Pacific Northwest Council for Languages - PNCFL

06/07/2026

https://pncfl.wordpress.com/virtual-workshops/ - Session titles & times
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pncflsummer2026 - Registration
If yours has started, HAPPY SUMMER BREAK!
If not: HANG IN THERE!

Join the 2026 State Teachers of the Year, past Teachers of the Year, and PNCFL Leaders for a series of ten online workshops to support you before the school year.

* All sessions and materials will be recorded and available to paid registrants for later viewing.
* University credit will be available for an additional $100.
* WASHINGTON State teachers may earn 1 Free Clock Hour per webinar. Contact WAFLT to register BEFORE you attend. Sorry, no post session clock hour registration is available.
COFLTWAFLT - Washington Association for Language TeachingIdaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture AFLA - Alaskans for Language Acquisition

05/23/2026

Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in World Language Education (K–12), honoring educators who inspire, lead, and advocate for excellence in language education.

Submit nominations by 5 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026: https://www.actfl.org/career-development/actfl-awards/actfl-professional-awards/steiner

05/21/2026

Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pncflsummer2026
May 30th - 9:00 Pacific
Join PNCFL's 2016 Teacher of the Year and 2017 ACTFL ToY finalist, Michele Whaley for the FIRST webinar of our Summer Learning Series: Connecting Without Chaos

Bio: Michele teaches post-secondary Russian and lower-school Spanish in Alaska.

05/15/2026

Sharing this information that may be of interest to Spanish teachers!

Thursday August 20, 9:00-12:00 Zoom For Spanish teachers 6-12 3 STEM Clock Hours $200 Stipend for Application Plan

05/13/2026

Congratulations, Catherine!

Seattle

05/07/2026

It cannot be repeated enough: Educators are at the heart of society. Language educators bring the world to their learners not only through language, but art, music, history, intercultural discovery, inquiry, and so much more.

May can be a unique month, but please know that PNCFL recognizes ALL that you do. Whether it's the quiet granola bar to a hungry student, a recommendation letter for a study abroad opportunity, a new perspective on a product or practice, or a safe place for all students.

Wishing you a joyful Teacher Appreciation Week!

04/21/2026

PNCFL celebrates our 2026 Awardees! Professional awards celebrates the efforts, successes, and leadership in our and around the language education profession.
Please join us in the comments to congratulate these awardees. Then: Nominate a colleague or YOURSELF! https://pncfl.wordpress.com/awards-and-grants-2/
🌟Vista Higher Learning Pre-K-12Future Language Educator Scholarships
- High School: Ilse Schulze
- Post Secondary: Kenna Sandler

🌟Lauren Kiolet Scholarship: Tia Ruh (Montana)

🌟 Outstanding Contributions to the Teaching of World Languages in the Pacific Northwest
- Olga Shatalova (Montana)
- Renee Fritzen (Wyoming) Wyoming Department of Education

🌟 PNCFL Friends of Languages Award
- Why Learn Languages
- Ann Swann World Language Initiative (Montana)

🌟 Ray Verzasconi Northwest Postsecondary Language Educator of the Year
- Dr. Paúl Gomez - Montana State University Montana State University
- Dr. Sandra Terra - Linfield University Linfield University

04/10/2026

A warm WELCOME to 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Ying Jin from Cupertino High School and 2018 ACTFL Teacher of the Year🤩

Check back for conference pictures and announcements and tag us with or !

04/05/2026

https://pncfl.wordpress.com/pncfl-conferences
PNCFL and Language Educators colleagues!
We are in the last few days before our Regional Conference in Portland (April 9-11) If you have been waiting for a sign that it’s time to register, this is it! 🚦🔜💻
✅Engaging and thoughtful presentations from country-wide facilitators
🧠Opportunities to collaborate and network
👀Downtown Portland sights🌉🍩📖🌹

01/01/2026

🌎🫂PNCFL is grateful for our continued connections and collaborations with outstanding language educators in our six member states and around the world!
🌟How do you wish "Happy New Year" in a language your speak or are learning!? Share it in the comments!