DEPARtMENT OF PROFESSIONAL Development
Administrative Team:
Vice President: Linlin Hu - Linden high school
Vice President: Weiwei Yu - The Pingry School
Director: Xiaoqin Yin - Newark School of Global Studies
Publication: Yao Feng - Hilltop Country Day School
Publication: Ya Wen - Union Catholic High School
Goals:
NJCTA offers a variety of professional development and growth opportunities to New Jersey Chinese language teachers.
NJCTA provides a platform for New Jersey Chinese language teachers to connect with like-minded educators, brainstorm innovative teaching solutions, and exchange ideas for mutual support.
2024 njcta International Conference
The 2024 NJCTA International Conference with the theme of Embracing Changes in World Language Education in the AI Era (AI时代语言教学国际研讨会) will be held on Aug 30 and Aug 31, 2024. It will be held in person and Zoom at Montclair State University. All world language educational professionals and technology experts are encouraged to submit a proposal. Here is the call for proposal link: https://forms.gle/oH4BLf1gprwHHPox6
If you want to sponsor the conference. please contact Wing Shan Ho, Director of the Innovation and Outreach of NJCTA at 541-513-9746 or njcta.outreach@gmail.com or Shihong Zhang, President of NJCTA at 973-462-9046 or usnjcta@gmail.com.
THE 2023 NJCTA EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
THE 2023 NJCTA EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
If you want to apply for the Educator of the Year award, please submit your application. Here are the details.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BfdGKF_ibXgKvX7zmv8qRRv9lthfktfnHSoLxDe8o_s/edit#heading=h.ys130c4s1tkw， https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vievBSNrRO2jUDbWhy0wNqToNdO3vIQcw4VZadV0V6k/edit
The award ceremony will be held at Golden Seafood Restaurant, 518 Old Post Rd Suite 3, Edison, NJ 08817 between 4-6pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
NJCTA“ Language Bring Us Together” Conference 2023
NJCTA Conference 2023 will be held on Sep 2, Saturday, between 9 am to 4 pm at Montclair State University. It is a great time to meet and connect with other teaching professionals. Please take advantage of our early bird special. Register Now! https://forms.gle/P7oLMd4qbswJmuL78
2023 Events
The NJCTA President’s Volunteer Service Award
The NJCTA President’s Volunteer Service Award is a prestigious national recognition program. It recognizes and honors individuals who use their time and talents in servicing others and whose service positively impacts communities and inspires those around them to take action, too. We proudly announce that NJCTA is certified to sponsor the President's Volunteer Service Award. Qualified candidates, including yourself, can apply here: https://forms.gle/dAJkmeLtRuh6Nxxz9
THE 2023 NJCTA EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The NJCTA End of Year Award Ceremony will be held at Golden Seafood Restaurant, 518 Old Post Rd Suite 3, Edison, NJ 08817 between 4-6 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023. It will include the award of the Educator of the Year. The Youth Leadership, and the Presidential Volunteer Service. The award recipients and their families will be invited for the event.
NJCTA 2023 YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
If you are interested in applying for the Youth Leadership Award, please submit your application. Here are the details.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vievBSNrRO2jUDbWhy0wNqToNdO3vIQcw4VZadV0V6k/edit?usp=sharing
New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association Annual Conference
Call for proposal
Annual Conference Date: Sep2,2023
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: Montclair State University
Theme: Post-Pademic Culturally
Responsive Teaching
2022 Events
NJCTA First Educator of the Year
NJCTA First Educator of the Year
NJCTA First Educator of the Year
Congratulations to
Ms. Shanman Liao
Chinese Teacher
Old Bridge High School
NJCTA First Youth Leaders
NJCTA First Educator of the Year
NJCTA First Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Abigail Freeman, Mia Bressler, Naomi Sosa, Tloloc Tshikuna, Yoo Jin Kang, Samantha Ko, Mugen Schmakov, Isabel Cardona, Yamia Bermudez, Paula Da Silva, Chijindu Emeh, Fatima Syed, Jocelyn Wu, Justin Wu, Valerie Meza-Garzon, Christopher Largoso, Logan Bogumil, Sofia Chan, Rosie Kwok, Shane Donagher
NJCTA Youth Talents
NJCTA First Educator of the Year
NJCTA Youth Talents
Sixiang Ding - China Allegro
Miya Menscher - Violin performance
Yoo Jin Kang - Violin Performance