our mission

CSCTFL’s aim is to promote the study of world languages on all levels of instruction.

CSCTFL shall assume a proactive, leadership role within the profession and provide services to all foreign language educators, including those of modern, ancient, less-commonly-taught languages and English as a Second Language. These activities shall be carried out by committees or individuals appointed by the Directors.

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Advocacy Committee

Chair
Phyllis Farrar

Committee Members
Rhonda von Werder, Kathy DeBoer

Responsibilities

JNCL-NCLIS
- Support and educate at national level
- Keep "advocacy" button on CSCTFL website current
Serve as resource for local, state, and regional issues
- Provide templates for local, state, and national advocacy
- Create advocacy sessions at the conference and state conferences

A Rationale for Language Study

Early Language Learning

Foreign Language Education in the 21st Century

JNCL-NCLIS Website

Languages and the Brain

National Network for Early Language Learning

US Representatives

US Senators