The Neurodivergent Affinity group is a teacher-led group for language educators who identify under the Neurodivergent umbrella (“if you know, you know.”). This group offers opportunities to engage, connect, and support one another in a series of conversations that center neurodiversity in the teaching profession and the language education field. Our goals are to empower participants by fostering a sense of belonging and providing resources to address systemic inequities and challenges we may encounter, as well as to promote representation, inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and professional growth while fostering equity and providing emotional support. While we appreciate the constant support and love of our allies, at this time, the Neurodivergent Educators Affinity group is for those who identify within the community.
This group will meet on the following dates, once a month from January - June 2024.
Register using the form below.
All meetings will take place at 7:30 ET via Zoom. The link will be sent to your email after registration is completed.
Group facilitators:
Kristi Lentz
Sarah Strauss
Thank you for your interest in ACTFL’s Affinity groups. Please use this form to register for the Neurodivergent Educators affinity group. If you identify with more than one of the groups, you are welcome to register for any other groups as well, on their respective forms. Note that we have planned the Zoom gatherings on different days to honor individuals’ intersecting identities.
Please take a moment to read this affinity group’s description as you consider registering.