Florida Foreign Language Information

Vision Statement: A linguistically and culturally inclusive Florida. Mission Statement: Promoting all languages by encouraging cultural diversity and fostering global awareness through advocacy and professional development. The Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy for the study and teaching of languages and cultures. While the majority of our members are educators of all levels (K-20) and all languages, we welcome anyone who supports our vision and mission to become a member. FFLA is an affiliate of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and its member organizations include the Florida Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP-FL), the Florida chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF-FL), the Florida Association of Teachers of German (FATG), the Classical Association of Florida (CAF), the Florida Chinese Teachers Association (FCTA), the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese (AFTJ), the Florida American Sign Language Teacher Association (FASLTA), and the Florida Foreign Language Association for Managers in Education (FFLAME). FFLA hosts a state conference every fall, as well as summer institutes, and affords attendees the following benefits: over 75-100 professional workshops on a wide variety of topics related to second language learning; over 40 exhibitors with the latest in educational technology, textbook and other language teaching materials; renowned keynote and featured speakers; and networking with colleagues.