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Welcome to register 2023-2025 KACLT Chinese STARTALK here:

2024 Jan-May free Chinese zoom courses CHN 101 and CHN 102 are open to high school students ( dual credits from WKU or Asbury University ) and freshman, sophomore university students in 2024; 2024 June 4th -June 15th residential camp on campus of Berea College with 3 transferrable credits from Berea College/ Asbury University' 2024 September-December of 2024 free zoom courses CHN 201 and CHN 101. All fees will be covered through STARTALK federal grants.

Link:https://forms.gle/PBctXhNgDpoJDdsU6

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email: kaclt2021@gmail.com

0923/2023 KACLT served at Festival Latino in Lexington, KY.

Congratulations to Jiang Wei, Chinese professor of University of Kentucky ( KACLT) , 2023 TOY Finalist from KACLT.

2023 KACLT serve at TALME ( Millcreek Elementary School Open House) on September 21st, 2023.

2023 KACLT Chinese STARTALK TEAM serve in Asbury University activities affairs on August 8th, 2023 4:00 pm-7:00 pm.

Please check more pictures and videos on this link: more pictures and videos at Asbury activities affairs

KACLT is recognized during 2023 FCPS State of Schools Leadership Breakfast on August 1st, 2023 at the Central Bank Center ( 430 W, Vine St)

2023 KACLT STARTALK Day camp final performance highlights:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OopgY-A7rkemny77HC5a6FY68Irqeu8e/view?usp=sharing

pictures:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZlHqFsmLIB_SKDBCV-HgZzPIvZfy41lU?usp=sharing

7/22/2023 OFLA Summer Mini Conference

at Embassy Suites Dublin OH.

Please go to the link to get to know more: https://ofla.wildapricot.org/

7/2-7/15/2023 Cape Cod Chinese Teacher STARTALK institute. Please go to the link to learn more: https://sites.google.com/nslcma.org/nslcma/cape-cod-startalk-2023

6/22-6/29/2023 University of Maryland Teacher STARTALK institute

Please go to the link to learn more:

https://pearll.nflc.umd.edu/startalk/

K-12 USHCA Heartland Chinese Teacher Award and get to know more updates at the web: usheartlandchina.org

This is the video link about Jason Conley who works for the US Heartland China Association to talk about his experience with Chinese and why it is important to learn Chinese.

Jason Conley and his Chinese language learning experience .mp4

KACLT( Kentucky Association of Chinese Language Teachers) has been selected as a 2023 Golden Apple Award Nominee for committing time, energy and expertise in service to FCPS ( Fayette County Public Schools)

Congratulations to Mr. Hu Jianyi

A Masterpiece Triumph at the 13th International Chinese Calligraphy Education Seminar Exhibition

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2023 KACLT Chinese STARTALK Day Camp

6/6/2023-6/16/2023

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Welcome to join in 2023 KACLT STARTALK Chinese camp celebration on June 16th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm in students center of Asbury University.

2023 KACLT Chinese STARTALK Day Camp

When: 6/6/2023-6/16/2023 (Including the weekend of 6/10-6/11)

Who can attend: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, along with active Asbury University students. *Those that can apply to receive three language credit hours are active Asbury University students, and rising high school juniors and seniors.*

Where: Asbury University, Wilmore, KY

Basic camp schedule:

9:00am-9:15am Light breakfast in classrooms

9:15am-12:00pm Chinese immersion language classes

12:00pm Lunch at Asbury University dining hall

1:00pm-5:00pm Chinese culture classes

Offered courses (Students will be places in courses based on a placement assessment):

CHN 101, CHN 102, and CHN 201

3 credits will be offered for successful completion to high school juniors/seniors with the below qualifications:

Acceptance into the Asbury Academy Program

Apply by visiting the following link: https://start.asbury.edu/apply/?_ga=2.208657682.1818509270.1668446563-1892442426.1657932586

Parent Permission

An official high school transcript showing a weighted cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher for seniors, or a weighted cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher for juniors.

A high school guidance counselor referral.

Students must abide by Asbury University standards while attending camp. Please see our community guidelines below.

https://www.asbury.edu/life/resources/handbook-community-life/commitments/

Camp attendees must understand that computers will not be provided, they must bring their own for class.

