Foreign Language Resource Organizations
Laurel Winston and Lynn Fischer
Teacher Associations
African Language Teachers Association (ALTA)
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Department of African Languages and Literature
c/o Antonia Folarin Schleicher, President
1414 Van Hise Hall
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-2487
Fax: 608-265-4151
E-mail: ayschlei@facstaff.wisc.edu
Web: http://african.lss.wisc.edu/yoruba
ALTA is dedicated to the teaching and learning of African languages. Its mission is to develop a forum where members can share common interests and concerns; to develop new learning materials and resources for each African language at all levels; to provide training on pedagogy, computer use, and language program design; and to link the efforts of teachers and researchers in Africa with those outside Africa. ALTA holds conferences and workshops and publishes an annual newsletter (LUCHA) and an annual journal (JALTA).
American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA)
Brigham Young University
Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages
c/o Kirk Belnap, Executive Director
4072 JKHB
Provo, UT 84602
Phone: 801-378-6531
Fax: 801-378-5866
E-mail: aata@byu.edu
Web: http://humanities.byu.edu/aata/aata_homepage.html
AATA seeks to facilitate communication and cooperation among teachers of Arabic and to promote study, criticism, research, and instruction in the fields of Arabic language pedagogy, linguistics, and literature. AATA publishes a newsletter three times a year, an annual journal (Al-cArabiyya), and a monograph series.
American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)
Southern Illinois University
c/o Jayne Abrate, Executive Director
Mailcode 4510
Carbondale, IL 62901-4510
Phone: 618-536-5571
Fax: 618-453-3253
E-mail: abrate@siu.edu
Web: http://aatf.utsa.edu/
AATF encourages the dissemination of information concerning all aspects of the culture and civilization of France and French-speaking peoples and supports projects that promote French language and literature. AATF publishes a quarterly journal (French Review) and a bimonthly newsletter (AATF National Bulletin) and holds an annual conference.
American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)
c/o Helene Zimmer-Loew, Executive Director
112 Haddontowne Court, #104
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-3668
Phone: 609-795-5553
Fax: 609-795-9398
E-mail: AATG@compuserve.com
Web: http://www.aatg.org/
AATG works toward advancing and improving the teaching of the language, literature, and culture of German-speaking countries. AATG's services include teacher inservice training, homestay programs, and the operation of a materials center. Its publications include the AATG Newsletter and two journals, Die Unterrichtspraxis and The German Quarterly. AATG also operates an electronic listserv and holds an annual convention.
American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI)
Brock University
Faculty of Education
c/o Anthony Mollica, President
St. Catherines, Ontario L3B 2S1
Canada
Phone/Fax: 905-788-2674
E-mail: mollica@ed.brocku.ca
Web: http://www.sunysb.edu/cis/aati/
AATI fosters the study of Italy's language, literature, and culture. Its publications include the AATI Newsletter and the quarterly journal Italica.
American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL)
c/o Gerard L. Ervin, Executive Director
1933 North Fountain Park Drive
Tucson, AZ 85715
Phone/Fax: 520-885-2663
E-mail: 76703.2063@compuserve.com
Web: http://clover.slavic.pitt.edu/~djb/aatseel.html
AATSEEL exists to advance the study of and promote the teaching of Slavic and East European languages, literatures, and cultures at all levels. Its publications include the quarterly Slavic and East European Journal and the bimonthly AATSEEL Newsletter. AATSEEL also holds an annual conference.
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
University of Northern Colorado
c/o Lynn Sanstedt, Executive Director
Butler-Hancock 210
Greeley, CO 80639
Phone: 970-351-1090
Fax: 970-351-1095
E-mail: lsandste@bentley.univnorthco.edu
Web: http://www.aatsp.org/
AATSP promotes the study and teaching of Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian, and other related languages, literatures, and cultures at all levels. Its services include cultural curriculum units for teachers, an outreach program, pedagogical consulting, and an annual convention. AATSP publishes Hispania (a quarterly journal) and Enlace (a newsletter published three times a year).
The American Classical League (ACL)
Miami University
c/o Glenn Knudvig, President
Oxford, OH 45056-1694
Phone: 513-529-7741
Fax: 513-529-7742
E-mail: a.c.l@umich.edu
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~acleague/
ACL was founded in 1919 to foster the study of Greek and Latin in the United States and Canada. It maintains a teaching materials and resource center and a national placement service for teachers of classical languages. ACL awards annual grants and conducts an annual institute as well as workshops. Its publications include the journal Classical Outlook, a newsletter published three times per year, and a directory of classical associations and journals.
