American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)

Description

The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) promotes the study and teaching of the Spanish and Portuguese languages and their corresponding Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian and other related literatures and cultures at all levels of education. The AATSP encourages, supports and directs programs and research projects involving the exchange of pedagogical and scholarly information. Through extensive collaboration with educators, professionals, and institutions in other countries, the AATSP contributes to a better and deeper understanding between the United States and the Spanish-and Portuguese-speaking nations of the world.

Member benefits

Annual Conference: More than 200 sessions, workshops, poster exhibition and meetings aimed to improve your cultural and literary knowledge, develop your professional skills and educate you on the latest teaching techniques. Typically held in July at locations rich in Hispanic culture and influence.
Option to earn graduate credit is available.
Downloadable, ready-to-use and customizable classroom resources
Scholarship, Stipends & Awards for Teachers and Members
Summer Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica, Mexico & Spain: Tuition + $750.00 for travel
Robert G. Mead, Jr. Travel and Study/Research Award: $1,000.00
First-Time Attendee Travel Stipend for the Annual Meeting: $500.00
Outstanding Teacher of the Year: Elementary, Secondary, Two-year College, University
Outstanding Service Award
Chapter Incentive Award
Robert G. Mead, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award
Maria Isabel Abreu Award
ISE Language Matters Award
Early Language Learning (ELL) Poster Contest – for elementary students
Hispania Journal – articles on pedagogy, literature, linguistics, and computer-assisted language instruction; published quarterly
Enlace Online Newsletter – three issues posted annually
The Portuguese Newsletter – published semi-annually
Career Center Online Job Postings –listing of available faculty teaching positions
Chapters at the local/state level – AATSP activities closer to your home
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) – an honor society with benefits for secondary students
Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad (SHA) – an honor society with benefits for middle/junior high students
National Spanish Examinations (NSE) – a motivational competition for secondary school students
Web-based assessment
Online printable certificates for NSE
Outreach – a program that brings techniques and information from Annual Meeting workshops back to the chapters and school districts
Association voice in the Joint National Committee on Languages