Become involved in the 2012 FLAM Conference by submitting applications for the FLAM Awards, Grants and Poster and Essay Contests.

Our theme for the 2012 Conference held in St. Louis, MO will be "Gateway to the Globe". The posters and essays need to reflect this theme.  The winning poster will be used as the program cover for the 2012 conference with recognition going to both the student and the teacher. The other top entries will be used on our popular colored note card sets that are sold at the FLAM conference.  Find all information and applications here

Each year, FLAM awards a $1000 grant and a $500 grant to be used for improvement of instruction. The grant money may be used for innovative classroom projects, supplies, realia, special classroom materials, travel, meals, lodging, conference registration, and admission fees. Please follow the guidelines found here.

A very important part of FLAM is our recognition of outstanding people who have either supported or participated in the teaching of World Languages. Learn more about each award and all forms here.

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Thanks to everyone for a great 2011 conference! Our attendance was up 22% with the move to St. Louis.  Next year FLAM will once again be held at the St. Louis Sheraton Westport Hotel on October 19-20, 2012.  Our theme is "Gateway to the Globe".  We need you to share your ideas as a presenter at next year's conference. Take a few moments to fill out a session proposal via the Call for Proposals link here

Click here to access  a great number of handouts from the many excellent sessions at this past year's conference.

Other professional opportunities in early 2012 include the Central States Conference (CSC) in Milwaukee, WI this March 8-10.   CSC draws educators from 17 states and this year's program offerings look fantastic.  Take a closer look at CSC 2012 "Touch the World:  http://www.csctfl.org/

FLAM wishes to congratulate the 2011 Award Winners:

Kelly Bunch, Washington University--Future Foreign Language Educator

Sara Lampe, State Representative 138th District-Friend of Foreign Language

Donna Siegrist, Raytown Schools, retired--Lifetime Achievement Award

Tammy Lueck, Rolla High School--Distinguished Foreign Language Educator

And we extend very special congratulations to Wendy Brownell, Camdenton High School Spanish teacher, who is the CSC Finalist for the ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year.  Wendy was FLAM's 2010 Distinguished Foreign Language Educator.

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