Scope:

This Special Interest Group (SIG) supports Michigan ESL teachers and administrators in the following educational institutions: universities, colleges, community colleges, Intensive English Programs (IEP), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, writing centers and language schools.

Purpose:

The Professional Development SIG provides opportunities and venues for administrators, advisors, teachers, and supervisors to share ideas, collaborate on ESL projects, and improve the overall quality of ESL education within the members' respective institutions.

Activities:

• The SIG Listserv is a forum for discussing new ideas and information within our profession
• The SIG Representative uses the Listserv to share information and news concerning the SIG, MITESOL and TESOL
• To join the Listserv, please contact the SIG Representative
• There will be SIG-sponsored sessions at the annual MITESOL Conference
• Annual general meeting and informal discussion sessions at the MITESOL Conference
• Member-initiated projects, such as "Getting a Grip on Grammar" workshops, and various cultural workshops that focus upon specific groups
• Also, there will be a variety of workshops and colloquia sessions during the year

Membership Participation:

Members are encouraged to participate in the SIG by:

• Volunteering as workshop presenters, hosts and/or organizers
• Sharing ideas, lesson plans and resources
• Proposing SIG-sponsored sessions for the annual MITESOL Conference
• Creating and presenting colloquia sessions, projects and workshops
• Discussing informal or formal research agendas and projects
  

Leadership:

The current Professional Development Representative to the MITESOL Advisory Board is Mimi Doyle at Central Michigan University ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Elections for this position are held every two years at the MITESOL Conference. Please contact the current representative if you are interested in serving in this position.

Join the SIG:

Current MITESOL members can be members of multiple SIGs. To join this SIG, please contact the MITESOL Membership Coordinator and/or the SIG Representative.