MA English Learner Leadership Council (MELLC)

The Massachusetts English Learner Leadership Council is a group of directors and coordinators of K-12 English Learner education programs in Massachusetts.  It is open to MATSOL members who have been appointed as, or serve in the role of, English Learner Education Program Directors or Coordinators.  MELLC registration includes annual MATSOL membership, participation in the MELLC E-List and attendance at four MELLC meetings. (Registration required for participation.)

Click here to download the data slideshow for the MELLC meeting on Feb 3 (ppt) 

The agendas for the meetings are collaboratively agreed upon by members and include topics such as advocacy, compliance and civil rights; curriculum and instruction; special education/Response To Intervention and ELE; screening and placement; parent involvement; technology and ELL education; and issues specific to low incidence/high incidence districts. Meetings include presentations by guest speakers and experts in the field, as well as time for discussion and networking with other MELLC members.

2011-2012 Meeting Schedule

Location: Sheraton Four Points Leominster, MA

Time:  8:00 AM -3:30 PM (full days)

Dates:

• Friday, October 14, 2011
• Friday, December 9, 2011
• Friday, February 3, 2012
• Friday, June 1, 2012 (Please note that an earlier posting listed a date in May for the last meeting -- this is the correct date.)

All meetings include a continental breakfast and lunch.

Eligibility

•  Registration is open to MATSOL members who have been appointed as, or serve in the role of, K-12 English Learner Education Program Directors or Coordinators. 

Registration

• Registration fee: $200.00
• Registration includes annual MATSOL membership, participation in the MELLC E-List and attendance at four MELLC meetings. 
• Mail with payment by purchase order or check to:  MATSOL, 2 Canton Street, Suite B-223, Stoughton, MA 02072
• Registration due September 30, 2011.

Click here to fill out and print the registration form  -- Interactive .pdf form: Type registration information, then print and mail.

Payment Policies

• MATSOL membership is required for participation.  All current MATSOL memberships expire on September 30, 2011
• Partial payment and refunds for missed meetings are not possible in order to cover MELLC expenses.
• Payment is due upon registration and receipt of a MATSOL invoice.

Please see the MATSOL payment policies for more information about PO or check payment.

Questions?

About the meeting series: Contact Ann Feldman at afeldhome@aol.com

About billing or payment:  See the MATSOL payment policies.

History
Several years ago Directors of ELL and Bilingual programs in grades K-12 throughout the state met informally to discuss issues related to their programs and students. These meetings served as a forum for leaders to share ideas, do problem-solving and stay informed about issues related to educating English learners and bilingual students.

After many calls from our membership to re-institute this type of a forum, a meeting was held in June 2007, which lead to the launch of  the group now known as “MELLC” – the Massachusetts English Language Leadership Council.  MELLC meets several times during the school year in a series of all-day meetings to tackle issues related to SEI, ESL , Dual-Language and Bilingual educational programs. The meetings include resource sharing, development of supportive relationships, visits from special guests, tackling curriculum and professional development needs, advocacy and creation of position statements designed to best inform our programs. Although MATSOL has arranged the venue and sometimes Board members help plan the agenda, the direction and content of these meetings is determined by the meeting members.