MATSOL - Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages
Civic and Social OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
MATSOL is a nonprofit professional association that serves educators working with multilingual learners in Massachusetts. Its members span PK-12 schools, higher education, and adult basic education and workplace programs, reflecting a focus on promoting excellence and equity in English language learner education. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the organization positions itself within the civic and social sector by supporting a professional community that collaborates to address the needs of multilingual learners in diverse educational settings. A recent development involves a collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to conduct an independent survey assessing shelter English Instruction Endorsement courses for teachers and administrators, illustrating its role in evaluating and informing educator training initiatives. The group operates with a moderate-sized membership and engages across educational levels to advance practice and policy related to language learning in the state.