Washington Language Advocacy team standing in front of the US Capitol.

Washington Language Advocacy team with Senator Maria Cantwell

Washington Language Advocacy team with Representative Rick Larsen's Education staffer, Danielle Hall

#LAD26 Washington Association for Language Teachers Advocacy team participated in JNCL-NCLIS Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. MANY thanks to @cantwell.senate.gov for taking time for a picture. @repricklarsen.bsky.social Rep. Larsen's Education Staffer, Danielle Hall, listened with genuine interest!

WAFLT-WA is thrilled to share our Fall 2025 Conference Highlight Video with you. Thank you to all who attended, presented, and organized this exceptional professional event.

Registration Rates:
⭐️Attendees: $100 (Regular price: $150)
🔥Presenters: $80 (Regular price: $100 - You will receive a registration code when your session is accepted.)
Submit a proposal through September 15th: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Flyer with extended Early Bird Registration discounts for WAFLT's Fall Conference. $80 for presenters/$100 for attendees.

waflt.wildapricot.org/Conferences
☺️We're all educators & we know that the first week can be filled with emails, calls, planning, & staff meetings!
⏰WAFT is extending its EARLY BIRD registration through Sunday, Sept 7th.
WAFLT Fall Conference: October 17-18- Ridgeline High School - Spokane Valley

🐦 Early bird pricing ends SEPTEMBER 1st!
🚙 WAFLT will provide a free shuttle between the airport and the Mirabeau Park Hotel ($149/night) and to the high school

waflt.wildapricot.org/Conferences
🗣Are you in staff meetings today and Tuesday?
🧠Need some World Language / ASL / Dual Language or MLL Professional Learning?
💻Register for WAFLT's Fall Conference at Ridgeline High School in Spokane Valley! October 18th-19th.

#langsky www.eventcreate.com/e/pncflsumme...
FREE for PNCFL members!
Join current & past State Teachers of the Year, & PNCFL Leaders for this learning series. Some teachers want to build on their successes & prepare right away. Others want to relax before they plan. Either way: Let’s connect!

#langsky Two exciting updates to share:
Congratulations to Omar Ponce, PNCFL's 2025-26 President Elect. Omar is from Idaho where he serves on the IATFL board. Please welcome Omar to the board in the comments!

WAFLT members and future members! PNCFL, our regional organization, is offering a professional development series this Summer. WAFLT will provide 1 FREE clock hours to members and new members PER SESSION! Register here: www.eventcreate.com/e/pncflsumme...

Please consider nominating a colleague (or yourself) for an ACTFL Award! Educators around our country need recognition & support. Need help with the process? Let’s connect! www.actfl.org/career-devel...

Flyer for WAFLT board positions

Flyer indicating new due date for WAFLT grants: May 15th

Flyer: Nominate a colleague or yourself for WAFLT Award

DUE DATE EXTENDED: May 15th!
💰🧑🏽‍🎓🧑🏻‍🏫👩🏼‍🏫👨🏽‍🏫🏆
waflt.wildapricot.org/Recognition
Let's recognize and elevate the work of our colleagues during this Teacher Appreciation Month (that's what we're calling it!) Visit our website to learn more.

WAFLT is seeking new board members: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

www.frenchteachers.org/events/
03/26 @8pm ET
La neurodiversité, c'est quoi: Empowering All Learners in the French Classroom
Wesley Wood will introduce the concept of neurodiversity & encourage attendees to embrace the viewpoint that each learner has a unique set of strengths & needs
#JeSuisMembre

#LAD25 Washington State’s first meeting for Language Advocacy Days with Representative DelBene’s Education Specialist Nathan Shrekengost went very well. We are grateful for his attention to our issues and his thoughtful questions. @repdelbene.bsky.social

waflt.wildapricot.org/event-6011853
WAFLT colleagues! We're down to the wire for registration that includes Breakfast/Lunch. Our Saturday Spring Conference is ONLY $25 in beautiful Ellensburg at CWU. Join us March 1st from 8:00-4:00 for connections, collaboration, and inspiration.

This month, #FrenchTeachers in the 🇺🇸 can study the inspiring movie 'Neneh Superstar' as part of #CinéSchool.

Currently, 65 schools across 25 states are integrating the film into their French classes, using our educational resources & fun online activities

➡️ albertinefoundation.org/programs-fes...

⭐️WAFLT Teacher of the Year and Spanish teacher, Dan Call, will be the keynote! Regular $25 registration includes a light breakfast and box lunch.

💡Submit a session proposal by February 15th. Presenters receive free registration, but meals will be extra.

docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/...

Announcement flyer for WAFLT Spring conference

Picture of WAFLT Teacher of the Year, Dan Call

waflt.wildapricot.org/event-6011853
💰Registration is open and only $25 for WAFLT members!
⏰Deadline: February 18th. Join your language educator colleagues at Central Washington University in Ellensburg March 1st from 8-3:30. Spring conferences provide the extra boost of inspiration & motivation. 🌸🚀

Happy Lunar New Year from WAFLT

Happy Lunar New Year in different Asian Languages

Wishing you a joyful Year of the Snake! Many thanks to JNCL-NCLIS for the multilingual graphic.

ACTFL | ACTFL Statement of Support to World Language Educators ACTFL statement with quotes from ACTFL president and ED on recent wave of Executive Orders from the White House

From ACTFL: www.actfl.org/news/actfl-s...
In light of the recent wave of Executive Orders issued by the new Trump administration, it is more important than ever to reaffirm the critical role that world language educators serve in our multilingual communities. Read our full press release:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Do you believe Washington's World Language, Dual Language, ASL, & other language programs deserve recognition, funding, & opportunities to expand?
Program advocacy is a continual process. In 2025, WAFLT is committed to promoting and supporting our programs & students.

A fantastic opportunity for teachers in our region!!

Back by popular demand: One-Day WAFLT! Join us for this Spring Conference in Ellensburg, at Central Washington University: Saturday, March 1st.
$25 registration includes a light breakfast, boxed lunch & free clock hours for current WAFLT members.

Session Proposals: forms.gle/auTmhsMowAga...

ACTFL president @proferandolph.bsky.social emphasizes that creating learning environments that use language as liberation can happen at EVERY language at EVERY level. #actfl24

From Juanita High School in Kirkland, WA: WAFLT’s own Kei Tsukamaki is ACTFL’s Teacher of the Year! CONGRATULATIONS! #ACTFL24