You are invited  to join the MELLFIN 15th Annual Conference on May 23, 2019. This year’s theme is  School and Community Partnership= EL Success!  Keynote speakers include Becky Pringle,Vice-President, National Education Association and Astrid Emily Francis, ESL Teacher featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show and in People Magazine.

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Seeking Nominations for 2019!
The John Nelson Parent Involvement Matters Award
The MELLFIN John Nelson Parent Involvement Matters Award is an annual award for an immigrant parent whose exemplary contributions to Maryland public schools have led to improvements for Maryland public school children, schools, and districts.  The winner will be announced at our Annual Conference. For more information visit our Award page.

Be sure to apply!
MELLFIN 2019 Scholarship Application

The MELLFIN Scholarships are annual scholarship awards for current or former ESOL students in Maryland who are currently seniors in high school and have demonstrated a commitment to attend college. MELLFIN is facilitating multiple scholarship awards to recognize excellence and support students in realizing their college aspirations. The total award for each student recipient will be $1,000 to help cover costs associated with college attendance.  Winners will be announced at our Annual Conference. For more information visit our Scholarship page. The application deadline is March 12, 2019.