Virtual Language Advocacy Days 2023: Building Opportunity through Multilingualism

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The past two years of JNCL-NCLIS virtual advocacy events have allowed more advocates than ever, across all 50 states, to unite and speak up for language education policy. To continue the momentum and give even more people a chance to participate, Language Advocacy Days 2023 will take place virtually!

Planning at a Glance:

Wednesday, Feb. 8th - Half Day, Afternoon ET

Thursday, Feb. 9th - Full Day, Congressional Meetings

Friday, Feb. 10th - Half Day, Afternoon ET

Read more about IMPORTANT DATES and HOW TO REGISTER 

As a Language Advocacy Days 2023 attendee you will explore this year's theme, Building Opportunity through Multilingualism, by:

• Hearing from featured speakers from a variety of language backgrounds and experiences
• Participating in activities that that highlight how multilingualism increases our capacity to grow as a nation
• Engaging in self-reflection of your own personal language experiences to develop your language advocate story and strengthen your advocacy

In addition to new programming related to this year's theme, attendees will have access to updated advocacy training and preparation materials for Congressional Meetings including sessions to:

• Explore the most pressing issues facing language education policy, and how you can get involved
• Share your story with legislators and other stakeholders
• Develop and strengthen your advocacy skills and strategies
• Network with fellow language advocates and professionals
• Work collaboratively to raise the profile of language education and international studies

Take advantage of discounted pricing while priority registration lasts! Share your excitement on social media using #LAD23 

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IMPORTANT DATES

October 31st, 2022: Priority Registration Ends

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Coming soon!

HOW TO REGISTER

ADMINISTRATIVE PURCHASE follow these instructions if one individual will be responsible for completing registrations on behalf of all registrants.

• Select the desired number of Early Bird, Student, or Regular Registration Tickets and click “Checkout”
• Fill out information for the purchaser (the person who is filling out the form)
• Fill out information for EACH INDIVIDUAL ATTENDEE with their personalized information. It is especially important that each attendee’s home address is correct to ensure Congressional meetings are properly set up
• Registration forms must be completed no later than January 1st, 2023.

INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE follow these instructions if you would like each registrant to fill out their own registration form (or if you are filling out your own registration)

• Select ONE Early Bird, Student, or Regular Registration Ticket and click “Checkout”
• Fill out information for the purchaser (the person who is filling out the form, which in this case is the same person as the attendee)
• Then, fill out personalized information for the ATTENDEE. It is especially important that the attendee’s home address is correct to ensure Congressional meetings are properly set up
• Registration forms must be completed no later than January 1st, 2023.