Mission StatementThe mission of Ohio TESOL, an affiliate of TESOL, is to develop the professional expertise of its members and others involved in educating those learners for whom English is a non-native language by:• advocating for the TESOL profession at the local, state and federal levels;promoting professional development;• acting as a resource in the dissemination of information;• improving standards for high-quality instruction;• promoting better employment conditions;• encouraging opportunities for networking, interaction, leadership and research; and• promoting respect for the language rights and culture of all people.