California Association of Japanese Language School (CAJLS)

A Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
(Incorporated in December 1964 and Restructured in July 2006)

CAJLS is organized under the Nonprofit Public benefit corporation law of California.
CAJLS is allowed to carry out its activities, which are consistent with the stipulations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The specific goals of the CAJLS shall include the following:
to carry out activities aimed at promoting the Japanese language education standards as set forth by the State of California Department of Education;
to carry out activities aimed at promoting the understanding of Japanese language and culture so as to preserve Japanese-American (Nikkei) culture and tradition;
to carry out activities aimed at the development and publication of teaching materials for Japanese language instruction;
to promote the exchange of information and research with other ethnic groups dedicated to preserving their respective culture and traditions; and
to carry out other educational activities associated with this goal as allowed by law.

Sachiko Tu (Hollywood Japanese Language School)
CAJLS President and Board Member (Representative - Council of Teachers)
Madoka Hull (Gardena Buddhist Church Japanese Language School)
CAJLS 1st VP and Board Member (Representative - Council of School Administrators)
Kazue Ogino ( Hollywood Japanese Language School)
CAJLS 2nd VP and Board Member (Representative - Council of School Administrators)
Itsuki Charles Igawa, Ph.D. (No School Affiliation)
CAJLS Secretary and Board Member (Representative - Council of Community Organizations and Individual Supporters)
Hitomi Nonaka ( Southeast Gakuen Japanese Language School)
CFO and Board Member(Representative - Council of Teachers)
Tomoko Kwan (ESVJCC Gakuen)
CAJLS Auxiliary Secretary and Board Member (Representative - Council of Teachers)
Miwa Takahashi (Japanese Institute of Sawtelle)
CAJLS Board Member (Representative - Council of Teachers, Chairperson)