named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Future Language Teachers
Programs to encourage students and heritage language learners to pursue teaching careers, including recognition awards
Annual Conference
Statewide professional development event offering workshops, presentations, and networking for language educators
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
Committee-led effort to identify and address barriers to participation for BIPOC teachers and underrepresented groups
Professional Learning Workshops
Offers regional and virtual workshops for language teachers focusing on pedagogy, cultural integration, and equity
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Professional development through conferences and institutesOrganizes an annual in-person conference and a virtual Summer Institute for world language educators, featuring sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers to support professional growth. The conference is held annually in different locations across New York State.
- Virtual and synchronous collaboration eventsHosts regular online synchronous events and virtual workshops to facilitate collaboration, professional learning, and networking among language educators.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for world language educationAdvocates on behalf of language educators before the New York State Board of Regents and state legislators to support and promote world language education.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiativesEmpowers a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee to identify biases and barriers to full participation and leadership representation within the NYSAFLT community.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Grantmaking and financial support programsFunds projects, scholarships, and grants that support language teachers and leaders through the NYSAFLT 100K for 100 Years John D. Carlino Legacy Fund, including cultural scholarships for study in Spanish-, French-, and German-speaking countries, and seeks external grant funding to support teacher training.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leadership and governance structureElects board members through general membership voting and maintains regional representation via a liaison system that connects constituents to the Executive Committee to ensure inclusive governance.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Member engagement and information disseminationProduces and distributes regular communications to members, including the newsletter NYSAFLT News published four times per year and monthly or bi-monthly NYSAFLT Connect updates with announcements, deadlines, and instructional tips.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Membership access and conference participationOffers discounted membership rates for new and pre-service teachers and allows non-members to attend the annual conference via paid registration to broaden access and engagement.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Mentoring program developmentDevelops a structured mentoring program to support members in the language teaching profession, fostering professional growth and retention.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Professional networking and communication infrastructureProvides a network for communication among world language teachers across New York State through a secure member database, virtual collaboration spaces, and regional liaison systems to support ongoing connection and resource sharing.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Research publication and disseminationpublishes the peer-reviewed Language Association Journal twice per year to disseminate research and insights for world language educators and teacher educators.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Student and educator engagement initiativesOrganizes a virtual video contest to engage students and educators in creative expression related to language learning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$135K
Contributions & grants$3K2%
Program service revenue$83K61%
Investment income$13K10%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$141K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$251K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$251K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Brenda Buckley — Director
- Brianna Jaspersohn — Director
- David Schultz — Director
- Elcie Douce — Director
- Erin Johnson — Director
- Kaleigh Thomas — Director
- Meghan Chance — Director
- Nunzia Manginelli — Director
- Shannon Lundgen — Director
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- AATF CNY Partner — American Association of Teachers of French – Central NY, a regional member organization
- AATF Rochester Partner — American Association of Teachers of French – Rochester, NY, a regional member organization
- AATF WNY Partner — American Association of Teachers of French – Western NY, a regional member organization
- AATI Partner — Collaborates with AATI on cultural scholarships for Italy.
- AATSP Long Island Partner — American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese – Long Island, a regional member organization
- AATSP Metro NY Partner — American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese – The New York Metropolitan Chapter, a regional member organization
- AATSP Upstate NY Partner — American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese – Upstate New York Chapter, a regional member organization
- ACTFL Network — Models its online collaboration platform after ACTFL Central, indicating alignment with national professional standards and practices.
- ACTFL Network — NYSAFLT delegates participate in ACTFL.
- ACTFL Partner — NYSAFLT supports the position statements of ACTFL, indicating alignment and collaboration with the national organization.
- ALOUD Partner — Association of Language Teachers of Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties, a regional member organization
- Alexis Thornton Partner — President-Elect leading the planning of the annual conference.
- Board of Regents Government — NYSAFLT serves as an advocate before the Board of Regents.
- E Partner — Collaborates with ELL/NYSABE on advocacy and cross-organizational initiatives.
- FLNNYL Partner — For Leaders of Northern NY Languages, a regional member organization
- Frank DiMino Casa Italiana Partner — Center for Italian studies and culture, a member organization
- JNCL-NCLIS Network — Member organization of JNCL-NCLIS, a national coalition focused on language policy advocacy.
- JNCL-NCLIS Network — NYSAFLT delegates participate in JNCL-NCLIS.
- John Carlino Government — Former Executive Director whose legacy fund supports language teachers and leaders.
- LECNY Partner — Language Educators of Central New York, a regional member organization
- LILT Partner — Long Island Language Teachers, a regional member organization
- Meredith White Partner — Keynote speaker for the 2026 Annual Conference.
- Mike Lauria Partner — First Vice President responsible for planning the annual Summer Institute.
- Mike Mitchell Partner — Executive Director serving as contact for legacy giving inquiries.
- NECTFL Network — NYSAFLT delegates participate in NECTFL.
- NYCAFLT/UFT Partner — New York City Association of Foreign Language Teachers, a regional member organization
- NYSABE Partner — The New York State Association for Bilingual Education, a member organization
- NYSCEA Network — NYSAFLT delegates participate in NYSCEA.
- NYSED OBEWL Government — Collaborates with NYSED OBEWL to access data on language teachers and communicate policy updates.
- New York State Education Department Government — Direct liaison between NYSAFLT and state education authorities.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Professional Developmentmethodology: collaborative_professional_developmentBy partnering with local, state, and national organizations, the organization delivers responsive professional development because collaboration ensures relevance and adaptability to evolving educator needs.
- Culture-Integrated Language Learningmethodology: culture_integrated_language_learningBy teaching language through cultural products, practices, and perspectives, the organization enhances language acquisition because cultural context deepens understanding and engagement with the language.
- Equity-Centered Engagementmethodology: equity_centered_engagementBy centering marginalized voices across all activities, the organization fosters more authentic and inclusive engagement because equitable participation leads to more representative and effective language education practices.
- Systemic Advocacy for Language Educationmethodology: systemic_advocacyBy advocating for the preservation and expansion of language programs and issuing position statements, the organization sustains and strengthens the field because institutional support is essential for program survival and growth.