Over 100 TESOL professionals descended on Washington, DC, 17–19 June 2019, for the 13th annual TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit. Over the course of the three-day summit, participants were briefed on education policies and legislative initiatives that impact English learners and English language teachers. Various policy-oriented breakout sessions were facilitated by the
U.S. Department of Education,
American Federation of Teachers,
National Skills Coalition,
Center for Applied Linguistics,
Migration Policy Institute, and
Migrant Legal Action Program.
On the final day, summit participants visited the offices of more than 175 representatives in both the House and Senate. Before heading to Capitol Hill, however, participants received advocacy training, talking points, and policy briefs about key issues affecting the TESOL field. Additionally, participants spent time over the course of the first two days strategizing with other TESOL professionals in order to strengthen the messages they brought with them to their meetings on the Hill.
Be sure to join your colleagues next year for this excellent opportunity to sharpen your policy knowledge and become a stronger advocate for English learners and the TESOL profession.
Save the Date:
2020 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit
June 22-24, 2020
Arlington, Virginia, USA
More information about the 2020 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit will be posted in January 2020.