Yonkoma 2008 Results




President:
Karla Vescovi (2006-09)
Lockport Township High School (IL)
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President Elect and Professional Development Director:

Suwako Watanabe
(2007-10)
Portland State Univ.
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Immediate Past President, Teacher Award Director:
Miko Foard (2005-08)
Arizona State University
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PR Director, Nengajo Director, Webmaster:
Andrew Scott (2007-2010)
Catlin Gabel School (OR)
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Treasurer:
Yoshitaka Inoue (2006-09)
Kamiak High School (WA)
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Secretary, Membership Director, Email Checker:
Linnea Bradshaw (2006-09)
Apple Valley High School (MN)
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ACTFL Director:

Kazuo Tsuda (2005-2008)
United Nations International School (NY)
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Oshirase Editor/
Yon Koma Manga Director/Web Contact:

Michael L. Kluemper
(2005-2008)
Ballard High School (KY)
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JNHS Director, Assistant ACTFL Director:

Kazumi Yamashita
(2007-10)
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School (CT)

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NCJLT is an organization dedicated to the promotion and development of Japanese language teaching at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels across the United States. The mission of NCJLT is to support Japanese Language teachers and promote Japanese Language education. The vision of NCJLT is to foster the study of Japanese language and culture at the Pre-K-16 levels via supportive programs.

NCJLT Services and Programs

  • Oshirase Newsletter with national and regional Japanese language field news, upcoming events, special awards, and job postings.
  • Active promotion of the teaching and learning of Japanese language K-16 in the United States.
  • Cooperation with the Association of Teachers of Japanese to hold K-16 discussions on national standards, articulation and other current issues.
  • Support and creation of professional development opportunities for Japanese language teachers.
  • Administration of the Japanese National Honor Society for secondary students.
  • A yearly 'Nengajou' contest for students at all levels.
  • Organization and sponsorship of the NCJLT portion of the yearly ACTFL conference. In 2001 there were 25 NCJLT-sponsored sessions.
  • Offering of special awards, travel grants and recognition for teachers and learners of Japanese, such as a national teachers' award and a scholarship for students.

Who Belongs to NCJLT and How?

If you are a member of one of our affiliates, then you may already be a member of NCJLT. Please ask your local affiliate. If you do not have a local affiliate, you may want to join NCJLT directly. Our members consist of college and university level instructors, learners of Japanese, and persons with a professional interest in the promotion of Japanese language and culture teaching in the U.S.

Please visit the Membership Policy page for details.

For membership information and an application, please write to ncjlt@JapaneseTeaching.org.

Or visit the membership page and print from the web page or download the form. Please send the form, with your check made out to "NCJLT" to:
NCJLT
P.O. Box 3719
Boulder, CO 80307-3719

NCJLT Board of Directors

NCJLT Board at ACTFL 2007

From left to right: Laura Koga (CA) (outgoing member), Kazuo Tsuda (NY), Karla Vescovi (IL), Manami Imaoka (OR) (outgoing member), Miko Foard (AZ), Andrew Scott (OR), Linnea Brawshaw (MN), Michael Kluemper (KY), Kazumi Yamashita (CT), Yoshitaka Inoue (WA)

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Website Update (5/9)
The NCJLT website has just undergone a update! Also, in early summer, we will be bringing our Technology, Advocacy, and APIB sections online. Stay tuned!

If you have any suggestions, comments, or concerns, please email Andrew Scott at: webmaster-as@hotmail.com.


2008 Yonkoma Manga Winners (4/4)
The 2008 Yonkoma Manga Winners have been chosen and have been posted on our site. Please click here to see all of the wonderful designs.


2008 Nezumidoshi Nengajo Contest Winners(2/08):
Congratulations to all of the winners and participants in the 2008 Nezumidoshi (Year of the Rat) Nengajoo Contest. The cards were spectacular---we received over 650 of them, from over 120 schools and institutions. Way to go! For the winners, please click here.




ACTFL Participation Grant |Here|

JNHS Recharter | Here |

Membership | Here |

ACTFL Registration | Here |

JNHS Cords and Pins | Here |

Teacher Award Nomination |Here|

Oshirase Advertisement |Here|




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