Emporia State University TESOL Program

11/19/2020

Looking for a professional development opportunity? Check out Camp ELT Online -- https://us-email-isolation.prod.fire.glass/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felt.oup.com%2Fevents%2Fglobal%2Fcamp-elt-online-winter-camp%3Fitm_source%3Doup-elt-site%26itm_medium%3Dhero-banner%26itm_campaign%3Dus-camp-elt-online-winter-camp%26cc%3Dus%26selLanguage%3Den%26general_portal_token%3D3c583c804120f29db62222b1a05831beb19c9cfe74f24212d69e862710d00c21

11/03/2020

Update on the TESOL Program continuance: this afternoon, the faculty senate voted unanimously in favor of NOT discontinuing the TESOL Program @ ESU! The last step in this decision is the university president's vote. Thank you, again, to all who wrote letters of support.

10/12/2020

Lessons from the Pandemic: Weaknesses in K12 Teacher Education Policies & the Inequities Facing English Learners

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of education, and it is expected that English Learners (ELs) will suffer disproportionate impacts. In this webcast, panelists will discuss how weaknesses in existing EL teacher education and professional development policies have played into sch...

10/07/2020

Are you teaching ELs online because of COVID?

Check out these useful resources for ELs during remote learning --

On March 10, 2020, Governor Cooper declared a State of Emergency in response to the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and on March 14, 2020, the Governor issued an Executive Order closing school and banning gatherings of more than 100 people. As a result, educators and students are working an...

10/06/2020

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! to all who submitted letters and comments in support of TESOL @ ESU.

We received 30+ letters of support for TESOL Teacher Education from 11 states and 5 countries!

We are now waiting for the final decision regarding the future of the program.

Again, a BIG THANK YOU to all who sent in your support last week!

10/02/2020

Today is the last chance to send in your letter of support for the TESOL Program!

Email it to Dr. Melissa Reed, Academic Affairs Committee Chair at [email protected] until 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Let's show ESU just how important TESOL is!

09/30/2020

Stop ESU from closing the TESOL Program!

Email a letter of support to Dr. Melissa Reed, Academic Affairs Committee Chair at [email protected] until 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2020.

09/28/2020

Today! Deadline to register to save TESOL!

Register before 5pm (CDT) on Monday, September 28th at https://forms.gle/9uGRVyzPFTfsWAox5

The public hearing regarding closing the TESOL Program at Emporia State will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30-4:30pm (CDT). To attend the hearing, please register today at the link above before 5pm (CDT).

Help our TESOL teachers and our English language learners!

This is YOUR opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives!

Please provide the following information to attend the Program Discontinuance Hearing. A Zoom link will be provided via email on Tuesday, prior to the meeting time.

09/27/2020

English language learners (ELLs) left behind amid COVID-19 --

ABC News’ Erielle Reshef details the concerns for both students learning English as a second language, and their families, as more schools turn to virtual learning.

09/26/2020

There will be a public hearing regarding closing the TESOL Program via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30-4:30pm (CDT).
To attend, register before 5pm (CDT) on Monday, September 28th by 5pm (CDT) at https://forms.gle/9uGRVyzPFTfsWAox5

Register! Attend! Speak!

This is YOUR opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of our multilingual and multicultural learners!

Dr. Crosby Grundleger

Please provide the following information to attend the Program Discontinuance Hearing. A Zoom link will be provided via email on Tuesday, prior to the meeting time.

09/25/2020

Dear students,

There will be a public hearing regarding closing the TESOL Program via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30-4:30pm (CDT).
To attend, register before 5pm (CDT) on Monday, September 28th by 5pm (CDT) at https://forms.gle/9uGRVyzPFTfsWAox5

I hope that you'll attend and support the TESOL Program at Emporia State,

Dr. Cate Crosby Grundleger

Please provide the following information to attend the Program Discontinuance Hearing. A Zoom link will be provided via email on Tuesday, prior to the meeting time.

09/24/2020

Dear students,

I emailed you earlier today about the public hearing for the TESOL Program being held via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30-4:30pm (CDT).

They have since changed the process of attending the hearing.

If you are able to attend, you will need to register by Monday, September 28th by 5pm (CDT). Details for registering can be found below --

Individuals may appear before the Academic Affairs Committee on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM via Zoom. Participants will need to register to receive the link. Register at https://forms.gle/9uGRVyzPFTfsWAox5 before 5 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2020.

I hope that you'll attend and support the continuance of the TESOL Program at Emporia State,

Dr. Cate Crosby Grundleger

Please provide the following information to attend the Program Discontinuance Hearing. A Zoom link will be provided via email on Tuesday, prior to the meeting time.