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
- “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
- Call for The Change ProposalsIn conjunction with the the Spring SPAN Conference, the committee is also offering a Call for The Change proposals for publication. See the Call for Proposals below. The Change is a curated policy booklet with targeted insights designed to be… Read More »Call for The Change Proposals
- Updated CCTE Profile for PolicymakersThe advocacy committee has provided CCTE members with a handout that offers a CCTE Profile for Policy Makers. This is a helpful handout that explains CCTE when meeting with legislators. The Advocacy Committee is also working on developing an infographic,… Read More »Updated CCTE Profile for Policymakers