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RIFLA continues to advocate for language education leadership at RIDE, but we need your help. Please take a moment to contact your legislators to urge them to support the World Language and Dual Language Immersion Act (S2506 and H7436)! This bill would establish a dual language program fund and the position of World Language and Dual Language Immersion Specialist at RIDE.
1) Write a letter: http://cqrcengage.com/leadwithlanguages/app/take-action?engagementId=449593
2) Make a call: http://cqrcengage.com/leadwithlanguages/app/take-action?engagementId=449613
3) Share this with your networks! Your goal is to get 5 friends to do the same!
**Advocacy Lesson**
An email is worth an email
A letter is worth 20 emails
A phone call is worth 20 letters
Done? Now, get ready to testify at the State House once hearings are scheduled!
Thank you for your advocacy! Stay tuned for updates!
-RIFLA Advocacy Committee
6/8/16: Senate Education & House H.E.W. recommend passage in concurrence.
6/1/16: S2735 passed by the Senate! 6/2/16: H8178 passed by the House!The Importance of Advocating for Languages
In today's educational climate, with so much attention focused on "core" subjects, it is important for RIFLA to advocate for world language programs throughout the state. We are seeing a significant decline of program offerings across the state and at all levels. RIFLA has convened an Advocacy Team to raise the awareness of the importance of second language learning and to advocate for state-level leadership and coordination of language education efforts.
RIFLA's Advocacy Team participates in ACTFL's State Advocacy Team activities. Our efforts were featured in the ACTFL State Advocacy Team Newsletter - Fall 2015 and RIFLA President Erin Papa presented at the 2015 Assembly of Delegates at ACTFL Convention in San Diego.
RIFLA's Action Plan
In alignment with the recommendations of the Rhode Island Roadmap to Language Excellence, RIFLA aims to:
The RIFLA board is hopeful that our advocacy efforts will raise awareness of the importance and value of our language programs, but we can't do it alone. We need the support of parents, teachers, politicians, business people, and other language organizations to really make our voice heard and keep our programs alive. See the tips below to learn how you can support the cause.
RIFLA Position Statements
RIFLA Position Statement on American Sign Language (ASL) - March 2016
Why are these programs so important?
Ways You Can Help Save and Promote Language Programs
Parents
Teachers
Politicians
Business People
Language Organizations (i.e. AATSP, AATG, AATF, RITI, CLTA)