Education

• Increase Asian Pacific American representation in educational policymaking
• Increase the number of Asian Pacific American school personnel ­ teachers, administrators, counselors, etc.
• Increase Asian Pacific American parent and community involvement in the schools
• Support diverse, global curricula that adequately explore Asian and Asian Pacific American cultures and experiences
• Support bilingual education and increase learning opportunities in Asian languages
• Develop programs and curricula that enhance the development of leadership potential and community involvement
• Support efforts to enhance the capabilities of institutions and organizations devoted to research and analysis of issues affecting Asian Pacific American communities

Economic Development

• Assure that programs available for unemployed and underemployed Asian Pacific Americans are improved and that information on these programs be made readily available
• Increase and broaden educational and training programs and resources to meet the needs of unemployed and underemployed Asian Pacific Americans
• Identify and oppose workplace discrimination aimed at Asian Americans including “glass ceilings” and “glass walls”
• Expand and maintain English as a Second Language programs
• Expand dialogue among Asian Pacific American communities to develop plans for Asian Pacific American economic development
• Expand the amount and accessibility of resources for Asian Pacific American-owned businesses
• Increase the number of Asian Pacific Americans in the economic policymaking process
• Support understanding and build cooperation with organized labor

Human Services

• Work with other communities to expand human services and assure that public and private funding is consistent with the needs and size of the Asian Pacific American population
• Educate and empower Asian Pacific Americans about their rights to equal access to services
• Assure access to services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate
• Recognize and address domestic and family violence as a widespread problem within the Asian Pacific American community
• Support the establishment of universal health care
• Assure affordable housing for Asian Pacific American communities
• Support and develop programs to create alternatives to youth violence, substance abuse, and school drop-outs
• Increase the number of Asian Pacific Americans staff in human service organizations

Civil Rights

• Address the rise in hate crimes against Asian Pacific Americans
• Monitor and address rising anti-immigrant sentiments, legislation, and policies
• Oppose linguistic discrimination and official language policies and legislation
• Assure equal access to public services, education, and the legal system
• Publicize and increase utilization of services provided by the courts, police, hospitals, schools, etc.
• Support a reduction in the separation period for the reunification of immigrant and refugee families
• Improve communications and working relations with law enforcement agencies
• Support the establishment of civilian review boards to examine police practices
• Build coalitions across ethnic/racial/gender lines to secure civil rights for everyone

Community Development & Economic Empowerment

• Develop understanding within the Asian Pacific American community of differing cultural values, needs, and interests and encourage the identification and resolution of potential sources of misunderstanding and conflict
• Develop and support programs that address youth and family issues around intergenerational understanding and pride
• Develop programs that bring together older and newer generations and create awareness and respect
• Develop and support programs that build leadership capabilities in the Asian Pacific American communities including among the youth
• Develop community and school projects aimed at increasing youth involvement in the community
• Increase Asian Pacific American representation in government appointments
• Support efforts to recognize the diversity of Asian Pacific American communities, to affirm the commitment to multiculturalism, and to improve cross-community cooperation and coalition building
• Support bilingual education and increase learning opportunities in Asian languages
• Establish a non-partisan Asian Pacific American political mechanism to coordinate and support voter registration and education, political endorsements, fundraising, candidacies, and other political activities
• Enhance understanding and skills relating to the political and policymaking process including lobbying, community development, and accessing government agencies and programs
• Establish internships in government offices and agencies and provide scholarships for worthy interns