Fourth Estate, Spring 2015 Vol 31 (1): TexTESOL IV's Practical ESOL Teacher Quarterly (The Fourth Estate Vol: 31)

The Fourth Estate supports TexTESOL IV mission by promote scholarship; sharing information through publication and research, and promote high standards in the field of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The Fourth Estate seeks to facilitate this purpose in each publication by providing timely and relevant articles, information, and communication for each of following Interest Areas. These contributions serve as a means of communication between leaders and members, provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences, questions, and insights, feature dialogue around issues of importance to the specific interest area, and nurture the professional growth of those working within those interest areas.

TexTESOL IV is one of five affiliates of TexTESOL, the Texas branch of the international association TESOL, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Our common mission is to advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages. Our membership consists of educators from all levels: elementary, secondary, higher education, and adult education. All of our board members share the same commitment to provide an equitable, quality education for all students. To that end, TexTESOL IV hosts an annual regional conference and participates in state and national conferences. We also strive to maintain a board, which represents the needs and concerns of all of the educational levels we serve. The board meets monthly and welcomes the input of members. Please contact members of the TexTESOL IV boards with your questions and concerns.