The Advocacy Committee Chair
Karen Escalante
California State University San Bernardino
Send the chair an email message with your questions.
Committee Members
- Alan Jones
- Annamarie Francois
- Steve Bautista
- Daniel Soodjinda
- Debbie Meadows
- John Pascarella
- Nat Hansuvadha
- Diana Porras
- Mimi Miller
- Stephanie Dewing
- Eduardo Munoz-Munoz
- Anita Flemington
- Monica Boomgard
Purpose
The Advocacy Committee meets monthly with California policymakers to elevate teaching and teacher education, promote equity-centered practices, and ensure CCTE’s voice is present and influential at every table.
Updates
- Meetings: We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
Forms
- CCTE Profile for Policymakers
- Contact the committee chair to join the committee.
Advocacy News
- SPAN 2026: Our Tenth Year – Make Your Voice HeardTo CCTE Members, Delegates, and Friends, This year marks a milestone: our tenth year convening in Sacramento for CCTE’s Spring Policy Action Network (SPAN). For a decade, SPAN has amplified the voice of educator preparation in the Capitol—and in 2026, that voice… Read More »SPAN 2026: Our Tenth Year – Make Your Voice Heard
- Urgent Request for Advocacy in Response to New Federal Proposals on Student LoansDear CCTE Community, I am writing to share urgent information and a call for action about a newly proposed federal policy that has significant implications for educator preparation programs across California (and the nation) and for the students we serve.… Read More »Urgent Request for Advocacy in Response to New Federal Proposals on Student Loans
- “Professional Designation” Town Hall Dec. 18thHi All, Me again with additional important information from AACTE. Town Hall on ‘Professional’ Designation’ On Thursday, December 18, at 12 p.m. EST, join AACTE for a brief overview and extended Q&A on the proposed federal definition of “professional” programs.… Read More »“Professional Designation” Town Hall Dec. 18th
- Action – Stand Against Efforts to Dismantle the DOEGood Morning all, Please see this post from AACTE with specific action items regarding whom to email, call, and contact regarding efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Thank you for your advocacy! In Community, Karen Dr. Karen Escalante
- Advocacy Op-Ed PublishedTo CCTE Members, Delegates, and Friends: Our CCTE Multilingual Advocacy Work Group is pleased to share a recent Op-Ed that appeared in online versions of The Sacramento Bee, Fresno Bee, Modesto Bee, Merced Sun-Star, and SLO Tribune on Sunday, November… Read More »Advocacy Op-Ed Published