. Sessions run 4–8 May 2026, 7:00–8:30 p.m. ET. Registration closes 4 May. 

 

 

Language Magazine
Across industries and geographies, employers are increasingly finding that while graduates arrive with strong academic foundations, they do not always bring the level of English proficiency required to operate effectively in today’s global workplace. 

Getting a national snapshot of the quality of English-learner education is complex, given the differences in instructional models, student demographics, funding models, and policy priorities across states and individual districts.

Teachers can help students develop phonemic awareness with these playful activities that engage multiple sensory pathways.

Other than increased funding or staffing, what’s one strategy that would help a district or school better serve English learners?

Strategies like extending wait time and having students write before speaking create conditions for English learners to feel confident participating in discussions.