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Professional Websites
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ACTFL
"We are a membership community of language education professionals passionate about expanding cultural richness and diversity at all levels of education. Together we provide resources to address challenges to meet the changing needs of language educators and their learners".
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The Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ATDLE)
"The Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ATDLE) was formed into a national organization in 2013. It had previously existed as Two-Way CABE for over ten years. The Board of Directors found it necessary to move from a state organization to a national organization to mitigate the development of programs throughout the U.S.A. In 2022, there are over 3,600 Dual Language and Two-Way Bilingual Immersion programs in the country in multiple languages".
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Center for Applied Linguistics
"The mission of the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is to promote language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. Through its work, CAL seeks solutions to issues involving language and culture as they relate to access and equity in education and society around the globe".
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National Association for Bilingual Education
"NABE’s mission is to advocate for educational equity and excellence for bilingual/multilingual students in a global society.
The National Association for Bilingual Education is the only national professional organization devoted to representing bilingual/multilingual students and bilingual education professionals.
NABE has affiliates in 18 states, which collectively represent more than 5,000 members. These members include bilingual and English learner (EL) teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, administrators, professors, advocates, researchers, and policy makers.
NABE’s mission is to advocate for educational equity and excellence for bilingual/multilingual students in a global society. NABE places high value on native language, and respects cultural and linguistic diversity".
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National Committee for Effective Literacy
"The National Committee for Effective Literacy uplifts research, policies, and practices to ensure that English learners/emergent bilinguals leave school as proficient readers and writers in English — and preferably more languages — and who thrive and succeed in school and their communities."
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TESOL International Association
"TESOL International Association advances professional expertise in English language teaching to speakers of other languages in multilingual contexts worldwide through professional learning, research, standards, and advocacy".
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Title VI Language Resource Centers
"In 1990, the U.S. Department of Education established the first Language Resource Centers (LRCs) at U.S. universities in response to the growing national need for expertise and competence in languages. Currently, sixteen LRCs make up a national network of resources to promote and improve the teaching and learning of languages, including significant work on less-commonly taught languages".
