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Organization Mission
CATESOL's mission is to promote excellence in education for English language learners and a high quality professional environment for their teachers. CATESOL represents teachers of English language learners throughout California and Nevada, at all levels and in all learning environments. CATESOL strives to:
- improve teacher preparation and provide opportunities which further professional expertise
- promote sound, research-based education policy and practices
- increase awareness of the strengths and needs of English language learners
- promote appreciation of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The CATESOL Mission, adopted January 1, 1998