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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  

IWLA 2025 conference logo

Our 2025 IWLA conference will be held on October3-4, 2025 at DMACC Ankeny Campus. Visit our 2025 Conference page to learn more. We hope you will join us 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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