NC-AATF Nationally Recognized Exemplary Programs
To be named an Exemplary Program, teachers must complete a rigorous process to demonstrate strong French program enrollment, use of best instructional practices, commitment to professional development, community and parent involvement, and high student achievement as demonstrated by objective data. Only 5 French programs nationally achieved this distinction in 2022: we are pleased and proud that one of these programs is from North Carolina! To learn more about AATF Exemplary Programs, visit https://frenchteachers.org/promote-french/awards-and-grants/
Félicitations!!
Bonnie Estes, South Iridell High School, Statesville NC 2022
Heather Tedder, Watauga High School, Boone NC 2018
To be named an Exemplary Program, teachers must complete a rigorous process to demonstrate strong French program enrollment, use of best instructional practices, commitment to professional development, community and parent involvement, and high student achievement as demonstrated by objective data. Only 5 French programs nationally achieved this distinction in 2022: we are pleased and proud that one of these programs is from North Carolina! To learn more about AATF Exemplary Programs, visit https://frenchteachers.org/promote-french/awards-and-grants/
Félicitations!!
Bonnie Estes, South Iridell High School, Statesville NC 2022
Heather Tedder, Watauga High School, Boone NC 2018
News and deadlines from the NC Chapter!
Click here to see the...Proposed 2022 NC-AATF Board
Upcoming events in NC:
- Society of French Historical Studies, March 24-27;
- TOY nominations due, April 1;
- Mini-grant submission deadline, April 1;
- Fatima Chnane-Davin, Professeur des universités (Aix-Marseille Université, INSPE) will conduct her workshop « Enseigner la F(f)rancophonie en classe de FLE/FLS », in Atlanta on the Georgia Tech campus on April 18.
Louisiana French Class and Immersion Trip for Advanced Speakers
The chapter President for American Association of Teachers of French of Tennessee writes to let you know of a unique opportunity the Tennessee Language Center has coming up in the hopes that you could promote it within your chapter. It is a combination of a class and a trip, although participants can do one or the other, or the combination. The class begins April 18 and the trip will take place June 7-13. Here is some brief information about both with links for more information or to register.
French Language Immersion Experience for Educators:
Enseignants sur les deux bayous / Teachers on the Two Bayou
Class and Immersion Trip Opportunities
(you can take one or the other or both)
Class
French - A Cultural and Linguistic Exploration of the Francophone Communities in Louisiana
Online 7-week course
Mondays, 5-7 p.m.
Begins April 18 – Registration Starts March 7
Cost: $260
(Tennessee Language Center offers a 15% discount to K-12 teachers for this course, click here.)
FYI: we can provide a certificate in you would like to use this course for Professional Development Points, if your school administration approves the course as PD.
Enrollment has started, click here to register and to view the course description.
TRIP
The Tennessee Language Center invites TN K-16 educators to participate in a linguistic and cultural experience in the heart of French Louisiana. Participants will spend 7 days/6 nights in Arnaudville. Called « La Jonction » by its first French-speaking inhabitants, this little rural community is located at the junction of Bayou Teche and Bayou Fuselier. The St. Martin-St. Landry Parish line runs right through the town, where both French and Creole are still spoken. Teachers will have a chance to meet area residents who are eager to share their local traditions and hospitality. Tout en français!
THIS IS A TOTAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO SPEAKING ONLY FRENCH FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM. THIS SESSION IS LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE.
Dates:
June 7th-13th (6 nights/7 days)
Cost:
~$2,000 per participant (depending on how many participate)
If you also take the class, 75% of the amount you pay for the spring class will be applied to the trip.
Each participant is responsible for their transportation to Lafayette area in Louisiana
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:
C. Brian Barnett, Ph.D. (he/him)
Director of World Languages
Tennessee Language Center
(615) 741-7579, ext. 123
c.brian.barnett@tennessee.edu
Missy
Missy Pankake
Director of Marketing & Communication, TN Language Center
t: 615-741-7579 x115 f: 615-741-7331
missy.pankake@tennessee.edu
French Language Immersion Experience for Educators:
Enseignants sur les deux bayous / Teachers on the Two Bayou
Class and Immersion Trip Opportunities
(you can take one or the other or both)
Class
French - A Cultural and Linguistic Exploration of the Francophone Communities in Louisiana
Online 7-week course
Mondays, 5-7 p.m.
Begins April 18 – Registration Starts March 7
Cost: $260
(Tennessee Language Center offers a 15% discount to K-12 teachers for this course, click here.)
