Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) is a professional association of educators of English language learners in K-12 schools, adult learning centers, higher education institutions and the workplace in Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide support and professional development to educators working with English language learners, and to advocate for the educational opportunities and achievement of all English language learners.  

MATSOL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and we rely on the volunteer involvement of our members for the success of our programs and initiatives.  MATSOL is an affiliate of TESOL International Association. This year, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of MATSOL's founding in 1972.


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 40th Anniversary Conference

Thank you to the presenters and participants for the success of our 40th Anniversary Conference!

Save the date:
MATSOL 2013 Conference, May 1-3, 2013 in Framingham, MA.

PRESENTATION HANDOUTS

Participants: View handouts electronically.

Presenters: Upload and share your handouts. 

Go to the "2012 Conference Follow-Up" forum on the bulletin board.

CONFERENCE EVALUATION

An online conference evaluation link was sent by email to conference participants.  Please complete the survey to give us feedback that will help us plan the next conference. 

Photos

View photos from the conference (login required).  If you would like to share any photos from the conference, please email them to us at matsol(at)matsol.org.

PDP OPTION

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PROGRAM

MATSOL 40th Anniversary Conference Program

40th ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate MATSOL's 40th Anniversary, especially all the past presidents and board members, the band Sabór Latino, and our party sponsors National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning. 

2012 AWARDS

Press Release: Mass Educators Honored for Work with English Language Learners

Congratulations to the award recipients:

MATSOL Teacher of the Year

Mary-Margaret Almonte, Beebe School, Malden

Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity

Christine Tibor, Framingham Adult ESL Plus, for an administrator, at either the program or institutional level, who has exhibited courageous, inclusive leadership and implemented sound and supportive decisions vis-a-vis the institution’s ESOL programs.

Linda Schulman Innovation Award

Meryl Becker, Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experience. Project: SCALE Theater Arts Program.

Francine Johnson, Greater Lawrence Technical School. Project: Increasing ELL Parent Involvement through the Discussion of Reading.

Jennifer Bellavance, Revere High School. Project: A Day in the Life of an ELL Student.

Debra Roberts, Fitchburg High School
. Project: Using Technology to Communicate and Learn in Multiple Languages.

Viviana Pagan & Sandra Lozkoz, Chandler Magnet School, Worcester
. Project: Immigration Comes Alive on a Voyage Through History/La Immigración Toma Vida Através de la Historia

Special Leadership Award

Ann Feldman - Presented by MELLC and the Low Incidence SIG in deep appreciation of her outstanding generosity, support and dedication.

Click here for more information about the MATSOL Awards.
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:39 AM
 
 

 Advocacy Update
Building an ABE union in Massachusetts
Mass Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) is exploring a new kind of non-traditional union of ABE/ESOL teachers and administrators who would bargain directly with the state, rather than with each individual employer. For information, see the MCAE blog Making a Living(?) in Adult Education.

Bill H.1065/S.197, An Act Relative to Enhancing English Opportunities for All Students in the Commonwealth

Update March 21: The Joint Education Committee filed an extension to continue studying the bill until June 29, 2012.  You can still contact state legislators and urge them to support this bill!  You can personalize the message to share your experience about why this legislation is important. 

The bill will allow schools greater flexibility in choosing programs to educate ELLs and provide accountability measures to ensure that educational goals are being met.  It also provides structures to ensure parental involvement. Fact Sheet on H.1065/S.197

Proposed Changes to Educator License Regulations for Teachers of ELLs

Last summer, the U.S. Department of Justice found shortcomings in the Massachusetts ELL program, and specifically in the preparation of teachers who teach academic content to ELLs in SEI programs.

In February, the Board of Education proposed amendments to state regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Programs, License Renewal and Education of English Learners.  These regulations will implement a new Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) endorsement that will be required of all content area teachers to enable them to have LEP students in their classrooms, as well as administrators who supervise teachers of ELLs.

MATSOL's testimony to the Board of Education (April 2012).

Changes to ESL Licensure
At the March 20th Board of Education meeting, the DESE will present proposed changes to ESL Licensure. 
Last Updated on Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:48 AM
 

 
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