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Events and Deadlines
Webinars, workshops, and more ways to enhance your professional development and career path
Don't miss our Virtual Hybrid MOPI Assessment Workshop, register now
Take the first step towards becoming ACTFL Certified as an OPI Tester with Limited Certification! Earn a total of 25 professional development hours with interactive sessions and on-demand modules.
When:
• January 9, 2026 – February 13, 2026 (detailed schedule on registration page)
Deadline:
• January 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
ACTFL 2026 Call for Proposals is now Open
When:
The 2026 ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo will be held Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Deadline:
January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. at 11:59 ET
Don't miss our Virtual Hybrid OPI Assessment Workshop, register now
Take the first step towards becoming an ACTFL Certified OPI Tester with either Limited or Full Certification! Earn a total of 30 professional development hours with interactive sessions and on-demand modules.
When:
•. February 2, 2026 – March 8, 2026 (detailed schedule on registration page)
Deadline:
• January 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators
This program provides small grants to K-12 educators who are passionate about teaching languages and incorporating cultural elements into their lessons. 100 microgrants of $300 each will be awarded between September 2025 and May 2026.
Deadline:
• February 4, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. ET
Got an AAPPL Item? ACTFL Item Writing Opportunity
Our goal is to provide test development opportunities for language educators and experts in the field, as well as to ensure that our teams reflect the rich diversity of the language learning population we serve.
ACTFL Members-Only Webinar Series
Exploring Learner Feedback for Language Growth – Part III
Date: February 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Join us for part 3 of this 3-part practical webinar series designed to explore Learner Feedback for Language Growth (ACTFL, 2024) on February 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET. This is a chance meet with the co-authors Megan Budke, Karen Nickel, and Sarah Strauss, and examine how to strengthen your assessment toolkit! Perfect for teachers seeking to deepen their impact through effective feedback practices. Attendees will receive a 15% discount on Learner Feedback for Language Growth.
Now On Demand
Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization, a fully online asynchronous course
Why take this course? It gives you a foundational understanding for ACTFL's flagship assessment, the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), and helps you integrate the concepts and structure behind this assessment into your day-to-day instructional practices.
How to Leverage AI to Create a Lesson Plan
Discover how to generate high-quality lesson plans in minutes, all tailored to your specific learning objectives and student needs. Discover how AI can create clear explanations of complex grammar concepts, generate vocabulary lists tailored to specific topics, and even craft engaging quizzes and warm-up activities.
Neurodiversity: An Overview for World Language Educators
This course focuses on neurodiversity in the world language classroom. It challenges the idea that one learning style fits all and emphasizes embracing each student's unique strengths. The course aims to:
• Dismantle the myth that learning differences prevent language acquisition.
• Empower educators to celebrate neurodiversity and create a more inclusive learning environment.
• Equip teachers with research and resources to support all learners.
Digital Micro-Learning Series
The ACTFL Discover program is designed to support world language educators by offering accessible and flexible digital micro-learning courses, providing the tools they need to make a real impact in the classroom.
Acquiring Language through Mindfulness, Brain Breaks, and Purposeful Play
This course emphasizes the critical role of breaks, mindfulness practices, and structured play in supporting neurodivergent learners and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.