Top Seven Reasons to Join TexTESOL III

1. E-Bulletin: Receive up-to-date news, views, opportunities in the TexTESOL III E-Bulletin, delivered to your e-mailbox on a regular basis.
2. Networking: TexTESOL III events are the place to meet professionals from your field. Get together and share ideas during our conferences, workshops, and other educational events.
3. Professional development: TexTESOL III is committed to creating ongoing professional development opportunities for our members. Stay up to date by reading our newsletters and website, attending our workshops and conferences, and learning about other opportunities to share and increase your knowledge.
4. Opportunities to get involved: Whether you would like to present or volunteer at a conference, write for the newsletter, or serve on the TexTESOL III board, there are many ways you can share your expertise and learn from other professionals in your field. Your TexTESOL III board would love for you to share your opinions, professional plans, and needs. Be vocal and active in your professional path, and together we can plan opportunities for professional development that is meaningful to you and your colleagues.
5. Representation: By joining TexTESOL III, you will be a part of an organization that represents you at the state, national, and international levels. Your membership is an investment in your profession.
6. Awards: TexTESOL III honors one member annually as TexTESOLer of the Year to reward his/her service to TexTESOL III and the Central Texas educational community. TexTESOL III also presents an annual Best of the Best award for the regional conference presenter who receives the highest positive feedback from attendees. The recipients of these awards receive full funding for registration to attend the state conference, where the award is presented.
7. Outreach: The TexTESOL III website is your resource to TESOL issues in Central Texas. It is continually updated to provide visitors with the most current information, including announcements about local events and professional conferences.