FALL 2010 NEWSLETTER

Dear AL AATG chapter members,

I hope that you and your students had a great beginning of the new school year. Here are news relating to our AL AATG chapter.

The Spring 2010 AATG Alabama chapter meeting took place during the 2010 AAFLT conference at the U of Alabama at Huntsville campus, Bevill Center with the chapter meeting on Saturday, February 7 from 8 am - 8:30 am. At the meeting, we elected new officers. Adam Martin is now the incoming AATG AL chapter president, Dr. Douglas Lightfoot was elected Vice-President, and Peggy Boynton was elected Secretary/Treasurer.

For the minutes of the spring 2010 AATG Alabama chapter meeting follow the link on the left (to come).

The Fall 2010 AATG Alabama chapter meeting place and time will be announced soon.

For exciting professional development opportunities, such as conferences, stipend and grants, see please the AATG main chapter page on Professional Development.

Other Announcements:

The W.I.L.D. Weekend Immersed in Language Development took place last November at YMCA Hargis Retreat Center. Students from various schools from throughout the state of Alabama. The program was led by Dr. Rasma Lazda (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa) with along with Gunars Cazers (The Capitol School, Tuscaloosa), and Trudy Clements (Vestavia High School, Birmingham). Adam Martin (Auburn High School) asisted with some sessions.

The 16th Annual High School German Day will take place on February 8, 2011. The topic will be announced soon. The German Day website provides all necessary information.
For further information click here.

Please feel free to contact me in case of any questions.

Rasma Lazda
(outgoing AL AATG chapter president)