2026 AATK Professional Development Awards
Forecasted
2026 AATK Professional Development Awards support part-time and adjunct Korean educators’ conference and workshop attendance to advance their teaching, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
Funder: American Association of Teachers of Korean
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award up to $700, reimbursing travel expenses and conference registration
Summary: Supports part-time and adjunct Korean instructors’ attendance at the AATK annual conference and workshop for professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must be regular AATK members; previous recipients and graduate student teaching assistants are ineligible.
Description
The American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK) Professional Development Awards support non-full-time instructors and lecturers attending the association’s annual conference and workshop. The program assists part-time and adjunct educators at post-secondary institutions in the United States and Canada, with particular emphasis on first-time attendees and those presenting at the meeting.
The award aims to help Korean language educators gain knowledge and experience they can apply to their teaching and professional careers. Review priorities connect participation in the meeting with pedagogical advancement, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and long-term professional growth. Applicants’ contributions through presenting or chairing, continued commitment to teaching Korean, and motivation to further their careers and contribute to the field also inform selection.
