We are very excited to announce the Summer Virtual Conference! Join us July 29 for a day of learning featuring our regional Teacher of the Year, Sarah Sinnott, and four amazing Best of State sessions. More information and register at www.csctfl.org/virtual-events/summer-vi...
Our final webinar this school year with Klett World Languages is April 16. Join Heidi Lechner for a great webinar on student engagement! Register at https://www.csctfl.org/virtual-events/upcoming-webinars
Congratulations to Sarah Sinnott of South Dakota, our 2026 Central States Teacher of the Year!
Brad, Kelly, Juan Pablo, John, Elke, Jessica, Gary, Rebecca, Sarah, and Kara -- You are all amazing and inspiring educators that represent our region. Thank you all!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Kara Torkelson, French Teacher at Wausau West & East High Schools, representing Wisconsin!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Sarah Sinnot, Spanish Teacher at O'Gorman High School, representing South Dakota!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Gary DiBianca, Spanish Teacher at Orange High School, representing Ohio!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Rebecca Gordon-Jones, Spanish Teacher at Lindbergh High School, representing Missouri!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Jessica Finkbeiner, German Teacher at Byron Center School District, representing Michigan!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Elke Lorenz, German Teacher at Manhattan High School, representing Kansas!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate John Sifert, Spanish Teacher at Belmond-Klemme High School, representing Iowa!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Kelly Blake Karstrand, French Teacher at Alan B. Shepard High School, representing Illinois!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Juan Pablo Rodríguez Prieto, Spanish Professor at Butler University, representing Indiana!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Brad Lemons, Spanish Teacher at Springdale High School, representing Arkansas!
Give yourself the BEST Valentine's Day gift and register online for Central States 2026 before online registration closes tomorrow, February 15th! https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
Two days left! Online registration closes February 15th for Central States 2026! Don't miss out on a weekend filled with learning, networking, and neon-green relish on your hot dogs! https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
With just three days left for online registration, don't wait any longer! Register now for Central States 2026 in Chicago! https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
Don't miss out on all the amazing sessions, workshops and events at Central States 2026! There are just a few days left of onsite registration. https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
The countdown is on. Only five days left to pre-register online for Central States 2026! https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
There are 6 days left to pre-register online for Central States 2026. Avoid onsite pricing and join us in Chicago! For more information and to register, go to https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
ACTFL offers affinity groups for WL teachers. There are groups for BIPoC, Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, and Disabled Educators and for New Teachers. Some of the groups have meetings starting next week! Go to www.actfl.org/educator-resources/affin... for info and to register.
Stay where the action is happening! Don't miss out on this great rate for a room at the historic Palmer House Hotel which ends February 18th. More info at www.csctfl.org/conference/hotel-visitor...
We are excited to have Carrie Toth as our Extension Workshop presenter this year. All conference participants are welcome to register and attend this outstanding professional development. More info at https://www.csctfl.org/conference/extension-workshop
There is still time to save money and pre-register for Central States 2026 in Chicago! Register before February 15th to lock in the lower rate. After that, only onsite registration will be available. Register now at https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
Join us next week, January 27, for a free webinar cosponsored with Avant. We will be discussing Assessment FOR Learning. Go to https://www.csctfl.org/webinars/upcoming-webinars for more information and to register.
Our colleagues over at NFMLTA have a number of grant opportunities currently open. Check them out at nfmlta.org.
Have you registered yet for Central States 2026 in Chicago? Avoid paying the onsite rate by registering before February 15! More information at https://www.csctfl.org/conference/register-now
NOTE: Time Change
Our joint webinar with Klett World Languages has had a time change. Please join us at 6 PM ET (not 7:30) on Thursday for Diego’s webinar. No worries if you cannot make the new time, the recording will be available later. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Our next Webinar with Klett World Languages featuring Diego Ojeda is this Thursday, December 11. Register now for this webinar all about exploring culture! Go to https://www.csctfl.org/webinars/upcoming-webinars for more info and to register.
There is still time to submit a nomination for one of our Central States awards by December 15! Go to centralstatesconference.org more more information and the nomination forms.
Congrats to Nathan Campbell of NECTFL/PSMLA on being named the 2026 ACTFL Teacher of the Year! And thank you to Rachel Benson for representing Central States so well and to Dan Call, Ngan-Ha Ta, and Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson for being fantastic representatives of our profession!
