The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California - CLTAC

12/29/2025

📚 2026 3rd Picture Book Reading Contest – Now Open!

This contest encourages students to enjoy reading Chinese picture books, improve Mandarin language expression, and build confidence through reading aloud.

👧👦 Who can participate?
Students in Grades K–8

🗓 Important Dates
Opens: January 1, 2026
Deadline: March 10, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

🎥 How to participate
Submit a reading video using a Chinese picture book published by FLTRP.

🔗 Registration & Submission Form:
https://forms.gle/u2PHkdr3cMB1XkeV7

📌 Contest details:
https://www.clta-ca.org/reading-contest.html

We welcome students, parents, and teachers to join and share!

📚 2026 年第三届绘本朗读比赛 – 现已开放报名！

本次比赛旨在鼓励学生阅读中文绘本，提升普通话表达能力，并通过朗读建立自信。

👧👦 参赛对象
K–8 年级学生

🗓 重要时间
开放时间：2026 年 1 月 1 日
截止时间：美东时间 2026 年 3 月 10 日 晚上 11:59

🎥 参赛方式
使用外语教学与研究出版社（FLTRP）出版的中文绘本录制朗读视频并提交。

🔗 报名及提交表单：
https://forms.gle/u2PHkdr3cMB1XkeV7

📌 比赛详情：
https://www.clta-ca.org/reading-contest.html

欢迎学生、家长和老师积极参与并转发分享！

10/24/2025

📣 Reminder: The CLTAC 2025 Fall Pedagogy Workshop is TOMORROW! 🌟

🗓 Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 8:15–11:45 AM (PDT)
💻 Online · Free & Open to the Public!

Don’t miss this inspiring morning of learning and exchange!

Join us for engaging talks and discussions featuring top scholars and educators from around the world:

🎓 Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Liping Feng (Beijing Normal University) — Designing Classroom Interaction for Chinese Language Teaching under the Framework of Smart Education
Dr. Wei Cai (University of Calgary) — Integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence into Chinese Language Education
Principal Roundtable: Laurie Maheen Huntwork (OR), Mark Crummey, Ph.D. (VA), and Richard Chang (MA) — Bridging Classrooms: What We’ve Learned in China and Where We Go Next

👉 Register now (free): https://forms.gle/4HBjZSZMFAmUh2QY7 📧 Contact: [email protected]

Let’s come together to explore how AI and smart education are shaping the future of Chinese language teaching! ✨

10/18/2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. (PDT) This workshop is free and open to the public. The Zoom link will be available on the confirmation page immediately after you submit this form. In addition, a confirmation email from CLTAC will be sent to all registered participants after October...

10/18/2025

💻 Free & Open to the Public!

We’re thrilled to invite all Chinese language educators and enthusiasts to the CLTAC 2025 Fall Pedagogy Workshop—a morning of inspiring talks and cross-cultural insights!

🎤 Featured Speakers:

Dr. Liping Feng, Dean, Beijing Normal University — “Designing Classroom Interaction for Chinese Language Teaching under the Framework of Smart Education”

Dr. Wei Cai, Professor, University of Calgary — “Integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence into Chinese Language Education”

Principal Panel: Laurie Maheen Huntwork (OR), Mark Crummey, Ph.D. (VA), and Richard Chang (MA) — “Bridging Classrooms: What We’ve Learned in China and Where We Go Next”

💬 Explore how AI and smart education are transforming Chinese language teaching, and hear firsthand reflections from American principals who visited China this year!

👉 Register today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/4HBjZSZMFAmUh2QY7

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]

Let’s connect, share, and inspire one another in advancing the future of Chinese language education! 🇨🇳✨

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. (PDT) This workshop is free and open to the public. The Zoom link will be available on the confirmation page immediately after you submit this form. In addition, a confirmation email from CLTAC will be sent to all registered participants after October...

