Reasons to Join TexTESOL II

To prospective members

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!

#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

#2-Stay connected! Social events and Facebook page

We want:•More members to “Like” us on Facebook!!!•Pictures of YOU at our social events!

#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!

#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!

#5-Be recognized: Opportunities include…

• TexTESOLer of the year• Best of the Best award • Scholarships for students and teachers

#6-Get training – Workshops & Conferences

• Spring Workshop – Half day (Saturday morning)Breakfast included• Fall Conference – Full day (Saturday)Breakfast & Lunch

#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!

#8-Find support - Advocacy

• Representation at State and National level• Updates regularly on current legislationWe want Your involvement!• Petitions• Letters• Blogs

#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

#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!

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

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.