AATSP Chicago Area Chapter

We get it - Teachers don’t want to go to school during summer break! 😅

But why limit yourself to just another professional conference?🤔💭

This year, attendees have access to exclusive excursions before, during, and after the event—at an affordable price! Whether you're looking for cultural immersion, wildlife encounters, or historical explorations, we’ve got you covered.
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Start planning your adventure at: https://www.aatsp.org/page/2025panamaexcursions

New Scholarship for AATSP Chapter Leaders!

The AATSP is excited to announce a prestigious new scholarship, generously offered by the University of Salamanca, exclusively for our Chapter Leaders! This recognition honors outstanding leadership and provides recipients with the opportunity to spend a full week engaged in Professional Development at one of the world’s most historic and renowned institutions. This experience will allow Chapter Leaders to enhance their skills, connect with peers, and amplify their impact within the AATSP community. We encourage all eligible leaders to apply and take advantage of this exceptional opportunity!

📅 Key Dates:

📍 Program Dates: June 2–6, 2025
📍 Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
📍 Winners Announced: March 15, 2025
📍 Description of award and application linked below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-zBmBwcSSktMtSWcjfBL0CJ92nfbJqahMP9QIf3etU/edit?usp=sharing

Language advocates across 39 states and the District of Columbia are officially registered and ready to advocate for language education at . Is your state represented?

Language Advocacy Days are a vital opportunity to advocate directly to teams of Capitol Hill and make your voice heard! Having representation from every state allows us to spread the word of language advocacy from the steps of the Capitol to the beaches of Honolulu and beyond!

Don’t miss the extended registration deadline, closing on January 28th! https://ow.ly/7xXS50UM2g4