August 29, 2024 August FLAVA Presidential Message Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, As summer fades into fall, our excitement for the FLAVA 2024 Conference is reaching new heights! Scheduled for October 10th-12th at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, this year’s conference, themed “Navigating a Changing World with Languages,” is just around the...
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,...
July FLAVA Presidential Message Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, As July draws to a close and we eagerly anticipate the start of the new academic year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication to advancing world...
June 26, 2024 FLAVA President's Message--June Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, As we near the end of June, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming number of outstanding proposals we have received for the 2024 Fall FLAVA Conference. Your contributions and willingness to step...
April Presidential Message Dear FLAVA Members, I hope this message finds you well and inspired after our recent Spring Conference in Lexington. It was a joyous Saturday filled with engagement, empowerment, and energizing connections among language educators. I want to express our deepest gratitude to our Spring Conference...
TECHNOLOGIA? QUAE TECHNOLOGIA? with William Lee DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 TIME: @ 5:30 pm ET / 4:30 PM CT VIA: Zoom REGISTER HERE In this session, we will focus on how to leverage technology tools such as AI, Breakout EDU, GooseChase, Gimkit, Quizziz, Kahoot!, etc. to help all...
Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, As we near the end of March, I am reminded of the profound impact language and culture have on our lives. They are not just tools for communication; they are gateways to joy, discovery, and self-awareness, intricately linked...
February 20, 2024 President's Message-- February 2024 Dear FLAVA Members and Virginia World Language Educators, I am delighted to share some exciting updates and reminders as we continue our journey to Engage, Empower, and Energize with FLAVA! Our upcoming conference, themed around these pillars, is set to inspire...
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...
FLAVA President's Message - Farewell and Thank You! Greetings, FLAVA Members! My term as FLAVA President is coming to an end, and I would like to thank each of you for your support over the past two years. It has been an honor and a pleasure to celebrate, advocate,...