Updates & Resources
Tea Time with MITESOL Advocacy happens monthly and is your chance to network, get updates on current state legislation, and discuss topics for group advocacy action. Here are the presentations from our November, December, January, February and March meet-ups. Join us Thursday, April 18th for our next conversation!
Get Involved!
Check out the 2024 MITESOL Advocacy Packet! In this document, learn how to use the TESOL Advocacy Action Center, connect with state and federal policymakers, and more! This is a working document that will be continually updated, and suggestions are welcome if there is information you’d like to see included.
Advocacy Action Center
You do not need to be a TESOL member to use the TESOL Advocacy Action Center site!… Join in and support English learners and teachers today!
The Action Center is also available via mobile app: Download the Voter Voice app & search for “TESOL International Association” in the organization field.
MITESOL 2023 Conference Advocacy Action Room Resources
Check out the materials from the legislative campaigns and discussion questions participants interacted with at the different stations in the Advocacy Action Room at our fall conference!
(Note: The MI Language Access bills were signed into law (SB 382 and HB 4720) by Governor Whitmer in December! Thanks to those who called/emailed their state legislators to advocate for their passage.)
TESOL U.S. Federal Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress
Review TESOL's official outline of priorities for our federal administration's attention regarding appropriations, elementary/secondary education, adult education, higher education, and immigration reform.