Member Benefits

• Participation in a network of more than 800 world language professionals
• Opportunities for quality professional development
  • Fall Conference with more than 90 sessions and workshops
  • Spring Workshops in locations across Michigan
• Eligibility to apply for MIWLA grants
  • Charles H. Ahnert Instructional Grant
  • Experienced Teacher Conference Attendance Grant
  • New Teacher Conference Attendance Grant
  • Pre-service and Student Teacher Conference Attendance Grant
• Eligibility to nominate others and to receive MIWLA awards
  • MIWLA Teacher of the Year Award
  • Georges J. Joyaux Post-Secondary Educator Award
  • Outstanding Student Awards
• Eligibility to be nominated by the MIWLA Executive Board for additional MIWLA awards
  • Barbara Ort-Smith Award
  • MIWLA Distinguished Service Award
• Representation in advocacy efforts for world languages at the state, regional, and national level
• Ability to serve on MIWLA Committees and gain experience with professional organizations
• Increased experience and expertise with other language professionals through MIWLA social media sites
• Access to the Members Only area of the MIWLA website
• Opportunity to earn SCECHs through conference workshops
• Eligibility to participate in MIWLA elections and to stand for election for a position on the MIWLA Executive Board
• Opportunity to be actively involved in a vibrant professional learning COMMUNITY!