Poster Contest Update

The 2008-2009 ELL/BILINGUAL AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST “Enriched by Diversity, Connected by English” is under way. This contest is open to anyone in the state of Minnesota who is currently an English Language Learner, kindergarten through post-secondary, including adult learners. Poster contest entries must be postmarked by October 3rd, 2008. The winning entries will be announced at the MinneTESOL Fall Conference. Please download the poster contest information and entry form for more information.

2007 Winners of the MinneTESOL Essay Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 Essay contest. This contest was open to all students currently studying English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in MN. Essays were limited to 500 words or less and the student's instructor had to assist with the application process.

And the winners are....(click on links to read essays)

Elementary school: Duyen Do, Virginia , MN
Middle school: Anthu Huynh, Apple Valley, MN
High school: Khadra Mohamed, Oakdale, MN
Adult Basic Education: Rebeca Robles, Fridley, MN

Each prize winner was awarded $30 and publication on our website.