FYI: we can provide a certificate in you would like to use this course for Professional Development Points, if your school administration approves the course as PD.
Enrollment has started, click here to register and to view the course description.
TRIP
The Tennessee Language Center invites TN K-16 educators to participate in a linguistic and cultural experience in the heart of French Louisiana. Participants will spend 7 days/6 nights in Arnaudville. Called « La Jonction » by its first French-speaking inhabitants, this little rural community is located at the junction of Bayou Teche and Bayou Fuselier. The St. Martin-St. Landry Parish line runs right through the town, where both French and Creole are still spoken. Teachers will have a chance to meet area residents who are eager to share their local traditions and hospitality. Tout en français!
THIS IS A TOTAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO SPEAKING ONLY FRENCH FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM. THIS SESSION IS LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE.
Dates:
June 7th-13th (6 nights/7 days)
Cost:
~$2,000 per participant (depending on how many participate)
If you also take the class, 75% of the amount you pay for the spring class will be applied to the trip.
Each participant is responsible for their transportation to Lafayette area in Louisiana
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:
C. Brian Barnett, Ph.D. (he/him)
Director of World Languages
Tennessee Language Center
(615) 741-7579, ext. 123
c.brian.barnett@tennessee.edu
Missy
Missy Pankake
Director of Marketing & Communication, TN Language Center
t: 615-741-7579 x115 f: 615-741-7331
missy.pankake@tennessee.edu
Dear Colleague,
The invasion of Ukraine and the unrelenting acts of violence have prompted us to ask what we can do to help, at home and abroad.
As educators, we are looking at a variety of ways we can help students and colleagues. If you are able, the American Association of Teachers of German, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, the American Association of Teachers of French, and ACTFL encourage you to look to the Institute for International Education's emergency funds, specifically their Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, that supports Ukrainian students, scholars, and artists under threat.
Now:
IIE’s Emergency Student Fund will rush aid to Ukrainian students in need who are studying at U.S. colleges and universities. Support IIE’s Emergency Student Fund to rush financial assistance to these students.
Other Ways to Help in a Crisis:
We anticipate an urgent need to support threatened and displaced scholars in the coming weeks. Help these individuals through IIE’s Scholar Rescue Fund.
With every crisis that emerges, artists are directly and severely affected. The impact will have dire ramifications for artists in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Give to IIE’s Artist Protection Fund to secure the safety of artists in peril.
We expect an influx of displaced and refugee students in need of support to continue their educations. Aid students throughout the application, admission, and academic degree programs so they can persevere despite all odds.
Support from language educators will be welcome during this time of disruption, violence, and uncertainty. Our collective desire is for peace.
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L'Alliance Française de Charlotte et de Raleigh
s'associent pour vous offrir un nouveau concours:
Concours de Lecture à Haute Voix en français
Le concept est simple : les élèves doivent lire à haute voix un texte de leur choix.
concours virtuel, en individuel, envoi d'un vidéo pat soumission
concours gratuit
la date limite pour soumettre les vidéos est le 15 janvier
Facile et la classe de l'élève gagnant est aussi gagnante!
voir le lien https://afcharlotte.org/static81/rules
Merci de vos soumissions ou commentaires
s'associent pour vous offrir un nouveau concours:
Concours de Lecture à Haute Voix en français
Le concept est simple : les élèves doivent lire à haute voix un texte de leur choix.
concours virtuel, en individuel, envoi d'un vidéo pat soumission
concours gratuit
la date limite pour soumettre les vidéos est le 15 janvier
Facile et la classe de l'élève gagnant est aussi gagnante!
voir le lien https://afcharlotte.org/static81/rules
Merci de vos soumissions ou commentaires
www.cghsnc.org/employment-opportunities - click image for Twitter post
LES DATES à NOTER!
UPCOMING DEADLINES Please tell your members
(Complete details found in the National Bulletin and [www.frenchteachers.org].
· November 1, 2021: Deadline for voting in AATF Elections. Voter IDs were on the renewal notice sent to each member and emailed several times.
· November 3-9, 2021: National French Week
· November 15, 2021: Deadline for Applications for Editor in Chief of the French Review.
· December 1, 2021: Deadline for nominations for the Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award.
· December 15, 2021: Deadline for proposals for the AATF convention in New Orleans.
