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Teachers tend to work in isolation and we can all use a little advice.
There’s great value for teachers seeking out colleagues and organizations to discover the latest tip, trick or pedagogy.
To help you connect, we’ve collected links to some of America’s teacher organizations and associations and present them here for your use.
If you feel that we’re missing an organization or would like to add your own, please contact us and we’ll be happy to add them to the list.
Last updated: May 16, 2013 at 17:55 pm
Alaska Association for Bilingual Education (AKABE)
Alaska Association for Bilingual Education (AKABE) advocates for effective heritage language retention & second language acquisition by Alaskans.
American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) is a professional organization of scholars who are interested in and actively contribute to the field of applied linguistics.
American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)
The American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) is the leading professional association of intensive English programs in the USA.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction.
Arizona Association for Bilingual Education (AABE)
The Arizona Association for Bilingual Education regards as its primary goal the promotion of student achievement and success in the educational process.
Arizona Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (AZ-TESOL)
Arizona TESOL (AZ-TESOL) is the Arizona state affiliate of TESOL, the international professional organization for educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARKTESOL)
ARKTESOL is a state affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a regional member SETESOL.
Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar (ATEG)
The Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar (ATEG) is an American national forum for discussing the teaching of grammar.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
ASCD is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.
California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)
The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) is a non-profit organization formed to promote bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California.
California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL)
CATESOL represents teachers of English language learners throughout California and Nevada, at all levels and in all learning environments.
Capital Area National Association for Bilingual Education (CANABE)
The Capital Area National Association for Bilingual Education Affiliate (CANABE) is dedicated to advocating for quality English language education and educational excellence.
Carolina Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Carolina TESOL)
Carolina TESOL is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the quality of education for English language learners and to promote effective intercultural communication and understanding.
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is a private, nonprofit organization working to improve communication through better understanding of language and culture.
Colorado Affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CoTESOL)
CoTESOL encourages participation in professional discourse, supports collaboration, networking, leadership and research and provides professional development.
Colorado Association For Bilingual Education (CABE)
CABE aims to advocate for and enhance the development of educational policy and programs that will positively affect learners and communities of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Connecticut Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ConnTESOL)
ConnTESOL aims to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and strengthen all levels of instruction and research the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
Dakota TESL's mission is to provide professional development and networking opportunities for ESL/ELL professionals so they, in turn, can better meet the needs of those they serve.
PennTESOL-East is dedicated to the improvement and advancement of teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Georgia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (GATESOL)
The Georgia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (GATESOL) aims to encourage professional development, participation and leadership within the state of Georgia.
Hawai’i Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Hawai’i TESOL)
Hawai’i TESOL is committed to building a community of professionals teaching English as a Second Language in the State of Hawai’i.
Illinois Association for Multilingual Multicultural Education (IAMME)
Illinois Association for Multilingual Multicultural Education (IAMME) is a professional organization that promotes high quality educational policies and practices for linguistically and culturally diverse students including English language learners.
Illinois TESOL-BE is an organization which promotes scholarship, disseminates information, supports research and instruction in the teaching of standard English to speakers of other language or dialect and in bilingual education.
Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (INTESOL)
Indiana TESOL's mission is to strengthen the effective teaching and learning of English as a Second Language in the State of Indiana while respecting individuals' language and cultural backgrounds.
Intermountain Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (I-TESOL)
I-TESOL purposes are to promote scholarship, facilitate advocacy, disseminate information, provide opportunities for discussion and study in TESOL and Bilingual Education, and support research and scholarship in these fields.
Kansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages-Bilingual Education (KATESOL/BE)
The Kansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages-Bilingual Education (KATESOL/BE) aims to stimulate professional development in the field of TESOL.
Kentucky Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (KYTESOL)
Kentucky TESOL (KYTESOL) is a statewide professional organization for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Louisiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (LaTESOL)
The Louisiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (LaTESOL) aims to promote the professional development of the teacher of ESOL within the state of Louisiana.
Maryland Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Maryland TESOL)
Maryland TESOL is a professional, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement and advancement of teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Massachusetts Association for Bilingual Education (MABE)
The Massachusetts Association for Bilingual Education (MABE) is a professional non-profit organization of individuals whose purpose is to promote bilingualism and multiculturalism.
Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL)
The Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) mission is to provide support and professional development to educators working with English language learners.
