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Message board for our MITESOL Advocacy & Policy Interest Section, intended to enable collaboration, build community, and share resources. Participation in this group does not require membership in the MITESOL Advocacy & Policy IS, but it is strongly encouraged.
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Sharon Umlor posted an image in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionCome gain a comprehensive understanding of financial literacy in the context of teaching English!
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionApril is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! It is a time to celebrate and advocate for multilingual learners in our schools. The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) offers a trio of free toolkits to help parents, educators, and administrators support these students.
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Sharon Umlor created a document in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionAffiliate Carolina TESOL offers this really cool BINGO card to celebrate National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy
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Sharon Umlor posted a discussion in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionA message from Jeff Hutcheson, TESOL Director of Advocacy & Policy:
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Dear TESOLers,
The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Process is underway and your voice is needed to advocate for appropriations to fund Multilingual Learners of English (MLE) and educational programs for... see more A message from Jeff Hutcheson, TESOL Director of Advocacy & Policy:
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Dear TESOLers,
The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Process is underway and your voice is needed to advocate for appropriations to fund Multilingual Learners of English (MLE) and educational programs for professional development.
Please take a few moments to contact your US Senators and your US Representative to encourage funding levels vital within public and higher and adult education for MLEs and the ELT profession.
TESOL Advocacy Action Center www.tesol.org/advocacy/advocacy-...
The Biden Administration recently released its FY24 Budget (you can read more on the impact for Education in discretionary spending here) and while the funding levels are encouraging, the budget process looks to be challenging.
Here is an overview of the funding levels for FY22 and FY23, along with the President's request for FY24 and TESOL's FY24. ESSA addresses MLE support in PreK-12, AEFLA addresses education for adult MLEs, and HEA addresses Teacher Quality Programs to support teacher development pipelines.
FY22 Enacted FY23 Enacted FY24 Pres FY24 Ask
ESSA
Title I $17.5b $18.4b $20.5b $20.5b
Title II-A $2.17b $2.19b $2.19b $2.3b
Title III $831m $890m $1.19b $2b
AEFLA $704.1m $729.2m $729.2m $810m
HEA (TQP) $59.1m $70m $132.1m $132.1m
Your voice is needed to advocate for funding! We have a long road ahead of us as we move towards the end of FY23 the 30th of September, so this will be one of many calls to action!
This summer we have an opportunity for in-person meetings on the Hill through TESOL's 2023 Advocacy & Policy Summit, 20-21 June - we hope to see you there! See more information on the Summit by clicking the link below.
TESOL 2023 Advocacy & Policy Summit www.tesol.org/advocacy/events/ad...
Thank you for supporting the profession and MLEs!
Sincerely,
Jeff Hutcheson
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest Section📣Attending TESOL 2023 in Portland? Check out these Advocacy & Policy sessions available March 21-24.
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionLooking for a simple way to keep track of Michigan education policies? Education Commission of the States monitors 2023 policy action on several education issues and updates this database with pending, enacted, and vetoed bills on an ongoing basis.
*Just click on the outline of Michigan on... see more Looking for a simple way to keep track of Michigan education policies? Education Commission of the States monitors 2023 policy action on several education issues and updates this database with pending, enacted, and vetoed bills on an ongoing basis.
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Sharon Umlor posted a discussion in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionOn February 9, 2023, USCIS released 4 new short videos about the naturalization process. These videos are quick overviews and do not seem to incorporate the proposed changes to the Naturalization interview (such as describing the photo). While we are still waiting to hear about the proposed... see more On February 9, 2023, USCIS released 4 new short videos about the naturalization process. These videos are quick overviews and do not seem to incorporate the proposed changes to the Naturalization interview (such as describing the photo). While we are still waiting to hear about the proposed changes, please review these videos with your students.
Naturalization Interview and Test: Episode 1 – Preparing for the Naturalization Interview and Test
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Naturalization Interview and Test: Episode 2 – The Naturalization Interview
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Naturalization Interview and Test: Episode 3 – The Civics Test
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Naturalization Interview and Test: Episode 4 – The Reading and Writing Test
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionEducation advocates across Michigan applauded the committee for taking action to repeal the retention component of the law.
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionFrom Michigan's Children on MI Legislative Committees:
Now that the state Legislature is back in business for the 2023-2024 season, take a break and watch our latest Lunch & Learn program that walks you through “How the Sausage is Made: How Legislative Committees Work.” As advocates, you’ll... see more From Michigan's Children on MI Legislative Committees:
Now that the state Legislature is back in business for the 2023-2024 season, take a break and watch our latest Lunch & Learn program that walks you through “How the Sausage is Made: How Legislative Committees Work.” As advocates, you’ll learn how the committee structure offers opportunities to press your case, and explain your issues to lawmakers charged with problem-solving those issues. Go to our website to find last week’s program recording, PowerPoint, and a list of Committees (chairs and members) assigned to issues related to children, youth and families.
