NY STATE ASSOCIATION OF WORLD LANGUAGE ADMINISTRATORS

Our organization serves our members through professional development workshops with a goal of helping educators develop 21st Century skills in our world language programs.

We provide networking opportunities that help navigate the myriad of regulations and challenges we all face.

Membership

NYSAWLA Membership for the 2024-2025 School Year Closes on Friday, March 14, 2025!
Don’t miss out—renew or sign up today to secure access to our FLACS exams and member benefits. Act now before the deadline!

Please email nysawla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Click on our membership page to view our pricing structure. Membership includes participation in our professional development workshops, collegial circles and other networking opportunities. Membership also will allow access to FLACS Checkpoint A and B exams.

Join Us for Our March Meeting!

NYSAWLA members, mark your calendars! Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 14, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM (ET).

This month, our main topic of discussion will be the 2025 FLACS Examination and Administration. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share insights, and collaborate with colleagues as we prepare for next year’s exam cycle.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Meeting details will be emailed to all registered participants.

🔗 Click HERE to register

We look forward to seeing you there!

NEW WRITING RUBRICS!!

NYSAWLA is happy to announce that new rubrics have been created for the Checkpoint A and B Writing sections of our exams. Visit our Exam Portal page for more information.

NYSAWLA and Our Exams

NYSAWLA is excited to support school districts throughout New York State with our FLACS Checkpoint A and B exams. Complete details about the exam and how to participate can be found by going to our Exam Consortium page. If you have any questions, please use the Contact us link.

FLACS EXAM DATE

FLACS Exams are scheduled for:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Checkpoint A – AM Administration
Checkpoint B – PM Administration

🌟 Expand Your Certification with Summer 2025 FLES Courses! 🌟

Are you a certified New York State world language teacher looking to teach grades K-6? This summer, take advantage of FULLY ONLINE 🌐, 3-credit FLES certification courses offered by Stony Brook University and Queens College. These courses will equip you with the skills to enhance your teaching credentials and expand your job prospects. 🎓✨

🌍 SUNY Stony Brook University

🌏 Queens College

✨ Meet Your Instructor:
Dr. Elaine Margarita brings a wealth of experience to these courses. A former K-12 World Language Supervisor and current Adjunct Professor, Dr. Margarita has earned degrees from SUNY Stony Brook and Hofstra University, including a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She has also served as president of NYSAWLA and NYSAFLT. Her passion for empowering educators with practical strategies and innovative methods makes these courses invaluable for teachers looking to expand their expertise. 🚀

🌟 Unlock new teaching opportunities and bring world languages to life for young learners this summer! 🌟