Michigan World Language Association

“Expenses conferences/meetings 3,302 conference expenses 40,713 insurance 2,732 stipends 7,725 office expense 111 bank fees 6 memberships 825 total 55,414”

“9,417 9,417 less accumulated depreciation 9,417 9,417 total 0 0”

“Deferred revenue 2,240 3,465”

“The main activity of the michigan world language association is to provide its members with resources and professional development to enhance their teaching of world languages in elementary, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions in the state of michigan.”

“Annual conference - held in october in lansing. There were 3 3-hour sessions for the 295 attendees to chose from. Spring workshop was held in april. 36 members attended. A mini conference was held in july. 45 members attended, 12 sessions were offered.”

“Twice a year, normally in the spring and summer, miwla publishes a newsletter to all of its membership. These publications include information about the state of world language education across the state and country, articles about current teaching methods and techniques, reports from executive board members,information about upcoming world language and miwla events and other information relevant to world language education.”

“At the annual conference, in order to help the new teachers and student teachers attend the conference, mini-grants ranging from 45- 75 each are granted. These grants are given to selected student teachers and/or teachers whose teaching experience is less than five years.”