If interested, please register by April 1, 2023 by visiting our site listed below.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/aAKT5JpBUSMkZh3N6

Great News: 2023 KACLT STARTALK grant has been approved on May 17th, 2023. Thank Asbury University supportive TEAM and KACLT TEAM a lot for the TEAMWORK and thank STARTALK TEAM's recognition and the support all the time in the program.

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WKU Flagship students (worked as assistants in KACLT STARTALK pilot program in 2022 Asbury Summer camp) graduation ceremony on May 4th, 2023.

KACLT representatives were at 2023 NCLC conference at New York on April 28-29. 2023.

KACLT sponsors Frederick Douglass High School Family Engagement Night with former campers on April 26th,2023.

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Ke Peng , the director of WKU Chinese flagship is in KWLA spring workshop to share her experience in lesson plan designing on April 22nd, 2023.

Frederick Douglass High School Students Celebrate International Chinese Language Day with UK Chinese Studies Program Students, April 20th, 2023

KACLT Sponsors TALME ( Millcreek Elementary School, FCPS) field trip to Asbury University on April 18th, 2023. University students host the interactive activities with elementary school students.

KACLT supports diversity affair at Sandersville Elementary School in Lexington, KY ( without Chinese program) on April 14th, 2023

KACLT President Li Na participated 2023 CLTA Annual Conference

KACLT sponsored BSHS ( Bryan Station High School), Lexington, KY diversity fair on March 24th, 2023

Congratulations to Dr. Peng Ke for being awarded the 2023 SCOLT Teacher of the Year!

Congratulation to Francis Parker students won awards in the KWLA Showcase!

2023 KACLT STARTALK Summer Camp kick off treat on March 18th,2023.

Francis Parker School Chinese class Students will represent KACLT in the KWLA showcase on March 25th,2023

KACLT participated CSCTFL conference on March 9th-March 11th, 2023 in Columbus OH.

KACLT sponsored former campers in the local community on March 5th, 2023.

Berea College Lunar New Year Celebration

2/4/2023 3:00-6:00 p.m.

WKU Lunar New Year Celebration

1/21/2023 3:00-8:30 p.m.

During the break of Men's basketball game between Hilltopper and Charlotte, KACLT Pilot STARTALK is one of the sponors.

Please enjoy the performance.

Chinese New Year Celebration

1/29/2023 2:00 p.m.

Zoom Recordings

1/13/2023 KY Louisville Chinese instructors and high schoolers New Year meet.

12/31/2022 2022 summer campers New Year families treat together!!!

12/29/2022 Culture teachers New Year families treat together!!!

2022 on-site camper, Veronica Butler was recognized by FCPS for her service at Wilmore old fashioned Christmas event through KACLT Chinese STARTALK on Dec 5th of 2022.

2023 KACLT STARTALK SUMMER DAY CAMP

Please register 2023 summer day camp with the link here:

https://forms.gle/41ZGX6t5vpCs23Pn6

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KACLT Chinese STARTALK campers serve

2022 old-fashioned Christmas Event

in Wilmore on Dec 3rd, 2022.

Please register 2023 summer day camp with the link here:

https://forms.gle/41ZGX6t5vpCs23Pn6

KACLT STARTALK SUMMEr CAMP STUDENTS REcord A THANKSGIVING VIDEO

KACLT STARTALK summer camp students send an appreciation video before Thanksgiving.

Wang yAn WON thE NATiONal AWARD

Lexington Dixie Elementary School teacher Ms.Wang Yan won the US Heartland Chinese Award

WKU Field TRIP RECONGNITION

WKU field trip recognition from FCPS

KACLT STARTALK sponsors FDHS To WKU field trip.

2023 KACLT startalk day camp-asbury university

KACLT Chinese STARTALK campers serve Asbury Fall Festival on campus of Asbury University on Nov 10th, 2022

KACLT Chinese STARTALK campers serve TALME elementary Fall Festival on Oct 22,2022 with what they have learned in our program.

KACLT STARTALK Pilot Program sponsors all Asian languages learners and local communities who are interested in Asian New Year Celebration and culture a platform at Lexington City Church to show off your talents in Asian culture and languages. This event is free to all participants! You will experience the different hands on culture booths; You will enjoy the talents show from Asian languages learners; You will learn how to make the Asian foods and taste them there for free. Please register your performances /booths by Nov 30th of 2022 for approval.