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PSMLA Task Force Update; PLF (CfS); Seal of Biliteracy Recognition; Job Opportunities (German, Italian)

PSMLA News Updates/Reminders


1 Week Left to Recognize Your Students and School for PA Seal of Biliteracy

Now that the AP World Language scores are available, did you have more students qualify for the PA Seal of Biliteracy?  Please take 2 minutes to complete this Google form so PSMLA can track the progress of the PA Seal of Biliteracy and to provide your school with recognition for offering this amazing opportunity to its students. Deadline: July 31, 2024 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PA Language Pre-Summit Zoom Meeting

You are invited to a PA Language Pre-Summit Meeting on August 7th or August 12th.  These one-hour meetings are to discuss the current state of world language education in PA, its impact on the state’s economic status and what can be done to improve world language education for future generations.  To attend one of the two meetings, please RSVP using this link to the formal invitation. This meeting is an important precursor to an in-person meeting in the spring of 2025.
Linguistically yours,
The PSMLA Task Force _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pennsylvania Language Forum -- Get published!

PSMLA´s premier language journal, the Pennsylvania Language Forum (PLF) is accepting submissions for both its Peer Review and traditional journal sections. 

Do you have an exciting lesson plan, strategy, or research project to share?  The PLF editors are ready to help you prepare your submission for publication. All current PSMLA members are welcome to submit their work. 

The deadline for our fall edition (released in October) is August 15. See this flyer for more information or check out the journal for details on how to submit. 

Check out the Spring 2024 edition!

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Time to renew your PSMLA membership!

It's summer and time to renew your PSMLA membership for the 2024-2025 membership year which runs from July 1 - June 30th. This year, if you plan to attend the 2024 ACTFL Convention in Philadelphia, you will receive a discounted rate as a PSMLA member! Please go to http://www.psmla.org and look for the membership tab to renew online or to access further renewal details. 

If you have any questions about your membership status, please contact PSMLA Secretary Natalie Puhala at secretary@psmla.org.

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General World Language News Updates/Reminders

Advocate for Language Education Programs by signing your name to a pre-made letter!

On June 27th, the House Labor HHS Education Appropriations Subcommittee approved a bill that would slash $11 billion from the Department of Education, which is a 13% drop from last year, and eliminate 17 federally funded education programs. While not all cuts are not publicly known, it is clear that the House bill would completely eliminate two key language education programs – the $890 million English Language Acquisition (Title III) program and the $2.19 billion Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (Title II-A) program. Take action today to help restore funding for these language programs!  

CLICK HERE TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.   

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Employment Opportunities

Italian Teacher (FT), Southeastern PA
The West Chester Area School District has a 1.0 contracted Italian position posted to start in the 2024-25 school year. While the WCASD prefers applicants to already be certified, we are happy to consider candidates eligible for emergency certification as well.  Please visit the following website for more information.

This position will remain open through Wednesday, July 31, 2024. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Part-Time German Adjunct, Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities invites applications for Adjunct Lecturer in German. Teaching assignments may require teaching day or evening classes, as needed. This is a part-time, adjunct faculty opening.