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Photos from Québec Government Office in Houston's post 01/28/2025

Toutes nos félicitations!
Honoring bilingual excellence : we were honored to celebrate the bilingual excellence at Mark White Elementary, the district’s only French dual language program.
The school and his community are dedicated to promoting international education through French since 2016. They offer unique programming of French Dual Language immersion in PK-5th.

Scholarships | ASFAP 01/28/2025

Don't miss out on these scholarships for your students! You do not need to be a member of ASFAP. Theses scholarships are open to the students of all French teachers! One is specifically for a student pursuing K-12 licensure.

Scholarships | ASFAP Learn about scholarships (bourses) from ASFAP, the American Society of the French Academic Palms (l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques).

01/27/2025

Are you an SHF sponsor? If so, please check out the student scholarship opportunities (SHF Francophone Studies Stipend and Andégo Internships Abroad Scholarship) available for your inducted students!
https://www.frenchteachers.org/shf-scholarships

Call for Proposals : 2024-2025 K-12 Education - French Culture 01/24/2025

Great AATF webinar tonight with Caroline Hourdry, Attachée coopérative et éducative at the French Consulate in Chicago, and Nathalie Charles, Program Manager of Cinéschool, on resources and opportunities for French teachers. Keep up-to-date with deadlines and new initiatives by subscribing to the Villa Albertine/cultural services newsletter https://villa-albertine.org/frenchculture/ Find out about grants, Summer Institute, TAPIF, LabelFrancÉducation, teacher workshops. https://villa-albertine.org/frenchculture/news/call-for-projects-2024-2025-k-12-education/

Call for Proposals : 2024-2025 K-12 Education - French Culture The Villa Albertine has launched three calls for projects, two of which will be funded by the Albertine Foundation, aimed at public K-12 schools and non-profit organizations across the United States. These calls for projects aim to develop and support the following programs: French Heritage Language...

01/16/2025

What is the "Teaching French Fast Track" initiative? Webinar, Feb. 3 at 6pm ET. The French Embassy in the United States with its partners ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and AATF (American Association of Teachers of French) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the French Teaching Fast Track program (formerly known as Multi-State Pathways to Teaching French).

This opportunity is designed for advanced, native, and heritage French speakers interested in pursuing a teaching career in the United States. We would appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your associations, networks, and communities.

We will organize an informational webinar on February 3rd. You can register now: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Why French Teachers Matter:
The need for French teachers in American schools has never been greater. Currently, 47 U.S. states and the District of Columbia report critical shortages of foreign language teachers. With 1.3 million French speakers in the United States, we believe many talented individuals could fill these positions with the right support and guidance.

Program Highlights:
70-hour comprehensive online curriculum tailored for working professionals and career changers
Three-phase training designed for fluent French speakers nationwide
Personalized Learning Plan for obtaining your teaching license
Up to three university credits toward an approved teacher preparation program
Mentorship opportunities and network development

Important Dates:
Application: From January 1st to February 16th, 2025
Information Webinar: February 3rd at 6PM EST
Program: April to December 2025. AATF mentorship in 2026.

Eligibility Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent)
U.S. work authorization
French language fluency
English language proficiency

Cost:
Classes are FREE
$150 registration fee (covers required books and one-year AATF membership)

Ready to Apply? Complete your application by February 16, 2025, using our online form [Application - French Teaching Fast Track 2025].

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to have you join us for this exciting opportunity!

CinéSchool - Villa Albertine 01/13/2025

Are you a member of the AATF in MI, IN, OH, KY, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE or KS? If so, you’re invited to a webinar with Attaché educative Caroline Hourdry at the Chicago French Consulate, and Nathalie Charles, Founder/Director of “Cinéschool.” Find out what “French for All” can mean for you and your students. “Tools and Opportunities for French Teachers in the US,” Thursday, Jan. 23, at 4pm MT/5pm CT is just for you. Contact your Chapter President or Regional Rep for the link to the webinar.

CinéSchool - Villa Albertine This free program is specifically open to French teachers in public schools, accredited networks, Alliances Françaises, and FLAM (French as a Mother Language) programs. It offers a selection of French-language films suitable for various age groups, from elementary to high school, available online w...

01/12/2025

https://www.frenchteachers.org/leadership
Deadline to apply January 15th
AATF Leadership Academy 2025
*Looking to develop your leadership skills at the local or national level?

*Do you find strength and support in networking with service-minded colleagues?

*Do you have or need thoughtful and engaging strategies to support French Language & Francophone Culture Education at all levels around the country?
Join Janel Lafond-Paquin and other motivated, goal-oriented AATF members in this empowering leadership development academy.

12/24/2024

Wishing our members, colleagues, learners, and connections a peaceful, restorative, and beautiful experience!
Bonnes fêtes à toutes et à tous!

Call for Proposals : 2024-2025 K-12 Education - French Culture 12/19/2024

Merci beaucoup, Villa Albertine!

Call for Proposals : 2024-2025 K-12 Education - French Culture The Villa Albertine has launched three calls for projects, two of which will be funded by the Albertine Foundation, aimed at public K-12 schools and non-profit organizations across the United States. These calls for projects aim to develop and support the following programs: French Heritage Language...

12/09/2024

Do you teach in or know of an institution that has a program leading to K-12 French Licensure that, outside of student teaching, is completely online? OR 2) is completely in the evening? If so, please private message me with the info.

These kinds of programs can help address the ongoing French teacher shortage. Merci infiniment !

Journée internationale des professeurs de français 2024 11/23/2024

"Éveiller le désir de lire" est disponible en rediffusion et GRATUIT! Discover reading aloud en classe AND the books for students of all ages available online for FREE at the Bibliothèque des Amériques! https://francophoniedesameriques.com/vos-services/projets/jour-du-prof-de-francais-2024

Great way to celebrate "Le jour du prof de français" with the Centre de la Francophonie des Amériques!

Journée internationale des professeurs de français 2024 Le Centre de la francophonie des Amériques, organisme du gouvernement du Québec, solidifie les liens entre les communautés francophones du Canada et du continent pour bâtir une francophonie plus solidaire, plus forte, plus inclusive et plus riche, une francophonie vivante, plurielle, engagée et...

11/13/2024

Did you miss the recent AATF webinar: Defining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Post-COVID French Classroom with Jerry Parker, Chair of the AATF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission? Members will find this recording here...

https://www.frenchteachers.org/member-only-webinar-content

11/11/2024

As a reminder, the 2024 NFW Media Contest is November 22nd. Complete contest rules, examples, and submission forms are on the contest blog: https://nfwposter.blogspot.com/

Journée internationale des professeurs de français 2024 10/22/2024

Journée internationale des professeurs de français 2024 Le Centre de la francophonie des Amériques, organisme du gouvernement du Québec, solidifie les liens entre les communautés francophones du Canada et du continent pour bâtir une francophonie plus solidaire, plus forte, plus inclusive et plus riche, une francophonie vivante, plurielle, engagée et...

Photos from AATF Commission for the Promotion of French's post 10/20/2024

Many thanks to the AATF Commission for the Promotion of French for these beautiful and informative publications. Share with your community and school administration!

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