American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
ACTFL's Mission: To provide vision, leadership and support for quality teaching and learning of languages. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction throughout the U.S. ACTFL and its affiliated organizations represent the educators who are committed to building language proficiency from kindergarten students through adult learners. We provide advocacy, professional development opportunities, resources and opportunities for members to interact and share ideas and experiences.
Louisiana Foreign Language Teachers Association (LFLTA)
http://www.ulm.edu/languages/LFLTAm.html
LFLTA is the state's affiliate of ACTFL. It is designed to provide opportunities for foreign language teachers to attend educational and practical workshops and presentations. LFLTA hosts a conference in the spring which allows teachers to share ideas and discuss foreign language issues. LFLTA offers mini grants for teachers and an informative newsletter, The Communicator. You may join by completing the LFLTA application.
