Monthly Archives: January 2017

2017 Board Elections, Meet the Candidates!

Beth Hanlon, OFLA President-Elect After working with the OFLA Nominations Committee, it is time to present the members that will be running for OFLA Board positions during the upcoming election! Please take the time to read about each the eligible professional … Continue reading

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OFLA 2017 Conference

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OFLA Scholarship Winners for 2017

Teri Wiechart Scholarship Chair NEW TEACHER CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: 1. Arbogast, Angela Edison High School 2. Carrasquillo, Ashlyann Arts & College Preparatory Academy 3. Davis, Amelia Eastern Local School District 4. Fencil, Marc Marysville Early College High School 5. Forgie, … Continue reading

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The Twelve Months of Membership

Julie Frye, Membership Chair Lexington High School French teacher *I am enrolled in OFLA via OEA, and so my OFLA dues are automatically deducted from my paycheck. The renewal date for OFLA members who choose this option is 15 January annually. … Continue reading

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What is a Seal of Biliteracy and What Will It Mean for Ohio Language Learners?

Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education On November 30th, the Ohio Legislature passed Ohio Senate Bill 3, which – among other things – created a provision for an Ohio Seal of Biliteracy. … Continue reading

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Ohio Legislators Vote for the Seal of Biliteracy!

Martha Halemba, Hudson City Schools Professional Development Chair On December 15, Governor Kasich signed SB3 that also contained HB 487, our Seal of Biliteracy Bill. In ninety days, it will become state law. We have done it! We have provideda … Continue reading

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Exciting News for Camp OFLA 2017

Lori Winne, Ph.D., Early Language Learning Chair Co-Director, Camp OFLA OFLA continues to support Camp OFLA with scholarships for campers and stipends for H.S. counselors and teachers. The mission of OFLA is committed to world language study beginning in the … Continue reading

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What’s New for New Teachers?

RESA News for 2017 Lesley Chapman, Beginning Teachers Chair  French Teacher, Sycamore High School Like all things new, the RESA program is growing and changing each year. It is important to know what those changes are for this year if … Continue reading

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Twelve Tips for Implementing Authentic Resources in Your Classroom

Lisa Sobb, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair Sylvania Southview High School The importance of including authentic resources in the world language classroom cannot be overstated.  Not only do they provide exposure to current, authentic language, but they also can … Continue reading

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