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
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 4 activities
- International teacher training and study programs in ChinaOffers 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 teachersProvides 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 buildingProvides 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 educatorsOperates 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.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awards program for excellence in teacher trainingPresents Special Recognition Awards in Chinese Teacher Training to recognize outstanding contributions to the professional development of Chinese language educators.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Community and conference event programmingOrganizes 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.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Educational and cultural exchange trips for U.S. educators to ChinaOrganizes 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.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Professional development for Chinese language teachersConducts 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.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Research dissemination and academic publishingPublishes 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.
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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—
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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
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Cultural Immersion and Exchange Modelmethodology: immersive_teacher_exchangeBy 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 Integrationmethodology: equity-oriented_language_educationBy 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 Educatorsmethodology: professional_learning_communityBy 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 Advancementmethodology: scholarly_conferenceBy 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 Innovationmethodology: ai_integrationBy 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.