CPL Goals

2010-2011

Create a database with information on the where classics are taught in the CAMWS jurisdiction.
Help more effectively programs in danger, foreseeing, if possible, the upcoming events.
Promote the use of CPL funds among the CAMWS membership.
Encourage letter writing to college and school administrators for their support for classics.
Promote the CAMWS publications.

increase visibility of Latin programs in your area (newspaper articles, local parades, holiday events, 3k runs/walks, kite flying competitions, Halloween haunted houses, helping at football games, whatever)
utilize CPL funds more effectively for broader, more visible promotional activities (see above)
encourage or organize letter writing campaigns to thank principals, superintendents and school boards for supporting Latin in tough economic times
increase visibility of National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week
expand and utilize the master teacher list
promote CPL Online (once launched)

revise website to be more in line with the new CAMWS website
increase number of teachers being nominated for teaching award
provide downloadable materials online for teachers--posters, brochures, etc.
launch CPL Online, an online journal primarily of pedagogical papers presented at CAMWS
to develop both a proactive and a reactive plan for dealing with programs in crisis
expand master teacher list to include master teachers from all the states and provinces

identifying Latin programs in each state and anticipating openings
developing contacts between CAMWS members and state foreign language coordinators [LINK]
creating a list of expert high school teachers willing to speak to college students about careers in high school Latin teaching, sponsoring such events, putting testimonials on the CPL website [LINK]
identifying the Latin teacher programs and their coordinators in CAMWS territory and obtaining statistical information about their graduates [LINK]
developing and distributing information about Latin to high school administrators and counselors

identifying Latin programs in each state and anticipating openings
developing contacts between CAMWS members and state foreign language coordinators
creating a list of expert high school teachers willing to speak to college students about careers in high school Latin teaching, sponsoring such events, putting testimonials on the CPL website
identifying the Latin teacher programs and their coordinators in CAMWS territory and obtaining statistical information about their graduates
developing and distributing information about Latin to high school administrators and counselors

celebrate and publicize Latin activities in CAMWS territory (with promotional awards and newspaper publicity)
identifying state foreign language contacts in CAMWS territory
collect and develop good promotional resources
encourage applications for CPL funds

increased and more geographically diverse CPL grant requests
develop the CPL website
celebrate and publicize successful Latin programs and activities
encourage better ties between CPL and high school programs, in particular by establishing an award to recognize the best high school activity promoting Latin in CAMWS territory
developing contacts with state foreign language coordinators and keeping them informed about Latin activities in their states