Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Why OFLA Is Worth It!

  Milton Alan Turner, Executive Treasurer/Executive Vice President, Saint Ignatius High School At a cost of only about $4 a month, OFLA membership is a great bargain. Being a member of OFLA allows you to keep informed about changes in … Continue reading

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ACTFL OPI Training Applications for the Classroom

Beth Hanlon, OFLA President Elect Spanish Teacher, Oberlin High School This past July, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) held a Summer Institute Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) training at the Ohio State University. I was very … Continue reading

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Scholarships

    Teri Wiechart OFLA Scholarship Chair 2016-2017 Are you a new teacher or a pre-service teacher? Are you looking for ways to help fund your attendance at this year’s OFLA CONFERENCE, March 30-April 1, 2017. Do you have a … Continue reading

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Tech Team Announces Overhaul to Livebinders & Professional Learning

Dr. Bryan Drost OFLA Technology Integration Chair On behalf of the OFLA Tech team, I want to welcome you back to an exciting school year! Our committee’s mission is to support your students’ growth through proficiency growth through technology. This year … Continue reading

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Around the State: Is Your SLO Suffering From An Identity Crisis?

Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education The SLO (Student Learning Objective) is suffering from an identity crisis. An SLO gets lots of attention early in the school year when teachers pre-assess students … Continue reading

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TAKING ADVANTAGE OF MEMBERSHIP, Are you making the most of your membership?

Julie Frye, Lexington High School; OFLA Membership Chair OFLA membership has many perks, just one of which being the fabulous professional development offerings throughout the year! OFLA offers local half- and full-day workshops, multi-session events that include the possibility of … Continue reading

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Awesome Resources for Beginning Teachers

Lesley Chapman Beginning Teachers Committee Chair French Teacher, Sycamore City Schools If you are like the new World Language teacher in my department, you are inundated with acronyms: SLO, RESA, IPA, OFLA, ACTFL, the list goes on. How do you … Continue reading

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“You Can’t Stop The Waves, but You Can Learn to Surf”

Lisa Sobb, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair, Sylvania Southview High School It seems like just yesterday that we were enjoying our well-deserved summer break, dipping our toes in the ocean or relaxing by the pool, but fall is here … Continue reading

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AATSP Buckeye Chapter News Fall 2016

By Angela Gardner, Ross High School This summer, our American Association of Spanish of Teachers and Portuguese Buckeye Chapter saw a changing of the guard with Bill Langley moving from the position of President to Past President, Angela Gardner replacing … Continue reading

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