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Advocacy Resources Across the Globe
TESOL’s advocacy resources focus on the causes that matter most to English language educators worldwide. Read on to learn about what our members are doing, how TESOL is making a difference, and how you can impact change.
Advocacy
Advance the Field
Participate in events to take action and advocate for change.
TESOL Advocacy Workshop - Create a customized workshop for your school, district, or other group!
TESOL Advocacy Action Days - Join colleagues virtually 1 May and in-person 23 July to raise your voice with the U.S. Congress on issues that matter to the ELT profession, multilingual learners of English, and their families.
Advocacy Resources Across the Globe
We support you and the English language teaching field by providing tools and resources for advocacy and outreach.
SUMMER 2024
TESOL U.S. Federal Policy Update
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Advocacy Action Center
The action center is a free resource for all advocates, TESOL members and non-members alike, to find and contact their members of the United States Congress and state legislatures. Most importantly advocates can answer action alerts from TESOL to contact their members of Congress on important issues TESOL is tracking.
Position Statements
To advance its goal of improving public policy and understanding as outlined in its strategic plan, TESOL takes official positions on a broad range of issues related to the field of English language teaching.