PSMLA Annual Conference – Final Registration Window
Yes, you can still register for the PSMLA annual conference in State College on November 6-7. Learn from our engaging sessions on topics including AI, AP, and IPAs. Current PSMLA members save $50, but you must register online by October 23. Visit psmla.org for full details or email conference@psmla.org with questions.
PSMLA Webinar: Convos that count! TODAY
Make your caregiver conversations count! Join PSMLA for “Convos that Count: Crafting Clear Communication to Connect with Caregivers.” Discover practical strategies for emails, conferences, and newsletters, plus ways AI can save time, to strengthen home-school connections in your world language classroom. Join us Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Free for PSMLA members; $15 for non-members
Not a member? Join today!
Mead Innovation Fellowship
This fellowship supports an individual in the development of a project that contributes to the world language teaching profession. Educators of all languages at all levels in the Northeast region are encouraged to apply to this program, designed to identify innovative leaders and to support the development of their specific projects. Each fellow is assigned a mentor with expertise in the area of that fellow’s project, and NECTFL will facilitate virtual and, if possible, face-to-face meetings. Due date- Nov.1, 2026
Pennsylvania Language Forum — Fall Edition Now Available!
PSMLA´s premier language journal, the Pennsylvania Language Forum (PLF) is now available on our website. Each issue features a letter from our president, news updates, special interviews, and inspiring lessons and ideas from our colleagues across the keystone state!
Do you have an exciting lesson plan, strategy, or research to share? The PLF editors are always accepting submissions! The deadline for our spring issue is February 15.
We also invite researchers to submit to our Peer Review team for consideration, it’s a great opportunity to publish your research article. Check out the journal details on how to submit.
Read the journal today!
World Language In-service Day: 11/3
Delaware County Intermediate Unit invites all world language teachers to our annual world language in-service day on election day, November 3, 2026. There will be a minimum of six different sessions that take place during the entire day covering the most salient topics in our profession, including the new AP exam and proficiency-based learning.
Please register for the event here.
13th Annual Language Educators Workshop at East Stroudsburg University
Join your K-16 world languages colleagues from across the state at the 13th Annual Language Educators Workshop, East Stroudsburg University, October 23, 9am-3pm, with Act 48 hours provided. The $60 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch. Prof. Mahmoud Amer will lead the day’s hands-on activities based around this theme: From Play to Participation: Practical Game-Based Learning with Gamehut. Registration is now open; spaces are filling. Purchase orders are accepted. We very much look forward to welcoming you at the event. Please email Jeff Ruth (jruth@esu.edu) with any questions.
Advocacy Announcements
The PA Language Roadmap is now available!
The Pennsylvania (PA) Language Roadmap is a strategic framework to strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness through world language education. It examines the current landscape of language education and workforce needs and outlines actionable strategies across three key areas: Leadership & Advocacy, Language Programs, and Educator Sustainability.
Explore the Roadmap today, and learn how multilingualism can help shape Pennsylvania’s future!
Spanish Teacher (LTS), Western PA
A long-term Spanish teaching position is available at Penn Hills High School in the Penn Hills School District, Pittsburgh area. The position is open to a PA-certified Spanish teacher and may be completed virtually if the candidate is not local.
The position runs from August 21, 2026, through November 24, 2026. Pay begins at $150/day and increases to $190/day.
Interested candidates may send a résumé or contact Amy Cornman at amy.cornman@kellyeducation.com or 724-761-2677 for additional information.
PSMLA Resources
PSMLA’s World Language Professional Development Calendar
Stay up to date with professional development opportunities around the state from various organizations, by adding the PSMLA-curated PA WL Professional Development Calendar. You can find the calendar on PSMLA’s website or you can subscribe to it by clicking HERE.
Have an event that you would like to add to this calendar? Share it with us at jen@psmla.org with details.
PSMLA WL Resource Hub
Check out this new informational resource to learn about opportunities for you and your students. There are scholarships, awards, grants, travel opportunities and more! Also, find out what other WL teachers are doing to strengthen their programs, make cross-curricular connections with other subjects and connect their students with collegiate and community events.
Aspiring & Early WL Educator Teachers
Are you within your first 5 years of teaching world languages or do you have students who aspire to become a WL teacher? Visit our new resource page that includes information about grants, scholarships, awards, travel abroad opportunities and more! There are resources for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, new WL teachers and also for people interested in getting their WL certificate if they already possess a bachelor’s degree in another subject area.