Discuss why it is important for ELL teachers to be active, contributing members of professional organizations and include two specific examples of ways you might contribute to a professional organization.

A. Explain how ELL teachers can take advantage of professional growth opportunities offered by professional organizations (e.g., TESOL) in the field of ELL and include two specific examples of what opportunities are available.

1. Identify where the specific information for each example given in part A can be found.

B. Discuss why continued professional development is important for ELL teachers, including two specific reasons why.

C. Discuss why it is important for ELL teachers to be active, contributing members of professional organizations and include two specific examples of ways you might contribute to a professional organization.

1. Explain what effects your personal contributions might have on the teaching profession.

D. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.