American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR)
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-833-7522
Fax: 202-833-7523
E-mail: general@actr.org
Web: http://www.actr.org/
ACTR is devoted to improving education, professional training, and research in Russian-speaking countries. The organization also disseminates information about Russian-speaking countries and the many non-Russian cultures thriving in central and eastern Europe and Eurasia. ACTR has worked to advance research, training, and materials development in both the Russian and English languages and to strengthen communication between scholars and educators in language, literature, and area studies in the United States and the former Soviet Union. Its publications include four seasonal issues of the ACTR Letter.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
c/o C. Edward Scebold, Executive Director
6 Executive Plaza
Yonkers, NY 10701-6801
Phone: 914-963-8830
Fax: 914-963-1275
E-mail: actflhq@aol.com
Web: http://www.actfl.org
From the development of the Proficiency Guidelines to its leadership role in the creation of national standards for foreign language learning, ACTFL focuses on issues that are critical to the growth of both the foreign language teaching profession and the individual teacher. ACTFL is the only national organization that represents teachers of all languages at all educational levels. It conducts instructional and Oral Proficiency Interview workshops; sponsors an annual convention; maintains an online resource directory; and publishes the quarterly journal Foreign Language Annals, the quarterly ACTFL Newsletter, and the ACTFL Series in Foreign Language Education.
American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA)
Gallaudet University
c/o E. Lynn Jacobowitz, President
Dawes House
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-651-5721 (TTY)
Fax: 202-651-5741
E-mail: eljacobowitz@gallua.gallaudet.edu
Web: http://www.nad.org/aslta.htm
ASLTA seeks to advance the recognition of American Sign Language (ASL) in schools and state boards of education and to provide a closer relationship between ASL instructors and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). It also certifies ASL teachers and programs, develops standards for accreditation, and provides an effective avenue for the exchange of information about methods and materials for ASL instruction. ASLTA holds a biennial conference.
Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ)
University of Colorado
Campus Box 279, McKenna 16
Boulder, CO 80309-0279
Phone: 303-492-5487
Fax: 303-492-5856
E-mail: atj@colorado.edu
Web: http://www.Colorado.EDU/ealld/atj
ATJ is an international organization dedicated to teaching and scholarship in the fields of Japanese language, linguistics, literature, film, and other aspects of Japanese culture. ATJ seeks to foster contact and information exchange among teachers and other professionals at all levels of education, government, and business. It holds an annual meeting in conjunction with the Association for Asian Studies. ATJ publishes the semiannual Journal of the Association of Teachers of Japanese and the quarterly ATJ Newsletter.
The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
c/o Shannon McFarlane, Administrative Assistant
369 Montrose Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 3M1
Canada
Phone: 204-488-0858
Fax: 204-488-1285
E-mail: caslt@istar.ca
Web: http://www2.tvo.org/education/caslt/
CASLT promotes the advancement of second language education throughout Canada by creating opportunities for professional development, encouraging research, and facilitating the sharing of information and the exchange of ideas among second language teachers. Its products include the quarterly newsletter Reflexions, three video series, teaching kits, and student assessment materials. CASLT also holds an annual conference.
Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA)
Kalamazoo College
Division of Foreign Languages
c/o Madeline Chu, Executive Director
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295
Phone: 616-337-7325
Fax: 616-337-7521
E-mail: chu@kzoo.edu
CLTA seeks to advance and improve the teaching of Chinese. It holds an annual convention and publishes the Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, the CLTA Newsletter, and a monograph series.
Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
Southwest Texas State University
c/o Robert Fischer, Executive Director
317 Liberal Arts Building
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616
Phone: 512-245-2360
Fax: 512-245-8298
E-mail: execdir@calico.org
Web: http://calico.org
CALICO is a professional organization dedicated to excellence in computer-assisted language learning and teaching. CALICO provides a forum for exchanging ideas and information about technology and languages. CALICO holds an annual international symposium. CALICO's publications include the CALICO Resource Guide for Computing and Language Learning and the quarterly CALICO Journal.
Council of Teachers of Southeast Asian Languages (COTSEAL)
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
c/o Carol Compton
207 Ingraham Hall
1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-1775
Fax: 608-263-3735
E-mail: compton@facstaff.wisc.edu
COTSEAL seeks to promote cohesion in the teaching of Southeast Asian languages, to increase professionalism in the field, and to promote teacher training and competency-based curricula.
