Causes: Arts & Culture, Education, Humanities, International

Mission: Promote, develop and advance, through research, exchange of information and activities, the study and teaching of hispanic and related languages.

Programs: American association of teachers of spanish and portuguese national office and local chapters provide member benefits like publications, conferences and workshops to promote and advocate for the study of hispanic and related languages. The sociedad honoraria hispanica and sociedad hispanica de amistad, honor societies for school students enrolled in spanish, promote activities and the study of hispanic and related languages.

national spanish examinations - the aatsp develops and administers an online standardized test for grades 6-12 to measure proficiency and achievement of students studying spanish.