· December 15, 2021: Deadline National French Week Video/Animation Contest
· January 15, 2021: Deadline for applications for the AATF Convention Travel Award
AATF CONVENTION IN NEW ORLEANS We hope you will join us and encourage members to attend the AATF convention in New Orleans July 11-14, 2022. Details will be posted on the AATF website starting in mid-October. Take advantage of every opportunity to promote this unique meeting for French teachers at all levels. The call for proposals can be found at [www.frenchteachers.org/convention/proposal] with a deadline of December 15, 2021.
On a besoin des profs!
Two current positions are in great need to be filled IMMEDIATELY! Please spread the word!
Owen High has a part-time French opening. They are desperate for someone to fill it. If someone doesn't, the program will most likely die.
Buncombe County Schools - Frontline Recruitment
https://www.applitrack.com/buncombeschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1&AppliTrackPostingSearch=title%3Afrench+&AppliTrackZipRadius=5&AppliTrackSort=type&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail#.YR5mtphFWFE.twitter
There will be a French teaching position coming open on Sept. 13 at North Mecklenburg High School in CMS
Owen High has a part-time French opening. They are desperate for someone to fill it. If someone doesn't, the program will most likely die.
Buncombe County Schools - Frontline Recruitment
https://www.applitrack.com/buncombeschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1&AppliTrackPostingSearch=title%3Afrench+&AppliTrackZipRadius=5&AppliTrackSort=type&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail#.YR5mtphFWFE.twitter
There will be a French teaching position coming open on Sept. 13 at North Mecklenburg High School in CMS
Le @CFAmeriques offrons 5 bourses pour suivre un stage en perfectionnement du FLE qui se déroulera en juillet et qui est organisé par @universitelaval (Québec). https://t.co/FOS0pL5QhL
— NC-AATF (@NC_AATF) April 28, 2021
Date limite pour appliquer: 20 mai 2021. @AATFrench @FLANC_WorldLang @actfl https://t.co/uRdKTEPVlu
To celebrate le Mois de la Francophonie, our friends at Francophonie Atlanta are proposing a series of events – including films (France, Burkina Faso, Québec, Suisse), song (hip hop sénégalais), pedagogy workshop, and a round table on “le français, un accélérateur de carrière?”
Events are free, and online registration is required:
https://www.francophonieatlanta.org/events
Events are free, and online registration is required:
https://www.francophonieatlanta.org/events
CALLING ALL PROPOSALS! For FLANC, that is....NC-AATF will be sponoring a few workshops at FLANC. Turn in your proposal ASAP (but by March 10th at the latest). for FLANC 2021 fall conference: Passport to Global Citizenship: Connecting Language & Culture. We welcome all submissions, but we are eager to solicit sessions relating to global education and best practices for integrating culture into our world language courses.
There are two ways of participating:
FLANC 50 min. proposal - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjilFuA6SL2Bfi069Jaj_lHHt4STUlfdd-zbJ7mF8SvpGW6w/viewform?usp=pp_url Your registration will be paid by NC-AATF if yours is chosen.
NC Top Ten. Do you have 1 or 2 great classroom ideas that you could share in 10 minutes? Be a presenter at NC-AATF's "NC Top Ten" workshop! Preference will be given to ideas with a hands-on or participatory element, ideas that can be adapted to different topics or proficiency levels, and ideas that can be implemented quickly and easily. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbOFcSbcERDQLuJiPfj3ksVo8b3KZIYDwaxPdizzEA3rtkfA/viewform?usp=pp_url Entrance to the NC-AATF soirée will be covered.
There are two ways of participating:
FLANC 50 min. proposal - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjilFuA6SL2Bfi069Jaj_lHHt4STUlfdd-zbJ7mF8SvpGW6w/viewform?usp=pp_url Your registration will be paid by NC-AATF if yours is chosen.
NC Top Ten. Do you have 1 or 2 great classroom ideas that you could share in 10 minutes? Be a presenter at NC-AATF's "NC Top Ten" workshop! Preference will be given to ideas with a hands-on or participatory element, ideas that can be adapted to different topics or proficiency levels, and ideas that can be implemented quickly and easily. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbOFcSbcERDQLuJiPfj3ksVo8b3KZIYDwaxPdizzEA3rtkfA/viewform?usp=pp_url Entrance to the NC-AATF soirée will be covered.
Une journée en Immersion
le 6 mars
The Immersion Day is open to any enrolled high school student who has completed a full course of French 1 or higher at the time o registration. Priority is given to upper level students~
levels V/AP, IV, III, and II (in that order).
Want to know what a "Weekend d'Immersion" looks like? Take a peek at this!
How do I sign up? CLICK HERE!