03/09/2025

🚨 Attention Mandarin Learners! 🚨

📢 The 49th CLTAC Mandarin Chinese Speech Contest is just around the corner, and there’s only ONE WEEK left to sign up! ⏳ Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to showcase your language skills, gain confidence, and compete with fellow learners! 🌟🏆

🎤 Key Details:
📅 Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025 (⏳ Don't wait!)
🗓 Contest Date: April 20, 2025
📍 Location: Menlo School, Atherton
📝 How to Join?
Prepare a speech in Mandarin according to your proficiency level. 🎭🗣
Teachers (who are CLTAC members) must register students before the deadline. 🏃💨
Visit the official CLTAC website for topics & guidelines 👉 clta-ca.org

🔥 Why Participate? 🔥
✅ Boost your Mandarin speaking skills 🎯
✅ Gain confidence & experience 💪
✅ Compete for recognition & awards 🏅🎉
✅ Meet and connect with other Mandarin learners 🤝🌏

⏳ Time is running out! Secure your spot before March 15 and get ready to impress! 🚀💬

📢 Tag your friends & spread the word! 🏆🎤 🎭🔥

Chinese Language Teachers Association of California

02/23/2025

📢 1 Week Left – Submit Your Entry Now! 📢
📢 倒计时1周——抓紧提交作品！ 📢

The deadline for The 2nd North America Picture Book Reading Contest is just one week away! ⏳ Don't miss this chance to showcase your storytelling skills in Chinese.
✨ 第二届北美绘本朗读大赛 仅剩 1周时间！⏳ 抓住机会，展示你的中文朗读才华！

👩‍🏫 Teachers and parents – please support your students in submitting their video entries before the February 28th deadline.
👩‍🏫 老师和家长们，请帮助学生在 2月28日截止日期 前提交视频作品。

📌 Submission Link: https://forms.gle/kzuGXT3zpwZKGaZE8
📌 提交链接: https://forms.gle/kzuGXT3zpwZKGaZE8
Encourage creativity, celebrate learning, and let their voices shine! 🌟

鼓励创意，享受学习，让孩子们的声音闪耀舞台！🌟

#绘本朗读比赛 #中文学习 #学生风采

Join the FLTRP & CLTAC The North America Elementary and Middle School Picture Book Reading Contest ! Are you a student in grades K-8 with a passion for storytelling and a love for picture books? Here's your chance to showcase your talents! The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) in....

02/18/2025

🚀 Exciting news! The CLTAC 2025 Spring Conference Program is now available! 📖✨

Check out the lineup of insightful sessions and inspiring speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow with fellow educators!

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01/21/2025

Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC) 2025 Spring Conference

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC) is delighted to announce the upcoming 2025 Spring Conference scheduled for March 8th, 2025. The Organizing Committee is now accepting proposals for 20-minute individual presentations or 60-minute panel discussions.

CONFERENCE THEME: Technology and Tradition:
Blending Approaches in Chinese Language Teaching

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of cutting-edge technology with time-honored pedagogical methods presents exciting opportunities and challenges for language educators. This conference will explore innovative strategies for blending traditional language teaching practices, such as immersive cultural experiences and communicative approaches, with the latest digital tools, AI-powered platforms, and interactive resources.

Join expert speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and collaborate with fellow educators to examine how technology can enhance, rather than replace, the rich traditions of Chinese language instruction. Together, we will explore strategies for creating dynamic, engaging, and effective learning environments that marry the best of both worlds—innovation and tradition.

We invite proposals that explore a wide range of topics in Chinese language teaching and learning. Possible areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
Chinese linguistics and pedagogical grammar
Second language acquisition
Standards-based instruction
Proficiency- and/or performance-based assessments
Thematic unit lesson planning
Curricular development
Reading and writing literacy development
Remote learning AP Chinese Teaching culture Teaching Professional
Chinese Teaching heritage students
Studying abroad Teacher training Immersion programs
Classroom management strategies

Your insights and expertise will contribute to the richness of our discussions and help shape the future of Chinese language education. We look forward to receiving your proposals and welcoming you to this vibrant exchange of ideas at the 2025 CLTAC Spring Conference.

IMPORTANT DATES
Proposal submission deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025
Notification of proposal status: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Conference date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 VENUE Stanford University

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
1) Send a one-page proposal of no more than 350 words in English, or 500 characters in Chinese as an email attachment in MS-Word format to CLTAC Conferences at [email protected] .
2) In the subject line of the email, type "CLTAC 2025 Spring Conference Proposal". In the body of the email, provide the following information: Paper Title Name of the Presenter School/Organization Graduate Student or not Detailed Contact Info (email address, regular mail address, and cell phone number)
3) Do NOT include your name or institutional affiliation in the proposal since all proposals will be anonymously reviewed.
4) You may only submit one (1) proposal as a lead presenter and be listed as a co-presenter on one (1) other proposal on a different topic. You may be listed as a co-presenter on two proposals if you are not listed as a lead presenter on any other proposal. Submissions that include the same group of presenters and have similar titles and content will be removed from consideration.
5) All proposals will be reviewed, but presenters must be current members of CLTAC. Please visit https://www.clta-ca.org/join-cltac.html for more information about membership.
6) We will be soliciting PDF handouts or presentations from presenters after the conference and post them on the conference website with permission.

