🧡🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from MIWLA! We’re so grateful for our members and all you do for language learning in Michigan. Wishing you time for rest, reflection, and renewal this weekend. 🦃

🎉 Join us for the MIWLA Awards & Networking Reception — Thursday, 4:30–6 PM! ✨ Celebrate award winners, win prizes, connect with colleagues, & enjoy snacks + a cash bar. Must be pre-registered to attend. #MIWLA25 #Networking #WorldLanguage

💙 Meet the MIWLA Board! 💙 Our amazing team has been working hard to make #MIWLA25 a success — planning sessions, events & more! 👏 Come meet them in Lansing Oct. 23–24 and see their work in action. 🌍✨ #WorldLanguage #ProfessionalDevelopment

🎉 The #MIWLA25 Digital Conference Program is LIVE! Check out sessions, speakers & events for Oct. 23–24 at the Lansing Center. 💻 Plan your conference today 👉 bit.ly/MIWLA25 #WorldLanguage #ProfessionalDevelopment

⏰ 6 Hours Left! We want YOU at #MIWLA25 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to register online and join world language educators from across Michigan! 🌍 👉 Register now: www.miwla.org #WorldLanguage #MIWLA #LastChance

Final Reminder: Pre-registration & hotel discount for MIWLA Fall Conference close Oct. 6! Oct. 23–24 | Lansing 💻 Register now & save 👉 miwla.org #MIWLA2025 #WorldLanguage

📢 Deadline Extended! Register for the MIWLA Fall Conference by Oct. 6 🗓️ Join us Oct. 23–24 in Lansing for learning, collaboration & inspiration. Hotel discount also extended (code MWL). 👉 miwla.org

⏰ Only 4 Days Left! Don’t miss the Early Bird Registration deadline for MIWLA 2025 — ends October 1! 🗓️ 💻 Register online now and save! 👉 www.miwla.org #MIWLA2025 #WorldLanguage #EarlyBird #Countdown

🏨 Heading to #MIWLA2025? Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing! ✨ $144/night (plus taxes) 📅 Book by Oct. 1, 2025 for the conference rate 📍 111 N. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 🔗 Hotel link: miwla.org 📞 Call 1-833-904-2206, code MWL

🌍 Exciting news! Meredith White is the #MIWLA2025 keynote speaker 🎉 📖 Keynote: “Looking Ahead, Backward, and Around: Finding Reflection, Perspective, and Balance Together” 📅 Oct 23–24, 2025 📍 Lansing Center 🔗 Register: miwla.org #WorldLanguages #LanguageTeachers

📣 Registration is OPEN for #MIWLA2025! 📅 Oct 23–24 | Lansing Center 🎤 Keynote: Meredith White 📚 80+ sessions on The Future of World Languages Register 👉 miwla.org Hotel discount code: MWL (by Oct 1)

⏰ Deadline is Sept 10! Apply now for a MIWLA Conference Attendance Grant 🎓 Grants cover membership + early registration for pre-service, new, & experienced world language teachers. Don’t miss out! 👉 www.miwla.org

MIWLA 25 is just around the corner, check out all the amazing benefits of being a #MIWLA member. The annual conference is only one of the amazing perks! Go to www.miwla.org for more information.

🌍 MIWLA offers Conference Grants for pre-service, new & experienced teachers! 💸 Covers costs for #MIWLA2025 📅 Apply by Sept 10 🔗 miwla.org #WorldLanguage

🚨 Registration is OPEN for #MIWLA2025! 📍 Lansing Center | 🗓️ Oct 23–24 Keynote: Meredith White 🎤 80+ sessions • 3 workshops 🔗 Register + book your hotel now at miwla.org 💰 Hotel: $144/night w/ code MWL 🎓 Grant apps due Sept 10

We are getting started this morning at the MIWLA Summer Institue! Can’t wait for a day of networking, learning and fun! #MIWLA

🌞 Ready for an inspiring day of PD? If you’re registered for the MIWLA & DPSCD Summer Institute, check your email for all the conference details! 🎉 We’re so excited to learn, connect, and grow with you — see you tomorrow! 👋📚✨

Big thanks to everyone who joined MIWLA’s Summer Book Club Q&A with Proficiency-Based Instruction co-author Mike Travers! 🚀 He shared his 4+1 model & practical tips for proficiency-based lesson planning. A mitten high five for his insights! 🙌 #MIWLA #LangChat

Just a reminder, our MIWLA Summer Book Club is meeting tonight on Zoom. If you are registered, please check your email for the Zoom link. Reminder these events are FREE to MIWLA members! Looking forward to a great night of learning tonight.

