What is PRTESOL?
Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (PRTESOL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 with the purpose of developing and improving the teaching of English in Puerto Rico.
PRTESOL was the first affiliate of TESOL International. We have four chapters that organize several conferences and activities throughout the year leading up to our annual convention in November.
Our Mission
PRTESOL provides professional development, advocacy, research, and scholarship opportunities to promote the quality of English Language Teaching and learning in Puerto Rico.
Our Vision
Recognized and respected as the leading association for English language teaching, learning, and professional development in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Our Goals
PRTESOL is a non-profit professional organization that aims to:
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promote scholarship and professional development.
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provide opportunities for study and research.
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disseminate information and research on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
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work cooperatively towards the improvement of instruction in all programs, which seek to provide students with the opportunity to become proficient in English.
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coordinate information with local, stateside, and international professional organizations with similar goals.
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promote the recognition of English as an additional language tool for communication, and not as a supplanting means of expression at the expense of the learner’s native language and culture.
