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
Membership for the 24-25 school year is OPEN!
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.
Friday January 10, 2025 12PM- 1:30PM – Via Zoom – Special meeting for new-to-NYSAWLA and new Administrators
Zoom link emailed to all active members. Click HERE to register. If you haven’t sgned up yet, please reach out directly to us.
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
NYSAWLA Scholarships and Awards
NYSAWLA offers awards and scholarships to teachers, administrators and students who are committed to world language education. Please visit our Awards/Scholarship page for details!
🌟 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
- Course Dates: July 7-11, 2025
- Enrollment Deadline: June 20, 2025
- Details: Click HERE for complete details
🌏 Queens College
- Course Dates: July 14-18, 2025
- Details: Click HERE for complete details
✨ 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! 🌟