CLTA Conference Registration Forms and Information

Registration forms and information for the CLTA Conference 2009 are available. Go to http://www.clta.net/conference/.

Free Summer Study Abroad

CLTA is offering grants to study in Spain, France, Germany, Quebec, and Italy. These grants usually have few or no applicants making your odds of getting the grant very good. Postmark deadline for applications is January 5, 2009. For information and application forms go to http://www.clta.net/awards/. CLTA membership is required for both 2008 and 2009.

Time to Renew your CLTA Membership for 2009

Join CTLA now to enjoy the benefits of membership for the whole year. For membership form go to http;//www.clta.net/membership/.

New Teacher Grant to Attend CLTA Conference

CLTA offers grants for teachers with no more that 4 years of teaching experience to attend the CLTA Conference. Award amounts vary from year to year but are expected to be about $300 this year. The grant may be used for registration, travel, lodging, and meals. For information and application forms go to http://www.clta.net/awards/. This grant usually has few or no applicants so your chances of receiving it could be good.

College Board Report: World Language Study Translates to Higher SAT Scores

The importance of Long Sequences of World Language Study: Equitable Access to Advanced Placement Courses, See article at http://www.clta.net/advocacy/.

Update: College Board announces the discontinuation of three AP courses

AP Computer Science AB, AP French Literature, and AP Latin Literature. See letters from college board at http://www.clta.net/news/apupdate.html.

According to statistics released in 2004, 1 out of every 6 jobs created in the world is an international job. (Trimnell, 2004)