Why Attend?
By attending the 2024 TESOL Advocacy Action Days, you'll be able to:
- Build relationships with your representative and senators.
- Learn more about the policies that impact ELT and MLEs.
- Lift the voice of learners, families, and your communities.
- Hone your advocacy skills.
And don't forget—it's an election year!
A Message From Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Serving New York's 13th congressional district, Adriano Espaillat is the first Dominican-American elected to U.S. Congress. In this message, Representative Espaillat acknowledges attendees of the virtual TESOL Advocacy Action Day held on 1 May 2024.
TESOL thanks Representative Espaillat for his continued advocacy for multilingual learners and for sharing this message with attendees of the TESOL Advocacy Action Days.
Missed the virtual day? You can still join us in-person on 23 July!
This well organized and meaningful experience has inspired our affiliate organization to build up our Advocacy efforts!
Registration Rates
| Virtual | In Person | Both (20% savings!) | |
| Member | $60 | $140 | $160 |
| Nonmember | $80 | $170 | $200 |
Register by 29 April for the virtual day or both days. If you're only attending the in-person event, register by 10 July.
Featured Presentations
Each Advocacy Action Day will have policy updates for attendees to hear from non-profit organizations and government officials, informing on U.S. federal policies and issues that impact the English language teaching field, multilingual learners of English, and their families, schools, and communities.
After hearing from our featured presenters, TESOL will provide additional updates on specific legislation that attendees will take to the Hill. Learn more about the issues through our Advocacy Action Center.
Montserrat Garibay
Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director
US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition
Domminick McParland
Education Program Specialist
US Department of Education, Office for Career, Technical, and Adult Education
Alejandra Vázquez Baur
Fellow
The Century Foundation
Co-Founder
National Newcomer Network
Diego N. Sánchez
Director of Policy and Strategy
Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
Roger Rosenthal
Executive Director
Migrant Legal Action Program
Schedules
Virtual Action Schedule
- 22 April (Mon) - Advocacy Day preparation webinar
- 29-30 April (Mon) - Virtual policy updates
- 1 May (Weds) - Virtual U.S. Capitol Hill visits
In-Person Action Schedule
- 10 July (Weds) - Advocacy Day preparation webinar
- 17-18 July (Weds-Thurs) - Virtual policy updates
- 23 July (Tues) - In-person U.S. Capitol Hill visits (beginning at 8:00 a.m. with a keynote address in the Rayburn House Office Building)
This schedule is subject to change. Please check back at a later date for final details. Online presentations will be recorded and made available to registrants.
Washington, D.C., Hotel Recommendations
| Hotel | ESTIMATED Pricing for 22-23 July per Night |
| Hilton Alexandria Old Town | $208 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town | $223 |
| Hampton Inn Alexandria-Old Town/King St. Metro | $187 |
| Lorien Hotel & Spa |
$152 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor | $186 |
| The Westin Alexandria Old Town | $245 |
| Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria | $232 |
Notes
- All hotels listed are within walking distance of the TESOL International Association office. (See TESOL office location here.)
- Prices listed above are per night and exclude taxes and fees.
- TESOL does NOT have any guaranteed rates at the listed hotels.
- Rates are subject to change.
Missed the virtual day? You can still join us in-person on 23 July!