Teachers, are you thinking about creating something new and different for your classes? Looking for funding? MFLA wants to offer you up to $1,000 in financial support. Check out the application for the ESCOLA TEACHER INCENTIVE GRANT on the Awards and Scholarships Page!

We are excited to welcome you to the MFLA Fall Conference 2024! As part of our commitment to making your experience as enriching as possible, we are pleased to share the program grid along with session descriptions so you can begin planning which sessions best suit your interests and professional goals.

By reviewing the grid in advance, you can make more informed decisions about which sessions align with your learning objectives. Whether you're looking for innovative classroom strategies, insights into new technology, or ideas on fostering inclusive and compassionate language learning environments, there’s something for everyone.

What to Know:

• You’ll find the full program grid and session descriptions attached to this email.
• A printed program will be provided upon your arrival at the conference.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to explore the program in detail so you can make the most of your time with us. We can’t wait to see you there and learn together! 

A reminder- We are at Montgomery College Rockville Campus - 51 Mannakee St. Rockville, Maryland 20850. Registration and breakfast are in the Science Center by the big dinosaur beginning at 7:45am. General Session and Keynote with Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller at 8:30! See you then!  

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

We're thrilled to share a sneak peek of the incredible talent joining us for our upcoming event! Our presenters bring expertise, passion, and innovation, offering a diverse range of topics that will inspire and empower you. Check out this tentative list of presenters and their presentation titles—each one designed to give you practical insights and transformative strategies.

MFLA is proud to announce Ellie Allen as the 2024 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Allen, a dedicated French teacher at Williamsport High School since 2017, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to language education and her unwavering commitment to student success.

Ellie consistently puts students first, creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment that fosters both academic achievement and cultural understanding. Her innovative teaching methods inspire her students to excel in French and deepen their appreciation for world languages.

We are thrilled to honor Ms. Allen for her dedication to her students and her passion for teaching. Her work exemplifies the highest standards of language instruction in Maryland.

MFLA-Maryland is pleased to announce our Autumn Book Study! This autumn, join us for a refreshing exploration of "Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom" by Florencia G. Henshaw and Maris D. Hawkins. This book study is designed for teachers of all experience levels, offering practical insights and a chance to connect with fellow educators.

Interested in more information? Visit our Book Study page

​Mark your calendars for the return of the MFLA Fall Conference!
We know that the start of the 24-25 school-year is just a few short weeks away. Start planning your professional learning for NEXT year a bit early. Mark your calendars for our Fall 2024 Conference at Montgomery College- Rockville Campus! 

Want to do more than just attend? SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH US! MFLA is excited to announce the Fall Conference 2024 Call for Proposals! You are doing great things in your classroom, let others in on what is working for you and how you are advancing students' proficiency in world languages.

World language educators customize their professional growth and enhance their repertoire of theoretical knowledge, networking, and practice by selecting 15 hours of sessions offered by MFLA-Maryland. New and experienced educators self-reflect on the professional learning experiences, engage in discussion with colleagues, and design instruction that aligns to State and National Standards.

15 hours will be evaluated through the completion of a running learning log. 

These logs will be turned in through via a Google Form and Google Drive File Upload process in which the participant will submit each learning log reflection following the professional learning experience in which they participated. 
Click here to register for our FREE MSDE CPD Course

Tuesday 2/27/24

Join us in person from 8:30-3:30 for a unique mixed-format conference! Breakfast and Lunch included! Only $25 for Members! ​

MFLA members in good standing may now apply for these four awards this spring! All applications are due no later than April 30, 2024.

The Maryland Language Teacher of the Year -The first step on the path to becoming the 2024 ACTFL Language Teacher of the Year; includes funds to attend NECTFL as the Maryland candidate

The Celeste Carr Study Abroad Scholarship- Funds to study abroad

The Dora Kennedy New Teacher Scholarship- Funds for a new teacher to participate in a professional learning opportunity (program or conference)

The Visual Arts Contest- $50 to each winner at ES, MS, HS, College level; $100 to overall winner whose art appears on cover of conference program

Applications for each of these awards can be found on our Awards and Scholarships page