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Iowa World Language Association

About IWLA

Iowa World Language Association is the state-level professional organization that works on behalf of nearly 1200 world language educators K-16 in Iowa.

IWLA connects world language teachers to develop the skills and resources to sustain programs that enable all Iowa students to be active in a global community.

Visit the About IWLA section  for more information. 

#IWLA25 Canceled  


Due to a variety of factors, IWLA leadership has made the decision to cancel 2025 IWLA conference (planned for October3-4, 2025).

Mark your calendar for #IWLA26, which will be held Oct 2-3, 2026. We hope you will join us NEXT YEAR for another uplifting and educational professional development experience! 



Congratulations to our 2024 Honorees

President's Service Award: Rachel Martin

2024 Distinguished Service: Stacy Dobernecker

2024 Educator of the Year (Secondary): Rosana Brewer

2024 Michael Oates Teacher of Promise: Anna Fank

2024 Michael Oates Teacher of Promise: Katheelyn Montes

2024 Michael Oates Teacher of Promise: Connor Nitz

2024 Best of Iowa Presenter: John Sifert


Learn more about these honorees on our Awards page!





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Our site is undergoing a makeover in fall 2024. You may notice a lag in some updates, so please be patient with us!

Updated Oct 2024

Iowa World Language Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Ankeny, IA, 50023

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