World Language Associations

There are world language organizations in each region of New York State.  Providing workshops, study groups, and a networking, these regional organizations are a great source of local support.  World languages educators are encouraged to seek out these organizations and the opportunities for professional learning they provide.

The Association of Language Teachers of Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, and surrounding counties (ALOUD)

ALOUD serves languages teachers in the greater Mid-Hudson Valley.  Membership benefits include:

• High quality professional learning from both locally known and NYS-recognized teachers of world languages (CTLE sponsor since 2017).
• Networking opportunities to discuss program, curricula, and professional practice;
• Reduced or free rates for ALOUD-sponsored workshops and conferences;
• Information on job postings and other area events for world language teachers;
• Contest and scholarship for middle and high school students; and
• Annual dinner with colleagues to honor retirees and scholarship recipients

For more. information, please visit their website.

For Leaders of Northern New York Languages (FLNNYL)

The mission of FLNNYL is to develop world language communication skills and cross-cultural appreciation, which are essential to create successful 21st century citizens.  In order to achieve the above mission, FLNNYL will provide professional development and networking opportunities to its members in order to better serve world language students in Northern New York.

For more. information, please visit their website.

Language Educators of Central New York (LECNY)

LECNY is a professional organization made up of language teachers Pre-K-16, administrators, and post-secondary students within the seven New York counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego.  They strive to fulfill a number of initiatives including:

• Promoting the study of languages and cultures as outlined in the state and national standards.
• Serving all areas of language study including the Classics, Heritage languages, English to speakers of other languages, bilingual education, Native American languages and American Sign Language.
• Serving as a liaison to other professional and educational organizations
• Establishing constructive and progressive relationships with other professional organizations.

LECNY is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE).  For more. information, please visit their website.

Long Island Language Teachers (LILT)

Long Island Language Teachers, Inc. is a comprehensive organization of language educators in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Its membership includes K-16 teachers and supervisors of World Languages, ENL (English as a New Language), and ASL (American Sign Language).  Long Island Language Teachers, Inc. is a dedicated group of educators that is committed to providing opportunities to develop content knowledge, pedagogical and professional skills for the membership and its students.

For more. information, please visit their website.

New York City Association of Foreign Language Teachers/UFT (NYCAFLT/UFT)

A member organization of NYSAFLT, the New York City Association of Foreign Language Teachers/UFT (NYCAFLT/UFT) provides professional learning world language teachers in New York City public schools.  The Association meets six times annually to plan conferences – in the fall and spring, respectively.  Membership in the Association is open to all UFT members and both their conferences and meetings are held at UFT headquarters in lower Manhattan. For more information, please visit their website.  To join their e-mail list, contact the UFT Professional Committees’ office at (212) 598-7772.

NYSAFLT Rochester

The NYSAFLT Rochester Regional Planning Committee is a group of highly-dedicated world language professionals from the Western New York Region whose goal is to organize and produce an annual conference. The annual conference seeks to address current critical issues in world language education including best practices, public advocacy, technology in the classroom, and concerns within the profession. We strive to represent all levels of WL education as well as those taught in our area schools.  The NYSAFLT Rochester Regional Planning Committee meets once a month from August through March on the Nazareth College campus. The conference registration fee is waived for those serving on the planning committee. Committee members will be expected to maintain regular attendance at the meetings and contribute to the conference planning process.

For more. information, please visit their website.

Putnam, Westchester Regions Foreign Language (PWRFL) Educators

The Putnam, Westchester Regions Foreign Language Educators is a not-for-profit educational organization for the benefit of world language teachers in the area serving the counties of Westchester and Putnam.  They offer exciting, fun, informative events throughout the school year to help world language educators in the classroom!  PWRFL is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE).

For more. information, please visit their website.

Western New York Foreign Language Educators Council (WNYFLEC)

WNYFLEC serves world language educators in Western New York.  They offer a fall meeting, an annual conference, and the S.T.A.R. Awards ceremony to honor student achievement.  The organization was established to:

• Help educators, from both public and private schools, to keep abreast of current trends in the profession.
• Support and improve Foreign Language education.
• Bring teachers together both socially and professionally to exchange ideas and experiences.
• Serve as a catalyst for the implementation of state and national initiatives.
• Develop extra-curricular activities for Foreign Language students (i.e.: Poster Contest, Awards Ceremony)
• Promote the articulation of Foreign Languages from early education through post secondary education.

"We work. We teach. We WNYFLEC."  For more information, please visit their website.