PD Provider: MATSOL: Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages

Contact Information
MATSOL: Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages 160 Alewife Brook Parkway #1201 Cambridge, MA 02138 Helen Solorzano Executive Director solorzano@matsol.org Phone:617-820-5099 www.matsol.org

Provider Details
Organization Type(s):	Non-profit Organization
PD Format(s):	Course, Meeting Series (committee, council, PLC, task force), Training Session/Workshop
Audience(s) serviced:	Teachers, Teacher leaders, School counselors, District Admin: supts/asst supts, special ed directors etc., School Admin: principals, asst principals, curriculum directors etc., Nurses, Coaches, Paraprofessionals, Advocates/community partners or leaders
PD mode(s) of interaction available:	Face-to-Face, Blended (Hybrid), Online
# of PD in an average year:	More than 100 events
Years of experience providing PD in MA:	11-25 years

Brief Description of Services
Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) is a nonprofit professional organization with a mission to promote equity and excellence in the education of multilingual learners. MATSOL offers professional learning opportunities that focus exclusively on supporting educators -- including ESL teachers, SEI teachers, administrators, specialists, and support staff -- in their work with English Learners (ELs). Grounded in an asset-based approach and culturally responsive practices, MATSOL courses offer engaging, interactive learning opportunities that provide educators with research-based practices and hands-on experience to support the academic and language development needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. MATSOL PD offerings are developed and facilitated by highly qualified instructors who have experience teaching ELs in Massachusetts public schools. Our courses meet Massachusetts subject matter requirements for English as a Second Language and Sheltered English Instruction, and are aligned with Massachusetts English Language Development Standards (WIDA) and Title III goals. In addition to 15 PDP courses and conferences, MATSOL also offers customized professional development to meet the specific needs of school districts.

Brief Description of Services

Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) is a nonprofit professional organization with a mission to promote equity and excellence in the education of multilingual learners. MATSOL offers professional learning opportunities that focus exclusively on supporting educators -- including ESL teachers, SEI teachers, administrators, specialists, and support staff -- in their work with English Learners (ELs). Grounded in an asset-based approach and culturally responsive practices, MATSOL courses offer engaging, interactive learning opportunities that provide educators with research-based practices and hands-on experience to support the academic and language development needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. MATSOL PD offerings are developed and facilitated by highly qualified instructors who have experience teaching ELs in Massachusetts public schools. Our courses meet Massachusetts subject matter requirements for English as a Second Language and Sheltered English Instruction, and are aligned with Massachusetts English Language Development Standards (WIDA) and Title III goals. In addition to 15 PDP courses and conferences, MATSOL also offers customized professional development to meet the specific needs of school districts.

Content Area(s)

Content Category	Details	Grade Levels	Educator Evaluation Standards
English Language Learners		Lower Elementary (Pre-K, K, 1, 2) Upper Elementary (3, 4, 5) Middle School (6, 7, 8) High School (9, 10, 11, 12)	T-I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment T-II: Teaching All Students T-III: Family and Community Engagement T-IV: Professional Culture A-I: Instructional Leadership A-II: Management and Operations A-III: Family & Community Partnerships A-IV: Professional Culture

References

Type	Name
District/School	New Bedford Public Schools
Educational Collaborative	North River Collaborative

Regions Served

Berkshires	Central	Greater Boston	Northeast
Pioneer Valley	Southeast

Last Updated: March 1, 2015