Supporting Arizona’s language teaching community.

AZTESOL is a professional organization for educators, administrators, and advocates of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Connect with educators across the state, access professional learning, and help strengthen opportunities for multilingual learners.

Upcoming Events

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Leadership Summit • Sept 15

Bringing educators, community leaders, policymakers, and business partners together to strengthen cross-sector alignment and shared solutions for English learners from early childhood through the workforce.

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State Conference October 23-24

Connect, learn, and be renewed alongside educators exploring research-informed practices and collaborative solutions that support multilingual learners and the educators who serve them.

Latest from AZTESOL

  • Diverse students with their arms around one another in a classroom, surrounded by speech bubbles representing multiple languages and belonging.

    Why Home Language Matters for Multilingual Students

    Students’ home languages are an important part of their identities, families, communities, and learning. Research in multilingual education demonstrates that students’ existing linguistic knowledge can be a valuable resource as they develop English and learn academic content. The Value of Home Languages When schools recognize and build upon the languages students already know, they can…

    Read more: Why Home Language Matters for Multilingual Students
  • Arizona desert landscape at sunset with saguaros and mountains, featuring the message “Many Languages, A Stronger Arizona.”

    Arizona’s Linguistic Diversity: Multilingualism is an Asset

    Arizona has designated English as its official language, but the state’s linguistic history and identity extend far beyond English. Indigenous languages have been spoken in this region for generations, Spanish has deep historical roots in Arizona, and languages brought by immigrant and refugee communities continue to enrich our schools and communities. AZTESOL recognizes this linguistic…

    Read more: Arizona’s Linguistic Diversity: Multilingualism is an Asset
  • Multilingual books and a notebook with the U.S. Capitol in the background, representing language diversity, education, and advocacy.

    AZTESOL Statement on Executive Order Designating English as the Official U.S. Language

    On March 1, 2025, the President issued the Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language of the United States. The order designates English as the official language of the United States and revokes Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, issued in 2000. AZTESOL is concerned about the…

    Read more: AZTESOL Statement on Executive Order Designating English as the Official U.S. Language

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Connect with educators and partners from across Arizona, engage in professional learning throughout the year, and find ways to contribute that fit your interests and availability. Membership connects you more fully to the AZTESOL community and creates opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow alongside others committed to supporting multilingual learners.

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AZTESOL is strengthened by organizations that share our commitment to Arizona’s educators and multilingual learners.

We thank our sponsors and community partners for helping make professional learning, statewide events, and opportunities for connection accessible to educators across Arizona.

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