Partnership with Idioma Education & Consulting
In 2022, the Goethe-Institut USA and Idioma Education & Consulting founded a partnership to support the development of new and established German language teachers in the US. Through this partnership, teachers can continue to attend free high-quality workshops and low-cost premier training courses from the Goethe-Institut with the additional opportunity to earn professional development hours or graduate-level credit for salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate, or M.Ed. through Idioma Education.
Idioma Education & Consulting’s programs provide language teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their careers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your expertise, their courses are designed to be accessible, practical, and affordable.
By enrolling in their programs, you'll join a community of educators who are committed to continuous professional development. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other language teachers, share insights and experiences, and stay updated with the latest trends and research in language education.
Through their comprehensive curriculum, experienced teachers will guide you through the latest teaching methodologies and best practices. You will learn how to create engaging lesson plans, effectively assess student progress, and integrate technology into your language instruction.
By enrolling in their programs, you'll join a community of educators who are committed to continuous professional development. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other language teachers, share insights and experiences, and stay updated with the latest trends and research in language education.
Through their comprehensive curriculum, experienced teachers will guide you through the latest teaching methodologies and best practices. You will learn how to create engaging lesson plans, effectively assess student progress, and integrate technology into your language instruction.
Bundle together professional development from our GEMs and SPARK series, in-person and online workshops, GETVICO24 conference and more. Our event calendar is continually updated with professional development trainings and workshops for German teachers.
Explore the credit options and FAQ below to find out how many attendance hours are needed to earn professional development hours or non-degree graduate credits. Active reflection is necessary to complete the required coursework. It is essential to take detailed notes and keep track of all workshop activities.
Email Idioma with questions or for more information about earning professional development hours or non-degree graduate-level credits for attending Goethe-Institut workshops.
Explore the credit options and FAQ below to find out how many attendance hours are needed to earn professional development hours or non-degree graduate credits. Active reflection is necessary to complete the required coursework. It is essential to take detailed notes and keep track of all workshop activities.
Email Idioma with questions or for more information about earning professional development hours or non-degree graduate-level credits for attending Goethe-Institut workshops.
15 Professional Development/ Clock Hours: $100
Complete at least 7.5 workshop hours through the Goethe-Institut and register through Idioma. Participants will receive an email with course access where they will complete a short reflection to document their participation.- Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
- Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
- Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
- Approved New York CTLE Certificate
- Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
- Approved Texas CPE Hours
1 Graduate-level Credit: $200
Complete at least 7.5 workshop hours through the Goethe-Institut and register through Idioma. Participants will receive an email with course access where they will complete a short reflection to document their participation.- University of the Pacific: 1 non-degree graduate-level credit
3 Graduate-level Credits: $350-$425
Complete at least 22.5 workshop hours through the Goethe-Institut and register through Idioma. Participants have three months to complete asynchronous online coursework, which is required to earn the non-degree graduate-level credits. Credits are awarded through the participant’s choice of Idioma’s university partners:- PEDD 9187: University of the Pacific: 3 non-degree graduate-level credits: $350
- PDLL 541ID: Southern New Hampshire University: 3 Transferable Graduate Credits: $425
Do I need to submit a certificate of workshop participation?
No, you are not required to submit a certificate of workshop participation to Idioma, though they happily accept them.What is the timeframe to collect workshop hours and complete the coursework?
Participants must complete required coursework to be able to use the workshop for professional development hours or non-degree graduate-level credit. You will have three months to complete the required coursework after registering with Idioma.To ensure you can reflect on your learning, it is essential to take detailed notes and keep track of all workshop activities that will be necessary to complete the coursework. For this reason, it is recommended to only bundle workshop hours from a period of no longer than 6 months, including the duration you are registered for the course. For example, you could attend workshops from July to December and be enrolled in the course from October to December.
Can workshop hours be used to earn a graduate-level certificate or Master of Education?
The World Language Conference and Workshop course through Idioma only counts as non-degree graduate credit (for professional development/ salary advancement) and will not count towards a graduate-level certificate or Master of Education.Interested participants can register for Deutsch Lehren Lernen courses 1-6, which can be applied toward these certifications. See the section below to learn more about DLL courses and registration options.
Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's advanced training and professional development series for both aspiring and established German language teachers. The series consists of six core courses and three supplementary units, each lasting eight weeks. The Goethe-Institut USA offers the DLL program as a collaboration between the regions of North America and Northwest Europe, encompassing participants from 15+ countries.
In each online DLL course, teachers explore aspects of German language pedagogy, share experiences among colleagues, and develop a network for ongoing exchange. DLL courses are taught in German, by German language teaching experts.
