TESOL-Ukraine Winter Symposium 2026: Elevating Proficiency Through Research and Practice

Your Professional Development for 2026 Starts Here!

We are thrilled to announce the TESOL-Ukraine Winter Symposium, a highly focused, two-day event designed to move beyond theory and solidify practical classroom implementation.

Following the success of our “Digging Deeper!” Fall Course, this Symposium provides a unique opportunity to interact directly with four top American practitioners and experts on applying high-impact methodologies to the Ukrainian context.

The Gift of Membership: Join the Community for FREE!

To welcome new educators, all non-members who attend and participate in the Winter Symposium sessions will receive a FREE TESOL-Ukraine Membership for 2026! This is your best chance to gain high-value training and join a dynamic professional network committed to ELT excellence.

From Theory to Action: What You Will Experience

Moderated by Lucia Shelley, PhD, the Symposium is structured for maximum relevance and minimal time commitment (105 minutes per day). Each session will focus on the practical implementation of the “gems” found in the Fall course, including:

We offer three pathways to professional growth and certification, catering to your prior participation and time commitment:

Pathway 1: Full Certification & Deep Dive (Fall Course Participants)

This option is tailored for those who have already completed the Fall 2025 “Digging Deeper!” course and are ready to finalize their certification.

• Requirements:

  1. Attend and actively participate in both days of the Winter Symposium (Jan 13 & 14, 2026).

  2. Complete the required course fee for the Symposium and the Fall Program culmination.

• Outcome:

  • Certificate: Receive a comprehensive Certificate of Completion for 30 Academic Hours, combining the learning from the Fall 2025 Teacher Development Course and the Winter Symposium.

Pathway 2: Full Certification & Catch-Up Essay (New or Catch-Up Participants)

This option allows new participants to achieve the maximum academic hours by engaging deeply with the foundational content before the Symposium.

• Requirements:

  1. Catch-Up Task: Watch the recommended pre-recorded videos and review the Fall course materials (available on the TESOL-Ukraine Google Site, based on the course details: http://www.tesol-ukraine.com/tesol-ukraine-teacher-development-fall-2025-digging-deeper/).

  2. Essay Submission: Write and submit the analytical essay: “The Ten Core Pillars of Effective ESL/EFL Instruction – Adapting US Success for Ukrainian Classrooms.” This essay serves as evidence of engaging with the Fall course content.

  3. Attend and actively participate in both days of the Winter Symposium (Jan 13 & 14, 2026).

  4. Complete the required fee for the Symposium and the Essay/Certification review.

• Outcome:

  • Certificate: Receive a comprehensive Certificate of Completion for 30 Academic Hours, recognizing both the independent study (essay) and Symposium attendance.

  • Bonus: New attendees who choose this option may also qualify for the FREE 2026 TESOL-Ukraine Membership (details provided upon registration).

Pathway 3: Symposium-Only Certificate

This option is for participants who only wish to attend the live Symposium sessions for immediate, high-impact strategies.

• Requirements:

  1. Attend and actively participate in both days of the Winter Symposium (Jan 13 & 14, 2026).

  2. Complete the required fee for Symposium participation.

• Outcome:

  • Certificate: Receive a Certificate of Completion for 15 Academic Hours for direct Symposium attendance.

  • Bonus: New attendees who choose this option may also qualify for the FREE 2026 TESOL-Ukraine Membership (details provided upon registration).

January 01, 2026

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