AATSP Metropolitan New York Chapter

04/18/2026

🚨New podcast alert🚨 AATSP Podcast: The Importance of Study Abroad Podcast

In this episode, our Podcast Committee invited two of our dear friends and collaborators; Leslie Gale, Executive Director of Xperitas, and Jeff Scott Wells of Carlos V Education. Our host, Dr. Alan Hartman, Vice President of AATSP Metropolitan NY Chapter and Professor at Mercy University explored the transformative power of studying abroad. Drawing from their own experiences, all three educators reflected on how international immersion shaped their personal and professional journeys, and how these opportunities remain essential for language learners today.

Download and listen to all of our episodes, comment, and tell us what you would like us to include in future podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9gcn5V6tNaOxwJ96ClhP https://open.spotify.com/episode/6egV6oxiPXCMLspQQNVl3s?si=x6T_QiLeT3a—cEfVrVfRw&t=3

04/01/2026

🌱 Profes de español—this one is for you!

Join us for a meaningful PD on sustainability in language teaching:
“Hacia una docencia sostenible” 🌍

🗓 April 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Barnard College (Columbia University)

✨ Topics include:
♻️ Teaching Spanish through sustainability
🌎 Environmental education in the classroom
⚖️ Climate change + social & gender perspectives
💧 Hudson River research in action

🎓 4 CTLE hours provided
🗓 Register by April 22

💚 Coffee, collaboration, and powerful ideas—don’t miss it!

🔗REGISTER:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jZQU0qw3REylayoyZUfWWwktMMAHrGdOsBntJO6Me2tUM1dKUFNWNTZUTjAzM0s0WktQOEo3WFhMQS4u&route=shorturl
Sustainability NYEducators

04/01/2026

Join the NYCAFLT/UFT Spring Conference 🌎
🗓 April 18, 2026 | 8 AM–1 PM
📍 UFT HQ, 52 Broadway (NYC)

💬 PD focused on communication & collaboration
🎤 Keynote: Candace Black (NYSED)
☕ Breakfast + 🎁 raffles

💲 $45 registration
👯 Register by March 21 = bring a colleague FREE
⚠️ On-site: $60

🔗 Register by April 6: www.uft.org/NYCAFLT-conference 

💙 Tag a colleague you’re bringing!

NYEducators

03/28/2026

REGISTRATION LINK ➡️ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jZQU0qw3REylayoyZUfWWwktMMAHrGdOsBntJO6Me2tUM1dKUFNWNTZUTjAzM0s0WktQOEo3WFhMQS4u&route=shorturl

03/28/2026

🌱 Hacia una docencia sostenible
Recursos y experiencias para promover la sostenibilidad en el aula de lengua

📍 Barnard College, Milstein Center (LL002)
📅 25 de abril

☕ 9:00–9:30 — Recepción y café
👋 9:30–9:40 — Bienvenida

🟢 Decálogo para repensar la enseñanza del español (L2/LH)
🌍 Educación ambiental en las aulas
🌎 Cambio climático desde una perspectiva social y de género
🌊 Monitoreo del Río Hudson

🎓 4 horas CTLE (AATSP Metro NY)
📝 Inscripciones hasta el 22 de abril

🔗 Regístrate aquí:
👉 https://bit.ly/jornadasdidacticas

📌 También disponible en el link en bio

03/27/2026

Join PoWeRFuL, member organization of NYSAFLT:

Regional Conference:
April 11, 2026
9am-2pm
Valhalla MS/HS

Spread the word.. and we hope to see you there! REGISTRATION LINK BELOW https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kAvs1trBoOgnmEKHw7m-Ii3Zv4ISfDUehI6yz5to-Ko/edit?usp=drivesdk

03/19/2026

02/25/2026

Did you know? The AATSP was founded in New York City in 1917, making our NYC Metropolitan Chapter the oldest in the nation!

Throwing it back to February 1998 and our 25th Silver Anniversary Gala at the iconic New Yorker Hotel — a celebration that brought together passionate educators, scholars, and leaders in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies. From keynote voices in journalism to powerful tributes to García Lorca, the day reflected what makes our Metro NY community so special: scholarship, cultura, and corazón.

Moments like these paved the way for the vibrant professional family we continue to grow today — most recently gathering for our 52nd Congreso Educativo in April 2025.

Here’s to honoring our legacy while inspiring the next generation of language educators. 💫

NYCEducators AATSPHistory

02/24/2026

¿Es el aula de español una opción o una necesidad estratégica?
En un mundo dominado por el avance de las clases de STEM y la competitividad global, ya no es suficiente con enseñar gramática.
¡Es momento de hacer que nuestra disciplina sea indispensable!
Tengo el honor de invitarles a una conversación de alto nivel que marcará un antes y un después en nuestra visión pedagógica. Nos acompañarán dos referentes indiscutibles del sector:
✨ Dra. María Carreira – Directora Ejecutiva de la AATSP.
✨ Sybil Sánchez – Presidenta Electa de la AATSP (2027).

💡 ¿De qué hablaremos?
Exploraremos la intersección crítica entre los métodos tradicionales que nos definen y las innovaciones tecnológicas y pedagógicas que están moldeando el futuro de nuestros estudiantes.

Aprenderemos a:
“Vender” nuestra disciplina: Posicionar el español como el corazón vibrante de la escuela.
Equilibrar tradición y vanguardia: Estrategias reales para no quedarnos atrás.
Competitividad Global: Convertir nuestra lengua en la herramienta más potente para el siglo XXI.

🌍 No se trata solo de enseñar un idioma; se trata de liderar la evolución educativa.

📅 ¿Cuándo? 14 de marzo, 2026
🕙 Hora: 10:00 AM Hawaii | 3:00 PM EST
📍 Reserva aquí: https://lnkd.in/gXG3KeXe

¡Prepárense para evolucionar su enseñanza y redescubrir el poder de nuestra lengua!
global

01/08/2026

Francisco García-Quezada
Francisco García-Quezada, a longtime and deeply dedicated member of the AATSP, is a living example of the American Dream and a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of language educators. A first-generation college student, Francisco has devoted his career to supporting immigrant students and their families, ensuring they never face the challenges he once navigated alone. His work at the RBERN at the Center for Educational Partnerships at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education has led to programs that uplift and empower multilingual learners. His life and service embody the mission and heart of the AATSP and offer a shining example of what it means to uplift students, families, and whole communities through language.

-Honored by Maria Carreira

10/04/2025

We experienced a great PD today, October 4th, 2025 at the New York Historical! We invited all of those who attended to share their experiences and pictures to our Instagram page! #