You Belong Here!

Want to tell the world about your program? So do we!

Teacher taking selfie video

Educators and administrators around the country are sharing why their language programs are the place to be. From rural to urban settings—and everywhere in between—your school or district has unique features and strengths that will draw teachers seeking a new role to your community.

Help us to spread the word about why joining your team is a great opportunity by filming a short introduction video with your program as the star. You Belong Here! campaign testimonial videos will be featured on ACTFL’s YouTube and Instagram channels.

Watch the Playlist

Explore the first three videos in our series playlist, featuring educators from Glastonbury Public Schools (CT), the GLOBE Academy (GA), and New Haven Public Schools (CT) who share what makes their program unique. Then complete the form below to submit an entry for your school or district.

Let’s Get Started

In introducing us to your program, please be sure to share the following at the start of your video:

  • Your name and role
  • The program’s name
  • Your school or district
  • Your state
  • The languages currently offered by your program

We also invite you to respond to 3-4 of the prompts below of your choosing:

  • How long have you worked in this program, and what motivates you to stay?
  • What would you like the world to know about your program: What makes it special?
  • What are some resources or support systems that teachers at your program can take advantage of? (Have you got a supervisor, professional development, growth opportunities, incredible colleagues…?)
  • What’s the best thing about working at your school/district?
  • What’s your favorite part of living in your town/city? What makes your community unique or what nearby attractions would those new to the area appreciate exploring?
  • What’s next for your program? What are you most looking forward to participating in?
  • Complete this thought: “Teaching a world language means…”

To be considered for a future feature, please complete the form below:
School/Institution/District of Language Program to be Featured:

Maximum allowed upload size is 400MB. *If you receive an internal server error, please ensure that you are only uploading a single (1) video file with a maximum size of 400MB.

Video Release Acknowledgement: 
  • I authorize ACTFL, its assigns and transferees to have complete ownership of said video footage, audio recordings and/or photographs including copyright interests. I grant ACTFL, its assigns and transferees the right to broadcast, exhibit, market and otherwise distribute said video footage, audio recordings and/or photographs, in whole or in parts, and alone or with other products.
  • I agree that ACTFL may use my video for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content, so long as ACTFL gives me credit as the creator/owner of the video.
  • I acknowledge that I have obtained permission for publication from all individuals pictured in the video, as well as the photographer. I also hereby release ACTFL, their staff and their agents, legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to submitted videos.
  • I hereby release ACTFL and its legal representatives for all claims and liability relating to said video footage, audio recordings and/or photographs. I waive my right to any compensation.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. View Cookie Policy
Back to top