New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT)

Overview:

Profession(s): Language
Member Type(s): Language Teachers
Scope: Regional - New York
Formed: 1917
Members: 2,208
Address: 2400 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14214-2364, USA
Phone: 716-836-3130
Email: hq@nysaflt.org
Website: www.nysaflt.org

Description:

NYSAFLT is a professional organization of foreign language teachers.

Mission/Aims:

To promote the study of languages and cultures as outlined in the state and national standards; serve all areas of language study including the Classics, Heritage Languages, English to Speakers of Other Languages, Bilingual Education, Native American Languages and American Sign Language; view FL as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary education.

To view FL as an integral part of the core-curriculum.

To serve as a model for the interweaving of content and pedagogy.

To serve as a clearinghouse for research and information (e.g., exchange programs, grants, courses, study opportunities).

To encourage the FL educator to engage in action research for the classroom.

To foster and promote articulation with and among all levels of FL learning.

To provide and serve as a resource for quality professional development and lifelong learning.

To provide a network of support services to the FL educator.

To respond to the changing needs of FL professionals.

To assume the responsibility to develop future leaders in the FL profession.

To serve as a liaison to other professional and educational organizations.

Principal Activities:

Providing professional development opportunities through three annual conferences, our Journal, website and Newsletter.

Member Benefits:

Access to Members Only website
Journal
Newsletter and other mailings
Reduced Conference registration rates

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL)
New York State Council on Foreign Languages (SCOL)
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL)
National Council for Languages and International Studies (NCLIS)
New York State Council of Educational Associations (NYSCEA)

Verification Criteria:

Teacher certification