Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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ICTFL promotes and facilitates the teaching and learning of languages and cultures in our schools and communities in order to foster communication in our interconnected world.
In Memoriam: The 1st President of ICTFL
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ICTFL Leadership is greatly saddened to inform its members that John E. Miles, age 82, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was instrumental in the organization of the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and served ICTFL as its very first President, beginning in October 1987.
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JOIN US for the Summer 2023 MOPI Workshop
ANNOUNCING NEW SCHOLARSHIPS . . .
Lionel E. Smith Scholarship for future African American World Language teacher
Although Lionel was not an educator, he strongly believed in the power of education to change lives and open new horizons. For thirty years, he supported his husband’s work in language education and observed the transformation of students’ lives through language studies and travels. Lionel believed that reparations should be made in the form of educational opportunities for African Americans in the United States.
To honor his memory, the Lionel E. Smith Scholarship for future African American Language Teachers was established through the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. A cash award of $500 will be given to an African American senior in an Illinois high school who intends to become a language teacher. The award will be renewable each year as long as the student continues to make progress toward becoming a language teacher. ICTFL will administer the scholarship. See our ICTFL Scholarship page for details as available. |
Lionel E Smith Scholarship
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ICTFL Scholarship for Future World Language Educators
ICTFL will award up to two $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to pursue a career as a World Language teacher and up to two $1000 scholarships to college level students who are studying to become World Language educators.
*All applicants must be Illinois residents and be attending an Illinois school. Learn more on our ICTFL Scholarship page.
*All applicants must be Illinois residents and be attending an Illinois school. Learn more on our ICTFL Scholarship page.
ISBE has adopted the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages!
View our 5 Cs Webinar - https://www.isbe.net/worldlanguages
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Professional Learning Opportunities
Awards and Scholarships
Advocating for Language Learners
New Teachers - Fund For the Future
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ICTFL Summer Teacher PD Tours. JOIN us in 2023 as we explore Panama and learn together.
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ICTFL offers school districts TALL-IL Training for on site Institutes or Workshops.
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Resources for Language Educators
WinterFest
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