Join us September 26th - 28th in Talkeetna, AK for this year's conference with special guest keynote: current ACTFL Teacher of the Year, Kei Tsukamaki.
Conference Program & Schedule-at-a-Glance Coming Soon!
Keynote Address:
Advocacy and Visibility - Building Strong Language Programs at the Local Level
Language education is facing tough times. What can we DO to ensure our students have access to high-quality, meaningful language learning? Join this keynote to learn and re-learn various strategies to advocate for your language program. Come ready to learn and leave with ideas and energy!
Meet the Keynote
Kei Tsukamaki (she/her) is a 3rd generation Japanese American and a 15-year teacher of Japanese and Spanish. She is the 2025 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year and has served as President of the Washington Association of Teachers of Japanese. Her professional interests are in curriculum design and ensuring accessible and meaningful professional development for language teachers. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog.