Early Registration Deadline: October 16, 2006

2006 Conference at a Glance here

Publisher exhibit form for WAESOL 2006 here

Dear WAESOL Members:

With the WAESOL 2006 Annual Conference less than a month from now, we are very busy finalizing the program and schedules for you.  This year we have received a lot more proposals than before and the Conference Proposal Reading Committee has selected more than fifty presentations for this year’s conference.  You will find wonderful sessions to meet your needs and interest. They cover a wide variety of innovative topics for K-22 educators, from current research to interactive hands-on practical ideas and techniques that you can apply to your teaching and learning.  There are also workshops on using technology and media in the classroom.

As the theme suggests we need to build our community and empower our students with language.  Many workshop presentations will focus on reading and literacy, language and culture, as well as curriculum design, community building, and professional development ideas.  There will also be wonderful opportunities for you to network with other educators and professionals and browse through publishers. 

We also have invited a special guest, Diane Carter, Co-Chair of TESOL 2007 Convention to join us and update us on TESOL 2007 Convention in Seattle.

This year, we have two plenary speakers, Mr. Charles Earl, Executive Director of Community and Technical Colleges of State of Washington and Dr. Neil Anderson, a well-known expert in second language reading and language learning strategies from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  We also have a special session facilitated by Dr. Alfonso Anaya, Director of Migrant and Bilingual Education, OSPI.

Please visit our website at www.waesol.org for conference and registration information. You can also find Travel Grants and Conference Scholarship information on the website.

Thank you for being part of WAESOL and we are doing our best to make this conference an enjoyable and meaningful experience for you. 

Please mark your calendar, encourage your colleagues and other interested people to attend this exciting conference.  We look forward to welcoming you at the WAESOL 2006 Conference at Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington on Saturday, October 21st . 

If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at info@waesol.org Phone: 425-788-7593.

Best Regards

Yilin Sun, and Linda Louie
Co-Chair, WAESOL 2006 Conference

Keynote Speakers

Mr. Charles Earl, Executive Director, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, holds a B.A. in finance from the University of Washington and an M.A. in political science from Washington State University.  He has served as the general manager of the Snohomish County Public Utility District, chief administrative officer of Thurston County, and deputy county executive for King County.  From 1999 to 2006  he served as the president of Everett Community College.  His many service commitments include membership in the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges (president 2006-06), Cascade Land Conservancy Board, Snohomish County Economic Development Council, Community and Technical Colleges Center for Information Services Board (chair), World Affairs Council, Workforce Development Council, and Alliance for Corporate Education.

Dr. Neil J. Anderson is a professor in the MA TESOL program in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA. He also serves as the academic coordinator at the English Language Center.  Professor Anderson has taught and presented papers and workshops in 19 countries.  His extensive publications include Anderson, N. J. 1999. Exploring second language reading: Issues and strategies. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle, Real contexts (1996). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle.  He also has a new teacher training text that is part of the TeacherSource series entitled, Exploring Second Language Reading: Issues and Strategies.  His research interests include second language reading and language learning strategies.  During 2002-2003, Professor Anderson was a Fulbright Scholar conducting research and teaching in Costa Rica, and during 2001-2002, he served as president of TESOL.

WAESOL 2006 Conference
Building Community with Language
Conference Committees
October 21, 2006