August 2, 2024 Dear Members of FLAVA, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to inform you about an important opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements. These statements, which are essential for guiding language proficiency and learning goals,...
Hello FLAVA members! My name is Shane Goodpasture and I started this year as FLAVA´s Mentor Program Chair! I teach Spanish and serve as my school´s world language department chair in Smyth County in Southwest Virginia! I'm excited about this adventure working with FLAVA and members across...
VIRGINIA FRENCH TEACHERS FREN 425 FRENCH MEDIA & CURRENT EVENTS Synchronous Online Course Tuesday Evenings 7:00-9:40 PM Jan. 16 to Apr. 30, 2024 Spring 2024 Content: This online course provides an opportunity to access online French media with topics that appeal to Virginia teachers and their students. Read articles, watch videos, engage...
FLAVA is now accepting nominations for the positions of President-Elect and Communications Coordinator for the next term. Nominees must be current FLAVA members. Elections will take place in October at the Fall Conference and only current members at the time of the conference will be able to vote. The...
Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of this year's FLAVA awards. Applications are due May 1. For a full list of awards and information on how to submit the application, please click here. ...
February 26, 2023 Good News at the End of the General Assembly Greetings, FLAVA Members! Both chambers of the General Assembly adjourned their regular sessions today a bit after 5 p.m. It was a long day, but SB 1052, a good bill on teacher licensure, passed with only...
Share YOUR Ideas at FLAVA 2022! Greetings, FLAVA members! Do you or a colleague have an inspired idea that you would like to share? Have the challenges that you’ve faced sparked new ideas and strategies? Have reflections allowed you to see activities with new and fresh eyes? ...
Early registration for SCOLT 2022 in Norfolk, VA ends on March 1st at 11:59PM. After this date, you will only be able to register onsite at the Waterside Marriott and will not have the opportunity to attend our amazing FLAVA luncheon on Saturday, April 2,...
Virginia Governor’s Full-Immersion World Language Academies: Summer 2022 Employment Opportunities Applications sought for Directors, Teachers, Language Mentors for the French, German, and Spanish full-immersion programs! Teaching at the Academies is a rewarding and challenging experience that will help individuals grow as instructors in the field. Apply now...
Dear FLAVA Members, As we begin this season of Thanksgiving and gratitude, I am thankful for so many things, among which are our strong world language association, FLAVA, and its incredible members. Part of my duty as the incoming president of FLAVA is to assemble the best advisory board...