MITESOL Mission Statement

Our main mission is to provide leadership and support for professionals involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages by:  

• Fostering improvement of programs for the education of pre- and inservice teachers of ESL
• Providing opportunities and resources for the professional development of educators of ESL
• Collaborating with educational institutions and agencies as well as professional associations to identify and resolve issues in ESL/TESOL instruction
• Coordinating information and activities with other professional organizations at the state, national and international levels
• Encouraging development, participation, and leadership in the field of ESL/TESOL
• Advocating for quality standards in instructional programs of ESL