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| • | AATSP 91st ANNUAL CONFERENCE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICOHYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE JULY 9, 2009-JULY 12, 2009 Historic Old Town Thousands of luminaries light up the Old Town Plaza on December 24th and during the holiday season. Photo credit: marblestreetstudio.com |
| • | BECOME AN AP EXAM READER The AP Reading is a unique opportunity to meet and work with the over 10,000 college faculty and AP teachers who convene to score AP Exams. AP Readers consistently report that the time spent reading, discussing, and evaluating student work alongside other accomplished educators represents the best professional development experience of their teaching careers. Readers are provided an honorarium of $1,555; travel expenses, lodging, and meals are reimbursed. Secondary school educators can also earn continuing education units (CEUs) for participating in the Reading. Click here for eligibility requirements and to apply. |
| • | 2008 ELECTION RESULTS To learn the names of the winners of the recent elections for AATSP Vice President and the Representatives to the Executive Council click here. |
| • | PRESIDENT’S CORNER Click here to read new President’s Corner. |
| • | Boletín de Revistas Culturales Click here to view. |
| • | NEW YORK/METROPOLITAN NEW YORK CHAPTER NEWSLETTER Click here to view. |
| • | UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL EVENTS IN WORLD LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES Click here for more information. |
| • | AATSP Names New Hispania Editor The AATSP is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sheri Spaine Long as the new Editor of Hispania effective January 1, 2010. The membership of the AATSP approved the appointment of Dr. Long at the Business Meeting of the Association held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 during the recent conference in Costa Rica. Click here for more details. |
| • | World Languages is receiving wonderful exposure in an article in the current issue of NEA Today, the journal of the National Education Association. The article contains ideas for model language programs and ideas for advocating for programs. Click here to read the full article “Finding our Way with Words.” |
| • | 2009 Membership Rates Regular Members (renewals) $65.00 New Members (first year only) $45.00 Student Members (student ID required) $25.00 (no on-line registration) |
| • | Members can pay their dues for 2009 online NOW!! Members can renew their dues, update their address, email and other contact information, and register for the annual conference. To renew click on the Renew Membership button at the top of the page. On the login page enter your member ID number and your password. |
| • | XVII Encuentro Práctico de Profesores ELE, Barcelona Barcelona, 19 y 20 de diciembre de 2008, International House Barcelona Difusión, Centro de Investigación y Publicaciones de Idiomas click here. |
| • | U.S. Department of Education Project seeking information about IRS projects since 1958 click here. |
| • | Not a member of AATSP yet? Read on and learn about the many ways that AATSP supports its members. (more) |
| • | Helpful Publications. AATSP offers many publications to support the efforts of our educators. Browse through our list of titles. (more) |
| • | America Reads Spanish The latest issue of the America Reads Spanish Newsletter is now available. Previous editions of the America Reads Spanish Newsletter can be viewed by clicking here fvives@americareadsspanish.org. |
| • | WATCH US GROW ! The AATSP Website has embarked on a long term project to update our site to allow for better communication and services for our members. As part of this project, On-Line Election Information is now available. In addition, all members will be required to change their password when logging in. Thank you for your patience as we review and update our site. |