International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALL)
Macalester College
Humanities Learning Center
c/o Thomas Browne, Business Manager
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
Phone: 612-696-6336
Fax: 612-696-6435
E-mail: browne@macalstr.edu
Web: http://fldb.dartmouth.edu/IALL/
IALL is dedicated to promoting effective uses of media centers for language teaching, learning, and research. The IALL Journal of Language Learning Technologies is published three times a year. IALL also publishes monographs and a management manual and produces videotapes.
National Association of District Supervisors of Foreign Languages (NADSFL)
Shawnee Mission Schools
c/o Jean Teel, President
7235 Antioch
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Phone: 913-677-6415
Fax: 913-789-3441
E-mail: adteel@smsd.k12.ks.us
NADSFL is an organization of foreign language supervisors who meet both nationally and regionally to explore issues and trends that affect the students and districts they represent. The supervisors seek new information regarding the effective teaching of foreign languages, deal with issues of advocacy, conduct research, aid in the development of efficient and effective supervisory practices, and network with colleagues. NADSFL holds an annual meeting in conjunction with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages convention. Its publications include a curriculum resource list, a newsletter, and various compilations of materials of interest to district foreign language supervisors.
National Council of Organizations of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL)
University of Wisconsin at Madison
c/o Gilead Morahg, President
1346 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-3204
Fax: 608-262-9417
E-mail: morahg@lss.wisc.edu
Web: http://www.councilnet.org
The council's mission is to raise the awareness of the importance of less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) and to build a framework for the development of professions focusing on the teaching and learning of these languages. NCOLCTL was established to be an alliance of LCTL organizations in the United States. It holds an annual conference, organizes teacher training seminars, guides efforts to collect data, and supports member organizations.
National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL)
Center for Applied Linguistics
c/o Nancy Rhodes, Executive Secretary
4646 40th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1859
Phone: 202-429-9292
Fax: 202-659-5641
E-mail: nancy@cal.org
Web: http://www.educ.iastate.edu/nnell
NNELL seeks to facilitate communication among foreign language teachers and to improve public awareness and support for early language learning. NNELL's mission is (1) to promote opportunities for all children to develop a high level of competence in at least one language in addition to their own and (2) to coordinate the efforts of all persons involved in early language education. Its publications include FLES News (1987-1995) and Learning Languages: The Journal of the National Network for Early Language Learning.
Pacific Northwest Council for Languages (PNCFL)
Oregon State University
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
c/o Ray Verzasconi
210 Kidder Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-4603
Phone: 541-737-3945
Fax: 541-737-3563
E-mail: verzascr@cla.orst.edu
Web: http://www.usd.edu/selecta/membership.html
PNCFL is a nonprofit organization of language professionals dedicated to improving opportunities for learning foreign languages in the United States and Canada. PNCFL's subject areas are applied linguistics, foreign languages and literatures, and foreign cultures. Its publications include a newsletter published three times a year; SELECTA, an annual journal; and Hands on Language. Its primary conference is held each April.
Research and Resource Organizations
Alliance Francaise
c/o Jean Vallier, Executive Director
22 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-355-6100
Fax: 212-935-4119
E-mail: frinst1@metgate.metro.org
Web: http://www.fiaf.org/
The Alliance Francaise is a private, nonprofit organization that offers French language courses for adults, an all-French library, and cultural and performing arts programs. The main office is located in New York, but there are regional branches in other U.S. cities; call the above number for more information.
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)1
University of Minnesota
Institute of International Studies and Programs
c/o Andrew D. Cohen, Director
1313 Fifth Street, SE, Suite 111
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-627-1870
Fax: 612-627-1875
E-mail: carla@tc.umn.edu
Web: http://carla.acad.umn.edu
The mission of CARLA is to study multilingualism and multiculturalism; to develop knowledge about second language acquisition; and to advance the quality of second language teaching, learning, and assessment. The center is conducting projects in four areas: (1) language in cultural contexts; (2) less commonly taught languages; (3) immersion teachers networks; and (4) computer-adaptive tests for French, German, and Spanish. CARLA offers summer institutes for second language teachers, national and international conferences, and state and local workshops. The CARLA online bibliography contains a list of books, journal articles, and presentations by faculty and students.
