Higher Education

Date: March 7th, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Towson University, Hawkins Hall Room 313
Topic: What works - please bring an idea to share!
Extras:Coffee and light breakfast fare for all and a gift for the first 10 attendees!

RSVP to either Jeanette Gerrity Gomez at jgerrity@pgcc.edu or Gilda Martinez at gmartinez@towson.edu.
We look forward to seeing you all on March 7th!

Teacher Education & Professional Development

Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Location: Mimis Café 8250 Gateway Overlook Dr. Elkridge, MD 21075

Come prepared to join in the discussion on increasing the connection between teacher preparation and the needs of teachers in classrooms. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and learning from your experiences
Please RSVP to Elizabeth Chewlin at elizabe.chewlin@pgcps.org by March 27th

.~ Elizabeth Chewlin and Suzi Monti, Interest Section Co-Chairs

Administrators

Date: Monday, April 6, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Maryland State Department of Education 3rd Floor, Room 316
Cost: $10

Cancelled due to lack of response.

Elementary Education

Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: La Palapa, 7500 Montpelier Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Topic: "What Works" for Elementary TESOL Education
Extras: Dinner: Fajitas, Chicken/Steak, served with green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Accompanied by tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole, Mexican rice, refried beans and soft drinks.
Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $15.00

The Elementary Interest Section had its spring event on April 17th. The event took place at La Palapas Too and was a great opportunity for the attendees to network and discuss instructional practices to benefit the learning of English language learners. The wealth of ideas shared include websites, student-created books, strategies to develop vocabulary, and ideas to support accurate grammar use. Thank you to all who attended for making this event so meaningful!

Secondary Education & Advocacy Happy Hour

Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Candlelight Inn, 1835 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
Topic: The Effects of High Stakes Testing on ELL Students
Extras: Maryland TESOL will provide the appetizers. You provide the expertise about high stakes testing. Together, we will develop an official Maryland TESOL position on this issue.

RSVP to either Erin Sullivan at erincsullivan@yahoo.com or Joy Owens at joyceowens@yahoo.com by April 17, 2009.

Adult Education

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Location: Prince George's Community College, Largo,  CAT 133
Presentations:
Barbara Denman: Choosing & Using Authentic Materials

Jacqui Walpole: Reading & Writing with lower level ESL learners

Breakfast: Coffee, Juice, Bagels, etc.
Cost: $3.00

RSVP to Jacqui Walpole at walpoljs@pgcc.edu
We look forward to seeing you all on April 25, 2009!