Member Benefits

Member Benefits

• Participation in a network of more than 500 world language professionals

• Opportunities for quality professional development

  • Fall Conference with more than 90 sessions and workshops

  • FREE Workshops in locations across Michigan

• Eligibility to apply for MIWLA grants

  • Charles H. Ahnert Instructional Grant

  • Experienced Teacher Conference Attendance Grant

  • New Teacher Conference Attendance Grant

  • Pre-service and Student Teacher Conference Attendance Grant

• Eligibility to nominate others and to receive MIWLA awards

  • MIWLA Teacher of the Year Award

  • Georges J. Joyaux Post-Secondary Educator Award

  • Outstanding Student Awards

• Eligibility to be nominated by the MIWLA Executive Board for additional MIWLA awards

  • Barbara Ort-Smith Award

  • MIWLA Distinguished Service Award

• Representation in advocacy efforts for world languages at the state, regional, and national level

• Ability to serve on MIWLA Committees and gain experience with professional organizations

• Increased experience and expertise with other language professionals through MIWLA social media sites

• Access to the Members Only area of the MIWLA website

• Opportunity to earn SCECHs through conference workshops

• Eligibility to participate in MIWLA elections and to stand for election for a position on the MIWLA Executive Board

• Opportunity to be actively involved in a vibrant professional learning COMMUNITY!