Monthly Guest Speaker Series
MFLA is excited to offer monthly webinars exclusively for our members! These sessions provide valuable professional development on a variety of topics to enhance your teaching practice.
Upcoming webinars:
Wednesday, May 21 - 7:00 PM: MFLA: Supporting Educators' Licensure Renewal Journey with Amy Pritchett
This session will explore how MFLA supports world language educators in meeting MSDE licensure renewal requirements. Participants will learn about professional development opportunities aligned with state standards, including workshops and conferences that count for PDP points. The session will highlight how MFLA fosters instructional growth, connects educators across Maryland, and provides targeted support to local educators—empowering teachers to invest in their professional journey with confidence.
Register here
This session will explore how MFLA supports world language educators in meeting MSDE licensure renewal requirements. Participants will learn about professional development opportunities aligned with state standards, including workshops and conferences that count for PDP points. The session will highlight how MFLA fosters instructional growth, connects educators across Maryland, and provides targeted support to local educators—empowering teachers to invest in their professional journey with confidence.
Register here

Thursday, April 24 - 6:30-7:30: AI-Powered Feedback: Elevating Language Learning and Exam Prep with Stephen Schawalder
Unlock the potential of AI in your language classroom! Discover how AI tools can transform student feedback and streamline exam preparation for assessments like STAMP and AP Spanish Language & Culture. This session will explore practical strategies for integrating AI, offering personalized insights, and enhancing student outcomes.
Unlock the potential of AI in your language classroom! Discover how AI tools can transform student feedback and streamline exam preparation for assessments like STAMP and AP Spanish Language & Culture. This session will explore practical strategies for integrating AI, offering personalized insights, and enhancing student outcomes.

January 7 - 6:30-7:30: Game On! Using Games to Promote Proficiency and Student Engagement with Heidi Trude
Are you looking for ways to reinvigorate your language classes and increase student engagement? In this session participants will learn a variety of games that can be adapted for any level and any language, as well as engage and support students of all skill levels. These class-tested, student-loved games are low tech and low prep, promote language proficiency, and are sure to recharge both teachers and students alike. Come join the fun and get your game on!
Are you looking for ways to reinvigorate your language classes and increase student engagement? In this session participants will learn a variety of games that can be adapted for any level and any language, as well as engage and support students of all skill levels. These class-tested, student-loved games are low tech and low prep, promote language proficiency, and are sure to recharge both teachers and students alike. Come join the fun and get your game on!
Be sure to join MFLA to learn about future webinars and professional development opportunities!