Participants engage in course activities and forums to expand their teaching skills, and learn ideas and approaches that can be put directly into practice.
With an emphasis on reflective experiential learning, practical action and research, teachers gain new didactic knowledge and insight by observing their own and other teachers’ lessons and by recognizing and trying out new potential courses of action in the classroom.
Each course culminates with a Practical Exploration Project in which the new theoretical approaches of the DLL unit are reviewed and assessed in the teacher’s own teaching practice. The Practical Exploration Project initiates changes in the classroom and helps to increase the professionalism of teachers.
Explore the registration and credit options below to find out more about earning professional development hours or graduate-level credits that can be used toward a graduate-level certificate through the University of the Pacific or Master of Education through Colorado State University Pueblo. Discounts and scholarships are available.
Email Idioma with questions or for more information about earning professional development hours or graduate-level credits for attending Goethe-Institut DLL courses.
In each online DLL course, teachers explore aspects of German language pedagogy, share experiences among colleagues, and develop a network for ongoing exchange. DLL courses are taught in German, by German language teaching experts.
Participants engage in course activities and forums to expand their teaching skills, and learn ideas and approaches that can be put directly into practice.
With an emphasis on reflective experiential learning, practical action and research, teachers gain new didactic knowledge and insight by observing their own and other teachers’ lessons and by recognizing and trying out new potential courses of action in the classroom.
Each course culminates with a Practical Exploration Project in which the new theoretical approaches of the DLL unit are reviewed and assessed in the teacher’s own teaching practice. The Practical Exploration Project initiates changes in the classroom and helps to increase the professionalism of teachers.
Explore the registration and credit options below to find out more about earning professional development hours or graduate-level credits that can be used toward a graduate-level certificate through the University of the Pacific or Master of Education through Colorado State University Pueblo. Discounts and scholarships are available.
Email Idioma with questions or for more information about earning professional development hours or graduate-level credits for attending Goethe-Institut DLL courses.
Certificate of Participation: $199
Participants wishing only to receive a certificate of participation can register directly through the Goethe-Institut USA.45 Professional Development Hours: $590
- Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
- Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
- Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
- Approved New York CTLE Certificate
- Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
- Approved Texas CPE Hours
3 Graduate-Level Credits: $925-$1005
- PEDD 9195: University of the Pacific: $925
- CDLE 591 GER 501: Colorado State University Pueblo $950
- PDLL 573ID: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): $1005
Idioma is pleased to award a $500 Master of Education (M.Ed. with World Language Emphasis) Scholarship to one Goethe-Institut USA student. Email the Goethe-Institut to inquire.
The Goethe-Institut is committed to training the next generation of German language teachers through programs like SPARK for German and Summer Academy which provide professional development for future German instructors.
Have you thought of becoming a world language teacher but don't know where to begin? Our partner Idioma Education & Consulting is proud to support the journey of aspiring teachers with their Hours-Based Certificate of Eligibility Program. Get inspired by reading about a German teacher currently completing the program.
Dr. Pascale LaFountain, Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Montclair State University, released an article about Montclair graduate and German teacher Liréna Engelsbel. The article details their German language learning journey, involvement in Montclair’s SPARK lab, grant to attend the Summer Academy teacher training program, and current enrolment in the New Jersey Alternate Route Teacher Licensure program through Idioma.
Email Idioma today to learn more about starting your journey to become a German language teacher!
Have you thought of becoming a world language teacher but don't know where to begin? Our partner Idioma Education & Consulting is proud to support the journey of aspiring teachers with their Hours-Based Certificate of Eligibility Program. Get inspired by reading about a German teacher currently completing the program.
Dr. Pascale LaFountain, Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Montclair State University, released an article about Montclair graduate and German teacher Liréna Engelsbel. The article details their German language learning journey, involvement in Montclair’s SPARK lab, grant to attend the Summer Academy teacher training program, and current enrolment in the New Jersey Alternate Route Teacher Licensure program through Idioma.
Email Idioma today to learn more about starting your journey to become a German language teacher!
Idioma Education & Consulting is also a proud partner of the American Association of Teachers of German. Explore the Idioma & AATG partnership page to find incentives for German language teachers.
Goethe-Institut Professional Development
Explore our calendar below of Goethe-Institut professional development including DLL courses, GEMs and SPARK series, in-person and online workshops, GETVICO24 conference and more.
Each course or workshop will list if it is eligible to earn professional development hours or graduate-level credits through Idioma Education & Consulting.
