Language Advocacy Days 2026
Mon, Mar 09
|Washington
Join advocates from across the country in Washington, DC, on March 9–10, 2026, for Language Advocacy Days! Together, we’ll unite our voices on Capitol Hill to advance language education policy and ensure that every student has access to the benefits of multilingualism
Time & Location
Mar 09, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Washington, Washington, DC, USA
About the event
Language Advocacy Days (LAD) is JNCL-NCLIS’s flagship annual event, bringing together language educators, students, and professionals from every state to speak with one voice in support of language education. Over the course of three days, participants will receive advocacy training, connect with colleagues from across the nation, and meet directly with Members of Congress and their staff to share why language learning matters for America’s future.
For LAD26, we’ll gather in person in Washington, DC:
Sunday, March 8, 2026: Arrival and informal networking
Monday, March 9, 2026: Training sessions and congressional meetings
Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Continued meetings and closing activities
This year’s theme, “From Every State, For Every Student,” emphasizes how today’s investment in language education directly shapes tomorrow’s workforce. Multilingual students are better prepared to strengthen our economy, lead in international negotiations, and build bridges across cultures. By ensuring access to language learning in every state, we prepare…