ACTFL is a national professional membership organization representing more than 12,500 language educators from all levels of instruction and all languages.
ACTFL and its affiliated organizations represent the educators who are committed to building language proficiency from pre-kindergarten students through adult learners. We provide advocacy, professional development opportunities, resources and opportunities for members to interact and share ideas and experiences.
05/30/2026
Aspiring language teachers: the ABLE Institute (ACTFL Black Language Educators) is a four-day immersive experience focused on mentorship, leadership, and community. Practicing educators are welcome.
📍 Howard University | July 13–16
📆 Apply by May 15 at https://bit.ly/3Zgan6N
05/29/2026
Language educators, this is your event 🌎✨
Join us Nov 20-22 in San Antonio for ! Connect with thousands of educators shaping the future of world language education.
Register before July 29 to save: https://bit.ly/38ENZZS
05/28/2026
Applications are OPEN for the ACTFL Board of Directors.
📅 Deadline: June 30, 2026
Learn more and submit: https://bit.ly/41Lq2uD
05/27/2026
Connecting with passionate educators, discovering new resources, and leaving inspired with fresh ideas — that’s the power of the ACTFL Convention. 💬✨
Join thousands of world language educators at in San Antonio, Nov. 20–22: https://lnkd.in/dTcKD4iM
05/27/2026
This month, ACTFL endorsed the reintroduced Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act. Thank you to Senators Durbin and Wicker for helping to expand opportunities in nontraditional locations for underserved American undergrads. Learn more: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-wicker-reintroduce-legislation-to-promote-study-abroad2
05/27/2026
How can translanguaging support both language proficiency and multilingual identity in the classroom? 🌍
Find out in the latest edition of the TLE: https://www.thelanguageeducator.org/actfl/library/item/spring_2026/4338642/
05/26/2026
Have you registered for yet? 👀
Join us this November in San Antonio for the world language event of the year featuring:
✨ 600+ sessions
✨ 200+ exhibitors
✨ Inspiring keynote speakers
✨ AI, wellness, networking & career-focused experiences
✨ 6,000+ language professionals from across the globe
Early Bird rates end July 29 ⏰ Register now and save your spot: https://bit.ly/4ux7V9D
05/24/2026
Creativity meets language 🎨🌍
Join us for Creatives Who Language in the ACTFL President’s Town Hall Series
📅 May 26 | 7 PM ET
Hear from educators + creators shaping how language comes to life in and beyond the classroom.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4dlJUg1
05/22/2026
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in World Language Education (K–12), honoring educators who inspire, lead, and advocate for excellence in language education.
Submit nominations by 5 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026: https://www.actfl.org/career-development/actfl-awards/actfl-professional-awards/steiner
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