The February 2026 version of the echo is now available!

TWLTA East and West mini conferences coming soon!

West Mini-Conference is February 21st. (Note the new date)
East Mini-Conference is March 7th. 
Click here for more information. 
Session proposals due by January 30th! 
West Mini-Conference registration deadline is February 13th.
East Mini-Conference registration deadline is February 20th. 

Congratulations to our 2025 Twlta award winners! 

Joyce Ward Teacher of the Year 2025 - Cécile Lainé
Jacqueline Elliott Award for Service in Higher Education 2025 - Joshua Nave
Distinguished Career Award 2025 - Phillip Easterly
  • Did you think about a topic you would like to present at next years conference? Click here
  • Did you think of someone you would like to nominate for a position on the TWLTA board or would you like to nominate yourself? Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page. 

check out the new advocacy page to stay up to date on important issues in WL! 

Thinking about attending the annual conference for the first time next year? 
Apply for the Francille bergquist Professional development scholarship today!

Are you interested in attending the 2026 TWLTA Annual Conference, but you are not sure you have funding to attend? If you have never attended the annual conference in the past as a teacher, then you can apply for the Francille Bergquist PD Scholarship! Click here for more information. 
Looking for a position teaching world languages in Tennessee? 
Check out the opportunities on the job postings page. 
TWLTA Connect
​Connect with World Language Teachers across Tennessee
Check out the new interactive map
Click here to join this project and find other teachers in Tennessee