Conference
Join us September 29-30, 2023 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 has released a statement on the Diversity, Inclusion & impact of Kentucky SB150 on World Languages. Read it here.
-Dr. Ke Peng of Western Kentucky University has been named the 2023 SCOLT Outstanding Teacher of the Year! She will now move on to compete for the 2023 ACTFL Teacher of the Year in Chicago.
-KWLA Spring Workshop will be on April 22, 2023 at 10-12:00 Eastern. There will be three rounds. Two sessions with award winning teachers Dr. Ke Peng and Collin Smith and a third networking & collaboration round. Register here to join us!
-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 a proud member of JNCL-NCLIS.
