Welcome to the home of the Alliance for the Advancement of Heritage Languages
The Alliance for the Advancement of Heritage
Languages (the Alliance) is committed to advancing language development for
heritage language speakers in the United States as part of a larger effort to educate
members of our society who can function professionally in English
and in other languages.
The work of the Alliance is carried out through publications, the ongoing development of our Web site, a newsletter, and a listserv.
In addition, the Alliance is compiling the Online Collection of Heritage Language Program Profiles to promote information sharing and capacity building.
Download a flyer detailing the Alliance and our work. 
Featured Resources
Read the Heritage Voices Collection
The Alliance has developed the Heritage Voices Collection, an online series designed to allow heritage language speakers and programs to share their unique voices with visitors to our Web site. View the three new profiles for October 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Alliance periodically posts answers to frequently asked questions about issues related to heritage languages.
Read the FAQs.
STARTALK Project Supports Education in Less Commonly Taught Languages
STARTALK is part of a presidential initiative to enhance the nation’s capacity to develop proficiency in critical languages.
Visit the STARTALK Web site to learn more.
Maryland takes lead in developing strategies to preserve heritage languages
The state of Maryland has taken a strong leadership role to ensure that it capitalizes on the diverse language skills of its population and reaps the benefits of language learning. The Task Force for the Preservation of Heritage Language Skills in Maryland is the first state-sponsored task force on heritage languages in the U.S. Read the report of the task force. (PDF, 851 KB)
A Navajo Success Story: Heritage Language Revitalization in Magdalena NEW
In Magdalena, New Mexico, students have been improving their English and Navajo language skills. Through an innovative bilingual model of heritage language revitalization, Navajo students can receive instruction in English as a second language and in Navajo language and culture.
Related Web Sites
Web Pages Focused on South Asian Languages NEW
Visit the new Web pages which focus on the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of the geographical area of South Asia, which includes the Indian subcontinent and surrounding countries.
Teaching Spanish to Native Spanish Speakers Web site
CAL has revamped its Spanish for Native Spanish Speakers (SNS) Web site to provide updated information about the Spanish speaking population in the United States and expanded resources for working with Spanish speakers in Spanish language programs. Visit the Web site.
Learn more about the program and read the report: English Language Acquisition and Navajo Achievement in Magdalena, New Mexico: Promising Outcomes in Heritage Language Education
