PSMLA Fall Webinar Series; Grant Opportunity; Elections; Job Opportunities (Spanish, French)
PSMLA News Updates/Reminders:
PSMLA Elections
Shortly after 12:01 am on September 1, 2024, you should have received a ballot via email from PSMLA <invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com>. Please participate in this year's election of candidates for the executive council. Voting is done by clicking the link in the email. Members have until 11:59 pm on September 14, 2024 to submit their ballot.You must be a current member and have a valid email address on the PSMLA website in order to vote. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder and then contact webmaster@psmla.org.
PSMLA Fall Webinar Series
PSMLA's fall webinar series continues this month on September 25. Free to members, please join us to learn more about building interpretive listening skills and confidence in the WL classroom.
For more details and to register, please click here. You must me logged into your PSMLA account to register for free. Act 48 hours are available to members.
PSMLA YouTube Channel relaunches!
The PSMLA YouTube channel relaunched on 9/1! Subscribe now for amazing content from our Executive Committee, details about programs such as Global Scholars and Seal of Biliteracy, and MORE! Click here to view our YouTube homepage. On the homepage, be sure to click subscribe and turn on notifications. You will not want to miss a video!
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook by searching "Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA)". Follow our Instagram account (@psmla_org), too!
PSMLA Xperitas Language Matters award
Take advantage of this mini-grant opportunity! PSMLA is pleased to partner with Xperitas to offer the "Language Matters Award." PSMLA members are invited to apply for a $250 mini grant to put towards a classroom project. Please see more information about the mini grant and access the brief application here on the PSMLA website. Applications are due September 30, 2024. Please email awards@psmla.org with any questions.
PA Language Summit: APRIL 28, 2025 at Penn State Harrisburg
The PA Language Summit is an in-person meeting of educators K-16, business leaders, community members, legislators, leaders of PDE and IUs, etc. to develop a PA Language Roadmap to boost Pennsylvania’s economic competitiveness and to meet the needs of the non-English speaking community by strengthening world language education. We invite you to join us at the Summit by completing this Google form.
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 News Updates/Reminders:
Greetings from the IUP Department of Language, Literature and Writing!
Please mark your calendars for the IUP Spring Methodology Conference (April 25, 2025!).
Consider submitting a proposal for the 2025 IUP Spring Methodology on Foreign Language Teaching to share with your colleagues what you do best in your foreign language classes!
Call for proposals now open! Deadline: October 3, 2024
- Conference sessions may focus on any topic related to language pedagogy. Sessions should be non-language-specific and feature general strategies/approaches that can be incorporated into any foreign language classroom.
- Language-specific examples may be used in the session.
- Conference sessions are one hour in length. Proposals that include “hands-on” and interactive participation are strongly encouraged.
- The cost of duplication of handouts is at the expense of the presenter(s)—we strongly encourage the use of electronic handouts, accessible by QR code or other electronic means. Since presenters are our guests at the conference, their registration and lunch fees are waived.
Please submit proposals via our NEW electronic form!
Thank you, Gracias, Merci,
Danke schön, Arigatō, Xiexie
Proposals sought for 2025-2029 Overseas Undergraduate Language Flagship Capstone Program
The Language Flagship is seeking proposals from U.S. institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop an Overseas Undergraduate Language Flagship Program in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, or Russian. This solicitation is open to all U.S. IHEs with demonstrated experience delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction in the relevant target language. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. (ET) on September 16, 2024.
Employment Opportunities
World Language Teacher (PT), REMOTE
Appalachia IU8 - World of Learning has a part-time World Language position available for a Latin instructor. Appalachia IU8 is located in Altoona, PA. This position is remote and a PA K-12 Latin certification is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more details please see our web page. Contact pmulroy@iu08.org for more information.
Spanish Teacher (FT), Central PA
There is a full-time contracted High School Spanish position available at the East Pennsboro Area School District. Please visit the district website (www.epasd.org) for more information. Jobs | East Pennsboro Area School District (epasd.org) will take you directly to the Employment page.
Spanish Teacher (LTS), Western PA
Searching for Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher to teach 4th-6th grade at Falk Laboratory School at the University of Pittsburgh. A Bachelor's Degree is required. A Master's Degree or demonstrated work towards a master's degree in Spanish teacher education or a related field is preferred. This position is anticipated to start late September and end at the beginning of January, 2025. Please visit the district website for more information.
Spanish Teacher (LTS), Western PA
Searching for Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher to teach 7th & 8th grade at Falk Laboratory School at the University of Pittsburgh. A Bachelor's Degree is required. A Master's Degree or demonstrated work towards a master's degree in Spanish teacher education or a related field is preferred. Hiring immediately for this '24-'25 school year. Please view the posting here for more information.
French teacher (FT), Southeastern PA
The Penn-Delco school district at Sun Valley High School is seeking to fill a full-time French teaching position. Anyone interested can apply at www.pdsd.org/employment.