Here you'll find the latest information on professional development opportunities and deadlines. Bookmark this page and check back often for updates on existing events, new events, and opportunities to grow your career.
Events and Deadlines
Webinars, workshops, and more ways to enhance your professional development and career path
LCF/Klett Award for Sustainable Development Education in the World Language Classroom
This award recognizes language educators & postsecondary students who effectively incorporate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their classroom curriculum and projects, and in doing so promote global awareness and social responsibility.
Submit a Nomination
Help celebrate excellence in language education. Nominate a colleague, or even yourself for one of the twelve different ACTFL Professional Awards. Nominations are due by May 31.
ACTFL Research Briefs Call for Proposals
The ACTFL Research Briefs Task Force is seeking authors for the ACTFL Research Briefs. The ACTFL Research Briefs are short reports intended to provide an accessible summary of current research relating to world language education in the United States. The deadline date to submit your proposal will be June 1, 2023.
Don't miss our Virtual MOPI Assessment Workshop, register now
This workshop introduces the ACTFL rating scale, the structure of the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and techniques of administering and rating the OPI, including its applications in the language classroom. Last day to register is June 2, 2023.
Submit Nomination
The ACTFL Board Member Nomination Process has begun! Each year, ACTFL elects at-large members, in addition to the President-Elect, to the ACTFL Board. The deadline for nominations is June 9, 2023.
TLE Fall 2023 Article Submissions
Topic: Mentoring New and Future Teachers. Deadline for submissions is June 15.
Register now for the Virtual OPI Assessment Workshop - July 2023
This workshop introduces the ACTFL rating scale, the structure of the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and techniques of administering and rating the OPI, including its applications in the language classroom. Last day to register is June 30, 2023.
Research Priorities
The purpose of the ACTFL Research Priorities Project is to support empirical research on six priority areas that are currently critical to improving World Language education. Proposals can initiate a new research study, support/expand a study under way, or explore an emerging research area that is connected to one or more Research Priority areas. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 5 PM Eastern Time.
Apply for a Mentor
Are you early in your career? Our mentoring program will match you with a veteran educator to help you navigate the 2023-24 academic year. Get one on one coaching matched by language, level, and interests designed to help you succeed. The deadline to apply is July 7.
Registration Options
Connect and Collaborate at ACTFL 2023 in Chicago. Register to attend by July 13 for the lowest rate offered.
Immerse yourself in one of the Pre-Convention Workshops!
In order to attend a pre-convention workshop, all attendees must be registered for at least one day of the convention (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) and pay the workshop fees. Registration for all pre-convention workshops closes on Friday, November 10, 2023.