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Advocacy is the act of speaking out on behalf of another person or group that hasn’t yet develop their own voice.
MLs and their families are a group that is in the process of developing their voice in education. Therefore, ML advocates need to have a deep understanding of each ML and their backgrounds and needs in order to appropriately advocate on their behalf. Advocating on behalf of MLs can ensure MLs receive an equitable and excellent education.
SupportEd takes a scaffolded approach to advocacy for MLs with the goal of MLs and their families to be able to advocate for themselves. However, we need to support them along the way by advocating for a shared sense of responsibility for ML success, policies that promote culturally responsive practices and MLs’ success during school and for life after graduation. Ultimately, MLs and their families should be able to advocate for themselves so that MLs are able to successfully engage in schools and so their families feel like valued partners, just like their English fluent peers. For a more detailed understanding of scaffolded advocacy for MLs, check out chapter 1 of Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators.
Printables Printables
Advocacy Action Planning Template
Planning Template
Best Practices in Scheduling for ML Education
Infographic
Community Walk
Student Planning
Template
Family Engagement Barriers
Solutions Guide
ML Program Types & Instructional Models
Guide
ML Schedule Planning
Guide
MLs’ Technology Access During COVID-19
Case Study Advocacy Series #1
Reflecting on the Current State of Professional Learning Guide
Guide
SEL and MLs During COVID-19
Case Study Advocacy Series #2
ML Access Equity Audit
Guide
Books Books
Advocating for English Learners Advocating for English Learners
This book demystifies the techniques of advocacy for ELs, including ashared sense of responsibility for EL success, an overview for administrators with influencing policy and fostering a culture that meets EL needs, and advocacy for ELs’ success beyond Grade 12 —Equipping ELs for life after graduation.
Self-Paced Learning Self-Paced Learning
Advocating for English Learners
Online Book Study
Webinars Webinars
How Teachers Can Advocate for English Learners
Advocacy
Practical Strategies & Resources for English Learner Distance Learning
Advocacy