POUR FETER LA FRANCOPHONIE : CONCOURS DE LECTURE A HAUTE VOIX D’UN TEXTE FRANÇAIS
Organisé par la librairie française Des Livres & Délices, Raleigh, NC.
Ouvert aux élèves des niveaux :
Répartis dans deux catégories : enfants de langue maternelle américaine ou non-francophone ; enfants de langue maternelle francophone.
Chaque élève sera le représentant de sa classe.
Les élèves sont donc invités à s’inscrire sous le parrainage de leur professeur(e) de français.
Les inscriptions ont lieu jusqu’au 15 février 2021 :
Envoyer à livresbooks2008@gmail.com, avec comme référence CONCOURS DE LECTURE,
Dans chacune des deux catégories et pour chaque grade, sont désignés trois finalistes par le Jury composé de :
Les noms des finalistes sont connus le 26 février et envoyés à tous les candidats.
Pour la finale, les élèves finalistes peuvent choisir le même texte ou un texte différent. Ils doivent, cette fois, le lire en direct devant le Jury, via un lien zoom accessible à tous les participants au concours.
PRIX, pour chaque catégorie et chaque grade :
1er prix : chèque cadeau d’une valeur de 200 dollars
2ème prix : chèque cadeau de 100 dollars
3ème prix : chèque cadeau de 50 dollars
Les chèques cadeaux sont à dépenser en livres pour sa classe, à la librairie Des Livres & Délices.
La librairie aura également le plaisir d’envoyer un livre à chaque participant car rien n’est plus beau qu’un enfant lisant…
LIEN POUR TOUS LES RESEIGNEMENTS
Ouvert aux élèves des niveaux :
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grades 6 - 8
- Grades 9 - 12
Répartis dans deux catégories : enfants de langue maternelle américaine ou non-francophone ; enfants de langue maternelle francophone.
Chaque élève sera le représentant de sa classe.
Les élèves sont donc invités à s’inscrire sous le parrainage de leur professeur(e) de français.
Les inscriptions ont lieu jusqu’au 15 février 2021 :
Envoyer à livresbooks2008@gmail.com, avec comme référence CONCOURS DE LECTURE,
- une vidéo de la lecture du texte choisi (une vingtaine de lignes pour les grades 3-5, une page pour les grades 6-12) accompagnée des informations suivantes :
- vos prénom, nom, âge, catégorie, classe, les noms de votre professeur(e) de français, de votre école, le titre du livre choisi.
Dans chacune des deux catégories et pour chaque grade, sont désignés trois finalistes par le Jury composé de :
- Marie CHARREL, marraine de la librairie, écrivaine et journaliste au Monde
- SESS, illustrateur jeunesse
- Marc-Alexandre OHO BAMBE, écrivain, poète, slameur connu sous le nom de Capitaine Alexandre.
- Médiatrice : Laurence KNEUSS, libraire
Les noms des finalistes sont connus le 26 février et envoyés à tous les candidats.
Pour la finale, les élèves finalistes peuvent choisir le même texte ou un texte différent. Ils doivent, cette fois, le lire en direct devant le Jury, via un lien zoom accessible à tous les participants au concours.
PRIX, pour chaque catégorie et chaque grade :
1er prix : chèque cadeau d’une valeur de 200 dollars
2ème prix : chèque cadeau de 100 dollars
3ème prix : chèque cadeau de 50 dollars
Les chèques cadeaux sont à dépenser en livres pour sa classe, à la librairie Des Livres & Délices.
La librairie aura également le plaisir d’envoyer un livre à chaque participant car rien n’est plus beau qu’un enfant lisant…
LIEN POUR TOUS LES RESEIGNEMENTS
Café Virtuel - NC-AATFTopic: Café Virtuel - NC-AATF
Time: 16h00 Every week on Thu, until Dec 24, 2020, 6 occurrence(s) Nov 12, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Nov 19, 2020 04:00 PM Nov 26, 2020 04:00 PM Dec 3, 2020 04:00 PM Dec 10, 2020 04:00 PM Dec 17, 2020 04:00 PM Dec 24, 2020 04:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0rde2grjItH9W2ByX8aKq-T3wdzYiosTDF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqDkuEtSctxyGRpx5BIjoLPzziFhagvpqzj38O3hSSRK7ArFVNqhGGdfD Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89624809751?pwd=RS9iR3NzMWFoMjVOcE4vRmZiM3NoQT09 Meeting ID: 896 2480 9751 Passcode: i6dXae |
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N’oubliez pas....La Semaine Nationale de Français commence ce mercredi, le 4 novembre!
