Will you be joining us Thursday night for our first joint webinar with Klett World Languages this school year? Go to https://www.csctfl.org/webinars/upcoming-webinars for more information and to register.

Check out this great celebration from Arkansas!

Chicago provides a wonderful background for our 2026 conference focused on Languages are FUNdamental. Join us for three days of learning, growing, and exploring our regions largest city!

Did you know that you can earn graduate credit for attending the Central States Conference. Thanks to our partners at World Language PD, we are delighted to offer 1- and 3-credit options. More information at https://www.csctfl.org/conference/earn-graduate-credit

Join us on the Friday of the conference for the Friendly Luncheon in the beautiful Red Lacquer Room. Pre-registration is required, so reserve your seat when you register! More information at https://www.csctfl.org/conference/friday-friendly-luncheon.

Last month, your Central States Board of Directors were on the ground in Chicago, preparing for a great conference this March! Join us this spring for Languages are FUNdamental!

We are extremely excited to introduce FLECS -- Future Language Educators of Central States. Help foster the next generation of language educators by bringing your HS student to the conference! Got to https://www.csctfl.org/conference/flecs for more information.

Have you booked your room yet for Central States in Chicago? Make sure to take advantage of this great rate at the Palmer House Hilton! Go to https://www.csctfl.org/conference/hotel-visitor-information for more information and a link to the reservation page.

Don't miss the first of four co-sponsored webinars this year with Klett WL! Join Diego Ojeda on October 8 for a session on making learning fun and meaningful! Go to https://www.csctfl.org/webinars/upcoming-webinars for more information and to register!

Don't miss out on the best rates for Central States 2026 in Chicago! We cannot wait to greet you in this fabulous city for a jam-packed conference schedule. Register now at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Nominations are open to join the Central States Board of Directors. We are seeking nominations to fill one director position and one vice chair position. Both positions are 4 year commitments. We are excited to welcome new faces to the board! More information at www.csctfl.org/about...

The Call for Nominations is open for the 2026 Central States Awards. Check out the for awards in the images here or visit our site at centralstatesconfere... for more information!

In addition to our Immersion Workshops, we also have new Half Day Cultural Workshops open to ALL teachers. Join us for either the a Chinese or Polish Cultural Workshop and explore a bit of Chicago. More info at www.csctfl.org/confe...

We are excited to offer TWO Spanish Immersion experiences this spring at the conference -- one exploring the Dual Language Programs of Chicago Public Schools and one exploring Pilsen and the National Museum of Mexican Art. Register now to claim your spot! www.csctfl.org/confe...

Registration is now open for CinéSchool! 🎬 Free for K-12 French teachers in the US, CinéSchool offers francophone films with ready-to-use teaching resources & fun activities to make French learning engaging. #ad 👉 albertinefoundation....#ad

We have a number of fantastic Immersion and Cultural Workshops this year! Get to know our host city with experts and enjoy the multicultural atmosphere of Chicago! Go to www.csctfl.org/confe... or www.csctfl.org/confe... for more info.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Central States Conference: Languages are Fundamental. Join us March 12-14, 2026, at the historic Palmer House Hotel in Chicago for three days of learning, connecting, and fun! More info at: www.csctfl.org/confe...

The Central States Report is currently accepting manuscripts for inclusion in our next volume. This is a great journal for new and seasoned researchers to publish their work. More information can be found at www.csctfl.org/about... and questions can be sent to [email protected].

Happy July! You can now sign up for the 2025-2026 Advisory Council and become part of our organization's governing body! There are a number of levels you can join, and remember that Gold and Benefactor include free conference registration for Central States 2026! More info at www.csctfl.org/about...

There are just 4 days left to submit your proposals for Central States 2026! Go to www.csctfl.org/confe... for more information or to submit a proposal.

We are excited to announce Devin Siebold as our 2026 Keynote Speaker! You may know Devin from his hilarious sketches or his work with the internationally acclaimed Bored Teachers Comedy Tour -- but did you know he was an ELL teacher? Save the dates now! March 12-14, 2026 in Chicago!

For this week's Geoguessr Challenge, can you locate the recent host locations of the Central States Conference? Leaderboard Challenge: www.geoguessr.com/ch... Freeplay link: www.geoguessr.com/ma...

We have an amazing schedule coming together for Central States 2026 in Chicago -- but it is missing you! Submit your proposals by June 30th to be part of the FUN! www.csctfl.org/confe...

