Our History
Founded in 1999
When it all started...
KLTA was founded out of a shared desire to support Korean language teachers and strengthen Korean language education across the United States. As the number of Korean language programs continued to grow in public and private schools, teachers recognized the need for a professional community where they could connect with one another, share experiences, and find support for the unique challenges they face in their classrooms.
With this vision, KLTA was established as a community by Korean language teachers, for Korean language teachers. The organization brings together educators from elementary, middle, and high schools across the country to create opportunities for collaboration, professional development, resource sharing, and mutual support.
From its beginning, KLTA has been committed to listening to and representing the voices of Korean language educators. Through building connections among teachers and sharing knowledge and best practices, KLTA aims to help educators succeed while promoting the continued growth and development of Korean language programs throughout the United States.
Today, KLTA continues to grow as a professional community dedicated to supporting Korean language teachers and expanding opportunities for Korean language education for students across the country.
KLTA Timeline
1999-2013
December 2012
December 2012
February 2013
October 2013
November 2013
December 2013
December 2013
November 2014
December 2014
November 2015
December 2015
June 2016
September 2016
September 2016
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November 2016
December 2016
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February 2017
August 2017
November 2017
December 2017
Korean Language Teachers in America founded
The Korean Language Teachers Association in American Schools was founded. Henry Seo was elected as the first president and Eunice Lee, Robert Hwang, Bok-Hee Park, Sun-Mi Choe, and Esther Lee served as subsequent presidents.
Renamed as KLTA-USA
Formally renamed Korean Language Teachers Association USA (KLTA-USA).
KLTA Bylaws
Bylaws were set up by 10 members of KLTA.
KLTA Election
Online election was conducted according to the bylaws. Sung Soon Kim was elected as president and Robert Hwang elected as the board chair (2013-14).
KLTA, Non-Profit Organization
KLTA was filed as a non-profit organization.
ACTFL Conference in Orlando, FL
25 teachers and administrators in attendance (Nov 22- 24).
Korean Honor Society (KHS)
Sponsored by AATK and KLTA, KHS was set up.
KLTA, Annual Meeting
KLTA Annual Meeting was held in Los Angeles.
ACTFL Conference in San Antonio, TX
25 teachers and administrators in attendance (Nov 21-23).
KLTA, Annual Meeting
KLTA Annual Meeting was held in Los Angeles. Elena Paul was appointed as the board chair (2014-16).
ACTFL Conference in San Diego, CA
25 teachers and administrators in attendance.
KLTA, Annual Meeting
KLTA Annual Meeting was held in Los Angeles.
KLTA Election
Online election was conducted according to the bylaws. Jee Sun Chung was elected as a new president.
New Cabinet formed
New cabinet formed by the new president Sunyong Kim.
VANK MOU
Signed with VANK, Korean Consulate, Korean Education Center, Korean Cultural Center and Korean School Association of America.
IB Korean Petition
Sponsored a petition against the potential termination of IB Korean part B; collected more than 500 signatures.
ACTFL Conference in Boston, MA
25 teachers and administrators in attendance (Nov. 18 – 20).
MOU with AC and IKEN
MOU signed by Dr. Dan Davidson of American Councils (AC) and Ms. Elena Paul of IKEN.
KLTA, Annual Meeting
KLTA Annual Meeting was held on Dec. 27 in Los Angeles. Dr. Suzie Oh was appointed as the board chair (2016-18).
NEWL Korean Workshop
Co-sponsored by KTLA & IKEN; Drs. Davidson, Marshall, and Petersen of American Councils and Dr. Hye Young Shin gave presentations.
Korean Arts Speech Contest
Co-Sponsored by KLTA and Korean Speech Cultural Exchange Association (KSCEA), the 22 Annual Speech Contest held on Aug. 19 in Korean Education Center in Los Angeles
ACTFL Conference in Nashville, TN
23 teachers and administrators in attendance (Nov 17- 19).
KLTA, Annual Meeting
KLTA Annual Meeting was held on Dec. 26 in Los Angeles.
