Vermont Foreign Language association
The Vermont Foreign Language Association envisions a Vermont of multilingual global citizens who collaborate and connect to the world as a result of meaningful world language experiences. |
| Lost In TranslationPoetry Event"Poetry is what is lost in translation." ~ Robert FrostBienvenidos! Bienvenue!Calling all Vermont French and Spanish students! You are cordially invited to participate in the Vermont Foreign Language Association's inaugural poetry recitation contest and community event. Each participant, in grades Pre-K - 12 will be asked to recite from memory one pre-selected poem between Sunday, April 11 and Friday, April 16. Students will record their recitations using FlipGrid, and a panel of judges will review the recordings. Judging is based on pronunciation, memorization, and performance, and awards will be given in each category. For more information, please contact Bibba Kahn at elisabethk@mpsvt.org or Veronica Bernicke at veronica@bernicke.us |
The VFLA pulls off a virtual conference with La Maestra Loca 24 hours after canceling our live conference of 140 language teachers in Montpelier VT. Covid-19, we are VFLA strong!
VFLA Essay and Poster Contests Congratulations to the students winners and their teachers. Click here to see the posters winners ”With languages, you are at home anywhere" ~Edmund de Waal~
Become a VFLA member! Interested in becoming more involved with the VFLA but not sure where to start? Please fill out this form and we will find something that works for you! Our membership runs from January 1st -December 31st Click here to learn more about the benefits of being part of VFLA | Congratulations to Maureen Davisfrom Twinfield Union School2020 VFLADistinguished Teacher
The VFLA presents the Distinguished Teacher Award to a foreign language teacher who:
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Become a VFLA member! Click here to learn more about the benefits of being part of VFLA Interested in becoming more involved with the VFLA but not sure where to start? Please fill out this form and we will find something that works for you! Our membership runs from January 1st -December 31st The Seal of Biliteracy was awarded to fourteen Vermont High School seniors!  The Seal of Biliteracy offers students a purpose in second language study because by achieving proficiency, they will receive recognition that is useful for college applications as well as employment opportunities. It does not denote fluency, it denotes proficiency. It means that a person can communicate with a high degree of comprehension in both speaking and writing, as well as in understanding and reading. This past year 14 students in Vermont received the Seal of Biliteracy. We anticipate many more students becoming eligible this year as 3 large districts in Chittenden County alone hope to implement the Seal (Burlington, South Burlington and Essex), along with many other schools. Most exciting is that it also extends to non-native English speakers who are fluent in their native language, and hopefully by graduation will be proficient in English, thereby qualifying for the Seal. The VFLA will supply the Seals for you to award. It consists of a medallion on a lanyard. We will also supply you with start up documents and a "road map" for what is needed We will add you to an email group of collaborators and support you all the way! Please reply to kerilynbristow@gmail.com and I will be back in touch with you and add you to the group! Now is the time to start planning! |
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The VFLA Board of Directors
Without volunteers, VFLA would cease to exist. Have you ever wanted to help advocate for World Languages on a statewide level? How about becoming a member of the Vermont Foreign Language Association Board of Directors? Becoming a Board member is a unique opportunity to support and strengthen your profession in Vermont and beyond. In addition to having an influence on the future of world languages in VT and helping to guide the VFLA in serving the professional needs of its members, benefits of being on the VFLA Board include free membership, free conference, and you can apply to your LSB for PD hours based. For more information click here. |
VFLA PO Box 66 Taftsville, VT 05073 |