There are TFLA Executive Board positions that are up for election, or are vacant.  See below for unique opportunities to serve and influence the future of our organization!

ELECTIONS 

President Elect

The Texas Foreign Language Association is seeking applicants for the office of President Elect.   Applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and a candidate will be selected for a slate for the members of TFLA to vote on, which will be presented to the membership by Sept. 25, 2020.   

Qualifications to run for this office include: 

• Current TFLA membership 

• Serves/has served as a classroom teacher, instructor at a higher ed. Institution, or in a district, regional, or state role, with a focus on World Languages in Texas

• Ability to attend all TFLA Board meetings and TFLA events 

• Fulfill a three-year commitment: one-year term as President Elect, followed by a one-year term as President, and a one-year term as Past President 

Those interested should submit the application by Nov. 10, 2020. 

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EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCIES 

The Texas Foreign Language Association is seeking applicants for the following appointed positions: 

Director of Technology 

The Director of Technology should have the ability to 

• Attend all TFLA events, including Professional Learning, Annual Conference, and all Board meetings 

• Efficiently use all technology products used by TFLA 

• Provide technology support and troubleshooting during all TFLA events 

• Stay abreast of technology trends and latest products 

• Provide training and support for all technology applications to the Board and membership as needed 

• Assist Board members with their responsibilities as affected by technology (databases, membership, website, software, hardware, etc.) 

The Director of Professional Learning should have the ability to 

• Attend all TFLA Professional Learning events, Annual Conference, and all Board meetings 

• Coordinate with other Board members to plan and host the TFLA Summer Institute and other professional offerings. 

• Coordinate the solicitation of proposals and the selection of presentations for the Annual Conference 

• Confer with and support the Regional Coordinators in the planning of regional Professional Learning events 

• Plan and host additional Professional Learning events as agreed upon by the Board 

Those interested in these positions should submit the application by Nov. 10, 2020. 

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Director of Public Outreach and Advocacy

The Director of Public Outreach and Advocacy should have the ability to 

• Attend all TFLA Professional Learning events, Annual Conference, and all Board meetings.

• Advocate for World Language education.

• Disseminate information, data, and research focused on World Language instruction.

• Serve as the TFLA representative to JNCL/NCLS/

Those interested in these positions should submit the application by Nov. 10, 2020. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfwZrsnV7ozdk1IJd5V82lgLZDevvSktweVSZIFVuILmtsfg/viewform?usp=sf_link