- n'oubliez pas d'encourager nos élèves de participer dans les concours de Kahoot et de vidéos sponsorisés par le bureau national!
- Pour la Semaine Nationale envoyez-nous des photos et des rapports de ce que vous faites pour la célébrer!
Bonjour, French at UMA is holding a one day immersion on Zoom this year. We still have 10 spots left! We have Brice Kapel performing a live concert with Q & A, lots of great workshops, and a great community! Please join me and share this information with colleagues and friends. CEUs are available.
Here is a list of workshops with descriptions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MjWq8VWTKMZZCinZMFeGWBmdmJO3Pvaj04ABkx9tIVE/edit
RAPPEL! INSCRIVEZ-VOUS MAINTENANT!
Do you want to have an opportunity to speak French in a supportive, fun community? This year, we will hold a French immersion day on Zoom on October 24th. Sessions include: Gastronomie bretonne (cooking from Brittany, France), discussion on the Republic of Congo, knitting, theater play, songs from Quebec, conversation with a family in France, a session on monuments of France, and films, among others! I hope you will consider joining us!
In addition, you can take FRE 202 with UMA in conjunction with the day and get college credit.
Participants need either two years of high school French or one year of college French (or equivalent life experience) to attend.
The deadline to register is October 16th so that we have enough lead time to get you all links and handouts before the event. You will also get a chance to sign up for your choice of workshops. Sign ups for the workshops of the day start soon, so register today and get your first choices!
There will also be a training on Zoom for all participants to help the day go smoothly and without issue. 😊
For more information or to register, see:
https://www.uma.edu/academics/programs/french/events/
For more information, contact: chelsea.d.ray@maine.edu
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le prochain Café Virtuel ce jeudi 24 septembre à 16h
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Bonjour à tous,I hope you had a nice and rejuvenating summer and are ready for "la rentrée des classes"!
Please mark your calendar for September 12.
GaDOE World Languages and your AATF Georgia chapter in partnership with the French consulate in Atlanta is offering a virtual workshop for French teachers to help us navigate our "new normal" in the classroom.
We would like to be sure that we will address your needs.
Please kindly answer the short survey below and let us know your preferences by August 5.
After review of your answers we will share the workshop program and schedule.
Merci et bonne rentrée,
Nathalie
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNHKFTL
Please mark your calendar for September 12.
GaDOE World Languages and your AATF Georgia chapter in partnership with the French consulate in Atlanta is offering a virtual workshop for French teachers to help us navigate our "new normal" in the classroom.
We would like to be sure that we will address your needs.
Please kindly answer the short survey below and let us know your preferences by August 5.
After review of your answers we will share the workshop program and schedule.
Merci et bonne rentrée,
Nathalie
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNHKFTL
Charlotte Christian School is seeking a full-time middle school French teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Please see the qualifications at the link below. The middle school principal’s name is Brooke Morgan, and her email address is
Brooke.morgan@charchrist.com.
https://www.charlottechristian.com/uploaded/Middle_School_French.pdf
Brooke.morgan@charchrist.com.
https://www.charlottechristian.com/uploaded/Middle_School_French.pdf
Bonjour à tous,
AF est heureuse de vous annoncer le campus 2020 gratuit....
Voir conditions pour le suivre...
A faire circuler auprès de professeurs de français de NC et SC de vos associations. Merci.
Inscription avant le 21 juin!
France Éducation International (FEI) organise le Campus numérique 2020 , entièrement en ligne, gratuit et ouvert à tous du 6 au 31 juillet 2020.
https://www.ciep.fr/campus-numerique-2020
AF est heureuse de vous annoncer le campus 2020 gratuit....
Voir conditions pour le suivre...
A faire circuler auprès de professeurs de français de NC et SC de vos associations. Merci.
Inscription avant le 21 juin!
France Éducation International (FEI) organise le Campus numérique 2020 , entièrement en ligne, gratuit et ouvert à tous du 6 au 31 juillet 2020.
https://www.ciep.fr/campus-numerique-2020
Joint Spring Conference, UNC-Wilmington, April 20, 2018
Please see the presentation from the Réunion Générale from the Joint Spring Conference AATF-AATSP below!
Please see the presentation from the Réunion Générale from the Joint Spring Conference AATF-AATSP below!
Photos used under Creative Commons from markus119, wuestenigel, Free Public Domain Illustrations by rawpixel, focusonmore.com, John Beans
