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PRTESOL Northern Chapter

PRTESOL is a nonprofit organization affiliated to TESOL. Together we can do great things to improve the teaching of English in Puerto Rico.

Our mission is o stimulate professional development, disseminate information about research, books, and other materials related to the teaching of ESL. PRTESOL (Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a nonprofit organization affiliated to TESOL. Its purpose is to stimulate professional development, disseminate information about research, books,and other materials relate

d to the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL). PRTESOL organizes activities to keep up-to-date with current trends in the teaching of ESL, to share knowledge and experiences,and to meet with other professionals in the field. PRTESOL Northern Chapter is a branch of PRTESOL covering the municipalities of Arecibo, Barceloneta, Bayamón, Carolina, Ciales, Corozal, Cataño, Dorado, Florida, Guaynabo, Naranjito, Manatí, Morovis, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, San Juan, Utuado, Vega Alta, and Vega Baja. Our chapter organizes activities to keep teachers up-to-date with the current trends in the teaching of English as a Second Language, to share knowledge and experiences, and to meet and network with other professionals in the field. We hold a yearly conference, several smaller professional development activities, and social gatherings throughout the year. Simply put:

•Do you teach English in Puerto Rico?

•Do you need a jumpstart that will get you on your feet again?

•Are you in a Teacher Improvement Plan?

•Are you in graduate school in an ESL related field?

•Do you wish you could receive quality workshops in the latest trends?

•Do you wish to belong to a professional association that meets your needs?

•If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you would probably benefit from joining our community of life-long learners at PRTESOL. PRTESOL MISSION STATEMENT

PRTESOL is a not-for-profit professional organization that is dedicated to:

- promoting scholarship and professional development.

- providing opportunities for study and research.

- disseminating information and research on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.

- working cooperatively towards the improvement of instruction in all programs which seek to provide students with the opportunity to become proficient English language learners.

- coordinating information with local, stateside, and international professional organizations with similar goals.

- promoting the recognition of English as an additional language tool for communication, and not as a supplanting means of expression at the expense of the learners' native language and culture.

23/06/2026

Dear English Educators,
We extend our warmest greetings and are proud to invite you to the PRTESOL Northern Chapter’s 2026 Conference, titled: Respawn & Retry: Building Resilient Learners Through Games. PRTESOL is dedicated to promoting language education and cultural exchange while providing powerful and meaningful professional development activities. The Northern Chapter Board of Directors is working hard to provide experiences designed to enhance your teaching and support your efforts in working with students in the English classroom. We encourage you to join us for this conference. Your participation will enable us to continue our mission of providing professional development opportunities, resources, and advocacy for English language educators.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Venue: UPR Bayamón
8 contact hours

Registration Fees (Please note that no refunds will be provided.):
Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $30.00
Student Members: $15.00
Student Non-Members: $25.00

Register using the following link: https://mp.gg/d3ey1ihy.

If you are not a member or if your membership has expired, you may complete the membership process through MemberPlanet, on the following link: https://www.memberplanet.com/PRTESOL.

We warmly welcome donations to support our goals. Contributions can be made through the following link: http://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/prtesol/northern_chapter_conference_donation_2026.

For more information on PRTESOL Northern Chapter, please visit our social media at

https://www.facebook.com/PRTESOLNorthernChapter1.

We look forward to seeing you soon! Warm regards,

Karina M. Rosado-Rolón
PRTESOL Northern Chapter President, 2026
[email protected]

21/06/2026

15/06/2026

🐦 Early Bird Registration is Now Open! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at the 53rd PRTESOL Annual Convention at the best available rate!

Join us as we celebrate “Honoring the Past: Stories that Shape Our Teaching” and enjoy two days of inspiring sessions, meaningful connections, and professional growth.

🗓️ November 13–14, 2026
📍 TASIS Dorado
🔗 Register: https://mp.gg/ibr0ri0

Register early and save your seat today! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙📚

15/06/2026

Due to administrative access issues with our previous page, we have created a new and exciting page for our PRTESOL community. 🎉

We warmly invite you to connect, share, and continue growing with us. 🤝📚 Be part of this new space where collaboration and professional learning thrive. 🌱✨

Join us using the link below and help us spread the word! 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/oneprtesol

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13/06/2026

Our board was in full attendance at the PRTESOL Summer Institute! 📚✨ We loved connecting, learning, and bringing back fresh ideas for our community.

03/06/2026

#13 is a must!

05/05/2026

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ PRTESOL 1st 5K Run 2026
Support, Inspire & Run for a Teacher

Join us for an exciting event that promotes health, community, and education!

🎽 Official T-shirts for the first 200 participants
🏅 Medals for the first 300 runners to cross the finish line

🏆 Race Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $100
🥈 2nd Place – $75
🥉 3rd Place – $50

📅 Date: August 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM
📍 Location: Parque Agroturístico Ecológico “El Dorado,” Dorado, Puerto Rico

💲 Registration Fee:
Adults: $35
Children (ages 10–17): $20

🔗 More information: https://my.raceresult.com/397446/registration

Be part of the movement—run, support, and inspire!