Kansas World Language Association

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Kansas World Language Association Welcome to the NEW KSWLA page! KSWLA is the professional organization for World Language and ESOL teachers, from the Elementary though University levels. We are here to support you in your practice and provide a space to develop as community.

Get involved with your Kansas AAT Chapter!

KATF and KATG have great things going on. Check it out!

Interested in reforming the Girasol Chapter of AATSP? Find more information with the link below 👇

KAT Updates Scroll down for KATG, KATF, and KATSP updates.KATGIn September KATG recently held a fun, informative, and engaging Deutsches Wochenende, the annual workshop for KATG members.Preparations are in progress for the upcoming their annual Schülerkongress, a state-wide competition for high school students...

📚Did you know KSWLA supports world language educators through professional learning, advocacy, and community building across Kansas?

If you're new here -- WELCOME! 👋

Check out the most recent issue of the KSWLA Newsletter 👇

https://tinyurl.com/KSWLAFebruary

WL Teachers -- What's on your desk right now?

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👉 What is ONE strategy you swear by to keep students speaking in the TL?

Bonus points if it works on a Friday! 👀

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The February KSWLA Newsletter is here!

Looking for updates, resources, and opportunities for world language educators in Kansas? We got you covered.

👉In this edition:
Check out an amazing Kansas World Language Educator
Find the 2026 Conference Announcement
Check out our new website!
Get updates from KSDE, your Regional Reps, and AAT Organizations
Advocate for World Languages!
Learn from your peers in the Polyglot's Playground
and...don't forget to check out upcoming PD Opportunities!

KSWLA February Newsletter In this edition: Teacher Spotlight 2026 Conference Announcement New website! Regional Updates KSDE Updates Advocacy Updates AAT Updates Polyglot's Playground PD Opportunities Thank you to our sponsors

🌎 What's your favorite cultural tradition to teach?

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🏆 Tag a world language teacher who deserves a shout-out this week!

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Registration is now open for the sixth annual Language OER Conference to be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 via Zoom.

The goal of the Language OER Conference is to provide a venue to showcase large-scale language OER and to exchange information on topics related to OER production and adoption. Presentations have included OER in Arabic, Armenian, American Sign Language, Bosnian, Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, Czech, English as a Second Language, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Khmer, K'iche', Kiswahili, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Special focus has also been provided on issues of copyright, Fair Use, accessibility, and inclusivity.

https://kansas.zoom.us/meeting/register/TrICZgxLT2OR2NvKTU8iog #/registration