美國中文教師學會(Chinese Language Teachers Association, CLTA) 成立於1962年,是一個非營利的中文專業學術組織,致力於中文教學、中華文化推廣研究以及中文師資培育。其成員主要來自全球各大學,起初多為專精於語言學、中國文學文化或語言教學的學者,近幾年會員範圍擴大,中小學、中文學校教師及學生皆可加入。CLTA於每年年底舉辦中文教師年會,全球各地華語教學人才齊聚一堂,相互交流,是華語教學界的年度知識盛宴。 CLTA網站內容包括學會歷史、組織以及成員介紹,亦提供年會、工作坊等重要活動資訊,時間地點及徵稿啟示定期於網站上更新,方便訪客即時掌握。此外,網站亦收藏CLTA發行之期刊、通訊以及專著,加入網站會員即可固定取得出版品。工作資訊專區提供徵才看板及相關連結,可作華語教師就業選擇之參考。網站內容總體來說豐富詳盡,是美國中文教師的資源寶庫。
The Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) promotes the study and research of Chinese language and culture in an international context. Its members are mainly from universities worldwide, focused on linguistic, cultural, or literary scholarship, however, membership is open for all types of Chinese teachers. The CLTA holds an annual meeting each year allowing members to gather and promote the mutual exchange of knowledge and information. The website features important events and information, job announcements and more. The site has its own journal the "JCLTA" and newsletters which are available to all members. The site is a treasure trove of resources for American and international Chinese teachers.