Advocacy Resources

Tools for Advocacy

• CCTE Policy Framework
• CCNews (See current issue and back issues)
• Protocol for Legislative Office Visits for CCTE Members and Delegates  (PDF)

Advocacy News

• California Council on Teacher Education Announces Inaugural JEDI Awards Honoring Equity-Driven Leadership, Scholarship, and Community Engagement April 13, 2026
  The California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE) is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and programs across California whose work advances racial justice, equity, and inclusion in teacher education.  For the first time, the CCTE JEDI Committee introduced three distinct award categories to… Read More »California Council on Teacher Education Announces Inaugural JEDI Awards Honoring Equity-Driven Leadership, Scholarship, and Community Engagement 
• Sharing Additional Information on Research Presentations Which Will Be Part of  the CCTE Spring 2026 SPAN ConferenceMarch 16, 2026
  To CCTE Members, Delegates, and Friends: The CCTE Spring 2025 SPAN Conference will be held on-site in Sacramento as well as virtually on March 23-24 with an additional virtual-only day on March 28. The PDF of the program for the full conference, which details all activities on March 23-24 and March 28, was emailed to… Read More »Sharing Additional Information on Research Presentations Which Will Be Part of  the CCTE Spring 2026 SPAN Conference
• SPAN 2026: Our Tenth Year – Make Your Voice HeardFebruary 23, 2026
  To 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 is stronger than ever. Join us for SPAN 2026 on-site or virtually in Sacramento on March 23–24, with an… Read More »SPAN 2026: Our Tenth Year – Make Your Voice Heard
• Urgent Request for Advocacy in Response to New Federal Proposals on Student LoansFebruary 11, 2026
  Dear 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. Student Loan Program Changes for Educators Student loan programs under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act… Read More »Urgent Request for Advocacy in Response to New Federal Proposals on Student Loans
• JEDI Award NominationsJanuary 6, 2026
  Dear CCTE Members, Delegates, and Friends:  This is a reminder about the launch of the CCTE JEDI Awards, a new set of recognitions designed to honor individuals and groups whose work exemplifies a deep commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in teacher education. These awards uplift the transformative efforts of faculty, administrators, pre- and in-service… Read More »JEDI Award Nominations