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
c/o Donna Christian, President
4646 40th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1859
Phone: 202-362-0700
Fax: 202-362-3740
E-mail: info@cal.org
Web: http://www.cal.org/
CAL is a private, nonprofit organization that works to promote and improve the teaching and learning of languages and also serves as a resource for information about languages and culture. CAL conducts research, operates information clearinghouses (including the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics), develops instructional materials and assessment instruments, provides technical assistance and teacher training, convenes conferences and symposia, and seeks to affect language policy formation. Its publications include the CAL Reporter and the monograph series Language in Education: Theory and Practice.
Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR)1
Michigan State University
c/o Susan M. Gass and Patricia R. Paulsell, Co-Directors
A 126 Wells Hall
East Lansing, MI 48814-1027
Phone: 517-432-2286
Fax: 517-532-0473
E-mail: clear@pilot.msu.edu
Web: http://polyglot.cal.msu.edu/clear/home.html
The primary objective of CLEAR is to promote collaboration in foreign language research and teacher education among colleges and universities and across departments within those institutions. Its projects focus on research on learning and teaching, methods and materials, second language assessment, linking to teachers and schools, and collaboration with Michigan State University's College of Education. CLEAR's Web site hosts the electronic, refereed journal Language Learning & Technology.
Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research (CILT)
c/o A. Moys, Director
20 Bedfordbury
London WC2N 4LB
United Kingdom
Phone: 0171-379-5101 or 0171-379-5110 (resource library)
Fax: 0171-379-5082
E-mail: library@cilt.org.uk
Web: http://www.cilt.org.uk/
CILT's prime objectives are to promote foreign language skills on a national scale and to support the work of all those concerned with language teaching and learning. CILT answers inquiries, offers information sheets on language teaching, gives professional advice, organizes courses, and maintains an extensive library. CILT offers national and regional conferences and training programs. Its publications relate to all areas of language teaching. A CILT publications catalog is available; to receive a copy of the catalog, call the above number or send e-mail to publications@cilt.org.uk.
Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL)
217 Rue Principale Quest
Lafayette, LA 70501-5810
Phone: 318-262-5810
Fax: 318-262-5812
CODOFIL supports and promotes the French language and culture in Louisiana. The council offers translation services, scholarship programs, and a resource center.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
205 East 412nd Street
New York, NY 10017-5707
Toll Free: 888-COUNCIL (888-268-6245)
Phone: 212-822-2600
Fax: 212-822-2699
E-mail: info@ciee.org
Web: http://www.ciee.org/
CIEE is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. CIEE works in six major areas: college and university programs, secondary school programs, English language development, work exchanges, voluntary services, and travel services. CIEE holds an annual conference and publishes the biannual Journal of Studies in International Education.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics (ERIC/CLL)
Center for Applied Linguistics
c/o Joy Kreeft Peyton, Director
4646 40th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1859
Toll Free: 800-276-9834
Phone: 202-362-0700
Fax: 202-362-3740
E-mail: eric@cal.org
Web: http://www.cal.org/ericcll
ERIC/CLL provides a wide range of services and materials for language educators, including two-page information digests, short bibliographies, a biannual newsletter, a monograph series, and an online question-answering service (eric@cal.org). Its publications focus on current issues in foreign language education, English as a second language, bilingual education, and applied linguistics. The clearinghouse also helps to build and maintain the ERIC database by abstracting and indexing journal articles, conference papers, research reports, classroom materials, and other educational documents in its scope.
Goethe-Institut New York
c/o Ingrid Buckner, Secretary to Language Department Director
1014 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212-439-8700
Fax: 212-439-8705
E-mail: program@goethe-newyork.org
Web: http://www.goethe.de/uk/ney/enindex.htm
The Goethe-Institut New York promotes the study of German language and cultures and international cultural cooperation. The Institut has 173 branches in more than 70 countries, which enable it to maintain a comprehensive network of contacts to departments of education, associations of teachers of German, universities, and so forth. The Institut offers seminars; workshops; cultural events; many resources for German teachers, including an online German resources catalog; and Infobrief, the Institut's biannual newsletter.
Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC)1
San Diego State University
c/o Gail Robinson-Stuart, Director
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-7703
Phone: 619-594-6177
Fax: 619-594-5293
E-mail: nlrcsd@mail.sdsu.edu
Web: http://ssrl.sdsu.edu/larcnet/home.html
LARC's activities are aligned with San Diego State University's efforts to internationalize its curriculum. The center's focus is on research, development, and training to improve language testing, increase understanding of other cultures, and improve language performance--all through innovative uses of technology. Its projects include developing advanced language skills in the marketplace based on the skills required by the North American Free Trade Agreement; building on the series of video oral communication instruments; and integrating technology into the language curriculum, which includes a summer institute on oral testing. LARC produces research reports, texts for Chinese and Portuguese classes, videos, and interactive multimedia and hypermedia programs.
