TESOL's Position Statements

Official Positions on English Language Teaching Issues

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. These positions are published as statements and papers, and they become official when the TESOL board of directors approves them.

TESOL Statement about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Ruling

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TESOL Statement on Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona for U.S. Secretary of Education

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TESOL Statement on U.S. Capitol Building Attack

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TESOL Statement on the FY 2021 U.S. Federal Budget and COVID-19 Relief Bill

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TESOL Statement on WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Testing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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