Fall 2026 Conference Information

Call for Proposals

MFLA is now accepting conference session proposals! Share your ideas, strategies, resources, and experiences with fellow educators here

Registration

Conference registration for the MFLA Fall 2026 Conference will be open by mid-August

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Germantown, MD 20874

Conference FAQs

Where is the conference held?

• The 2026 MFLA Fall Conference will take place at:

  • Germantown, MD 20874

When is the conference?

• Saturday, October 24, 2026

  • Doors will tentatively open at 8:00 AM
    Sessions will tentatively run 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

When does registration close?

• Online registration closes: Fri, October 16, 5:00 PM

• On-site registration: Available, subject to availability

What are the registration prices?

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• New Members:

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Session Strands

We encourage presenters to propose sessions on world language-related topics in the following strands, though other relevant topics are also welcome.

Culture & Connection

Intercultural competence, authentic resources, global perspectives, and real-world communication.

Engagement & Acquisition

Comprehensible input, literacy, discourse, creativity, and strategies that support language acquisition.

Equity & Access

Multilingualism, heritage learners, immersion, inclusive practices, and equitable opportunities for all learners.

Higher Education & Research

Postsecondary instruction, teacher preparation, study abroad, research, language policy, and university partnerships in world languages.

K-8 Immersion and Elementary World Languages Experiences

Dual language immersion, including one-way, two-way, bilingual education, translanguaging, and pathways to biliteracy from PreK–16.

Leadership & Advocacy

Program growth, teacher leadership, mentoring, recruitment, retention, and advocacy for world languages.

Proficiency & Performance

Communication-focused instruction, proficiency growth, Can-Do learning targets, and performance assessment.

Technology & Innovation

AI, digital tools, instructional technology, media creation, and future-ready language learning.

Wellness & Community

Educator sustainability, collaboration, belonging, student wellness, and joyful language classrooms.

MSDE Teacher Licensure Information

Professional Conferences, such as the MFLA Spring Conference, count towards the Professional Development Points needed to renew licensure. See page 8 (slide 52) of this slide deck