Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT)

This is the last weekend to pre-register for the WAFLT Fall Conference and grab the pre-registration rate! After October 20, only onsite registration will be available. Register now at: www.waflt.org/conferences-...

Planning to attend WAFLT’s Fall Conference Nov 7 & 8? There are some exciting changes in store, and not just a new venue!

Join us for the return of Power Hour and hear from Program Committee Co-Chairs Kara Torkelson & Kelly Ferguson on Wed, Oct 15, from 6-7 p.m. Join at meet.google.com/njn-kcgn-omj

We are so excited to have Ben Tinsley join us as our Keynote speaker for the WAFLT Fall Conference 2025! Join us at 10 AM on Friday, November 7th, for his inspiring keynote: "Leveraging Spaces and Practices to Foster Community." Register for the conference now at www.waflt.org/conferences-...

If you would like to share a memory, please email president@waflt.org. Her obituary can be found at www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/C...

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Connie Knop, a beloved WAFLT member and inspiring advocate for French language education. Connie’s legacy lives on through the countless students and colleagues whose lives she touched. 💙

This is your sign to submit a proposal for the WAFLT Fall Conference 2025. They are due today (until 11:59 PM!). You are the Heart of WAFLT, and we all have something to share! www.waflt.org/conferences-...

A 40 word descriptor and a 100 word overview of your session is all you need to propose a session, workshop, immersion session, or poster presentation for the WAFLT Fall Conference. Consider sharing what you do in your classroom! You are the Heart of WAFLT! www.waflt.org/conferences-...

WAFLT Fall Conference proposals are due this week! We all have something to share -- and you are the heart of WAFLT! More information and proposal form here: www.waflt.org/conferences-...

There is one week left to submit your proposals for the WAFLT Fall Conference. We have so many great new plans for this year at our new venue, so make sure you are part of it. Plus, no need to bring a projector! More info and form at: www.waflt.org/conferences-...

Join us this Saturday at Old Guard Games in Milwaukee for an informal Share Fair and get-together! Continuing the theme from FLESFEST, let's talk about play for proficiency while playing some games! Hosted by UWM Professor Anita Alkhas, join us for this great recharge activity!

There are just under 2 weeks left to submit session proposals for WAFLT 2025. Don't miss your chance to be part of our first Oshkosh conference and share the amazing work you are doing! www.waflt.org/conferences-...

There is still time to submit a proposal for WAFLT 2025 at UW Oshkosh! We all have something to share, and you are the heart of WAFLT! Consider proposing a workshop or session by April 30. More info at www.waflt.org/conferences-...

Proposals are now open for the 2025 WAFLT Fall Conference! This year's theme is "The Heart of Language: Fostering Human Connections." Submit a proposal to present and join us November 7-8 at UW-Oshkosh! www.waflt.org/conferences-...

ACTFL | Special Interest Groups (SIGs) The Association for World Language Professionals

There is an ACTFL petition to start a new Indigenous Language SIG (Special Interest Group). With growing numbers of indigenous lang programs in our region, this is a great way to support our colleagues and students!
Note: You must be an ACTFL member to sign.
www.actfl.org/membership/s...

Let’s connect at WAFLT’s next Power Hour!
Wed, Feb 12 from 6-7 pm
Our special guest, Deana Zorko, will be with us to offer insight on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in the World Language classroom. www.waflt.org/professional... for more info and link to the Power Hour!

Hmong educators make strides toward cultural representation in Wisconsin and US schools As Appleton prepares to open a new Hmong American Immersion School next fall, educators and researchers study different responses to Hmong culture fragmentation.

We can't think of a better first post for our new Bluesky!

Fantastic work being done in Appleton! www.wpr.org/news/hmong-e...