What is LECNY?

LECNY (Language Educators of Central New York) is a professional organization made up of language teachers Pre-K–16, administrators, and post-secondary students within the seven New York counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego and beyond. 

We strive to fulfill a number of initiatives including:

• • Promoting the study of languages and cultures as outlined in the state and national standards; 

  • Serving all areas of language study including the classics, heritage languages, English to speakers of other languages, bilingual education, Native American languages and American Sign Language;

  • Serving as a liaison to other professional and educational organizations;

  • Establishing constructive and progressive relationships with other professional organizations.

LECNY is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. 

Contact a board member for additional information.