Category Archives: Committee News

How to Resolve the Teacher Shortage in Foreign Languages?

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Dr. Barbara Sposet, Baldwin Wallace University OFLA Scholarship 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 10 years. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Committee News, Summer 2017, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Exciting News for Camp OFLA 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Committee News, Early Language Learning, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017 | Leave a comment

What’s New for New Teachers?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Committee News, Professional Development, Uncategorized, Winter 2017 | Leave a comment

Twelve Tips for Implementing Authentic Resources in Your Classroom

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017 | Leave a comment

AATG News

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Deborah Page In this issue: Fall Conference Held, Dennis Boyd New OFLA Liaison, Spring 2017 Chapter Meeting/Election for Second Vice President, and 2017 Ohio AATG Officers Fall Conference Held The Ohio Chapter of the AATG held its fall conference on … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017 | Leave a comment

2017 National French Contest/Grand Concours Registration

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Nicole Hanlon, Buckeye Valley High School Vice Présidente, AATF Ohio Interested in having your students participate in the Grand Concours? The National French Contest, “Le Grand Concours” is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students … Continue reading →

Posted in Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017 | Leave a comment

Scholarships

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

Teri Wiechart OFLA Scholarship Committee Chair OFLA President 2013-2014 Comprehensible Input Based Teaching–Trainer and Coach It’s time to start planning for the next year’s OFLA CONFERENCE, March 30-April 1, 2017. Deadline for all applications is November 30, 2016. College and … Continue reading →

Posted in Committee News, General, No. 3 - Summer 2016, Opportunities, Scholarships, Uncategorized | Leave a comment