Overview

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is dedicated to promoting the study of foreign languages and cultures as an integral component of American education and society. At a time when our nation seeks to build strentgy through language education, ACTFL Professional Programs provide cutting edge professional development, instructional initiatives, and assessment opportunities for all language educators.

ACTFL Professional Programs seeks to promote the teaching and learning of languages and cultures by providing professional development opportunities and related services for language educators. ACTFL professional development initiatives are scheduled at a variety of locations across the country and also arranged on-site for individual schools and universities. ACTFL Workshops address current topics in foreign language education and are presented by recognized experts in the field.

In addition, ACTFL provides Consulting Services for Language Professionals, to help guide individual institutions and school districts in their decision-making on instruction, curriculum, and assessment. A limited number of scholarships for language training as well as research grants for classroom research purposes are also available. For more information regarding ACTFL Consulting Services, scholarships, and grants, contact the Department of Professional Programs at (914) 963-8830, Ext. 218.

 

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(t) (703) 894-2900
(f) (703) 894-2905
headquarters@actfl.org