2026 Fall Conference

Opening Doors for Every Voice

WHEN: October 3-4, 2026
WHERE: JR Tucker High School Henrico County, Virginia
The annual FLAVA Fall Conference was a success thanks to all of you!

 

It took place in Central Virginia and was an inspiring weekend centered on the theme: Doors Opening for Every Voice”

 

It opened doors for every voice!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES LINEUP

Each year, FLAVA invites World Language educators to share their knowledge, expertise, and innovative practices through our interactive Workshop Series.

 

These one-hour sessions are held virtually via Zoom and are free and open to FLAVA members, as well as members of our sister state organizations within NECTFL and SCOLT.

 

Registration is easy! Each workshop has its own registration link, available on the Workshops: School Year 2026–2027 page or click on the image to the left for the upcoming workshop to register.

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Leverage Customized AI Tools to Strengthen World Language Programs

 

REGISTER

 

 

Discover how customized AI tools can serve as thought partners to support world language curriculum, assessment, and instruction. In this interactive session, participants will explore practical ways to use customized AI tools to design proficiency-focused learning experiences. Learn how these AI tools can help integrate language functions across proficiency levels and strengthen intercultural communicative competence. Examine strategies for incorporating authentic cultural products and practices to better understand perspectives from a variety of cultures and communities through communicative tasks across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use ideas to enhance student engagement and proficiency growth.

ONLINE COURSES FOR SUMMER: IDIOMA EDUCATION & CONSULTING

Explore the online, affordable Master of Education (M.Ed.) with World Language Emphasis in your target language through CSU Pueblo in partnership with Idioma Education & Consulting! Click here to learn more!

Our flexible, instructor-led online courses are designed to help you grow professionally, whether you’re earning graduate-level credit for salary advancement (Master’s +15, Master’s +30), working toward certification/licensure, or renewing your teaching license or certificate with professional development hours. You’ll learn alongside a supportive network of world language educators, guided by an experienced instructor every step of the way.

FLAVA members enjoy 10% off* all course registrations!

Click here to explore our summer collection of instructor-facilitated courses.

 

  • 6-week online experience: thoughtfully structured with flexibility in mind for busy educators.
  • Fully asynchronous: complete coursework on your schedule—no required live sessions for most courses. *Note: Advanced Spanish Conversation & Culture for Teachers and Advanced French Conversation & Culture for Teachers include required weekly live virtual sessions.
  • Paced for you: move through each weekly module at a time that works best for your routine.
  • Collaborative learning: engage in meaningful discussions and receive personalized feedback from your instructor and peers.
  • Optional office hours: drop in for extra guidance, support, or clarification.

Latest News

Keep up with opportunities, announcements and events in the language community across the state of Virginia.

Congratulations to the FLAVA 2026 Award Recipients!

Sue Robertson, Retired Latin Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Former FLAVA President
Helen Warriner Burke Award – Distinguished Service Award

Teresa Goff, French Teacher, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, Arlington Public Schools
David Cox Award Recipient
Virginia K12 World Language Teacher of the Year

Tony Wilt, Delegate, 34th District of Virginia

Friend of FLAVA

Rachel Matthews, Spanish Teacher, Highland Springs High School, Henrico County Public Schools

Novice Teacher Award

Rooted in Language

 

FLAVA is pleased to announce the recipient of the Best of FLAVA Award for their outstanding presentation at the 2025 FLAVA Fall Conference.

 

Sydney Nolley

About Us

We are a growing, dynamic organization of professionals in education and business, students, and all those who have a common interest in promoting and utilizing world languages to accomplish their various goals.

Advocacy

We advocate for world language education on behalf of members at the local, state, and federal levels. We promote online opportunities to educate the public about the benefits and issues related to language learning.

Workshops

For almost a decade, FLAVA has offered interactive, online workshops through the auspices of the Washington & Lee University’s Global Discovery Laboratories, webcast throughout the region as part of our mission for professional growth.

Conferences

Our fall conference serves as a primary means of fulfilling our mission in gathering the community around the association’s business, and our spring conference provides an opportunity to recharge and learn the latest theories and practices in language learning.