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The April 2013 Newsletter helps you stay informed. Read about exciting professional development opportunities, new programs, and materials. In this issue of the Newsletter, you'll find ...

  • STEM articulation grants
  • New faculty seminar on curricular development at the college level
  • Youth HotSpots in Germany
  • Honor societies
  • How to nominate colleagues and programs for awards
  • AATG/PAD study trip awards
  • ZfA in USA
  • News from Goethe-Institut USA

All this and more in the April issue of the AATG Newsletter!

Faculty Seminar on Curriculum Development

Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs in College German Programs
3-Day Faculty Seminar on Curriculum Development at the College Level
October 11—13, 2013, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

The AATG is hosting a 3-day seminar for college/university German department faculty focused on developing strategies to enhance and update their curriculum.

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2013 AATG/PAD Study Trip Award Winners

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 National German Exam AATG/PAD Study Trip Award. The Study Trip Award I was awarded to 39 outstanding students.

Why German is for me

Meet Winnie, Kelly, and Kristin! Three community college students from St. Louis talk about what inspires and motivates them to learn German.

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Centers of Excellence

ExcellenceAATG’s German Centers of Excellence program identifies and honors excellence at all levels of instruction K-16. The designation is presented to a well-established and growing German program with strong support from the administration, colleagues, alumni, parents, and students. Interested in having your school recognized as a German Center of Excellence?

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AP German Language and Culture Professional Development Stipend

The AATG in collaboration with the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® is offering financial assistance in the amount of up to $500 for AATG members to participate in an AP® German Language and Culture summer institute or workshop. This professional development opportunity is funded through a generous gift from an AATG member.

Applicants may select from a wide variety of summer institutes and workshops available this summer! Deadline for application is May 31, 2012. Find more information and the application form here.

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Outstanding High School Senior in German Award Honor Roll

Hats off to these exemplary high school seniors who received the 2013 AATG Outstanding Senior in German Award for their excellence in learning German.

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