Michigan Association for Bilingual Education (MABE)
The Michigan Association for Bilingual Education (MABE) is a nonprofit organization formed to encourage and promote multilingual education in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MITESOL)
MITESOL is composed of administrators, educators, materials writers, researchers, and teacher trainers primarily from the state of Michigan involved in teaching students whose first language is not English.
Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Language (MIDTESOL)
The mission of Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL) is to strengthen the effective teaching of English in Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.
Minnesota Teachers of English as a Second Language (MinneTESOL)
MinneTESOL is a professional association of teachers of English as a Second Language in Minnesota and neighboring states dedicated to the education and support of stu dents acquiring English at all levels of public and private education.
Montana Association of Teachers of English Language Arts (MATELA)
The Montana Association of Teachers of English Language Arts aims to improve the quality of English language arts instruction in the State of Montana.
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) mission is to advocate for American Bilingual and English Language Learners and families and to cultivate a multilingual multicultural society.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources.
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.
NJTESOL/NJBE is an association of educators and administrators dedicated to the instruction English language learners at all levels of public and private education.
New Mexico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NMTESOL)
NMTESOL envisions bringing together and supporting English language educators throughout New Mexico, strengthening instruction for English language learners at all levels.
New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE)
The New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE) is a multilingual and multicultural association fostering the awareness and appreciation of bilingualism and biculturalism as an integral part of cultural pluralism in our society.
New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYS TESOL)
New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYS TESOL) is an association of professionals concerned with the education of English language learners at all levels of public and private education in New York State.
Northern New England Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NNETESOL)
NNETESOL supports ESL professionals in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont through professional development, communication and mutual support.
Ohio Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Ohio TESOL)
The mission of Ohio TESOLis to develop the professional expertise of its members and others involved in educating those learners for whom English is a non-native language.
Oklahoma Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (OKTESOL)
KTESOL's mission is to offer opportunities to develop increased expertise to its members and others working toward the goal of teaching English to speakers of other languages and to nurture effective communication in Oklahoma’s multicultural settings.
Oregon Association for Bilingual Education (OABE)
The OABE meets on relevant issues, to share information, solve problems, and make recommendations on policies, strategies, priorities and direction of services to federal, state, and local agencies concerned with bilingual education.
Oregon Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ORTESOL)
ORTESOL aims to promote scholarship, disseminate information, strengthen instruction and research at all levels in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (PRTESOL)
The Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (PRTESOL) aims to stimulate professional development, disseminate information about research, books and other materials related to the teaching of English as a Second Language.
(SIETAR-USA) is an organization for professionals who are concerned with the challenges and rewards of intercultural relations.
Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages of Florida (SSTESOL)
The SSTESOL mission is to provide educators access to professional development, resources, and interaction and to provide leadership and advocacy in language policy issues.
Tennessee Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TNTESOL)
TNTESOL’s mission is to develop the expertise of its members and others involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)
TABE pursues the implementation of educational policies and effective bilingual-bicultural programs that promote equal educational opportunity and academic excellence for bilingual/ESL students.
Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TexTESOL)
TexTESOL's mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages.
Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Region 2 (TexTESOL Region 2)
Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Region Two)TexTESOL's mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages.
Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Region 3 (TexTESOL Region 3)
TexTESOL's mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages.
Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Region 4 (TexTESOL Region 4)
TexTESOL's mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages.
Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Region 5 (TexTESOL Region 5)
TexTESOL's mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages.
Three Rivers Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (Three Rivers TESOL)
Three Rivers Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (Three Rivers TESOL) serves the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia area.
Virginia Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of OtherLanguages (VATESOL)
VATESOL is a professional organization dedicated to promoting professional development, strengthening instruction, and supporting research opportunities at all levels for teachers and administrators of ESL/EFL/ESOL.
Washington Area Teachers of English as a Second Language (WATESOL)
Washington Area Teachers of English as a Second Language (WATESOL) aims to stimulate the professional development of the teachers of English as a Second Language.
Washington Association for the Education of Speakers of Other Languages (WAESOL)
WAESOL aims to promote scholarship. disseminate information related to ESL and strengthen at all levels instruction and research in TESOL.
West Virginia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (WVTESOL)
WVTESOL seeks to strengthen ESL teaching, promote research, and provide opportunities to share ideas with other ESL professionals in West Virginia.
Wisconsin Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (WITESOL)
WITESOL is committed to advocating for the rights of English Language Learners.
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condescension
| Word Form | noun |
| Definition | A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient. |
| Synonyms | disdain, patronage |
| Usage | Natasha did not like the visitor"s tone of condescension to childish things. |
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