Watch the recorded presentation to learn some of the best practices MATSOL has developed while hosting online meetings. Members can also download all materials that were used during this presentation. If you have tips or resources that you like to use, please share on the Padlet link provided!
Thank you to all who came to the live presentation. Our intention is to help and we hope this does!
Multilingual online books that can be accessed for free.
The next MATSOL Family-School Partnership Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting will focus on the Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships.
At the meeting, guest speaker Dr. Bertha-Elena Rojas will introduce the framework. Participants will then have the opportunity to ask questions and meet in small break out groups to discuss the framework in the context of their own schools and districts.
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MATSOL awards and grants recognize Massachusetts educators of English Learners for excellence, creativity, and innovation.
Submission deadline: Monday, March 23, 2020
Information: www.matsol.org/awards-grants
Jan 24, 2020: MATSOL submitted testimony to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security in support of the Safe Communities Act H.3573 (Reps. Ruth Balser & Liz Miranda) and S.1401 (Sen. Eldridge).
The Safe Communities Act restores confidence in our public institutions by allowing our police and court officials to focus on public safety, providing clear guidance for their interactions with ICE, ensuring that in Massachusetts, no one has to live in fear, and everyone’s civil rights will be respected.
The passage of the Safe Communities Act is not just a public safety issue; it is also an educational issue. MATSOL urges legislators to support the Safe Communities Act in order to protect students and their families, and to allow our students in all educational contexts to pursue their educational goals. Most immigrant families include US citizens and people with varied immigration statuses, so the bill will have a far-reaching impact within our school communities. If we are serious about valuing every student, we need to show this by creating an environment in which every student can learn and thrive. The Safe Communities Act is vital to the success of Massachusetts students and the future of the Commonwealth.
Utilizing research-based strategies to craft SEL-embedded lessons in a culturally relevant teaching (CRT) classroom environment.
A 15 PDP course focused on embedding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and strategies into curriculum and instruction for English Learners.
Audience: Any school educator or leader who works with K-12 English Learners.
Format: Two six hour sessions plus a 3-hour on-line/assignment component.
PDPs: 15 PDPs that fulfill recertification requirement in English learner education.
Credit: 1 credit option available.
Registration & Information: www.mastol.org/courses
Are you thinking about submitting a proposal for the MATSOL Conference, but have questions? Please join us for a webinar that will cover these topics:
New and experienced presenters welcome!
To prepare for the webinar, we recommend that you review the Call for Proposals at www.matsol.org/2020-call-for-proposals. Bring your questions!
Date: Thursday November 14, 2019 at 4 pm
Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pD5XIQHFTUWdRQl9VZn3Hw
Presented by: Helen Solorzano, MATSOL Executive Director
Proposal deadline EXTENDED to Monday, December 16, 2019 11:59 PM
The 2020 MATSOL Conference brings together educators of English learners from across Massachusetts to learn, network, and share expertise.
Submit a proposal to present at the conference!
MATSOL encourages engaging, interactive presentations that make the theory to practice connection. Successful proposals include practical classroom activities informed by current research and pedagogy, demonstrations of successful instructional practices, examinations of current issues in education, and research that informs educators in the Massachusetts context. Presentations should engage the audience through hands-on or interactive activities when possible.
Presentations may address audiences from all program types including PK-12 schools (public, charter and independent), adult and workplace education, community college ESL, Intensive English Programs (IEPs), private language schools, and pre-service and in-service teacher education.
Topic strands:
Presentations take place on Wednesday, May 27 – Friday May 29, 2020.
Submit a proposal: https://www.matsol.org/2020-conference
View webinar: Submitting a MATSOL Conference Proposal (recording)
Note: The Call for Graduate Student Poster Sessions will open in January 2020.
The MATSOL PLS/IEP and Community College ESL Special Interests Groups (SIGs) are proud to present the 2019 Intensive English Program & Community College Conference!
Please join us in downtown Boston at EC English Language School on Saturday, November 9, as presenters from the world of private language schools, intensive English programs, and community college ESL programs converge from all over Massachusetts and New England to share their insights and experiences of the ESL industry.
Session topics include: intercultural communication, test prep, lesson planning, and professional development, just to name a few. This is a great opportunity to network and share your knowledge with others who love the ESL industry as much as you.
We look forward to seeing you there! Register soon as space is limited!
More information can be found here: https://www.matsol.org/iepcc-conference
Join your MATSOL colleagues for our fall conference bringing together English language educators and administrators from private language schools, community colleges, and intensive English programs across Massachusetts.
Proposals are due August 31, 2019. Submit your proposal at www.matsol.org/2019-iep-cc-conference.
This conference is jointly organized by MATSOL Private Language Schools and Community College Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
See the conference web page for more information: www.matsol.org/2019-iep-cc-conference
