March 2026 will mark 60 years since a constitution and bylaws were adopted forming a new organization, the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). TESOL will recognize this anniversary throughout the calendar year of 2026, with the majority of the activities occurring in conjunction with TESOL’s Founder’s Day and the TESOL 2026 convention.
The 60th Anniversary Advisory Group will work collaboratively with marketing and communications and convention team members to generate ideas that celebrate TESOL’s 60th anniversary and raise funds to support these activities.
Specifically, this group will:
- Recommend activities.
- Identify potential sponsors and fundraising opportunities.
- Work with the staff partner to develop a budget for anniversary activities.
Term
The Advisory Group will serve from July 2025-March 2026.
Time Commitment
It is expected that this group will spend between 5-20 hours per month, with the majority of the work occurring August-December 2025.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA)
TESOL values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of English language teaching and is committed to upholding antiracist and antidiscrimination policies and practices within the association.
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We are seeking up to eight TESOL members who share an interest in celebrating TESOL’s history. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage applicants from ethnically diverse communities. We value the positive impact that difference has on our community.
The application deadline is 25 July 2025.