National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP)
Temple University
Center for Critical Languages
c/o John B. Means, Executive Director
TU 022-38
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6090
Phone: 215-204-1715
Fax: 215-204-1642
E-mail: 71324.1312@compuserve.com
NASILP fosters self-instructional academic programs in foreign language skills acquisition. It also provides ongoing assistance in materials selection and utilization, testing standardization, program design and operation, and multimedia orientation for coordinating self-instructional methods for second language learning.
National Capital Language Resource Center (NCLRC)1
James E. Alatis, Director
2600 Virginia Avenue, Suite 105
Washington, DC 20037-1905
Phone: 202-739-0607
Fax: 202-739-0609
E-mail: nclrc@cal.org or
nclrc@nicom.com
Web: http://www.cal.org/nclrc
NCLRC is a joint project of Georgetown University, The George Washington University, and the Center for Applied Linguistics. Its focus is on the training of teachers and prospective teachers in the use of effective teaching strategies and foreign language performance tests. NCLRC projects are in the areas of training (workshops and summer institutes), research, materials development, and information dissemination. NCLRC has published a substantial number of research reports and materials.
National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) at The Johns Hopkins University
c/o David Maxwell, Director
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-667-8100
Fax: 202-667-6907
E-mail: fengland@mail.jhuwash.jhu.edu
Web: http://www.cais.com/nflc/
NFLC is a research and policy institute located at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. NFLC is committed to research, policy development, and programs and projects that contribute to improving the capability of the United States to meet critical needs for competency in languages other than English. NFLC's forums, publications, presentations, consultations, and research fellowship programs provide essential connections between the center's research and the external world of policy formulation and diversified practice.
National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC)1
University of Hawaii
c/o Richard Schmidt, Director
East-West Road, Building 1, Room 6A
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 808-956-9424
Fax: 808-956-5983
E-mail: nflrc@hawaii.edu
Web: http://www.lll.hawaii.edu/nflrc
NFLRC at the University of Hawaii concentrates on research in three areas: effective teaching strategies; foreign language performance assessment; and materials, methods, and teacher training. The center sponsors a summer institute and has sponsored fellowship and internship programs. Its major concentration is on languages of the Pacific Rim. It publishes a variety of technical reports, research notes, and language teaching materials and also produces videos. It also makes available NET WORKS, publications that are downloadable free of charge. This center and the Center for Language Education and Research at Michigan State University recently launched their first refereed journal on the World Wide Web, Language Learning and Technology, for second and foreign language educators (http://polyglot.cal.msu.edu/llt).
National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center1
Iowa State University
c/o Marcia H. Rosenbusch, Director
300 Pearson Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-6699
Fax: 515-294-2776
E-mail: nflrc@iastate.edu
Web: http://www.educ.iastate.edu/currinst/nflrc/nflrc.html
This center is the only NFLRC to focus strictly on the improvement of student learning in kindergarten through 12th grade. Three initiatives guide the center's work: the use of effective teaching strategies, the administration and interpretation of foreign language performance assessments, and the use of new technologies in foreign language classrooms. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of the national student standards for foreign language learning. The center runs summer institutes based on each of the three initiatives. Ongoing projects include the Culture and Children's Literature Institute: France and Mexico; the Student Oral Proficiency Assessment Validity and Reliability Study; and a Teacher Partnership Institute. The center makes available teacher-prepared papers and has published papers in journals and monographs.
National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia (NLLIA)
c/o Ann Latchford
GPO Box 372f
Melbourne 3001, Victoria
Australia
Phone: 613-9614-0255
Fax: 613-9629-4708
E-mail: ddickson@lingua.cltr.uq.oz.au (for a hard copy of the NLLIA catalog)
Web: http://www.cltr.uq.oz.au:8000/nllia/vicoffice/
NLLIA seeks to improve the quality and relevance of language education in keeping with the goals and principles of the National Policy on Languages and with the economic, social, and cultural needs of Australia. NLLIA's services include an adult literacy network, language testing, and publication services with an online catalog. Its catalog lists adult language and literature courses, language and literacy research, institutions, language and literature professionals, scholarships, and a bibliography.
