❄️As the temperature drops and winter weather arrives, think about the special needs of your multilingual learners during this season:

In WATESOL, we usually think about Adult Ed and K-12 settings as separate, but we forget one essential link: our students are coming from the same families! This article discusses how parents' English learning can help them support their K-12 children:

👩‍🏫ELL? MLL? EB? Labels matter! 🤔How do you refer to your learners?

The United States has always been a multilingual nation - and it is growing more so, thanks to immigrants and language learners:

Thanks from the WATESOL board to all who attended the Fall 2025 Conference last weekend. The day was full of learning, networking, and professional development. See you again next year!

📰The Definite Article Vol 55, No 2 is out: https://t.co/SvLmjXxl7p 👍In this edition, you'll find information about the Fall Conference theme, sponsors, and keynote. ⏱️If you haven't registered for the conference yet, there is still time to do so:

Session titles for the WATESOL Fall 2025 Conference are now posted at: https://t.co/WxY4b5nWO3 Which are you most excited to attend? Registered participants will receive the full schedule later this week. It's not too late to register and join us: https://t.co/9HfY2MW7Kp

Register today to attend the WATESOL Fall 2025 Conference: https://t.co/QH9MgWZiZR Keynote Speaker Christa de Kleine will be delivering the opening talk: "Critical Language Awareness in a Time of Dramatic Change."

⏳Only a few days remain to register for the WATESOL 2025 Fall Conference at the early bird rate! 💵Save a little money by registering today: https://t.co/QH9MgWZQPp

Register today for the WATESOL 2025 Fall Conference to hear the keynote speech by Dr. Chirsta de Kleine on "Critical Language Awareness in a Time of Dramatic Change!" https://t.co/QH9MgWZiZR

WATESOL has an exciting day of professional development and networking planned for our 2025 Fall Conference on October 25! Register today: https://t.co/QH9MgWZiZR

🍎WATESOL K-12 SIG cordially invites you to participate in our Back-to-School workshop on Social Emotional Learning practices on Saturday, September 27, at 10:00 am. Teachers will be sharing social-emotional activities and strategies. 🔗Join here: https://t.co/joLYZQnCUi

🤩TESOL International Association has just launched a new "How to Teach English" YouTube series with practical, bite-sized tips and strategies you can use right away. 🙋‍♀️Subscribe to their channel so you don’t miss any new content:

WATESOL board members reviewed conference proposals over the weekend, and we are so excited about the great sessions that have been proposed for the 2025 WATESOL Fall Conference! Register today to join us on October 25! https://t.co/QH9MgWZQPp

🤔 What do you think are the biggest challenges to teaching English learners, and what are your recommendations for how to meet them? 👩‍🎓In this post, several experts in the field share their answer to that question:

Registration is now open for the WATESOL 2026 Fall Conference. Register today to network with and learn from TESOL professionals across the DC area! https://t.co/QH9MgWZiZR

Present your latest research, teaching strategies, workshops, or technology tips at the WATESOL Fall Conference on October 25! The Call for Proposals closes on Monday, September 1! More information at: https://t.co/dYtIBz8KRi

📢Advocacy Request! 📢 Please contact your members of Congress TODAY and urge them to preserve current FY2025 funding for critical State Department international education and exchange programs - it only takes one minute at NAFSA's advocacy center:

🍎"Back to School" is coming soon! Before the school year gets going, take a few minutes this summer to submit a proposal for our Fall 2025 Conference, to be held October 25. You can find more information in the Call for Proposals: https://t.co/dYtIBz8KRi

How do you use music to teach English? We think many of the tips in this article could be applied successfully for students older than primary school as well!