News: Urgent Action (student teachers); PEP Webinar; IUP Conference; PSMLA Annual Conference (CfP); Spring Workshop; Job (Multiple)
PSMLA News Updates & Reminders
PEP Webinar
Join us for a webinar to learn more about PEP (PSMLA Exemplary Program).
Let us guide you to become recognized for your excellent World Language Program!
Join accomplished PEP and National Board teachers as they explain the details and answer questions about becoming a PEP Award school. After an introduction, experienced PEP Award educators will network with you and discuss all aspects of the PEP Award Program.
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 7-8pm
Audience: open to all
PSMLA Student Awards: Recognize your students´ accomplishments!
Do you have students you would like to recognize for their extraordinary efforts and enthusiasm in language learning? PSMLA offers two different awards for students:
- The Outstanding World Language Senior Award is a scholarship given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to language learning for at least four consecutive years at the High School level. Award details and application information are available on the PSMLA website. Applications are due March 31.
- The Student Recognition program is available for enthusiastic, dedicated students in Middle School, High School, or at the University Level. More information and the certificate request form can be found on PSMLA’s website. Applications are due March 31
PSMLA Fall 2025 Conference – Call for Session Proposals
The PSMLA Fall 2025 Conference will be held in-person October 15-17, 2025 in historic downtown Bethlehem, Pa. In addition to concurrent sessions on Thursday and Friday, a pre-conference workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 15.
The conference theme is "Be the Star: Guiding Your Students on the Path to Proficiency." PSMLA invites world language educators to submit conference session proposals on topics related to pedagogy, language education research, social and cultural topics, the conference theme, or other topics of interest to world language teachers. Sessions presented in target languages are encouraged. Exhibitors are welcome to submit sessions relevant to the aforementioned focus areas, but not marketing proposals. All sessions are expected to be 45 minutes in length.
The deadline for the submission of proposals is April 4, 2025.
Complete this form with your proposal.
Please direct any questions concerning PSMLA proposals to Sarah Thatcher sarah@psmla.org or Mary Wells mary@psmla.org.
Join the PSMLA 2025 Conference Committee
The 2025 PSMLA Conference committee needs your help! If you are interested in working with the committee to plan the annual conference, which will take place October 15-17, 2025 in historic downtown Bethlehem, please contact sarah@psmla.org or mary@psmla.org.
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.
General World Language Announcements
Opportunity: Tech in World Language: Teacher Convening
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 8:30-3:30
Location: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Description and Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1143017278449?aff=oddtdtcreator
*Note: Content and format will be different from last year's workshop at the AIU
Questions? Contact rachel.mcveagh@aiu3.net
2025 IUP Spring Methodology Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages --Register today!
Registration is now open for the 2025 IUP SPRING METHODOLOGY CONFERENCE ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES held on the IUP Campus on April 25, 2025!
This year's Keynote Speaker is Leslie Grahn - read more about her work here: Keynote Speaker: Leslie Grahn
This year’s process is again using IUP’s Marketplace, and is an all electronic process. Just follow the link and instructions as shown on the Registration page (or from the drop down menu).
*Now available: hotel and parking information!
We look forward to seeing you at the conference in April!
Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators
The LCF/Vista Microgrants Program for Language Educators is an initiative aimed at supporting and empowering those who are dedicated to promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity in the classroom. This program provides small grants to K-12 educators who are passionate about teaching languages and incorporating cultural elements into their lessons.
For more details please visit the language connections website.
One funding cycle remain for this school year:
February 6 to April 30, with awards announced on Monday, May 5
Employment Opportunities
World Language Teacher (FT), Western PA
Greater Johnstown School District has an immediate opening for a high school World Language teacher. Details about the position can be found on their employment website.
Spanish Teacher (FT), Central PA
Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg, PA is looking for a full-time Spanish Teacher. People can apply through the district website.
Spanish Teacher (FT), South Central PA
Northern York County School District has an immediate opening for a high school Spanish teacher. Details about the position can be found on their employment website.
Spanish Teacher (FT), South Central PA
Hempfield School District in Landisville, Lancaster County, seeks to higher a full-time Spanish teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
Job Summary: As a staff member of the school under the direction of the Principal and supervisory personnel, the teacher implements approved policies and programs of the school, directs the overall activities of the class, maintains and enhances the school’s standing in the community through the activities of the class, and fulfills such other duties associated with the class as the administration may assign.
Position Information:
- Full-Time, with benefits
- 7.5 hours/day
Qualifications:
- Current PA Spanish K-12 Certification
Required Documents:
- Current PA Criminal History background check
- Current Federal Criminal background check
- Current PA Child Abuse background check
Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to hroffice@hempfieldsd.org.
Posting will stay open until filled.