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Puerto Rico TESOL Professional Association 2019 PRTESOL Convention Call for Presentation/Paper Proposals Proposal Submission Deadline : June 1, 2019 Puerto Rico TESOL PO Box 366828 San Juan, PR 00936-6828 787-685-3608 PRTESOL: prtesol2019@gmail.com The Voice, Vision and Vehicle of our Vocation www.prtesol.org

2019 (46 th ) ANNUAL PRTESOL CONVENTION PRTESOL 5.0: Vision, Voice and Vehicle of a Vibrant Vocation Costa Bahía Hotel & Convention Center – Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, 2019 2019 PRTESOL CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS Dear English Educators: The PRTESOL Program Committee is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2019 (46 th ) Puerto Rico TESOL Annual Convention to be held on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, 2019, at the Costa Bah í a Hotel and Convention Center located in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Our 2019 convention theme is “ PRTESOL: 5.0: Vision, Voice and Vehicle of a Vibrant Vocation. ” We invite and encourage our fellow English language teaching professionals and scholars to submit a presentation, training session/workshop or research/paper proposal tied to this year’s convention theme. PRTESOL is seeking proposals that reflect the finest and most promising topics, research and practices to enhance the teacher’s sense of purpose, relevance, resilience, professional growth and overall quality of life. Please use the following general guidelines, resources, and key dates to help you prepare the best proposal submission possible. General Guidelines and Resources:  2019 (46 th ) PRTESOL Annual Convention “Save the Date” Flyer  Call for Presentation Proposal Guidelines  Call for Presentation Proposal Form  PRTESOL Proposal Rating Rubric  Presenter Registration Form Key Dates:  Proposal Submission Opening Date: March 25, 2019  Proposal Submission Deadline/Close Date: June 1, 2019  Proposal Acceptance and Notification Date: June 30, 2019  Presenter Registration & Payment Deadline: July 15, 2019  Convention Presentation Date (As Assigned): November 1 or 2, 2019 For more information, please visit our official webpage at www.prtesol.org. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Larissa Lopez, 2019 PRTESOL Convention Program Chair, via prtesoproposal@gmail.com or 787-486-0724. Sincerely,

