WHY JOIN RITELL?

RITELL is an affiliate of TESOL
RITELL is the only professional association in RI that maintains an affiliation with TESOL. By joining RITELL, you distinguish yourself as a serious professional who is a member of his/her professional association.

Highlight your membership on your resume
There are few better ways to show your serious commitment to the field and distinguish yourself from others who don't join or participate in their professional associations.

Pay special member fees and use RITELL resources
At RITELL Conferences in the fall and spring, pay discounted fees. Designed with our members' needs in mind, visit the RITELL website regularly to stay up to date in your field—ritell.org.

Receive the association's newsletter--The RITeller -- view sample
Receive the RITeller twice a year and stay up to date on issues and developments in the field. Learn of changes in state policies, gain valuable information that can help you teach your students more effectively, and learn of professional conferences of interest to be held in our region.

Job Postings
Receive job postings through RIWorks, our e-bulletin that will notify RITELL members of ESL and bilingual/dual language positions as they are announced.

Networking
Network with colleagues who can offer you ideas, strategies, resources and encouragement.

Advocacy
Benefit from the advocacy efforts of RITELL on behalf of Rhode Island ESL and Bilingual professionals, as well as ELL students and their families.

Get involved!
RITELL members are the backbone of our professional association. If you are looking for a way to contribute, RITELL is a wonderful option for you. Join others and make a difference!

MEMBER DUES

We have half- and full-year memberships available for full-time teachers, part-time teachers, students, and retirees.  Please note that half-year membership goes from April 1 to September 30 of each calendar year and the full-year membersihp goes from October 1 to September 30 of each calendar year. 

$40 Individual: Member
$25 Adult Teacher
$25 Part-Time Teacher
$25 Retired Member
$25 Student Member
$40 Adult Agency Rate