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 National Heritage Language Program Profiles to promote information sharing and capacity building.
Download a flyer detailing the Alliance and our work. 
Featured Resources
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)
May 2009 Heritage Voices NEW
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 two new profiles for May 2009.
FAQ #8 Now Available
This new FAQ describes the importance of developing proficiency in languages in addition to English and addresses social, political, pedagogical, and curricular differences among English language, foreign language, and heritage language programs. Learn more.
Teaching Spanish to Native Spanish Speakers Web site
CAL has recently 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.
