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 End of Year Luncheon!

NYSAWLA members, mark your calendars! Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 30, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM (ET). Join us at Branzino’s & Restaurant, 315 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Click HERE for directions.

🔗 Click HERE to register

We look forward to seeing you there!

Gearing Up for June: FLACS Begins

🎉 FLACS Exam Season Is Here! 🎉

Best of luck to all districts as you begin administering the Speaking portion of the FLACS exams! The latest student answer booklets are now available on our Exam Portal page—please make copies in preparation for the June administration.

📦 Full exams will be released to district coordinators in early June.

Let’s make it a smooth and successful testing season! 💪

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! 🌟