named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Curriculum & Instruction Support
Offers curriculum development guidance and instructional design resources aligned with national standards for Chinese language education
Teacher Training and Professional Development
Provides training workshops and resources for K-16 Chinese language educators in the U.S. and China, often led by nationally recognized experts and advisors
U.S.-China Educational Exchange
Facilitates collaboration between U.S. and Chinese educational institutions to strengthen cross-cultural understanding through language and pedagogy
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
- Conducts student and educator competitions and showcasesOrganizes and conducts the National Chinese Education Showcase and China Journey program, featuring student work in live-streamed exhibitions and selecting students for participation in cultural and educational initiatives.
- Develops and shares curricular resources for U.S.-China educationCreates and disseminates teaching materials, including a shared U.S.-China cultural teaching case library with over 200 authentic cultural materials and 17 thematic lesson plans, and collects outstanding teaching projects into an online resource library showcased at global training events.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship-supported educational programsOperates online scholarship programs in spring, summer, and fall terms to support participation in educational initiatives for teachers and students, including language and cultural training.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivers professional development and teacher training programsConducts teacher training sessions, summer programs, online workshops, and collaborative professional development initiatives for Chinese language educators, including dual language immersion teachers, with a focus on curriculum development, language, literacy, and technology integration.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts online summits for Chinese language teaching professionalsOrganizes annual online summits focused on Chinese language teaching, including events in 2024 and 2025, to support professional exchange and development.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Offers graduate degree and certificate programs in Chinese language educationProvides access to graduate programs including Master of Arts, Master of Education, Ed.M., and specialized certificate programs in Chinese language teaching and Asian studies through partnerships with universities such as Brandeis, University of Maryland, Rutgers, and others.
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Youth Debate and Public Speaking Programs 1 activity
- Organizes annual National Chinese Speech ContestHosts and administers the National Chinese Speech Contest annually, recognizing student participants across multiple categories including World Language, Ethnically Chinese, Immersion Program, and College Level groups for grades K-12 and higher education.
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
- Provides online and in-person Chinese language and culture coursesOffers online language and culture courses for students at beginner through advanced levels, and organizes in-person cultural study tours in Kunming, Yunnan for educators, including structured programs requiring independent travel arrangements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$352K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$351K100%
Investment income$280%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$363K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$210K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$340K
Cash$340K
Investments$0
Liabilities$154K
Net assets$186K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LIJUAN H HEALY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $95K |
| WEN-TSUI LO | PRESIDENT | 20 | $60K |
| MARISA FANG | TREASURER | 20 | $39K |
| DALI TAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $19K |
| MAGGIE CHEN | DIRECTOR | 20 | $16K |
| MARTY CHEN | DIRECTOR | 20 | $13K |
relationships · 67
Who they work with
- ACTFL Network — Leaders affiliated with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, including board membership and Teacher of the Year recognition
- Asia Society Partner — Collaborates with Asia Society through shared advisory leadership; Senior Advisor of Asia Society participated in the Online Summit.
- Asia Society Partner — Former and current leadership roles held in Asia Society's Chinese language initiatives by AAICE board members
- Asia Society Partner — Partnership in Chinese language and cultural education initiatives, with shared leadership roles between AAICE and Asia Society programs.
- Beijing Language and Culture University Partner — Collaborates on Chinese language education and cultural exchange programs.
- Beijing Normal University Partner — Collaborates on Chinese language education and cultural exchange programs.
- Brandeis University Partner — Collaborates on offering a Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese program.
- CLTA Network — Leadership involvement in the Chinese Language Teachers Association at national and regional levels.
- CLTA-GNY Network — Multiple leaders hold leadership roles in the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York, including executive director and board membership
- CLTA-GNY Partner — Collaborative relationship in Chinese language teacher development and programming, with shared leadership and advisory roles.
- California World Language Project Partner — Leadership team member in state-level world language education initiative.
- Chinese American International School Partner — Includes the Chinese Program Director from Chinese American International School as part of its training team.
- Clarkson University Partner — Collaborates on Chinese language education and cultural exchange programs.
- College Board Partner — Collaborates on Chinese language and culture initiatives, including teacher advisory roles and program development.
- College Board Partner — Collaborates with AAICE through shared initiatives in Chinese language education, including program development and teacher advising.
- College Board Partner — Collaborates with former leadership from College Board Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives.
- College Board Partner — Engages with the College Board’s Chinese Guest Teacher Program through advisory roles.
- College Board Partner — Multiple board and advisory members serve as guest teacher advisors, AP consultants, and curriculum reviewers for the College Board
- College of Arts and Sciences, Kunming Partner — Co-hosts the 2026 "Knowledge and Action" Cultural Study Tour with AAICE.
- Dallas Baptist University Partner — Offers a Master of Education in Teaching with teacher certification.
- Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Partner — Collaborates on Chinese language education and cultural exchange programs.
- Frisco High School Partner — School whose student won first place in the Ethnically Chinese Group Grades 9-12 category of the 2026 National Chinese Speech Contest.
- Hope Chinese Charter School Partner — Includes the interim principal of Hope Chinese Charter School in Oregon as a participant.
- International Leadership of Texas Partner — Features the Director of Chinese at International Leadership of Texas in the summit.
- Kenyon College Partner — Features participation from a professor of Chinese at Kenyon College.
- Lewis & Clark College Partner — Institution whose student won first place in the World Language Group College Level category of the 2026 National Chinese Speech Contest.
- Logansport High School Partner — Includes a world language teacher from Logansport High School as a participant.
- MIT Partner — Board member serves as lecturer in Chinese and cross-cultural facilitator for MIT’s MISTI/CETI China Program
- MIT Partner — Collaborates through MIT MISTI/CETI China Program as a cross-culture facilitator.
- MIT Partner — Collaborates through cross-cultural facilitation in the MIT MISTI/CETI China Program, led by AAICE board member.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as Cultural Bridgemethodology: education-as-cultural-bridgeBy using educational programming as a shared platform between U.S. and Chinese educators and students, we strengthen bilateral cultural understanding because structured exchange fosters mutual respect and long-term engagement in language learning.
- Immersive, Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: observe_record_transformBy engaging teachers and students in immersion language instruction and experiential cultural practices, we produce deeper language proficiency and pedagogical transfer because real-world application reinforces learning and enables transformation of experience into teaching resources.
- Integrated Teacher Developmentmethodology: integrated_teacher_developmentBy combining language instruction, cultural immersion, and technology training into a unified professional development framework, we produce more effective and sustainable Chinese language education because teachers gain holistic, classroom-ready skills that bridge theory and practice.