MATSOL 2016 Conference

Conference Keynotes

• Sonia Nieto, Professor Emerita, Language, Literacy & Culture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• Anne Sibley O'Brien, Author & Illustrator of Multicultural Books

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Call for Award Nominations/Proposals

• MATSOL Teacher of the Year: Recognizing excellence in the education of English language learners.
• Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity: The 2016 award will be granted for addressing the needs of refugee students.
• Linda Schulman Innovation Grants: Grants of up to $1,000 for pedagogical projects that promote English language learning and embody a spirit of creativity, sensitivity and community.

Submission deadline March 2, 2016. View the Awards Calls...

MATSOL Member Groups

Visit the Member Group pages for dates and information to join a Special Interest Group (SIG) or E-List.

• Low Incidence Programs SIG
• Students with Limited/Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) SIG
• Community College ESL Faculty Network SIG
• English Language Educators of the Cape & Islands SIG
• Teacher Educators SIG
• New! Private Language Schools SIG

Get Involved

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MATSOL is a professional association of educators of English language learners in Massachusetts. Our members include educators in PK-12 schools, adult basic education and workplace programs, and institutions of higher learning. MATSOL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Find out more.