Relive the fun and learning of our 2025 Central States Conference in Kansas City with our conference photo album. Check it out at photos.app.goo.gl/wV...

There is still time to submit a proposal for Central States 2026 in Chicago! Share what you are doing in an amazing city with colleagues from all over the region! Check out more information at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Join us on May 13th for a co-sponsored webinar with AFS-USA, "Viewing Values from Multiple Perspectives." This timely webinar is sure to be a great learning opportunity for all. For more information and to register, please go to www.csctfl.org/new-w...

The call for proposals is open for the 2026 Central States Conference in Chicago! We all have something to share, so consider proposing a session, workshop, or other presentation. More information and the proposal form can be found at www.csctfl.org/confe...

There is just one more webinar in our series with Klett World Languages! Join Diego Ojeda later this month for a fabulous webinar on using the UN's SDGs. More info and registration can be found at www.csctfl.org/new-w...

We are so very excited to greet you in Kansas City this week! Make sure to share your learning with hashtag #csc25.

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners! #csc25

Don't miss out on preregistering for Central States 2025! Save money and secure your spots in workshops and at events. After Saturday, you will be able to register onsite in Kansas City, but online registration will no longer be available. Register at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Don't miss out on the best rates at the conference hotel! Reserve your room by Feb 20 to grab the group rate (and remember, online conference registration ends Feb 15th!) www.csctfl.org/confe...

We have 8 amazing State Teachers of the Year in the running to become the 2025 Central States Teacher of the Year. They are all inspiring educators that support world languages instruction and students throughout the region. Join us in Kansas City to cheer them all on! #csc25

Advisory Council pricing increases Feb 15! Consider joining the Advisory Council and be a voice in the running of the organization! Plus, if you join at the Gold or Benefactor level, you get a free conference registration. More information at: www.csctfl.org/about...

Happy Lunar New Year from Central States! Wishing you great happiness and prosperity!

There are still spots in our amazing Thursday Spanish and French Immersion Workshops. Don't miss these amazing opportunities to explore languages in KCMO! More info at www.csctfl.org/confe...

The Central States Extension workshop is designed to help you take your learning and bring it back to your state, district, or school. We are so excited to have Leslie Grahn with us this year! Check out more information at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Did you know that you can earn graduate credit for attending Central States? Check out the details at www.csctfl.org/confe....

Don't miss out on the best rates at the conference hotel! Find more information and the link for room reservations at www.csctfl.org/confe...

There is still space in this year's Central States Leadership Academy. Hone your skills while networking with teachers from around the country. More information and registration form can be found at www.csctfl.org/confe.... Note: Participants must also register for the full conference.

Wrapping up our spotlight on the "Best of" sessions, here are the presentations from IL and IN! Remember-- online registration for Central States ends February 15, so make sure to register now at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Don't miss the "Best of" sessions from AR and OH! There is still time to pre-register online for Central States. Online registration ends February 15, so make sure to register now at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Check out the "Best of" sessions from MN, NE, and MO! These are just three of the many sessions to choose from this year at Central States. Online registration ends February 15, so make sure to register now at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Each year, state association members of Central States are each able to send a "Best Of..." session from their local conference. Check out the sessions from MI, WI, and KS! Online registration ends February 15, so make sure to register now at www.csctfl.org/confe...

Our next Webinar with Klett World Languages is just around the corner! Join us on February 4th for this timely webinar. More information and the link to register is at www.csctfl.org/new-w...

There is still time for HS Students and Undergrad students planning to become WL teachers to apply for the Central States/VHL Scholarship. Application deadline is Jan 15th. More info at www.csctfl.org/award...

Make a resolution this new year and apply for one of our opportunities due Jan 15: - 5 different Travel/Study Scholarships - 4 *new* Project-Based Learning Grant from Klett (up to $500 each!) - 2 Future Educator Scholarships from Vista ($1000 each!) More info at centralstatesconference.org

There is still a week left to (self-)nominate for the Central States Board of Directors election. Check out what board member Sara Chao feels are the best reasons to join the board! More info at www.csctfl.org/about...

Our current Board Vice Chair, Lesley Chapman, reflects on the benefits she has seen through serving on the board. Consider submitting a (self-)nomination by December 15th for the upcoming Central States ballot to serve on the board. More info and the nom. form is found at www.csctfl.org/about...

Amanda Ramirez reflects on her time on the board below. Consider self-nominating or nominating a colleague to be on the next Central States ballot! More info at www.csctfl.org/about...