Join us for the first installment of the TESOL Affiliate PD Series, where we'll be covering the self-study "Supporting Multilingual Learners of English with Exceptional Needs."

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This 90-minute professional development session will explore strategies and resources for effectively supporting multilingual learners of English with exceptional needs. The event will feature an in-depth, one-hour presentation on this topic, followed by a 30-minute overview of TESOL’s additional self-studies and micro-credentials.

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM EST (4:00 - 5:30PM Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom

This event is free for TESOL International Association and TESOL affiliate members.

Engage with experts, deepen your understanding of inclusive practices, and discover practical tools to enhance your work with multilingual learners.

Special thanks to our TESOL affiliate partners who helped make this event possible: Wisconsin, WAESOL, Oregon, Carolinas, and Dakotas TESOL.

Connecting Teachers

An informal gathering to share and learn with your ORTESOL community.

Topic: Teaching language students how to tell their linguistic and cultural stories

Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

 Su-Jin Jung is leading this interactive session focusing on teaching language students how to tell their linguistic and cultural stories and introducing ORWA NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) local chapter.

This is a free members only event.  Members can invite one guest.  Log in to RSVP.

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Event Proposals

ORTESOL is changing up monthly events. If you have an idea for a future group discussion or event, submit your idea on the event request form. ORTESOL is looking for fun ways to connect with the teaching community in Oregon. Events do not need to be a formal presentation. Fun, unique ideas are encouraged. Thanks!