The Southwest Conference on Language Teaching is a regional world language teachers' organization that hosts an annual conference in partnership with state world language teacher associations. The participating states in SWCOLT are Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
The purposes of the organization include:
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Disseminating and publicizing information, data, and materials which promote, develop, and enhance the study and teaching of languages together with their literatures and cultures
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Recognizing and publicizing excellence in second language study and teaching
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Promoting the work and interest of state language organizations
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Cooperating with state, national, and international organizations whose purpose is to enhance second language study and teaching.
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SWCOLT-CLTA Summer webinars
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Are you ready to register for the Summer Webinars or a 2026-2027 Webinar?
Click here to register
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All attendees must register to access materials & to attend the webinars.
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Summer Webinars are FREE FOR ALL!
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2026-2027 Webinar Series: Cost: $25 per webinar (Free registration for 2026 & 2027 SWCOLT and/or CLTA members.)
SWCOLT/CLTA 2026-2027 Webinar Wednesdays
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Did you miss a 2025-2026 webinar?
Check our the amazing list of presenters below and watch a recorded video.
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All attendees must register to access materials & to attend the webinars.
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Cost: $25 per webinar (Free registration for 2026 & 2027 SWCOLT and/or CLTA members.)
2025-2026 WEBINARS (View past webinars)​
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September 10 - Using Music to Increase Communication in the Classroom! (Abraham Garcia-CA)
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October 8 - 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Classroom (Sally Barnes-TX)
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November 12 - Help Your Students Change the World: Designing Units for Civic Engagement ( Maylen Sullivan-CA)
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December 10 - Streamlining with Smart & Interactive Tools (Nancy Perez-CA)
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January 14 - Tiering Tasks and Text to Challenge All Learners (Leslie Grahn)
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February 11 -- Integrating Art into the World Language Classroom (Lin Li Hall-NV)
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March 11 - Achieving National Board Certification in World Languages: YES YOU CAN! (Erin E.H. Austin & Lisa Bartels)
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April 8 - Teach Smarter, Make it Meaningful: Habits & Strategies for Real-World Language Learning (Cecile Nedellec-CA)
SWCOLT appreciates the support of our sponsors!
(Click on the logo below to visit sponsor web pages.)
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