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THE CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION OF GREATER NEW YORK INC

Woodbury, NY · EIN 352182519 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B03 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · clta-gny.org
revenue
$139K
expenses
$135K
net assets
$133K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE CHINESE TEACHING

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association supporting Chinese language educators through an annual conference featuring academic panels, teaching workshops, and cultural programming. Focuses on pedagogical innovation, intercultural communication, and curriculum development for K-12 and higher education instructors. Based in the New York metropolitan area, it convenes teachers, researchers, and education leaders from across the U.S. and China.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

New York International Conference on Teaching Chinese
Annual conference featuring concurrent academic panels, teaching workshops, and keynote addresses on Chinese language pedagogy, curriculum design, and intercultural education
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • East Asian Language and Cultural Education 4 activities
    • International teacher training and study programs in China
      Offers summer teacher training programs in Nanjing and other cities in China, co-sponsored with institutions like Nanjing University, providing participants with Columbia University credits and certificates upon completion. Programs include coursework in classical Chinese, Chinese culture, writing, advanced speaking, interpretation, and translation.
    • Licensure support for Chinese language teachers
      Provides information and guidance to educators seeking teaching licenses or certification for Chinese language instruction in New York, New Jersey, and other U.S. states.
    • Membership and institutional network building
      Provides membership to individuals and institutions involved in Chinese language education, including colleges, universities, public K–12 schools, community-based Chinese schools, and government-affiliated agencies across the Greater New York area and beyond.
    • Resource distribution for Chinese language educators
      Operates a multimedia center that provides teaching aids, maintains directories of Chinese language programs and U.S. colleges offering Chinese courses, and offers access to a membership directory and grouplist for sharing job opportunities, community events, and professional announcements.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awards program for excellence in teacher training
      Presents Special Recognition Awards in Chinese Teacher Training to recognize outstanding contributions to the professional development of Chinese language educators.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Community and conference event programming
      Organizes and hosts community events and annual conferences featuring registration, exhibits, opening and closing ceremonies, academic panels, meals, guided gallery tours, and guest speakers from academic and consular institutions.
  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
    • Educational and cultural exchange trips for U.S. educators to China
      Organizes professional trips for U.S.-based Chinese language educators to visit schools and historic sites in major Chinese cities including Beijing, Xi’an, Suzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Xiamen, facilitating cross-cultural comparisons of education systems and engagement with Hanban representatives.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Professional development for Chinese language teachers
      Conducts workshops, seminars, conferences, and in-service training programs focused on Chinese language teaching methods and cultural awareness. These include annual international conferences such as the New York International Conference on Teaching Chinese, technology workshops, and specialized events like summits for Chinese school principals.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Research dissemination and academic publishing
      Publishes an annual journal on Chinese language teaching and research in the U.S., which may be compiled into thematic books, and supports scholarly exchange through organizing academic panels and co-organizing international research conferences such as CASLAR-6.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$139K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$80%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$135K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$133K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$133K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +290.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • CHANGCHUN ZHANG — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONGDONG CHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HENRY RUAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD VANNESS SIMMONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBIN HARVEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • WENWEI DU — BOARD MEMBER
  • YONG HO — EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • AAICE Partner — Partners on teacher training models and professional development
  • An Essential Chinese Language Teaching Sourcebook Partner — Thematic publication produced as a special issue of the journal.
  • Asia Society Partner — Collaborates to promote cultural and educational programming.
  • Asian American Arts Alliance Partner — Partners to promote Asian American arts events.
  • China Institute Partner — Co-hosts the CLTA-GNY International Conference.
  • China Institute Partner — Collaborates to promote Chinese language lectures and cultural events.
  • China Institute Partner — Cultural and educational organization promoting Chinese language and culture, affiliated with CLTA-GNY.
  • China Institute in America Partner — Collaborates on integrating Chinese culture in K-12 classrooms
  • China Institute in America Partner — Hosted the conference at its venue and provided gallery access; CEO participated in the opening ceremony.
  • China Institute of America Partner — Co-hosts the annual Chinese language conference and collaborates on educational programming.
  • China Press (Qiaobao) Partner — Partners to report on community events in Chinese.
  • Chinese Community Center/Chinese School Partner — Community-based organization involved in Chinese language education and affiliated with CLTA-GNY.
  • Chinese Consulate General in New York Government — Education Counselor participated in the opening ceremony of the conference.
  • Chinese Language Council International Partner — Facilitates meetings between U.S. educators and representatives of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) during educational trips to China.
  • Columbia University Partner — Senior lecturers and instructors presented on project-based learning, cultural integration, and grammar instruction.
  • Huaxia School Partner — Collaborated with Huaxia School to deliver a teacher training workshop.
  • Language Testing International Partner — Organization involved in language assessment, listed as a member institution.
  • Museum of Chinese in the Americas Partner — Partners to promote community events related to Chinese American heritage.
  • Nanjing University Partner — Collaborates with the organization to deliver a summer teacher training program for U.S. Chinese language educators.
  • New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association Partner — Collaborates on conference programming and presentations
  • New York City Department of Education Partner — Member institution collaborating with CLTA-GNY in Chinese language education initiatives.
  • New York State Education Dept. Government — State-level educational agency listed as a member institution.
  • New York University Partner — Collaborates with Professor Moss Roberts of New York University to share Chinese grammar notes.
  • New York University Partner — Multiple faculty and graduate students presented research across multiple panels at the conference.
  • New York University Asian/Pacific/American Institute Partner — Collaborates to promote academic and cultural events.
  • Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Partner — Associate Teaching Professor presented on student ambassador programs and active content creation in Chinese language classrooms.
  • Shanghai Jiaotong University Partner — Faculty member served as chair of a panel and presented research at the conference.
  • The George Washington University Partner — Co-organized the 6th International Conference on Chinese as a Second Language Research (CASLAR-6).
  • United Federation of Teachers Network — Union representing educators, listed as a member institution.
  • World Journal (Shijie Ribao) Partner — Partners to report on community events in Chinese.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Cross-Cultural Immersion and Exchange Model
    methodology: immersive_teacher_exchange
    By facilitating immersive trips to China and U.S.-China institutional collaborations, the organization strengthens teaching capacity and cultural understanding, because direct exposure to the language’s sociocultural context deepens educators’ effectiveness and commitment.
  • Equity-Oriented and Inclusive Pedagogy Integration
    methodology: equity-oriented_language_education
    By embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into language instruction and using authentic materials, the organization makes Chinese language learning more accessible and engaging, because inclusive content and student-centered methods increase relevance and participation across diverse learner populations.
  • Professional Learning Community for Chinese Language Educators
    methodology: professional_learning_community
    By creating a collaborative network of teachers and institutions, the organization enhances pedagogical practice and career development, because shared knowledge and peer support improve teaching quality and professional resilience.
  • Scholarly Exchange and Conference-Based Advancement
    methodology: scholarly_conference
    By organizing annual conferences and publishing thematic and reference journals, the organization advances the field of Chinese language education, because structured scholarly exchange fosters innovation, dissemination, and professional legitimacy.
  • Technology-Enhanced Language Instruction Innovation
    methodology: ai_integration
    By integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into teaching practices, the organization modernizes Chinese language instruction, because technology enables personalized, interactive, and scalable learning experiences that improve engagement and pedagogical effectiveness.