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GWATFL

Serving world language educators in the DC area and beyond since 1965. ​

GWATFL Spring Conference 2023
GWATFL is a non-profit organization focused on advocacy and professional development for World Language teachers in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.  

GWATFL Spring Conference

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GWAFL Teacher of the Year 2023
Glenda De Hoyos

Grow with GWATFL!

GWATFL is honored to announce Glenda De Hoyos as GWATFL Teacher of the Year 2023. She stand out for her endless commitment and passion for language education, in particular with the ‘little ones’ from PK to 2nd grade and also in her role of World Language Department Chair at the Langley and as NNELL representative for the SouthWest. She shares her expertise and knowledge in conferences around the US, such as ACTFL. NECTFL, FLAVA, and more. 
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Volunteer, join GWATFL MAP [Member Action Program], or  become part of the GWATFL board to help build and grow an amazing community of world language professionals.
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​Your passions, talents, and time can help make a difference!
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Be a GWATFL Sponsor!

Become a sponsor / exhibitor

​GWATFL DCPS Collaborative

JOIN A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED TEACHERS: 

The GWATFL DCPS Collaborative! 

GWATFL MAP Outreach, Liaison, and Advocacy (OLA) for DCPS Initiative would like to bring together language educators from DCPS and beyond to share, co-create, and brainstorm ideas, initiatives, and opportunities for GWATFL to address the specific needs of DCPS language teachers. 
In the Collaborative, we will meet, exchange perspectives and ideas on various topics, from proficiency to authentic resources, from racialized curriculum to equitable and just classrooms, from teacher burnout to self-care practices. 


Free Registration!
✨ You do not have to be a GWATFL member to attend. This event is free and open to all World Language Educators. Please share this invitation! ✨
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This session will focus on Re-energize and Restore. You are almost there! Harness the energy and excitement of students to ease into the end of the school year., and prepare for a summer of restoration.
Please, join us online on Monday, May 15 at 5:30 pm.
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Please, join us online on Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 pm.
Please consider filling this interest form 
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Hosted Online by Chiara Monticelli



​GWATFL TIPS

GWATFL ‘Teaching Insights for Professional Success,’ or TIPS for short, will give you access to presenters’ expertise with the language community locally, nationally, and globally.
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 Visit our GWATFL TIPS YouTube channel


Our goal with this initiative is to help members of the World Language community adapt, get inspired, and thrive through connecting and supporting one another.

Learn more about GWATFL TIPS!

GWATFL stands in solidarity with the Black community. Click here to read GWATFL statement.


Visit the GWATFL Conference Page to learn more about upcoming professional development opportunities.


​Past GWATFL Virtual Fall Conference, November 2020




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