The PDF lists state members of the Education, K-12, Appropriations, Michigan Department of Education committees and more!
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Sharon Umlor created a document in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionAdult Educators! If you are a member of MACAE, you are invited to attend this webinar discussing legislative priorities that affect the Adult Education field.
*MACAE 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities Call to Action Session!: Wednesday, February 1st at 9:00am*
This informational session will go... see more Adult Educators! If you are a member of MACAE, you are invited to attend this webinar discussing legislative priorities that affect the Adult Education field.
*MACAE 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities Call to Action Session!: Wednesday, February 1st at 9:00am*
This informational session will go in depth on the 2023-24 Legislative Priorities for MACAE. We will discuss each priority area investment, current conversations with the Executive Office and State Legislature and discuss next steps for advocacy. It is important to attend and understand our roles in this process. We will leave with a simple task that each member can follow to help support the Legislative Priorities going forward. A copy of these priorities is attached.
Please plan to attend or have a representative from your agency attend.
us06web.zoom.us/j/86076590029?pw...
Meeting ID: 860 7659 0029
Passcode: 007684
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionAdvocates,
📣 Take two minutes using the TESOL Advocacy Action Center to Voice Your Support for MLEs
Please contact your Representative and Senators today and seek their support for funding multilingual learners of English - whether in public education or participating in adult education... see more Advocates,
📣 Take two minutes using the TESOL Advocacy Action Center to Voice Your Support for MLEs
Please contact your Representative and Senators today and seek their support for funding multilingual learners of English - whether in public education or participating in adult education programs - in the omnibus FY2023!
Now is the time for a final push for ESSA and AEFLA funding for FY2023!
The U.S. Congress passed a continuing resolution this week to keep the government open through 23 December (yes, just next week). Leaders in Congress working with Appropriations are confident that an omnibus FY2023 spending package will pass through Congress before the 117th session comes to a close. Your voice is needed now!
Thank you!
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionI invite you to join me at the Advocacy & Policy SIG meeting at 1:40 p.m. (ML128) at our conference 11/12/22! We will be collaborating to build on resources included in this advocacy packet. I look forward to seeing you :)
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Zuzana Tomas Great resource! What would be helpful is a webinar that we could use to provide foundational information for preservice teachers on policies, compliance, and advocacy.2 years ago -
Sharon Umlor Thanks for this idea, Zuzana! An advocacy toolkit/webinar for preservice teachers would be well-used. I will compile some resources that may be relevant and then run them by you. If there are... see more Thanks for this idea, Zuzana! An advocacy toolkit/webinar for preservice teachers would be well-used. I will compile some resources that may be relevant and then run them by you. If there are others out there that would be interested in helping with this project, please comment, or reach out to me at sharonumlor@grcc.edu or advocacy-sig@mitesol.org2 years ago
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionThe Migration Policy Institute (MPI) published the latest version of its popular resource, Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States. The article offers a wealth of statistics on the U.S. immigrant population, immigration levels and... see more The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) published the latest version of its popular resource, Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States. The article offers a wealth of statistics on the U.S. immigrant population, immigration levels and enforcement.
www.migrationpolicy.org/article/...
In addition to this resource, MPI also recently updated the interactive tools on its Migration Data Hub.
www.migrationpolicy.org/programs...
Readers may be particularly interested in the U.S. Immigration Trends tools. Among these are:
-Maps showing in which states, counties and metro areas immigrants of different nationalities have clustered.
-An interactive graph showing the number of refugees resettled in the United States since the system began in 1980.
-A figure comparing the size and share of the immigrant population since 1850.
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Sharon Umlor posted a link in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionGet into the details of the state budget process and what's at stake for kids and families by turning to Michigan Children's Budget Basics webpage. You'll find the newest Budget Basics report that takes a deep look into the Governor's FY2023 Budget plan and where the wins and missed... see more Get into the details of the state budget process and what's at stake for kids and families by turning to Michigan Children's Budget Basics webpage. You'll find the newest Budget Basics report that takes a deep look into the Governor's FY2023 Budget plan and where the wins and missed opportunities are for children, youth and families.
Also, learn more about how the state budget works by reading the "Advocate’s Guide to Michigan's State Budget Process."
Both are accessible under Michigan Budget Resources on our website at www.michiganschildren.org/resour....
Thirdly, if you haven't yet registered, sign up for free to participant in Wednesday's (Feb. 23rd) Lunch & Learn program when Michigan's Children policy team breaks it down for you. www.michiganschildren.org/2020-2...
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Sharon Umlor created a document in Advocacy & Policy Interest SectionOn February 3, MITESOL submitted a public comment to give input on the planning process for implementing the Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Digital Equity Act would create two federal grant programs that provide digital equity... see more On February 3, MITESOL submitted a public comment to give input on the planning process for implementing the Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Digital Equity Act would create two federal grant programs that provide digital equity nationwide such as digital skills training to low-income populations, online accessibility to social services for those with disabilities, and broadband needs in rural communities. www.congress.gov/bill/117th-cong...
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