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German Educational Multiplier (GEM) Network

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German Educational Multipliers (GEMs) are experienced professionals dedicated to promoting German language education across the United States. They support teachers, schools, and educational institutions by sharing expertise, fostering connections, and strengthening German language programs. Through their regional knowledge and experience, GEMs help expand opportunities for teaching and learning German and contribute to the long-term growth of German education.
If youteach German, our GEMs help you
  • learn about the programs, projects, and events that support the excellence of teaching and learning German in the U.S.
  • host professional training for your teachers, at an AATG meeting, or at your state or regional language conference
If you area representative of a communitythat is interested in making German instruction available, our GEMs work with you and your school district on
  • starting a German program at your school
  • offering tailored programs for all age groups
If you area school administrator, our GEMs assist with
  • implementing curricular and co-curricular offerings in German or programs that foster global and intercultural awareness in your school district
  • providing professional development for your German instructors

Why book a GEM?

GEMs (German Educational Multipliers) are part of a Network of Excellence established by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and Goethe-Institut. GEMs offer workshops, professional development (virtual and in person), coachings and teaching materials.

  • If you teach German, our GEMs help you

    • learn about the programs, projects, and events that support the excellence of teaching and learning German in the U.S.
    • host professional training for your teachers, at an AATG meeting, or at your state or regional language conference.

  • If you area representative of a community that is interested in making German instruction available, our GEMs work with you and your school district on

    • starting a German program at your school
    • offering tailored programs for all age groups

  • If you area school administrator, our GEMs assist with

    • implementing curricular and co-curricular offerings in German or programs that foster global and intercultural awareness in your school district
    • providing professional development for your German instructors

PD Opportunities around the Soccer World Cup 2026

How can soccer be used in the classroom to bring language to life and make cultural diversity tangible? Our virtual workshop series for German teachers in North America offers practical tips, creative materials, and background knowledge related to the World Cup. Discover engaging methods, learn differentiation strategies, and build your own soccer curriculum—so you won’t be caught offside in class!

PD Opportunities around the Soccer World Cup 2026

How can soccer be used in the classroom to bring language to life and make cultural diversity tangible? Our virtual workshop series for German teachers in North America offers practical tips, creative materials, and background knowledge related to the World Cup. Discover engaging methods, learn differentiation strategies, and build your own soccer curriculum—so you won’t be caught offside in class!

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  • Book a GEM

    Get in touch with us in order to book a customizable event for your group! All trainings are offered free of charge and will be tailored to fit your needs.


     

  • Become a GEM

    If you are interested in joining a dynamic group of like-minded professionals and developing your skills as a trainer and mentor, become a GEM!

  • Our GEMs

    Our GEMs are experienced and creative educators of German. They are well trained to support the growth of German programs by fostering excellence in teaching and community engagement.

     

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