Why Attend TESOL's 2023 Advocacy Summit?
- Hear updates from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Learn from other professionals and organizations on advocacy.
- Raise your voice for multilingual learners of English and the profession.
- Meet with your members of the U.S. Congress.
- Gain the resources and tools to keep advocacy alive throughout the year!
Sneak Peek at What to Expect! (LinkedIn Live with Dr. Gina Wells)
Hotel and Venue Information
Join us at this year's summit, held at the historic luxury boutique hotel, the Melrose Georgetown. The Melrose is conveniently located near Washington Circle, with easy access to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station.
Attendees enjoy the summit rate of $239* per night from 19-23 of June, while within walking distance of countless attractions, national landmarks, and museums.
Reservations must be made by 5 June 2023 to receive the summit rate.
*plus applicable taxes and fees
Rates
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EARLY BIRD |
REGULAR |
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Member |
$265 |
$285 |
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Non-Member |
$295 |
$320 |
Affiliate Representatives and Groups: Contact us for special rates.
Kia Johnson, Keynote Speaker
Kia Johnson has spent 15 years supporting multilingual learners, families, and educators across the United States. She is currently the director of PreK-12 Language and Literacy at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), overseeing professional development services nationwide and internationally. Prior to joining CAL, Kia served as the English Learner Assessment and Title III specialist for the Virginia Department of Education. She is well-versed in language instruction and educational policy and administration, with experience providing services in the areas of research, policy, practice, and innovation in integrating language and student identity and culture into education.
Featured Speakers
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SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
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Montserrat Garibay, U.S. Department of Education |
Federal Update: MLEs in Public Education (OELA) |
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Julie Sugarman and Margie McHugh, Migration Policy Institute |
Support for Newcomers in Adult Education |
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Domminick McParland, U.S. Department of Education |
Federal Update: MLEs in Adult Education |
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Attorney Roger C. Rosenthal, Migrant Legal Action Program (MLAP) |
The Rights of Immigrant Students and English Learners in Schools |
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Staffers from the offices of Senator Reed (D-RI), Representative Williams (D-GA), and Representative Grijalva (D-AZ) |
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Schedule At a Glance
26 May 2023 - Hill Training Webinar (will be recorded)
19 June 2023 - Arrival and Informal Evening Reception
20 June 2023 - Full Day with Invited Speakers (includes breakfast, lunch, and evening Keynote Reception)
21 June 2023 - Meet with Representatives on the Hill (optional dinner not included with registration)
This was my first time and I wasn't sure what to expect. I learned a great deal about policy, laws, and budgeting. It was an extremely worthwhile trip for me. I enjoyed networking with other teachers who shared the same passion as I do.
Federal Legislation Impacting ELT and MLEs
Learn more about the U.S. federal issues that impact the English language teaching profession and the multilingual learners of English of all ages and backgrounds whom we serve.
While TESOL will have calls to action throughout the year for you to contact your members of Congress, the summit provides you an in-depth discussion on the issues, an opportunity to bring the issues to the Hill, and resources for carrying out advocacy not just at the summit but all year!
Thank You to Our Summit Sponsor
