Second Annual Workshop on the Teaching of Writing, May 13, 2025, 10 am - 3 pm, UVA Language Commons This day-long workshop led by guest facilitator Heather Willis Allen (UW-Madison), introduces participants to a design approach to creating writing activities in the foreign language class. The...
February 24, 2025 February Presidential Message Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, As February comes to a close, I want to take a moment to share some exciting updates and opportunities with you! Spring Conference – Don’t Miss Out! Our FLAVA Spring Conference, Navigating a Changing World with Languages, is coming...
The Modern Languages Department at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA, is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Beginning German (GERM 111) in Fall 2025. Please contact: Mine Eren Chair of Modern Languages Department Director of Film Studies Program Randolph-Macon College 204 Henry Street Ashland, VA 23005 Email: meren@rmc.edu...
Upper School French Teacher (Grades 9-12) The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to teach French to students in Grades 9-12 starting in the 2025-26 school year. Our school, which serves over...
November 27, 2024 November Presidential Message: A Time for Gratitude and Growth Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I find myself reflecting on the incredible community we’ve built together—a community of educators, advocates, and lifelong learners united by our passion for world...
October 27, 2024 October FLAVA Presidential Message Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, What an incredible October we’ve had! I’m still energized from the success of our 2024 Fall Conference, Navigating a Changing World With Languages. So many of you have reached out, sharing how impactful this event was,...
Foreign Language Association of Virginia September 24, 2024 September FLAVA Presidential Message Dear Members and Friends of FLAVA, With the rhythm of fall now upon us, I hope you’re settling into a productive and fulfilling time with your students, colleagues, and families. I am filled with excitement as we...
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...