The Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Tasmania Inc. The peak body representing language teachers in Tasmania · Advocacy on issues of importance to Tasmanian teachers of languages; · A national voice through the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers’ Associations Inc. (AFMLTA), the national body; · Forums for languages teachers such as LOTE Announce and the MLTAT Newsletter (published twice a year); · The national language teachers’ journal Babel, published by AFMLTA; · Member information provided through the MLTAT website; · Professional Learning opportunities such as the Australian Curriculum review meetings; · The Biennial State MLTAT Conference; · Member registration costs for national AFMLTA Conferences; · Awards sponsored for: language teachers, schools and pre-service teachers; · Regional and single language branches serving the needs of languages teachers; · Grants for language competitions and language teachers; · Representation on state language-related committees; · Affiliation with NEAT (Network of Education Associations of Tasmania inc.). · Interact socially and professionally with other language teachers · Shape the education debate at state and national levels · Find out about travel and study opportunities in Australia and overseas · Make connections between languages educators from all education sectors · Offer a workshop at conferences to share your ideas · Receive grants for special projects in your school/cluster |