ACTFL
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Resources
State Team Tools
State Level Resources
Partner Organizations
- ASCD
- Association of Internation Educators (NAFSA)
- Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
- Joint National Committee for Languages and National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)
- The Language Flagship
- National Foreign Language Center (NFLC)
- National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
- STARTALK
Advocacy Tips
These tips are published in the Legislative Look section of The Language Educator:
Advocacy Resources at Your Fingertips
Bring the Message to Organizations Beyond the Language Profession
Cultivating Connections and Networking with Local, State and National Decision-Makers
Educate the Local Board of Education and Other Local Stakeholders
Educate Other Decision-Makers in Your Community About the Benefits of Language Learning
Get Local School and Community “Buy-In” to Start or Expand a Program
Get on the Agendas of State Decision-Makers
Invite Members of Congress to Your School
Use Key Online Sources to Stay Informed and In Touch with Legislators
Volunteer to Testify for or Against Bills that Affect Language Education
