New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT)

Description

NYSAFLT is a professional organization of foreign language teachers.

Member benefits

Access to Members Only website
Journal
Newsletter and other mailings
Reduced Conference registration rates

Mission / Aims

To promote the study of languages and cultures as outlined in the state and national standards; serve all areas of language study including the Classics, Heritage Languages, English to Speakers of Other Languages, Bilingual Education, Native American Languages and American Sign Language; view FL as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary education.

To view FL as an integral part of the core-curriculum.

To serve as a model for the interweaving of content and pedagogy.

To serve as a clearinghouse for research and information (e.g., exchange programs, grants, courses, study opportunities).

To encourage the FL educator to engage in action research for the classroom.

To foster and promote articulation with and among all levels of FL learning.

To provide and serve as a resource for quality professional development and lifelong learning.

To provide a network of support services to the F

Principal activities

Providing professional development opportunities through three annual conferences, our Journal, website and Newsletter.

Affiliations

We are member of:

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL)

Modern Language Association (MLA)

National Council for Languages and International Studies (NCLIS)

New York State Council of Educational Associations (NYSCEA)

New York State Council on Foreign Languages (SCOL)

Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL)