World Language (Foreign Language) Organizations and Programs in Florida

Foreign Language

Professional Resources

Organizations
Publications

Organizations

American Association for Applied Linguistics: Information about conferences, journals and professional development
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: A national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of languages
California Language Teachers Association: The California Language Teachers Association (CLTA) is an association of language professionals which sponsors activities that promote, support, and enhance the teaching of world languages.
Center for Applied Linguistics: CAL is a private, non-profit organization: a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems.
The National Capital Language Resource Center: Features a web-based tutorial to guide educators in creating and implementing a foreign language portfolio assessment
The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs: Resources for teachers of English as a Second Language.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages: TESOL articulates and advances standards for professional preparation, continuing education, and student programs

Publications

Foreign Language Annals: A refereed journal which serves the professional interests those concerned with the teaching of foreign languages
TESL-EJ: This academic e-journal is a recognized source of ESL and EFL information
TESOL Journal: A quarterly, refereed journal which contains articles related to methodology, curriculum materials and design
TESOL Matters: A newspaper with archives available online; a useful resource for English as a Second Language
TESOL Quarterly: Articles related to theory and practice in TESOL.