FLAG - Why is it so important to join?

FLAG - WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO JOIN?

When looking at teaching organizations, it is our duty and our responsibility to continue growing and learning as professionals. FLAG (Foreign Language Association of Georgia) is the official professional organization for foreign language teachers in Georgia. FLAG offers support for all levels of education from K-12 to university, for private as well as public schools.

How teachers can become involved in FLAG:

Present and/or attend the annual FLAG conference - exchange ideas, attend workshops, earn PLU credits, learn new methods and approaches to teaching;
FLAG MS/HS Spoken Language Contests/FLES Spoken Language Contest - teachers' students can participate yearly, teachers judge students from around the state;
The Fall Features Newsletter - Receive information about important dates for the upcoming school year, staff development opportunities, things happening around the state;
The FLAG Journal - Offers a professional journal to its members. The Journal publishes articles on pedagogy at the various grade levels, as well as research and reports on information pertinent to the membership. The Journal is beginning a peer-reviewed published article to be included each year. Members are encouraged to submit articles for publication.
Nominate colleagues for awards - Nomination information is available on the FLAG website and for the first time this year, there will be a stipend given for the Teacher/Professor of the Year and also for the Teacher of Promise;
FLAG Website - www.FLAGeorgia.org - Has the latest information available, including advocacy items, up-to-date conference information, etc.
FLAG provides a source of interaction and contact with colleagues and foreign language professionals at all levels of instruction;
Academic Alliances - Promotes collegiality between all levels of foreign language instruction and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and practices.

How teachers' students can become involved:

Elementary students can participate in the FLES contest in April;
Middle school and high school students can participate in either the northern or southern part of the state at the FLAG MS/HS Spoken Language Contest;
Post-Secondary/Graduate students have the opportunity to submit an article for publication in The FLAG Journal. They can also present and participate at the annual FLAG conference as student members of FLAG.

These are just some of the ways to become involved in YOUR organization! Please visit our website www.FLAGeorgia.org for more information and send in your membership form today!

Become a member and lend your support for foreign languages in Georgia.
Your FLAG needs you now more than ever!