2018-Current is Working in Progress...
KLTA 연혁
1999-2013
December 2012
December 2012
February 2013
October 2013
November 2013
December 2013
December 2013
November 2014
December 2014
November 2015
December 2015
June 2016
September 2016
September 2016
October 2016
November 2016
December 2016
December 2016
February 2017
August 2017
November 2017
December 2017
한국어 교사 협의회 발족
미주 공립학교 한국어 교사회로 발족, 서용권 선생님을 초대 회장 추대; 유니스 리, 로버트 황, 박복희, 최선미, 에스터 리 추후 회장으로 봉사함.
새단체명
미주초중고한국어교사협의회로 단체명이 바뀜.
한국어 교사 협의회 정관
10명의 초,중,고 교사들이 모여 두 달 동안 모임을 갖고 멤버들의 투표를 통해 정관을 마련함.
KLTA 한국어 교사 협의회 선거
정관에 의거하여 멤버들의 전자메일을 통해 회장 투표 실시 회장단과 이사진, 고문단이 체계화 됨. 로버트 황이사장 선출 (2013-14).
KLTA, 비영리단체로 등록
교사협의회는 비영리단체로 등록됨.
ACTFL컨퍼런스 올랜도, 플로리다
25명 초중고 교사와 교장, 교감들이 11월 22일부터 24일까지 개최된 컨퍼런스 참가.
Korean Honor Society (KHS) = 한국어 우등생 협의회
AATK와 KLTA 협력 아래 Korean Honor Society (KHS) 정 관과 첫 학교 발족.
한국어교사협의회 총회
교사협의회 총회 로스앤젤레스에서 열림.
ACTFL 컨퍼런스 샌 안토니오, 텍사스
25명 초중고 교사와 교감, 교장들이 11월 21일부터 23일까지 개최된 컨퍼런스 참가.
한국어 교사 협의회 총회
교사협의회 총회 로스앤젤레스에서 열림. 엘레나 폴 이사장 선출 (2014-16).
ACTFL 컨퍼런스 샌디에고, 캘리포니아
25명 초중고 교사와 교감, 교장들이 11월 20일부터 22일까지 개최된 컨퍼런스 참가.
KLTA, 한국어 교사 협의회 총회
교사협의회 총회 로스앤젤레스에서 열림.
KLTA 한국어 교사협의회 선거
정관에 의거하여 멤버들의 전자메일을 통해 회장 투표 실시.
새 회장단 구성
정지선 회장님에서 김선영 회장님으로.
반크MOU 체결
반크, 한국영사관, 한국교육원, 문화원, 한국학교연합회 서명.
아이비한국어(B) 중단 반대 서명운동
IB 한국어 파트 B의 잠재적 폐지에 반대하는 청원 운동을 후원했으며, 500 명 이상 참여함.
ACTFL 컨퍼런스 보스턴, 매사추세츠
25명 초중고 교사와 교감, 교장들이 11월 18일부터 20일까지 개최된 컨퍼런스 참가.
AC 및 IKEN과의 양해각서(MOU)
American Councils (AC)의 댄 데이비드슨 박사와 IKEN의 엘레나 폴이 서명한 양해각서.
KLTA 총회
12월 27일 로스앤젤레스에서 교사협의회 총회가 열림. 수지 오 박사 선출 (2016-18).
NEWL 한국어 워크숍
KTLA와 IKEN이 공동 주최하였으며, American Councils의 데이비드슨 박사, 마셜 박사, 피터슨 박사와 신혜영 박사가 발표를 진행함.
한국 예술 말하기 대회
KLTA와 한국어 말하기 문화교류협회(KSCEA) 공동 주최로 제22회 말하기 대회가 8월 19일 로스앤젤레스 한국교육원에서 개최됨.
ACTFL 컨퍼런스 내슈빌, 테네시
23명 초중고 교사와 교감, 교장들이 11월 17일부터 19일까지 개최된 컨퍼런스 참가.
KLTA 총회
12월 26일 로스앤젤레스에서 교사협의회 총회가 열림.