PSMLA Statement on Recent National Events The Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association is deeply troubled by the death of George Floyd on May 25th and the circumstances that allow for such tragedies to happen. As world language educators, we teach our students to respect others who do not look, speak, think or act like us. (more…)
NECTFL 2021: CHANGE OF DATE NECTFL’s 2021 conference has been rescheduled. It will now be held from April 22-24, 2021, with the location remaining the same. Please refer to NECTFL’s website for more information regarding the conference. With the modified dates, NECTFL is again extending the deadline for the call for workshop and session proposals. Please submit (more…)
Job Opportunity Spanish Teacher (FT), Southeastern PA The Lower Merion School District seeks to fill an open position for one Spanish teacher (full time). All applications should be made directly through the LMSD website.
Announcing: PSMLA Teacher of the Year Barbara Kurtz Barbara is a Spanish teacher at the Crawford Central School District in Meadville, PA. Read her full bio here.
Job Opportunities French Teachers (FT), Southeastern PA The Lower Merion School District has openings for two high school French teachers (full time) and possibly for a French elementary (80%) opening. All applications should be made directly through the LMSD website. Spanish Teacher (FT), Eastern PA Southern Lehigh School District is seeking applicants to fill an anticipated (more…)
The Pennsylvania Language Forum (PLF) is now available fully online on the PSMLA Webpage! In this issue: Introduction to the PSMLA Executive Council Pictures from the Fall 2019 conference celebrating the 100-year anniversary! Three articles on topics of gaming, community engagement and issues in World Language Education Advocacy updates Finally, beginning with the fall 2020 (more…)
Job Opportunities German Teacher (FT), Western PA The Pine-Richland School District is seeking a German Teacher to serve the students at Pine-Richland High School (9-12). Dual certification is preferred. All clearances (Federal, state, child abuse) must be updated to within a year of the date of employment. EOE. Contact Information: Owen Kenney (724)-625-7773 okenney@pinerichland.org French (more…)
Breaking News: FALL CONFERENCE 2020 has been postponed! We regret to inform you that PSMLA has decided to postpone our 2020 Conference scheduled to be held in the Philadelphia area this coming October due to the uncertainty of the direction of this pandemic and collateral damage caused by fear of infection. The PSMLA Fall Conference will (more…)
The 2020 PEP Awards Showcase PSMLA is pleased to announce the 2020 Annual PSMLA Exemplary Program (PEP) AWARDS SHOWCASE featuring schools that meet PSMLA standards for program excellence! The schools listed below submitted to PSMLA evidence of high quality, standards-based, proficiency-oriented foreign language instruction at one of four levels: Globe, Bronze Globe, Silver Globe, (more…)
Job Opportunities Spanish Teacher (FT), Southern PA Southern Fulton School District is accepting applications for a High School Spanish teacher with 7-12 certification for the 2020-2021 school year. Send letter of interest, resume, standard application, copy of PA certificate, transcripts, Praxis scores, three letters of reference, copies of Act 34, Act 151 and Federal Criminal (more…)
