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A professional association of teachers of English as a Second Language in Minnesota and neighboring states.

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MinneTESOL June 2026 Newsletter Greetings MinneTESOL Members, My goal to bring the MinneTESOL board to full capacity is taking shape, and I am ecstatic to welcome our new Treasurer Pete Rogan (read more about Pete below), Northeast Regional Officer TyAnne Rezac, Central Regional Officer Esraa Kadhem, Southwest Regional Officer Renee Ullom, and Metro Regional Officer Shana Lee. We are still looking for three more Regional Officers to represent Northwest, South Central, and Southeastern Minnesota, so if you or anyone you…

MinneTESOL June 2026 Newsletter Letter from the President Dear MinneTESOL members, 2026 has been one of the most difficult years of our professional lives. Yet, only four months have passed. Between the trauma of Operation Metro Surge, ongoing elevated immigration enforcement, global conflict, and looming budgetary cuts, our field does not appear in line for any sort of relief. However, I have hope. I am inspired by the numbers of our communities’ members volunteering as legal observers, mutual aid distributors,…

Events News  12th Annual Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Conference November 21-22, 2025 | Saint Paul RiverCentre The Minnesota English Learner  Education (MELEd) Conference brings together the brightest minds in ESL, Migrant Education, and Dual Language Immersion. It will be held November 21-22, 2025 at the Saint Paul Rivercentre. Early bird registration is open now, and the schedule is available. Read below for information on how to attend for a discount, and our keynote speakers. ️ Attend for Free or…

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MinneTESOL:
  • Collects and disseminates information to the ESL community
  • Promotes and assists local programs
  • Fosters member’s professional development
  • Gives voice to socio-political and employment concerns
  • Maintains close relations with the international organization, TESOL

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Advance the Field

The Advocacy & Policy Summit, usually held in Washington, D.C in June. Our legislative goals include: ● Increased funding for K-12 English learners (ELs) through Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act. ● Increased funding for adult ELs through Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act …

2024 Executive Board

  • President: Qurina Slayhi
  • 1st Vice President: Alonso Jacque Pino
  • 2nd Vice President: Amy Young
  • 3rd Vice President: Myrna Abrego