{"id":41589,"date":"2026-05-11T18:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T22:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohiotesol.org\/web\/?page_id=41589"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:00:57","slug":"advocacy-tools-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ohiotesol.org\/web\/advocacy-tools-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio TESOL Advocacy Articles & Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Explore articles, updates, and advocacy resources that support multilingual learners and inform educators about current issues, research, and policy developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WestEd Cost Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ohio English Learner Cost Study (2022)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This statewide study examines the funding and resources needed to effectively implement English learner programs in Ohio schools and provides recommendations for supporting multilingual learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WestEd English Learner Program Study Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Participate in this statewide survey to help inform research on English learner services in Ohio and support data-driven decisions that improve programs for multilingual learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8 Ways to Advocate for Bilingual & Multilingual Learners.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gonzalez, V. (2023, April 3). 8 ways to advocate for bilingual & multilingual learners<\/em>. ValentinaESL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This resource shares practical strategies educators can use to advocate for multilingual learners, including raising awareness, supporting families, promoting bilingual programs, and strengthening culturally responsive practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Creating, Enhancing, and Sustaining an English Learner Program: The Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. (n.d.). Creating, enhancing, and sustaining an English learner program: The basics<\/em>. Advancing Ohio\u2019s English Learners Administrator Resource Kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This resource from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce provides guidance for building and maintaining effective English learner programs. It outlines key components schools should consider when designing services that support multilingual learners\u2019 language development and academic success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TESOL International Advocacy Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an affiliate of TESOL International Association, Ohio TESOL encourages educators to explore the advocacy resources available through TESOL International Association<\/a>. Their website includes policy updates, research, and tools to support multilingual learners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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