CLTAC BEST PRESENTATION AWARD
This year, the conference will present two Best Presentation Awards—one for K-12 Chinese language instructors and one for graduate students. All presentations by K-12 instructors and graduate students will be automatically considered. The awards will be granted based on both the quality of content and the style of delivery. Each Best Presentation Award includes a certificate and a $100 prize.

QUESTIONS
Email CLTAC 2024 Spring Conference Committee, at [email protected] .

CLTAC has regular, annually renewable membership and life-time membership. CLTAC originally maintained memberships from mostly college level since 1970s, and later on, CLTAC extended the involvement...

01/09/2025

📢 Exciting News! 📢

We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Picture Book Reading Contest! 📚

✨ Hosted by The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC), this event invites K-8 students to showcase their creativity, storytelling, and Chinese language skills!

🎯 How to Join?
1️. Choose a picture book published by FLTRP.
2️. Record your storytelling video.
3️. Submit your entry by February 28, 2025. 🌟 Awards & Recognition Await! Don’t miss this opportunity to bring stories to life and connect with Chinese language and culture!

📲 Register Now! Scan the QR code on the attached poster or click the link below: https://forms.gle/kzuGXT3zpwZKGaZE8

📢 好消息！第二届绘本朗读大赛正式启动！ 📚✨ 本次比赛由加州中文教师学会（CLTAC）主办，为K-8年级的学生提供一个展示创意、讲故事能力和中文水平的绝佳平台！

🎯 如何参与？
1️. 选择一本由外语教学与研究出版社（FLTRP）出版的中文图画书。
2️. 录制一段朗读视频，将故事生动呈现出来。
3️. 在2025年2月28日之前提交参赛作品。 🌟 丰厚奖项等你来拿！ 快来展示你的中文水平、表达能力和创造力，与更多小朋友一起沉浸在故事的世界里！

📲 扫描海报上的二维码立即报名！或点击链接报名：
https://forms.gle/kzuGXT3zpwZKGaZE8

#绘本读书比赛 #中文学习 #少儿阅读 #外研社 #北美比赛

01/08/2025

Dear Colleagues,



You are cordially invited to join the upcoming event: Y.R. Chao 趙元任 - Celebrating the Y.R. Chao Diaries. Please find the event details below:



Location: Heyns Room, the Faculty Club, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94704

Date and time: Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT

Organizer: Center for Chinese Studies, UC Berkeley, [email protected]

Registration link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dyj7eex

We look forward to your participation in this special celebration.

Warm regards,

CLTAC

12/15/2024

Dear Colleagues,

As we embrace the season of giving, the Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC) kindly seeks your support. Your contributions enable us to continue our vital mission of fostering mutual understanding among languages, cultures, educators, and students. Every dollar counts, and your generosity today can make a meaningful impact.

Since its founding nearly 60 years ago in 1964, CLTAC has been committed to promoting Chinese language and culture education. As a nonprofit organization, we proudly support over 400 educators statewide by enhancing teaching quality, offering professional development opportunities, and raising awareness about the significance of Chinese language and culture. Each year, CLTAC organizes impactful events such as the Mandarin Speech Contest, Reading Contest, Spring Conference, and Fall Workshops. These programs empower teachers and students to excel in their language-learning journeys. In 2025, we will celebrate the 49th year of the California Mandarin Chinese Speech Contest, which attracts ‪300-500‬ students from K-16 Chinese language programs across the state.

Your tax-deductible contributions are vital to sustaining these programs and initiatives. By donating or becoming a lifetime member, you play an essential role in empowering CLTAC to continue its impactful work. Together, we can shape a brighter future for Chinese language and culture education.

To support CLTAC or become a lifetime member, please kindly click the links below:

Donation：
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-chinese-language-education-in-california

Lifetime member：
https://www.clta-ca.org/join-cltac.html

Thank you in advance for your generosity, and we wish you happy holidays!

Warm regards,

CLTAC

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10/18/2024

https://www.clta-ca.org/2024-fall-workshop.html

CLTAC 2024 Fall Pedagogy Workshop

Saturday, November 2, 2024
12:55 - 4:15 pm

The Library of Harker Middle School
4525 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124