🔥 Don’t miss the MIWLA & DPSCD Summer Institute on July 25! 📍 Detroit School of Arts 🕘 9AM–4PM | 🎓 Up to 4 SCECHs 💸 FREE for MIWLA members! 👀 Sneak peek agenda: bit.ly/MIWLAsummer25 ✅ Register: miwla.org #MIWLA #SummerPD #LangChat

🌍 Greetings from MIWLA! Join us for the 3rd Annual Summer Institute with DPSCD on July 25 at Detroit School of Arts! ☀️ FREE for members 🤝 Network & earn up to 4 SCECHs 📅 Register by July 11 at miwla.org — no on-site reg! #MIWLA #LangChat #MIIWorldLangPD

Thank you @miwla.bsky.social for hosting a Q&A with @ritzworldlang.bsky.social and I tonight. It was great to connect and talk about grammar and how to approach the shift to prof. based teaching

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from MIWLA! 🎆 Wishing all of our incredible language educators, supporters, and families a safe and joyful Independence Day! Thank you for all you do to inspire global citizenship and cultural understanding every day. 🌍💬 #MIWLA #LanguageMatters #WorldLanguageEducators

🚨 World Language Teachers! 🚨 The MIWLA Summer Institute is coming up on July 25th in Detroit—and you won’t want to miss it! 🌟 Best part? It’s FREE for MIWLA members! 📍 Location: Detroit School of Arts 📅 Date: 7/25 🔗 Register now: www.miwla.org 👀 Will we see you there? #MIWLA

Summer Institute is coming up soon, check out the program here: acrobat.adobe.com/.../urn:aaid.... Also you can register at www.miwla.org (it's free for members to attend!)

Is your district hiring for a World Language Teacher or are you looking for a job in Michigan? Please post any job postings here and tags friends who may be interested. @miwla.bsky.social

📣 The MIWLA Awards deadline has been extended to May 31! Take a moment to nominate a colleague for one of these categories: 🏅 K-12 Teacher of the Year 🏅 Post-Secondary Educator of the Year 🏅 Friend of World Languages Help us recognize the amazing work happening across Michigan! 🌍 Submit at miwla.org

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌍 Gracias. Merci. Danke. Thank you, World Language Teachers, for bringing passion to your students every day. Tag a language teacher who deserves some love! 💬 #MIWLA #ThankATeacher #WorldLanguage

This summer, MIWLA is hosting a FREE book club for members! We'll be reading Proficiency-Based Instruction by Catherine Ritz & Mike Travers packed with classroom-ready strategies. 🧠📘 🗓️ Zoom meetups: 6/26 & 7/17 @ 6:30 PM 💬 Open to all 📚 Practical summer PD! miwla.wildapricot.org/event-6154512

Registration is now open for the MIWLA Summer Institute! Click here to register! miwla.wildapricot.org/event-6082275 Reminder this event is FREE to MIWLA members! Tag someone below that you want to attend with or who would be interested.

