| Event | Date | Time | Location | Description |
| "Know Before You Go" webinar |
Friday, 16 May 2025 |
5:00 p.m. ET | Virtual | Preparing for virtual Capitol Hill visits: we review the priorities, talking points, and logistics for your meetings with your members of Congress. |
| Reception |
Monday, 16 June 2025 |
6:00 p.m. ET | Alexandria, VA | Join colleagues as we arrive in D.C. and prepare for advocacy! |
| Federal policy updates |
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 |
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET | TESOL Offices in Alexandria, VA | TESOL provides an overview of the 119th Congress, including committees and leadership, along with the priorities impacting the ELT field, MLEs, families, schools, and communities. Presentations invited from the Office of English Language Acquisition, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education, Migration Policy Institute, National Newcomers Network, and Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education. |
| Dinner |
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 |
6:00 p.m. ET | Alexandria, VA | Sponsored dinner in Alexandria's Old Town |
| Keynote |
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 |
8:30 a.m. ET | House/Senate Offices in Washington, D.C. | Congressional Keynote from the House Office Building and sponsored breakfast. |
Capitol Hill visits |
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET | House/Senate Offices in Washington, D.C. | Capitol Hill visits with your Representatives' and Senators' offices. |
| Advocacy stories |
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 |
5:00 p.m. ET | Alexandria, VA | Join us for an informal gathering back in Alexandria to share the events of the day |
Why Attend?
By attending the 2025 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.
- Gain the resources and tools to keep advocacy alive throughout the year!
Learn about the legislative priorities for the 119th U.S. Congress!
Advocacy Action Days Schedules
This well-organized and meaningful experience has inspired our affiliate organization to build up our advocacy efforts!
Registration Rates
| In Person Only Register by 2 June. |
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| Member | $140 |
| Nonmember | $170 |
Washington, D.C., Hotel Recommendations
Archer Hotel in Alexandria, conveniently located to the TESOL Offices at 1925 Ballenger Ave, is offering a discounted rate for Advocacy Day attendees - hurry as rooms are limited!
You may also choose to stay at any hotel either near the TESOL offices in Alexandria or near the House and Senate Office Buildings, near the U.S. Capitol. We suggest that you select a location near a DC Metro station, for ease of access to and from Alexandria.
Notes
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your organization has the chance to directly support the advocacy efforts of English language teaching professionals in the U.S. View our sponsorship opportunities to discover ways to help.
Make Contact
Advocacy Action Center
The action center is a free resource for all advocates, TESOL members and non-members alike, to find and contact their members of the United States Congress and state legislatures. Most importantly advocates can answer action alerts from TESOL to contact their members of Congress on important issues TESOL is tracking.