Call for Proposals - Fall Conference

We invite you to propose a session for the in-person MFLA Fall conference at Northwest High School in Germantown, MD on Saturday, October 25, 2025! 
Session proposals are being accepted via this form through Friday, May 16, 2025.
We encourage presenters to propose sessions on world language-related topics in the following strands, though other relevant topics are also welcome.

• Professional Growth (Examples:  National Board Certification,  MFLA TOY process, MSDE Licensure, Fulbright & related experiences, MEAD Fellowship Opportunities, Taking full advantage of MFLA membership)
  
• Leadership  (Examples:  MD Seal of Biliteracy, Coaching, Finding your "Why", Data analysis, Leading a department, Leading a program, Leading for change, Becoming a leader)
  
• Proficiency-based instruction (Examples:  How-To, Backwards Planning, PBI across the modes)
  
• Social-Emotional Learning (Examples:  Vision Boards, Brain Breaks, Reflection)
  
• Immersion Classrooms  (Examples:  Immersion K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+, 100% Target Language Use for and by all, Immersion Program success stories)
  
• Innovative Teaching Strategies (Examples:  Beyond Worksheets, Choice Boards, From Novice to Narrator, Gamify your classroom, Real-World Tasks)
  
• Equity & Inclusion  (Examples:  CRT in the WL Classroom, Language for ALL, Centering the Margins, Bridging the Opportunity Gap, Student Belonging)
  
• Assessment & Feedback  (Examples:  Proficiency-based assessments, Formative Feedback, IPA Makeover, Rubrics for Real Classrooms, Data-driven lesson planning)
  
• Technology in WL Education  (Examples:  AI in WL, Authentic Resources, From Google Slides to Virtual Exchange, Low-Prep Digital Tasks, Tech for TL Use)
  
• Collaboration & Networking  (Examples:  Building Collaboration across campuses, Peer Observation, Connecting with the community, Leading from the Middle - the role of the department chair, Educators as advocates)
  
  
  

NOTE: Presenters are responsible for conference registration and fees. Registration will open in summer 2025. The window for proposals closes on 05/16/2025 and decisions for acceptance will be made by 05/22/2025. You will be notified whether or not your proposal has been accepted. Acceptance to present will be due on 05/31/2025. Presenters will be responsible for registering by 09/01/2025. 
Please direct questions to MFLA via communications@mflamd.org