The VFLA is an organization designed to promote more effective instruction and study of foreign language, encourage research and experimentation in the learning and teaching of these languages, and to provide for professional growth among its members.

Middlebury College Summer Language School symposia announced for

July 10 and 11, 2009.

Go to Learning Opportunities for more information.

Seeking nominations for the VFLA Board of Directors. Self-nominations are welcome.

Click here for nomination form.

Contact any Board Member for more information.

2009 Poster and Essay Contest applications and instructions

now available on the Awards page

March 18: Poster and Essay Contest Winners' Reception

10:15-11:15, Cedar Creek Room, Vermont State House

(Below: Governor Jim Douglas congratulates Tiffany Gast, 2008 2nd place winner in the high school division, student of Betsy Parah at Randolph Union High School, with her mother.)

2009: The 400th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s

exploration in 1609 of the lake and region that bear his name

Click here to read an excellent piece by Dr. Frances Chevalier on the significance of this celebration

Click here for a comprehensive list of resources for educators related to the celebration

Here is the web page for Vermont Celebrates Champlain:

http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/164/38/

On October 30, 2007, France and Vermont signed a cooperative tourism agreement in anticipation of 2009, the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's discovery of Lake Champlain. This tourism agreement is the first between France and a U.S. state.

To learn more, go to

http://www.consulfrance-boston.org/article.php3?id_article=1136

Photo source: http://www.consulfrance-boston.org/article.php3?id_article=1136

VFLA members! Great Convention 2007!

Here are the links to resources featured in the Reading and Writing Session:

vermontflteachers.googlepages.com

(Tech resources for teaching French and Spanish. Please email us more resources as you find them.)

vtflteachers.wetpaint.com

The Wiki for Vermont foreign languages teachers and their colleagues. Join today!

Vermont foreign language teacher positions posted at www.Schoolspring.com

Poster Contest - Go to Awards and Scholarships page for more information

Governor Douglas proclaims March 19-25, 2007, as Foreign Language Week in Vermont

Click here for larger view of proclamation

Governor Douglas and Lt. Governor Dubie congratulate poster contest winners,

Christie Calabrese, Abby Smith, and Abigail Jones,

and address the importance of learning foreign languages

during a reception at the Vermont State House on March 20, 2007.

Scholarship for a VFLA member to study at the University of Montreal this summer

July 2-20, 2007

FELICITATIONS A MME. MARY IRENE THORNTON

QUI A REÇU CETTE BOURSE D'ETUDES pour 2007

Now available!

Isabelle Kaplan's materials on teaching la cuisine française,

from the 2006 VFLA Convention.

Click on each title to download (Word documents.)

(1) Preface.doc

(2) Qu_est_ce_qu_une_recette_.doc

(3)Geography_of_food..doc

(4) Cuisiner.doc

(5) Delice_de_bananes.doc

Voici Emilie Anne Bruneau. Elle est arrivée le 27 octobre à 18h07. Elle pèse 9 livres 9 onces. La taille est 21 pouces. Maman Lauren va bien. Félicitations!

2005 survey of foreign language programs in Vermont public elementary schools

Click here for results

Feb 21, 2006: State Board of Education takes next step towards K-12 foreign language for all Vermont students.

Click here for the World Language Committee Recommendation paper.

Click here for what the SBE approved and how to send a letter of support.

FEB 14, 2006: MIKE MARTIN DELIVERS COMMENTARY

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNING.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Saturday, Sep10: VFLA's Mike Martin Featured on Vermont Public Radio.

Click here to read or listen

Burlington Free Press articles feature advocacy and middle school cultural performance - See Advocacy pagear

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