CATESOL (California and Nevada Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a professional organization with a mission 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.

www.catesol.org