Connected Locally. Connected Globally.
AZTESOL is Arizona’s professional community for English language teaching and multilingual education. We bring together pre-service teachers, educators from PreK–12 through higher education, administrators, graduate students, international language teachers, community partners, and advocates who share a commitment to multilingual learners across Arizona.
AZTESOL is a place to build professional expertise, connect with others in the field, share knowledge and ideas, and strengthen our collective voice for multilingual education.
Mission
To advance professional excellence in English language teaching through advocacy, professional development, research, and collaboration among educators, administrators, and community advocates serving linguistically diverse learners in Arizona.
Vision
A future where every English language learner in Arizona has access to high-quality, culturally responsive education that empowers them to achieve academic success and civic participation.
What We Do
We learn together. We connect. We advocate.
Professional Learning
Builds Expertise
Conferences, webinars, book clubs, and opportunities to learn from others in the field.
Community & Belonging
Sustains Engagement
Connections, events, recognition, volunteering, and opportunities to participate and lead.
Advocacy & Voice
Extends Impact
Opportunities to learn about issues, contribute professional perspectives, and advocate for multilingual learners.
Our Arizona Community
Arizona’s multilingual communities bring a rich diversity of languages, cultures, and experiences to our schools and communities. AZTESOL supports approaches that recognize multilingualism as an asset and the benefits of developing and sustaining more than one language.
Multilingualism is an asset.
From English language development and bilingual education to dual language programs and Arizona’s Seal of Biliteracy, we connect professionals across educational settings who are working to expand opportunities for multilingual learners.
Our Story
- 2013 AZTESOL was founded.
- 2016 Established first governing documents.
- Now, we are a statewide professional community.
Today, AZTESOL brings professionals and partners from across the state together through professional learning, collaboration, advocacy, and service.
Connected to a Global Community
AZTESOL is a proud affiliate of TESOL International Association, connecting Arizona’s professional community with English language teaching professionals around the world.
Our TESOL affiliation helps connect our work to the broader field and informs the research, issues, and professional learning topics we explore in Arizona. We bring that global perspective home by creating opportunities for Arizona educators to learn together and respond to the needs of multilingual learners in our state.