Encourage and facilitate the professional development of individuals who are involved in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Increase community involvement in the acquisition of English on the part of those whose first language is not English. Create and develop links between and among the various entities in Arkansas who seek to advance the teaching and learning of ESL in the state. Coordinate efforts to promote and improve ESL instruction in the state of Arkansas through state professional organizations, regional and national service organizations, and public and private schools and colleges. Serve as an information and resource center for persons in Arkansas who work to improve the English language proficiency of speakers of other languages.
Individual members are members with voting privileges.
Establishment of the Dues Annual membership dues shall be set by the Executive Board with the membership year being September 1-August 31. Dues will not be prorated. The Executive Board will set the time, date and place for the annual business meeting. This business meeting will be held during the annual conference and called the Annual Business Meeting. Written notice of all meetings will be mailed or published in written or electronic form and sent to all voting members.