AATG American Association of Teachers of German – since 1926

The American Association of Teachers of German supports the teaching of the German language and German-speaking cultures in elementary, secondary and post-secondary education in the United States. The AATG promotes the study of the German-speaking world in all its linguistic, cultural and ethnic diversity, and endeavors to prepare students as transnational, trans-cultural learners and active, multilingual participants in a globalized world.

ACTFL AMERICAN COUNCIL ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators, students, and administrators.

The German Language School Conference (GLSC)

The German Language School Conference (GLSC) is the national umbrella organization for private German language schools in the United States. Our member schools, which operate mostly on Saturdays, serve children from preschool through high school and adults.

Our organization projects a positive image of the language and culture of the German-speaking countries and provides a forum for pedagogical, administrative, social and other issues. We offer all teachers continuous education and create a setting for sharing pedagogical ideas and professional experiences.

The GLSC enjoys the support of the German government (Bundesverwaltungsamt/Central Agency for Schools Abroad), the German Language Consultants in the US), the Verein für deutsche Kulturbeziehungen im Ausland (VDA), the German Embassy in Washington and its affiliated Consulates, the Literary Society Foundation, and others. It is an associated member of the Weltverband Deutscher Auslandsschulen (WDA) and represents its member schools. F. Undütsch GmbH is an underwriter of the annual Teacher Development Forum.