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Category Archives: Advocacy
SB 216 – Will It Hurt or Help the Teaching Profession?
Barbara A. Sposet, Ph.D., Teacher Education & Licensure Committee Baldwin Wallace University In early October, Ohio Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) introduced Senate Bill 216 called the “Public School Deregulation Act.” The bill has many provisions recommended by school district superintendents in … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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Staying One Step Ahead: Becoming A Proficient 21st Century World Language Teacher
Debbie Varga, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy Chair I have been reflecting quite a bit this school year on what an effective 21st-century world language teacher entails. Many things keep crossing my mind: the use of technology, student engagement and … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Fall 2017, General, Uncategorized
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Student Travel is Advocacy in Action!
Lisa Sobb, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair Spanish Teacher, Sylvania Schools To me, nothing can compare to the look on students’ faces when they use their language for the first time with a native speaker and are understood. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Fall 2017, General
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How to Resolve the Teacher Shortage in Foreign Languages?
Dr. Barbara Sposet, Baldwin Wallace University OFLA Teacher and Education Licensure Chair A U.S. Department of Education report released in August, 2016, reveals that in the state of Ohio there has been a teacher shortage in foreign languages the past … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Committee News, Summer 2017, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Advocacy, Around the State, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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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
Posted in Advocacy, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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Seal of Biliteracy
Debbie Varga, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy Chair The Seal of Biliteracy has been a powerful tool for states to provide high school graduates recognition for achievement of proficiency one or more languages other than English. This is beneficial for … Continue reading
Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese (OATC)
Ping Wu, OATC President Founded in 2008, the Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese (OATC) has been the major force for promoting Chinese language and culture and supporting Chinese teachers in Ohio. With the growing popularity of Chinese study and … Continue reading
Self-Advocacy: An Essential 21st Century Skill!
Self-Advocacy: An Essential 21st Century Skill! Debbie Varga OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy Chair Spanish Teacher Revere High School Richfield, Ohio The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to make sure your “tool kit” is equipped … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Vol. 54, No. 1 - Fall 2015
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Advocacy
Stay Professionally Connected This Summer Sarah Shackelford, Advocacy Chair Happy Summer Break, everyone! I hope you will be able to take advantage of some needed “down time” to rest and to rejuvenate even while remembering to stay professionally connected, take … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Vol. 53, No. 3 - Summer 2015
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