ATESOL ACT is a member organisation of the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA), the national Council of all TESOL teacher associations in Australia. Through ACTA, we contribute to advocacy at the national level.
To access ACTA submissions, go to: tesol.org.au/advocacy These documents are an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and track developments in this policy area.
Our Latest Advcacy Articles
ATESOL ACT contributes to the BSSS English Framework
In late April this year, ATESOL ACT asked the Board of Senior Secondary Studies to consider issues raised by ATESOL ACT members regarding the draft English Framework. Although the closing date for comments had passed, the BSSS CEO, Mr Martin Watson, generously agreed...
ACTA Survey on the Effects of COVID-19 on Post-School EAL Educators
Have you taught or managed in programs for international students and/or adult migrant and refugee English language learners, for example in the AMEP, SEE Program, TAFE, university, ELICOS and community and State-funded programs?Then you’ll know that the closure of...
Notes re EALD concerns BSSS Meeting 4 May 2020
On Monday 4th May, 2020, the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) Executive Officer for Curriculum, Mr Kristofer Feodoroff, met (remotely) with a group of concerned EALD educators to discuss the EAL component of the draft English Framework for Years 11 &...
The 2024 Inquiry the ACT Government Inquiry Into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Public Schools
The 2024 Inquiry the ACT Government Inquiry Into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Public Schools
Locally, ATESOL ACT also makes representations to relevant bodies and individuals in the ACT. For our 2024 submission to the 2024 Inquiry the ACT Government Inquiry Into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Public Schools, click here.
Following the Inquiry report and implementation of the Strong Foundations initiatives by the ACT Government, and silence on EAL/D learner needs, ATESOL ACT President Dr Helen Moore is seeking meetings with various members of the ACT Legislative Assembly. You can read a draft issues paper for use in these meetings here.
Comments and feedback welcome. Write to president@atesolact.org.au
Following Helen’s meeting with Independent MLA Thomas Emerson, he asked Education Minister Berry questions and received answers. Click here to read.