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Reasons to Join TexTESOL II

Reasons to Join TexTESOL II. To p rospective members. Top 10 reasons to be a member:. 1-Get published 2-Stay connected 3-Find a job 4-Be involved 5-Be recognized 6-Get training 7-Be noticed 8-Find support 9-Stay updated 10-Make new friends!.

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Reasons to Join TexTESOL II

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  1. Reasons to Join TexTESOL II To prospective members

  2. Top 10 reasonsto be a member: • 1-Get published • 2-Stay connected • 3-Find a job • 4-Be involved • 5-Be recognized • 6-Get training • 7-Be noticed • 8-Find support • 9-Stay updated • 10-Make new friends!

  3. #1-Get Published! - Newsletter Two e-issues per year Opportunities for: • Writers! Everything from personal reflections and research summaries to book reviews and interviews. • Content and Layout Editors! Check grammar, flow and design

  4. #2-Stay connected! Social events and Facebook page We want: • More members to “Like” us on Facebook!!! • Pictures of YOU at our social events!

  5. #3-Find a job! You can find out about job opportunities by: • Email updates from members • Website links to TESOL international • Volunteer opportunities to help get started and add to your resume!

  6. #4-Be involved! You could: • Volunteer to help with conferences • Volunteer for outreach campaigns • Volunteer for communications • Volunteer for special events (State and local Conferences, World Refugee day, etc.) …and many other opportunities!

  7. #5-Be recognized:Opportunities include… • TexTESOLer of the year • Best of the Best award • Scholarships for students and teachers

  8. #6-Get training – Workshops & Conferences • Spring Workshop – Half day (Saturday morning) Breakfast included • Fall Conference – Full day (Saturday) Breakfast & Lunch

  9. #7-Be noticed - Present your work! • Fall workshops are an excellent opportunity for you to give a presentation! • Presentations look great on your CV or resume!

  10. #8-Find support - Advocacy • Representation at State and National level • Updates regularly on current legislation We want Your involvement! • Petitions • Letters • Blogs

  11. #9-Stay updated! -Our website:www.textesoltwo.org We would like: • Help with designing and updating the website • Ideas for links/drop down menu organization

  12. #10-Make new friends! -And say hello to old ones! • Find out what other ESL teachers do in their positions and identify yourself as part of the network of this professional organization!

  13. Historical information • Founded in 1977 by Dr. Carolyn Kessler together with Dr. Curtis Hayes along with support from Mr. Jim Alatis • UTSA was still in early construction at the time! Dr. Kessler’s goals: • To raise the level of the TESOL profession not just a “warm body” speaking English • To advocate for our field • To support the needs of the ESL learner

  14. Membership dues $20 one year membership $35 two year membership • Whether you are already a member or considering joining our organization, we are here to support your efforts in the field of English language learning.

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