Conference
Join us September 23-24, 2022 in Lexington, KY for our annual KWLA Conference for professional learning and networking with World Language teachers from around the Commonwealth and beyond.
What is KWLA?
(Kentucky World Language Association)
KWLA is a network of individuals who support, promote and advocate the teaching and learning of a variety of world languages and cultures … a clearinghouse for data, information and research relevant to effective programs and practices in the learning and teaching of world languages and cultures … a provider of professional development for P-16+ teachers of world languages and cultures.
Membership
Become a member today and reap the many benefits of membership! Already a member? Please log-in here.
Showcase
Register your students for the KWLA State Showcase! Students can show they CAN DO with language with a cultural project, an interpersonal interview, and presentational writing.
Resource Clearinghouse
A one-stop spot for world language teachers to find useful information to enhance classroom practice, on professional development, and advocacy for their programs.
Seal of Biliteracy
Click here for links to resources and contact information for implementing the Seal of Biliteracy in your district or school.
KWLA Awards
Nominate an outstanding World Language teacher who deserves recognition for everything they are doing in and out of the classroom! We are also looking for nominations for Rising Star Teachers (new teachers in their first five years of teaching), Outstanding Administrators, Lifetime Achievement, and Amici Linguarum. Click here for more details!
KWLA now has 501(3)(C) status as a non-profit organization. Donate today!
IN THE NEWS:
-KWLA will hold its 2022 Fall Conference IN PERSON. Join us at the Campbell House in Lexington, KY September 23-24th. For more information click here.
-Kentucky has newly adopted World Language standards! You can find the new standards here.
– KDE has released guidelines for establishing a local Seal of Biliteracy! For more information click here.
-KWLA is excited to share that we have partnered with Avant Assessment! This partnership will allow KWLA members to access the Avant ADVANCE Teacher Training Tool at the discounted rate of $250 (from $299). The goal of our partnership is to provide valuable resources to our educators during such unprecedented times, in addition to raising funds for our beloved association. Click here for more information.
-Congratulations to Kentucky’s own Elena Kamenetzky for being named the 2021 ACTFL Teacher of the Year! We are so excited for her to represent World Language teachers around the country this year! Read more at the Kentucky Teacher.
KWLA is a proud member of JNCL-NCLIS.
