PARTNER EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Washington English Center - Support our Partner & Incredible Organization!

Community Cabaret: A Night of Talent & Celebration

• When: Monday, September 14, 6:30-9:30pm 
• What: An evening of performances, food, and drinks supporting WEC's work with our local immigrant & refugee community! Features students from around the globe performing original arts, music, and dance performances.
  
• Where: Studio Theatre, 1501 14th Street NW, Washington, DC

Click here to sponsor or purchase a ticket now!

University of Maryland Baltimore County Graduate School

• Online course on multilingualism in Fall 2026 -- EDUC 672 or LLC 672 (3 graduate credits)

• Welcome to WATESOL members beyond UMBC.

• Consult your advisor and contact Dr. Francis Hult (fmhult@umbc.edu) for permission to register

MCAEL's 2026 Adult ESOL Professional Development Conference

• Saturday, October 24, 2026
• BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD
  
• Theme: Beyond Barriers: Support. Connect. Advance
• Register here

TESOL International Association Offerings

AI in Action: A Four-Part Webinar Series for Primary & Secondary Educators

• For primary and secondary ELT and content area classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators. No prior experience with AI tools is required.
  
• Member Tuition: $35 or $85
• Non-member Tuition: $180
  

Access by Design: a four-part webinar series for PreK–12 educators 

• 4 live webinars between September 2 and September 23, 2026.
• explore the UDL framework in depth — examining how flexible design principles can remove barriers, build on student strengths, and create more equitable learning environments for every learner.
  

• Member Tuition: $25 or $35
• Non-member Tuition: $65