2019 (46 th) ANNUAL PRTESOL CONVENTION PRTESOL 5.0: Vision, Voice and Vehicle of a Vibrant Vocation Costa Bahía Hotel & Convention Center – Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, 2019 CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2019 The Puerto Rico TESOL professional association is proud to announce the call for presentation proposals for its 2019 annual convention in commemoration of the organization’s 50 th anniversary. This year’s convention aims to celebrate PRTESOL’s five decades of faithful service toward improving and advancing the quality of English language teaching and learning in Puerto Rico through professional development, standards, advocacy, and research . The convention aims to highlight PRTESOL’s organizational upgrade as the vision, voice and vehicle of our vibrant vocation in Puerto Rico . We invite the participation of all members within our profession in search of proposals that reflect diverse perspectives in the TESOL field. CONVENTION OBJECTIVES:  Establish a unique forum to share ideas, experiences, best practices and innovative teaching approaches in the TESOL field.  Develop teachers’ professional thinking and practice, and enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the TESOL profession.  Provide a wide range of activities and practices that support on-going and evidence-based reflective teaching practices.  Emphasize the application of research-based approaches to the practical TESOL classroom setting. SUGGESTED PRESENTATION TOPICS: VISION: VOICE:  The TESOL classroom of the future / ELLs in the 21 st century  Social justice in English language teaching  Becoming an exemplary/high-quality TESOL teacher-leader  US federal education language policy updates and implications  Innovative language learning through technology  Hot topics in ESL/TESOL in Puerto Rico  Future TESOL research areas in Puerto Rico  Giving voice and visibility to TESOL educators and ELLs  The role of TESOL and PRTESOL for the next 50 years  Approaching gender and sexuality in the TESOL classroom  Classroom assessment strategies at different proficiency levels  The need for collaboration and activism in the TESOL classroom  Recognizing 21 st century literacies to empower ELLs  Speaking out for our ELLs  New ideas and approaches in English oral proficiency testing  Culturally-responsive instruction VEHICLE: VIBRANT VOCATION:  Bilingual education programs and methodologies  TESOL initiatives to advance the field  Research in professional development, practice and advocacy  Research-based professional development  Fundamentals of sheltered instruction/learning  The school leader’s role in ELL achievement and success  TESOL ’s 6 principles for e xemplary teaching of ELLs  Building an ELT community of practice or professional learning  New approaches to assess ELL speaking and writing community  Meaningful learning through project and/or task-based learning  Preparing ELLs for college and career success  TESOL and the common core standards  The TESOL teacher as a reflective practitioner PRESENTATION FORMATS:  Workshop ( 60 minutes) Workshops should engage the  Demonstration (60 minutes) Demonstrations should be activities participants in practical activities that can be transferred to the shown in a step-by- step process. classroom.  Paper ( 60 minutes). Papers should be based on current  Panel ( 60 minutes) Group of three to four experts who will research and theory. They should also provide practical benefit discuss a topic from different perspectives. to the audience.  Poster Presentation ( 60 minutes). A visual explanatory  Roundtable Discussion ( 60 minutes) Peer-to-peer facilitated representation of a best practice, successful activity, or discussions with a small group of attendees. The facilitator researched evaluation. Poster sessions serve as an interactive should have a strong knowledge of the topic and be able to forum for sharing professional ideas and receiving feedback. engage everyone in the discussion. PRESENTER CONFERENCE FEES: Professional Student Both Days One Day Both Days One Day Presenter Presenter Member $90.00 $60.00 Member $70.00 $50.00 Non-member $110.00 $80.00 Non-member $90.00 $70.00 Submit proposals to: Ms. Larissa Lopez, 2019 PRTESOL Convention Program Chair at prtesolproposal@gmail.com PO Box 366828 San Juan, PR 00936-6828 Email: prtesolproposal@gmail.com • Web: www.prtesol.org • Facebook: PRTESOL

2019 (46 th ) ANNUAL PRTESOL CONVENTION PRTESOL 5.0: Vision, Voice and Vehicle of a Vibrant Vocation Costa Bahía Hotel & Convention Center – Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, 2019 CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM DUE DATE: June 1, 2019 Name of Lead Presenter (*): ___________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address of Lead Presenter: ______________________________________________________________ City/ State/ Zip/ Country: _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: Home ___________________________________ Cellular _______________________________ School/Organization/University: ________________________________________________________________ Position: __________________________________________________________________________________ PRTESOL Membership status: □ Member □ N on-member First-time Presenter: □ Yes □ No *If there is more than one presenter, provide the information required on second page. Title of Presentation: _______________________________________________________________________ Please mark one (1) option from each of the following: Session Category: Session Type: Audience: Program Preference: (**) □ Paper (60 min.) □ Academic □ Elementary □ Friday □ Commercial □ Panel (60 min.) □ Secondary □ Saturday □ Workshop (60 min.) □ Higher Education □ Either Day □ Demonstration (60 min.) □ All □ Roundtable (60 min.) □ Poster Presentation (60 min.) Interest Section: □ Arts and Music □ Higher Education □ Social Responsibility □ Adult Education □ Oral Communication/ Listening □ Students with Diverse Needs □ Applied Linguistics □ Reading /Literature □ Video /Digital Media □ Elementary Education □ Secondary Education □ Writing □ Other ____________________ ** Every effort will be made to accommodate the scheduling preferences of presenters, but these cannot be guaranteed. Audio-Visual equipment will be provided. There will be a screen in every room. Please e-mail your proposal by June 1, 2019 to: Ms. Larissa Lopez, 2019 Convention Program Chair Email: prtesolproposal@gmail.com Notification of proposal acceptance will be sent by June 30, 2019 PO Box 366828 San Juan, PR 00936-6828 Email: prtesolproposal@gmail.com Web: www.puertoricotesol.org