2022-09-13T19:01:32-05:00 2021-10-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2020-11-01 237003530 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Inc TEAC 7035182500 1925 Ballenger Avenue No 550 Alexandria VA 223146822 Amber Crowell Kelleher Executive Director 7035182500 2022-09-13 1 Amber Crowell Kelleher 237003530 Lori A Collingsworth P00639819 7038930300 2022-09-07 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z TESOL International Association Amber Crowell Kelleher 1925 Ballenger Avenue No 550 Alexandria VA 223146822 10255120 0 X www.tesol.org X 1967 DC To ensure excellence in English language teaching to speakers of other languages. 11 11 18 150 62847 0 505795 597235 2439363 4091428 318072 437651 341335 222855 3604565 5349169 0 4900 0 0 2007965 1504754 0 0 0 2039562 2249183 4047527 3758837 -442962 1590332 6352488 7490655 2329616 1453012 4022872 6037643 X TESOL International Association (TESOL) advances the expertise of professionals who teach English to speakers of other languages in multilingual contexts worldwide. We accomplish this through professional learning, research, standards, and advocacy 0 0 665124 1116256 Strategic Events: During the fiscal year 2021, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, TESOL hosted multiple virtual events, including an international Convention and Exposition in the Spring, an international Convention in the Summer, and numerous networking events in celebration of special populations.TESOL International Convention: See Schedule O for additional information on TESOL's Strategic Events 450114 680483 Marketing and Membership Services: For more than 55 years, TESOL has been providing community to educators, researchers, administrators, and students in the ELT field. With more than 12,000 members representing over170 countries, and more than 100 worldwide affiliates, TESOL offers members the opportunity to be part of a dynamic professional community and join in TESOL's mission to advance excellence in English language teaching. See Schedule O for additional information on TESOL's Marketing and Membership Services 844390 4900 1748975 Professional Learning: TESOL develops and provides practical year-round continuing education programs and services to TESOL members and other professionals throughout the world and works within member communities of practice to identify current trends and needs. TESOL offers numerous virtual seminars and a growing number of online courses and workshops to help busy TESOL professionals develop leadership skills, improve core competencies, and stay abreast of the latest developments in the dynamic field of English language teaching and learning.See Schedule O for additional information on TESOL's Professional Learning 220446 595715 Publications:TESOL produces and disseminates serial publications and books designed to further the professional expertise of TESOL's member and others teaching English to speakers of other languages. TESOL Press offers over 100 titles for educators teaching English as a second or foreign language. TESOL publishes two refereed publications and a monthly newsletter, TESOL Connections, for all English language professionals, in addition to various other newsletters for specific needs and interests.TESOL Quarterly (TQ), a refereed professional journal, fosters inquiry into English language teaching and learning by providing a forum for TESOL professionals to share their research findings and explore ideas and relationships in the field.TESOL Journal (TJ) is a refereed, practitioner-oriented electronic journal based on current theory and research in the field of TESOL. Articles enable an active and vibrant professional dialogue about research- and theory-based practices as well as practice-oriented theorizing and research. TESOL Connections publishes useful, practical articles for classroom teachers, resources for English language educators, and news affecting the association.The English Language Bulletin (ELB) is a weekly update of news from all over the world relevant to English language teaching professionals and their students.The TESOL Blog is the official blog of TESOL International Association. Written by TESOL professionals and association leaders, the blog provides readers with news, information, and updates on the latest research, effective classroom practices, and peer-to-peer advice on classroom technology, lesson plans, and other practical topics in the field of English language education.Interest section (IS) e-newsletters inform TESOL members of important issues, trends, and news in the ESOL field. Articles promote the mission of the interest section or caucus, and support an exchange of ideas, experiences, and teaching practices among ESOL professionals within a targeted member community. 123373 61584 Advocacy, Standards & Professional Relations: TESOL aims to deepen respect for the TESOL profession, its practitioners, and the profession's student constituency. TESOL's advocacy program addresses issues that affect the profession worldwide and offers English language educators the opportunity to get involved.TESOL is always working to improve English language teaching worldwide, and the creation of teaching and learning standards is an integral part of that goal. TESOL standards and best practices initiatives respond to a very real need of English language educators everywhere. The standards provide guidance and best practices for different areas of the English language teaching profession, including standards for teachers, teacher preparation programs, and students. Technology Overhaul:As part of its ongoing commitment to provide members with relevant content and user-friendly channels accessible to many, TESOL has made a significant investment in its technology infrastructure. 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Seifert Fund. In accordance with the donor's instructions, TESOL may use the investment income earned on the endowment to assist programs, projects, teachers, and students in the teaching of English as a foreign language outside of the United States. Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated TESOL's tax positions and concluded that TESOL's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of publications sold 115,973. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of publications sold 115,973. X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 James Trope Former Dir. of Finance through 10/31 126641 0 0 0 57480 0 11527 0 7553 0 203201 0 0 0 Part I, Line 4a James Trope, Director of Finance through October 31, 2020, received a severance payment of $40,000 in calendar year 2020. In addition, he received payment for earned vacation time in the amount of $17,450. Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: Mission: TESOL International Association (TESOL) advances the expertise of professionals who teach English to speakers of other languages in multilingual contexts worldwide. We accomplish this through professional learning, research, standards, and advocacy. Values: TESOL's mission and programs are guided by the following values: Professionalism Respect Integrity Life-long learning Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI): In principle and in practice, TESOL values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of English language teaching and is committed to upholding non-discrimination policies within the association, while requiring the same level of commitment from its global partners and sponsors. TESOL promotes equitable representation, engagement, and broad access to professional opportunities for all and works to eliminate any kind of discrimination including, but not limited to, language background, race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, culture, appearance, or geographic location. TESOL is committed to being a welcoming organization. This commitment is reflected in our leadership, membership, sponsors, global partners, resources, and staff and by ensuring an inclusive environment at all levels. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: Strategic Events (continued) TESOL International Convention: Each year, TESOL hosts the International Convention & English Language Expo, which brings together more than 6,000 ELT professionals from across the globe to exchange their knowledge, best practices, and research. The convention featured four keynotes, more than 1,000 educational sessions, and several special events. Proposals are peer-reviewed. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization had to cancel for the second time its in-person annual International Convention & English Language Expo, which was to be held in Houston in March 2021. Instead, a Virtual Convention was offered in March 2021 and a virtual ELevate Conference was held in July 2021. More than 8,000 teachers and other TESOL professionals participated in these events. As part of its commitment to DEI, and thanks to a partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, TESOL was able to include a significant number of underrepresented teachers and other TESOL professionals from around the world in its flagship event. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b: Marketing and Membership Services (continued) TESOL Resource Center: TESOL offers its members an online Resource Center (TRC) that includes sample lesson plans, videos of plenary sessions from past TESOL conventions, activities, and many other resources to support efforts in the classroom and virtually. myTESOL: TESOL offers a platform for members to build professional networks, share resources, get feedback, and participate in discussions with English language professionals from all over the world. Communities of Practice: Members engage in specific areas of English language teaching and learning and on timely topics through Professional Councils, Task Forces, Interest Sections, and Professional Learning Networks. The TESOL Career Center: The TESOL Career Center is TESOL's online hub to connect English language professionals with employers around the world. Job opportunities span all career levels and include positions in education, with nonprofits, in government, and more. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c: Professional Learning (continued) TESOL Virtual Seminars are 90- to 120-minute Webcasts are focused on key issues in ESL and EFL. The seminars are easy to access online from home or office, as a live event or using the playback feature. TESOL Core Certificate Training Programs provide the opportunity to sharpen teaching and leadership skills while advancing your career. TESOL Self-Study Courses offer a self-paced, individualized learning experience. In 2021, TESOL successfully launched a new initiative focused on teacher leadership for Schoolwide English Learning, the SWEL Certificate Program. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 TESOL has the following classes of memberse: Individual members, who have voting privileges, Subscription members, who do not have voting privileges, and Honorary members. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, confer one of various categories of honorary membership, with or without voting privileges, on an individual in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding service to TESOL and/or the profession of the English language teaching. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a In accordance with applicable law, TESOL's Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws, the voting members in good standing shall vote annually to elect Directors to fill the positions of Directors whose terms are expiring at the time of the next Annual Business Meeting. The number of individuals elected will be based on the number of vacant positions with election being based on receiving the highest number of votes. Timings and processes for conducting the ballot shall be determined by the Board of Directors. A tie shall be resolved by a vote of the Board of Directors serving at the time of the election. The voting members in good standing shall vote annually to elect the President-elect by a majority of votes cast. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The Bylaws may be amended by the petition of the members by vote by email ballot, or amended by a vote of the voting members of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Executive Director and Outsourced Accountants review the 990 prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c TESOL enforces compliance by reminders of the importance of the policy at each Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are not generally made available to the general public but if requests for copies of these documents were to be received, the Organization would consider making them available to the requestor. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other professional fees, contractors, and honorariums: Program service expenses 746,488. Management and general expenses 480,095. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,226,583. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process has not changed from previous years.