Ohio State University National Foreign Language Resource Center (OSU NFLRC)1
Ohio State University
c/o Diane W. Birckbichler, Director
276 Cunz Hall
1841 Millikin Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1229
Phone: 614-292-4361
Fax: 614-292-2682
E-mail: osunflrc@osu.edu
Web: http://www.cohums.ohio-state.edu/flc/
OSU NFLRC explores ways to enable foreign language learners to develop and maintain advanced language skills. Its activities focus on research, program evaluation, teacher training, networked programs and materials, and information dissemination. The center publishes the Pathways to Advanced Skills pedagogy series, which includes volumes that address teaching and learning African languages, Arabic, Chinese, and other less commonly taught languages. Its publications catalog is available online at its home page.
Regional Foreign Language Conferences
Central States Conference (CSC) on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
c/o Rosalie Cheatham, Executive Director
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-569-8159
Fax: 501-569-8157
E-mail: rmcheatham@ualr.edu
Web: http://www.iupui.edu/~cscfl/
The CSC is held each spring and includes 120 sessions by foreign language teachers at all levels of instruction. The organization covers 17 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The annual conference attendance is approximately 1,800 people.
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Dickinson College
c/o Rebecca R. Kline, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1773
Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
Phone: 717-245-1977
Fax: 717-245-1976
E-mail: neconf@dickinson.edu
Web: http://www.dickinson.edu/nectfl
The Northeast Conference is dedicated to promoting excellence in the teaching and learning of world languages, literatures, and cultures by providing information, leadership, and professional development opportunities for language professionals and the general public. The conference assists language teachers at all academic levels and seeks to enhance the status of languages in the eyes of the American public. In addition to the District of Columbia, 13 states are in the Northeast Conference region: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The annual conference is held in April.
Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT)
c/o Lynne McClendon, Executive Director
165 Lazy Laurel Chase
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770-992-1256
E-mail: lynnemcc@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.valdosta.edu/scolt/
SCOLT seeks to advance the study of foreign languages, such as French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Thirteen states are in the SCOLT region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. SCOLT publishes SCOLTalk (a semiannual newsletter with information about upcoming conferences), Dimension (the selected, edited proceedings of the annual conference), Research Within Reach, and Managing the Foreign Language Department.
Advocacy Groups
Advocates for Language Learning (ALL)
c/o Tom Horn, President
5530 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
Phone/Fax: 310-313-3333
E-mail: SenorTom@aol.com
ALL networks with and provides support and advocacy for parents and educators interested in promoting early second language learning. It holds an annual conference in October and publishes a quarterly newsletter.
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
176 Gloucester Street, Suite 310
Ottawa, Ontario K2P0A6
Canada
Phone: 613-235-1481
Fax: 613-230-5940
E-mail: cpf@cpf.ca
Web: http://www.cpf.ca
CPF is an organization of individuals and families interested in creating and promoting opportunities for young people throughout Canada to learn French as a second language. CPF recognizes and supports English and French as Canada's two official languages and works with teachers and school officials to ensure that all students have the opportunity to become bilingual in these languages. It publishes The CPF Immersion Registry, a unique annual directory of all French immersion programs in Canada and the United States.
Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL)
c/o J. David Edwards, Executive Director
4646 40th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1859
Phone: 202-966-8477
Fax: 202-966-8310
E-mail: info@languagepolicy.org
Web: http://www.languagepolicy.org/jncl.html
JNCL provides a forum for cooperation and discussion among language professionals. What began as an informal coalition of eight national language teaching associations now brings together representatives of more than 60 organizations encompassing all areas of the language profession. JNCL is a point of reference for planning national language policies and identifying national language needs. The committee endeavors to promote public awareness of the issue of language education and thereby to create a national constituency for its promotion.
Web Site for State and Local Foreign Language Organizations
http://agoralang.com/agora/orgs/state/index.html
This site contains a list of hyperlinks to state and local foreign language organizations.
Note
1 This is one of seven National Foreign Language Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education to improve foreign language teaching and learning. Although all of the centers share this mission, each has developed its own specific approach and focus.
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Laurel Winston is User Services Associate for the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) in Washington, D.C. She also serves as Language Testing Coordinator at CAL. She speaks French and French Creole.
Lynn Fischer is an Administrative and Editorial Assistant at CAL in Washington, D.C., and has taught English as a second language. |
 State Initiatives for Foreign Language Instruction
 Go to the ERIC Systemwide site
 Books
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