MAFLA Webinars
World Language is Always a Good Idea: Strategies for Student Retension from
K-12 to Higher Education
Date; December 2, 2026
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Dr. Kate Lakin-Schultz
Cost - Free to Members and $15.00 for Non-members
As more students set their sights on STEM careers and majors, the way we promote world language learning needs to evolve. In this webinar, we will explore the changing landscape in higher education and consider the role that world languages can continue to play in students’ educational journeys. How can we show that world language is an asset for any course of study from education to international relations to physics to pre-med? How can language teachers across levels work together to ensure that world languages remain a priority for as many students as possible and for years to come?
Beyond the Tool: Accessibility, Compliance, and Student Privacy in the Digital Age
Date; Septemer 14, 2026
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00 PM
Presenters: Meredith and Tim
Cost - Free to Members and Non-Members
There is now more to consider than ever when it comes to technology in our classrooms, schools, and districts. In this webinar, Tim and Meredith will explore two unique questions regarding technology that can easily get overlooked: Are we compliant with our school/district parameters and are our digital materials therein accessible? When it comes to choosing a tool, posting content, or creating materials, it’s important that we abide by all policies involved to keep information safe and resources accessible. This includes, but is not limited to: digital accessibility, ADA compliance, and protecting student information. (All materials shown will be shared and editable to reference and/or present to your own department.)
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