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ACTFL Convention and PSMLA

PSMLA is one of the ACTFL Convention Partner organizations since the convention will take place in Philadephia this fall. Join PSMLA now, or renew your membership for the 2024-2025 membership year. PSMLA membership allows you to register for the 2024 ACTFL convention at the discounted member rate. Please be aware that it takes up to 48 hours for your PSMLA membership to activate on the ACTFL website.

About Us

We Support World Language Teachers

Founded in 1919, PSMLA is a non-profit professional organisation dedicated to the teaching and learning of languages and cultures at all levels. Our vision: Inspiring multilingual communication and intercultural understanding.

promoting the study of world languages
providing educators opportunities for professional growth and networking
recognizing excellence in the field
collaborating with local, state, and national organisations

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PSMLA Exemplary Program (PEP)

PSMLA Exemplary Program (PEP)

Global Scholars Program

Global Scholars Program

Pennsylvania Language Forum

Pennsylvania Language Forum

PA SEAL of Biliteracy

PA SEAL of Biliteracy

PA SEAL of Biliteracy

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Join our community

PSMLA is Pennsylvania's only statewide professional organization for language teachers.

Membership entitles you to all member benefits, including reduced fees for the annual fall conference and regional workshops sponsored by PSMLA.

Click the Membership button below to join or renew your membership.

Membership

PUBLICATION

View our annual Pennsylvania Language Forum featuring articles on teaching strategies, lesson plans, project ideas, and research.

Professional Growth

Professional Growth

Participate in conferences, workshops, and more.

Professional Growth

Receive Act 48 credit for professional development participation.

Publications

Members are invited to view the latest journal online.

Publications

A digital archive of previous issues is also available.

Networking

Join our online coffee hour and chat in your target language.

Networking

We encourage non-members to create a free account and join us.

Peer Mentoring Program

Peer Mentoring Program

A mentorship program for novice language teachers.

Peer Mentoring Program

Members with fewer than three years of teaching experience are invited to apply to be mentees.

Upcoming Events

28 Apr, 2025 / Middletown, PA
Pennsylvania Language Summit

04 Dec, 2024 / Online
2024 PSMLA Business Meeting

22 Mar, 2025 / Mechanicsburg, PA
PSMLA Spring Workshop – March 22, 2025

22 Nov, 2024 / Philadelphia, PA
ACTFL Convention 2024 in Philadelphia

15 Oct, 2025 / Bethlehem, PA
PSMLA Fall Conference 2025