IUP Conference; PEP Deadline; PSMLA PD Opportunities; PLF Survey

Reminder: PEP Application DeadlineThe New Year has arrived, and schools are moving to complete the first semester.We remind all high schools that Saturday, February 17, 2024, is the submission deadline for this year’s PEP applications.Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding the application.May this year bring peace and tranquility for (more…)

Vista Higher Learning & PSMLA Webinar

Vista Higher Learning & PSMLA WebinarPSMLA members are invited to learn with us in a mini webinar series sponsored by Vista Higher Learning entitled, Cultivating Your Classroom for Engagement and Inclusivity.  Webinar 1:  Strong Foundations: Expanding and Applying Vocabulary Join us February 6th at 4:30pm to listen to presenters, Megan Flinchbaugh and Nathan Campbell, as (more…)

IUP Conference; PSMLA Conference Coordinator; Job Opportunity (Spanish)

PSMLA Seeks Conference Coordinator — Deadline TOMORROW!PSMLA is seeking a member to serve in the new position of Conference Coordinator. Among other responsibilities, the Conference Coordinator will collaborate with the PSMLA conference planning committee, vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors to organize PSMLA’s annual fall conference. The Conference Coordinator reports to PSMLA’s president and executive council and (more…)

PLF (CfS); Coffee Hours; Conference Coordinator; Job Opportunity (Spanish)

PSMLA Seeks Conference CoordinatorPSMLA is seeking a member to serve in the new position of Conference Coordinator. Among other responsibilities, the Conference Coordinator will collaborate with the PSMLA conference planning committee, vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors to organize PSMLA’s annual fall conference. The Conference Coordinator reports to PSMLA’s president and executive council and participates in semi-annual (more…)

PLF (CfS); Coffee Hours; Job Opportunity (French)

Coffee Hours  in French and Spanish are back!Coffee Hours Goals-Film discussions in French and Spanish to improve/maintain proficiency.-Films will provide the context for participants to expand their knowledge of French or Spanish speaking cultures, history, and literature. When and Registration-Every other month, from 4pm-5pm.– 2nd Wednesday: French (December 6) Register here– 3rd Wednesday: Spanish (December 20) Register (more…)

PSMLA Task Force; PSMLA New Website; AATSP Exams

PSMLA Task ForcePSMLA is forming a task force of world language constituents K-20 to develop a resource kit to promote WL teaching to students, to advocate for a WL Supervisor in PDE and to encourage PA legislators to support World LEAP legislation. If you would like more information about the task force or are interested (more…)

Peer Mentoring (deadline approaching); PSMLA ExCo (CfN); Job Opportunity (Spanish)

Call for Nominations of Executive Council members:  Each year terms end for 3 PSMLA Executive Council members. We invite you to run for election or to nominate someone to run for election to serve a 3-year term on the PSMLA Executive Council.  The Nominee must be a member of PSMLA for at least a year, (more…)

Peer Mentoring (deadline approaching); PSMLA ExCo (CfN); Job Opportunity (French)

Call for Nominations of Executive Council members:  Each year terms end for 3 PSMLA Executive Council members. We invite you to run for election or to nominate someone to run for election to serve a 3-year term on the PSMLA Executive Council.  The Nominee must be a member of PSMLA for at least a year, (more…)

WL Advocacy Month; PSMLA Peer Mentor Program; Coffee Hours; Free Webinar

PSMLA 2023 Fall Conference — Call for Proposals! The Call for Proposals for the PSMLA 2023 Conference on November 3 and 4 at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort closes TOMORROW! The conference theme is: RESET-RECHARGE-RECONNECT: Rediscover Yourself in the Language Teaching Community. We welcome sessions in three categories: language teaching and learning, social-emotional learning and (more…)