Notice: The ELLSA Website is undergoing a change over summer 2021 to make it more accessible, timely, and visually pleasing. We appreciate your patience and flexibility while changes are being made. If you are looking for a specific page that has moved due to this transformation, please contact us at ellsainformation@gmail.com and we will get back to you with the correct link! The changes will be made by August 1st, 2021, just in time for the new school year. 
Due to the current situation with COVID19 worldwide, no in-person conference has been scheduled for 2021-2022 school year.

Instead, the ELLSA Board Members & Chapter Coordinators are working on finding more ways to connect local chapters and host more virtual professional development events during the 2021-2022 school year.

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​ELLSA (English Language Learning Specialists in Asia) was founded in 2013 by a group of teachers at NIST International School in Thailand with the goal of providing current and innovative professional learning for EAL (English as an Additional Language) professionals in Asia. The first ELLSA conference created a network of teachers from the region, who strive to connect, collaborate, and advocate for the teaching and learning of ELLs (English language learners).

Mission & Vision to be updated summer 2021

Mission

Vision
To promote and support best practice in English language teaching and learning for students in International schools in Asia.
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​A community of learners who facilitate literacy learning that is accessible to all.
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Connection

To create channels for communication within the region.

Collaboration

To collaborate with all members of the community to support a diverse, inclusive and culturally sensitive International school community.

Quality

To share best practice and reflect upon current research.

Advocacy

To advocate for and empower the English language learners in our International school community.