🚨 MIWLA Awards deadline extended to May 31, 2025! 🚨 Nominate a stellar WL educator, admin, or org making a difference in Michigan! 🌎✏️ 🏆 Categories include K–12, post-secondary, and “Friend of WL” One will represent MI at Central States in Chicago! 🗳️✨ #MIWLA #WorldLanguages #LanguageEd

MIWLA is hiring a Public Affairs Liaison! Advocate for world languages, build connections, and represent MIWLA at key events. 🗓️ Apply by 5/17/25 | Interviews in May 📧 Send resume + cover letter to [email protected] Details: miwla.org #MIWLA #WorldLanguages #Advocacy

📚☀️ Get Ready for Summer Book Club! ☀️📚 We're diving into Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency 🧠✍️ 📆 Save these dates — 6/26 and 7/17 You won’t want to miss it! 💬📖 #SummerBookClub #ProficiencyBasedLearning #GrammarForProficiency

Mark your calendars for the MIWLA and DPSCD Summer Institute! More info will be coming out soon! #MIWLA

🏅Know an amazing world language educator or supporter? Nominate them for a MIWLA award! Winners honored at our October conference—one goes on to represent Michigan at #CSCTFL in Chicago! 🌐 Submit by April 30 at miwla.org #MIWLA #LanguageMatters #CelebrateEducators

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Today is the FINAL DAY to submit your #MIWLA25 proposal! 🎉 📅 Deadline: TODAY 📍 Conference: Oct 23-24, 2025 🔗 Submit now: www.miwla.org Share your expertise & shape an unforgettable #MIWLA25! 💡✨ #WorldLanguages #CallForProposals

Have a great idea to share? Apply to present at the MIWLA 25! 📅 Deadline: 4/1/25 🔗 www.miwla.org Share your insights on: 💡 Creative lessons & activities 🌎 Cultural experiences 🛠 Tech tools 🤝 Student engagement Grow your network, gain experience, and inspire others!

📢 Urgent: Save Language Education! 📢 The U.S. Dept. of Ed has cut key language programs, including OELA & International Ed offices. We need Congress to act NOW to restore them! 📝 Sign & send the petition: www.votervoice.net/JNCL/campaig... Languages matter. Let’s stand together! 🌎💬 #MIWLA

Check out this PD opportunity from the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at The University of Michigan. Sign up now! myumi.ch/61jeE

Need help with your MIWLA conference proposal? Join “How to Write a Successful MIWLA Proposal” with Jennifer Howe on March 10, 3:30-4:30 PM (Zoom). Get tips, workshop your idea, and get feedback! Register here: msu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #MIWLA #WorldLanguages

✨ MIWLA Spring Workshop Recap! ✨🌍 On Saturday, MIWLA members gathered in Lansing for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration! 💡📚 Huge thanks to our amazing guest speakers and everyone who joined us—your passion for world languages makes a difference! 🌎💙 #MIWLA #SpringWorkshop

MIWLA seeks a Public Affairs Liaison. This position is responsible for advocating for the Association & the profession, and developing and maintaining relationships between the Association and various stakeholders. For more info, please see the full posting here: docs.google.com/.../1AhjbAU4....

Don't miss out! TODAY is the LAST DAY to register for MIWLA Spring Workshop featuring 3 amazing presenters and an opportunity to network with MIWLA teachers around the state. Registration is free for members and includes free lunch. Go to www.miwla.org now and register.

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖 Love is a language we all understand! No matter where you are, who you love, or what language you speak, today is a day to celebrate love and friendship. 💕✨ #MIWLA

MIWLA Spring Workshop: "Crafting Our Way to New Horizons" 📅 March 1, 2025 | 🏛 MSU – B100 Wells Hall | ⏰ 9 AM - 2:30 PM 🔥 3 expert presenters 🔥 Practical strategies for your classroom 🔥 Networking, FREE lunch & SCECHs 🔹 FREE for MIWLA members! Register by Feb. 22 at miwla.org!

Join us for "How to Write a Successful MIWLA Proposal" with Jennifer Howe! 🎤📄✨ 🗓 Monday, March 10 ⏰ 3:30 - 4:30 PM (via Zoom) 💡 Short presentation + workshopping time ✅ Get feedback and submit with confidence! 🔗https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/-zXTa401R1iIJ4x8I745bg#/

Mark your calendars some free professional development opportunities for MIWLA members is coming your way soon! Our Spring Workshop is in Lansing on March 1 and the Summer Institute is going to be on July 25, in Detroit! We hope to see you there!