Upcoming Events
June 2026 China Study Tour — Students
A summer immersion program with structured language practice and visits to historic and modern landmarks.
KACLT hosts Terracotta Warriors workshop on campus of Centre College
NONG Qian, Director of the Education Department at the Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum and her team, Zheng XuFei will visit Kentucky Association of Chinese Language Teachers, Inc on May 4th, 2026 to present a workshop on campus of Centre College.
KACLT hosts the welcome reception of the delegation from China's Embassy at Centre College
Welcome the delegation from China’s Embassy at Centre College. The leaderships from Centre College, Berea College, Fayette County Public Schools and Kentucky Association of Chinese Language Teachers, Inc welcome the delegation from China’s Embassy.
KACLT welcomes the Minister 's team from the China's Embassy
KACLT welcomes the Minister of Tang Zhiwen’s team from the China’s Embassy through Global Lex on April 29th, 2026.
KACLT sponsors 8th grade GT students field trip to WKU
KACLT sponsors 8th grade GT students field trip to Western Kentucky University to explore the programs there and campus tour.
April 2026 China Trips — KY Educators & Students
Two parallel tracks: an educator exchange focused on school visits and curriculum sharing, and a student track centered on culture and language practice.
KACLT sponsors Bryan Station High School international culture celebration
KACLT assigned the cooking team to support Bryan Station High School international culture celebration.
KACLT supports Julius Marks Elementary School culture event
KACLT sponsors multicultural night at Julius Marks Elementary School on March 19th, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
TOY of KACLT and KWLA-Li Na from WKU at SCOLT
The Teacher of Year of KACLT and KWLA -Li Na from Western Kentucky University attended SCOLT, 2026 in Raleigh, NC on March 19th-21st, 2026.
March China Study Tour — Asbury & BCTC Students
A spring study tour for KY university students especially for Asbury University and BCTC students.
KACLT attends Language Advocacy Days 2026 at Washington D.C
Language Advocacy Days 2026 at Washington D.C, on March 9th.
KACLT treats local supportive team during Lunar New Year season.
Lunar New Year celebration season, KACLT treats Tates Creek Middle School staff for the support all the time.
Workshop presented by Jingjing Cai from Centre College
CLTA Context-Based Interdisciplinary CFL Curriculum SIG and KACLT
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us for a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration with performances, hands-on calligraphy and paper-cutting, games, and traditional snacks. Open to all ages.
Feb 21st 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration.
Where: Tates Creek Middle School:1105 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40517
When:1:00 pm-2:00 pm hands-on crafts station, culture experience, and rehearsal;
2:00 pm-4:00 pm Lunar New Year Celebration performances;
4:00 pm-4:30 pm taste Asian foods and hands-on crafts.
Who: Various community organizations, as well as some of our own students, will be performing and sharing their cultures with attendees.
Free of charge and open to the local communities.
Vendor or school performances registration link here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkoAAFi8xLlV0Eq3rehBtz4qm_nWC0SBNc15q7OU0gHRqWxw/viewform?usp=pp_url
Sorry for the notice, because TCMS will host the Archery tournament on campus of TCMS on Feb 21st, 2026, we have to decide to cancel this celebration based on the conflicts changes in a short time.
Please welcome to join in March 28th , 2026 3rd Annual Mandaring Language Exhibition.
Location: Lyric Theatre & Culture Arts Center
300 East Third Street, Lexington, KY, 40508
Time: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Email: terrill.martin@gmail.com for details
Asbury University 2026 Lunar New Year
SIP& Intercultural Life host Lunar New Year Celebration at CLC Auditorium.
KACLT at FCEA day of learning at Frankfort, KY
As a represent of KACLT, Zheng Laoshi attended FCEA day of Learning at Frankfort, KY to meet Senator, Douglas Donald, and Representative Camuel to voice for Kentucky Association of Chinese Language Teachers, Inc.
2025 December China Trip
Please contact kaclt2021@gmail.com to know the available scholarship and details.
ACTFL at New Orleans
KACLT participated ACTFL at New Orleans from Nov 20th-Nov 23th, 2025.
KACLT was invited to 2025 World Chinese Conference in Beijing, China
The 2025 World Chinese Language Conference (2025 WCLC) in Beijing, China from Nov 14th -Nov 16th, 2025, focusing on “ Innovation Leads, AI Empowers: Learning Chinese Without Borders” featuring discussions on AI in teaching, digital tools, and global cooperation, with high-level participation from officials and educators worldwide, highlighting the growing interest in the Chinese language and culture.
KACLT sponsors FCPS Henry Clay High School field trip
KACLT sponsors Henry Clay High School senior students’ field trip to Centre College in November, 2025.
Thanksgiving at TCMS
KACLT encouraged Chinese learners at TCMS and Asbury University to show thanks to the staff by cooking.
KACLT in Northside Day of the Dead Festival
KACLT participated “Day of the Dead” festival at Greyline Station on Nov 1st, 2025 to reach out to the local community.
Welcome to join Dr Mei Li Inouye's workshop
Creative Tactics and Resilient Strategies:
Building a Sustainable Chinese Program at an American Liberal Arts College (part 1)
KACLT Assists Terracotta Warriors workshop
KACLT assists Xidian University in hosting the workshop about the Terracotta Warriors in Washington. D.C
KACLT supports Asbury culture connection dinner.
We celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival through the culture connection dinner at interculture life lounge area of the students center on campus of Asbury University.
KACLT was in State of Schools Leadership Breakfast
KACLT supports The Fayette Education Foundation on Sept 12th, 2025.
2025 August 28th
Get to know 2025 December China Trip, please email kaclt2021@gmail.com.