Welcome to Central States!

We hope you had a great experience at the 2023 Central States/OFLA Conference.  We look forward to seeing you next year at our 2024 conference with MCTLC in Minneapolis.

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Central States Adopts a New Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

We envision a global community where people are willing and able to connect with others. Our mission is to empower all educators through meaningful opportunities that advance the teaching, learning, and understanding of languages and cultures. Check out the full FY24-FY26 Strategic Plan here.

Central States Supports the BEST Act.

Central States along with 96 other national, regional, state and local education organizations and institutions support the Biliteracy Educational Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act in the final, conferenced version of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read the full letter of support here.