SCFLTA members represent a wide range of experiences, and backgrounds. To leverage the great expertise that exists throughout the state, we are creating a series of short (1 – 7 minutes) mentoring videos answering questions such as “What best practices do you apply regularly in your WL classroom?” and “How do I get my students to use the target language?” The videos will be made available on our website to members and non-members of SCFLTA If you would like to participate or if you have any questions about the videos, please contact Heather Giles at [email protected], or any other board member. Thanks, SCFLTA
Videos Videos will be organized as more selection becomes available.
Nicole Mesimer's (Dreher High School's Teacher of the Year) free write task- Link Teacher supporting students in Seal testing- Link Why do a proficiency test?- Link Creating Opportunities for Student Ownership in WL Classes- Paul Spence Link
Events
The Foreign Language Teachers Workshop Series (FLTWS) continues across the Commonwealth in an effort to provide useful, professional development opportunities to as many Virginia world language educators as possible. The FLTWS is partnered with the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) through its Professional Development Network (PDN). As is always the case, the FLAVA/FLTWS workshops can be used for receiving points toward K-12 teacher certification renewal at the discretion of the local school division with the presentation of the certificates, which participants receive after each workshop. For those at the post-secondary level in their teaching, participation in these workshops indicates a desire for self-improvement. Recognition of such by college and university administrators is congruent with necessary supplementary faculty activity and can be used in the reporting process.
Workshops are one-hour long and conducted via Zoom.
These workshops are free of charge, open to members and non-members.
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Professional Learning from the SC Department of Education
SCDE All Things World Languages Webinar Series SCDE World Languages is hosting All Things World Languages Webinar Series for 2025-2026 academic year. The series is designed to share best practices for supporting students and teachers in the classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit of valuable tips and strategies.
The series will be co-facilitated by SC WL educators and will run from September 11th to April 16th (4:00-500pm) Register here *You only need to sign up once Oct 9:From Prompt to Progress: AI and Interpersonal Skills Nov 13:Heritage Language Course Content & Development Dec 11: Prepping Students for the SC Seal of Biliteracy Jan 15:Innovative Approaches to Integrate Culture in the WL Classroom Feb 12: How to Turn One Activity into Five Mar 12:Teaching Grammar within Context Apr 16: Project Based Learning in the WL Classroom
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for Renewal Credit
SCDE All Things Immersion Webinar Series- for Educators
This series aims to provide teachers and administrators with a platform to explore and engage in best practices related to immersion education. Participants will leave with a toolkit of valuable tips and strategies.
The Fall 2025 series will be facilitated by South Carolina and Virginia educators and will run from Sept 30 to Dec 16 (4:30-5:30pm) Register here*You only need to sign up once
Oct 28:Integrating the Science of Reading in DLI Teaching & Learning- Amplifying Impact Nov 25:WLARA Grant Writing Tips Dec 11: Literacy Strategies: Reading & Writing in the Target Language
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for Renewal Credit Learn with Lingco Join Dawn Samples and special guests the last Wednesday of each month for an hour of professional learning and connection. Check out the link for information and registration information! Link