(1 st Annual) Chapters Rap Session CATESOL 2015 Annual Conference Saturday, November 14, 2015

Presenters Anthony Burik, Chapter Council Chair (formerly, Bay Area Chapter Coordinator) Helen Nam, Orange County Chapter Coordinator Sakeena Ali, San Gabriel Valley Chapter Coordinator Holly Bell, San Diego Chapter Coordinator- Elect

Agenda Overview of Chapters Chapter roles Chapter events How to get involved and participate Hear about what’s happening in some Chapters Please ask questions!

Quick poll Are you active in a Chapter? Do you have a role in a Chapter? Have you ever attended a Chapter event?

CATESOL Chapters Ways that members participate in the organization: Annual – conference committee Regionals – Northern, LA, and San Diego – also, a conference committee Chapters – meet throughout the year to plan events and build a local grassroots network of ESL professionals

CATESOL Chapters 12 Chapters – five in Northern California, five in Southern California, and two in Nevada When you join CATESOL, you automatically become a member of your local Chapter (except for most of LA County and the far northern counties of California) Some Chapters are more active than others

CATESOL Chapters At least two events a year (typically, one in the fall, one in the spring) Annual elections Chapters help fulfill the mission, purposes, and goals of CATESOL

CATESOL Chapters Mission – CATESOL's mission is to promote excellence in education for English language learners and a high-quality professional environment for their teachers. CATESOL represents teachers of English language learners throughout California and Nevada, at all levels and in all learning environments.

CATESOL Chapters CATESOL strives to: improve teacher preparation and provide opportunities with further professional expertise promote sound, research-based education policy and practices increase awareness of the strengths and needs of English language learners promote appreciation of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds

CATESOL Chapters Goals of CATESOL Goal #1 - Support high-quality teacher preparation and professional development Goal #2 - Promote sound public educational policy Goal #3 - Improve articulation among programs across all levels Goal #4 - Promote quality working conditions and employment standards for English language teachers

CATESOL Chapters Goals of CATESOL Goal #5 - Support the development and implementation of educational standards and the means to enable English language learners to meet them Goal #6 - Increase awareness of the strengths and needs of English learners and encourage respect for linguistic and cultural diversity Goal #7 - Maintain a healthy organization

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) Coordinator Oversees all Board activities, including meetings and workshops Trains the Coordinator-Elect Support all committees Coordinator-Elect Helps Coordinator with workshop responsibilities Fills in for Coordinator in their absence Past Coordinator Coordinates elections for new cabinet members Advises on all matters pertaining to the Chapter Note: Becoming OC Coordinator is a 3-year commitment.

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) Secretary Takes minutes at all Chapter meetings and s them to the Chapter members Maintains Chapter roster and communicates meeting reminders to Board Treasurer Keeps Chapter budget Handles reimbursements Prepares monthly financial reports on all Chapter costs

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) Historian (Currently the Secretary is acting as Historian) Takes photographs at Chapter workshops and events Maintains and organizes Chapter archives on Google Drive and Facebook Membership Chair (Position open) Recruits new members Represents OC Chapter at workshops and conferences (e.g. manning Chapter table at the regional and annual conferences) Coordinates social events for the Chapter

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) Graduate Student Representative (TESOL Club President at CSU, Fullerton) Acts as liaison with student groups in graduate programs in TESOL including, but not limited to, CSUF, CSULB, CSULA, USC, and UCI Level Chairs Represent the interests of the level membership and distribute timely information as to legislative activity pertaining to level – Elementary/Secondary, Adult, Community College, College/University, and IEP

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) Workshop Positions Exhibits Publicity Registration Poster Sessions Signs/Decorations Volunteers

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) Workshop Positions Evaluations Photography Facilities Food Opportunity Drawing

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) New Members New members are considered general volunteers. General volunteers may volunteer in any committee and run for the position of Secretary and Treasurer even as new members.

Chapter Roles (presented by Helen Nam, OC Chapter Coordinator) To become Board members, volunteers must: Have a CATESOL membership Attend meetings consistently and volunteer at Chapter events for 6 months * Only Board members have perks like discounts to workshops and may run for the position of Coordinator-Elect.

Chapter Events (presented by Sakeena Ali, San Gabriel Valley Chapter Coordinator) Beginnings… Finding members in the region Invitations to join the Chapter Board and its benefits Creating unique events that are particular to the Chapter

Chapter Events (presented by Sakeena Ali, San Gabriel Valley Chapter Coordinator)

Promoting events Facebook CATESOL website Chapter website Flyers – Chapter members – local schools/colleges/universities

Our Mission Statement: Our mission is to inspire and support high quality affordable professional development and build a strong community of ESL educators in the San Diego area. Website: Facebook: Getting involved in the Chapter (presented by Holly Bell, San Diego Chapter Coordinator-Elect)

Website: Facebook: There are many ways that you can get involved: Come to our meetings Volunteer at the next Chapter workshop Become a Chapter Liaison for your organization Submit an article for publication in our Newsletter Visit our website Visit our Facebook Getting involved in the Chapter (presented by Holly Bell, San Diego Chapter Coordinator-Elect)

Next meeting:Friday, December 4, 2015 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: University of San Diego’s English Language Academy 5394 Linda Vista Rd (Room E1, Durango Building) San Diego, CA Contact: Holly Bell, Coordinator-elect CATESOL San Diego Chapter Getting involved in the Chapter (presented by Holly Bell, San Diego Chapter Coordinator-Elect)

For more information Flyers at the CATESOL Chapters Table in the Exhibits Hall CATESOL website: – Levels, Chapters, & Interest Groups on left Anthony Burik Get involved in your local Chapter!

Thanks for coming today! Enjoy the rest of your conference!