TESOL 2017Administrator’s Take-aways

Themes Advocacy – Student & Programs

Change – Program Transition

Advocacy -Students

Many programs are affiliated with institutions which will not make position statements related to recent political changes affecting immigrant populations

What can/are programs doing within their approved parameters to advocate on behalf of their student stakeholders?

Institutions

Faculty

Private Citizens

Advocacy -Students

Federal Trade Commission Vulnerable populations

Increase in number of scams threatening deportation

Anyone can report a scam

Well-developed, copyright free content at FTC.gov

Teachers: Integrate a speaking task to help students develop skills to get off the phone.

Advocacy -Programs

Ongoing challenge for ESL programs to receive equal recognition from partner schools, institutions,departments

More critical given the dynamic landscape

ELS – enrollments down 30% in US, up more than that in Canada

Advocacy through professional organizations

How do our programs add value?

How do we promote our programs as true institutional partners?

How do we convey professionalism?

Easy Fixes to Image:

1. Use standardized photos on webpage

2. List professional memberships

3. Link to CVs/digital portfolios through program website

4. Promote teaching philosophies

5. Highlight professional contributions through social media

6. Showcase innovative teaching activities through social media

Change:Program Transition

Teacher evaluation – A. Halverson, U. Oregon Trained cohort of observers and observation rubric

Using observations to factor into retention decisions

Positive Organizational Behavior – U. Oregon Leadership style which emphasizes hope and optimism for the

future

Faculty Transition

TESOL Convention ChangesStrands & SIGs

Convention Proposals