GWATFL
GWATFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and professional development for World Language educators in the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland areas. Since 1965, GWATFL has focused on providing professional growth and advocacy opportunities for language educators.
The organization envisions language professionals collaborating and advocating to foster the development of passionate, multicultural, and multilingual global citizens.
GWATFL hosts one conference each year and organizes one in-person workshop, in addition to several online events throughout the year. These opportunities are open to language teachers of all languages, career stages, and backgrounds, and presenters are encouraged to submit proposals.Individuals wishing to join GWATFL can apply through the "Grow with GWATFL" button.
The organization envisions language professionals collaborating and advocating to foster the development of passionate, multicultural, and multilingual global citizens.
GWATFL hosts one conference each year and organizes one in-person workshop, in addition to several online events throughout the year. These opportunities are open to language teachers of all languages, career stages, and backgrounds, and presenters are encouraged to submit proposals.Individuals wishing to join GWATFL can apply through the "Grow with GWATFL" button.
GWATFL CONSTITUTION
We are proud to share the official GWATFL Constitution, which outlines the mission, structure, and guiding principles of our organization. This document serves as a foundational resource for current and prospective members, providing transparency about how GWATFL operates and how we advocate for the world language teaching community in the Greater Washington area.
We encourage all members to review the document and reach out with any questions or suggestions. Your engagement helps us remain a vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional community.
We encourage all members to review the document and reach out with any questions or suggestions. Your engagement helps us remain a vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional community.
Grow with GWATFL!
"Grow with GWATFL" is an initiative designed to engage members in advancing the organization's mission and vision. Through the GWATFL Member Action Program (MAP), members can contribute by volunteering, participating in leadership roles, and joining the GWATFL board. This program offers opportunities to influence GWATFL initiatives, serve in leadership positions, and become part of the board, fostering a vibrant community of world language professionals.