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News and calendar


2013 Spring French Immersion Weekend Retreat

Meridian, ID - March 23, 2013


Attention French teachers!

Let's get together for a weekend of French immersion and professional collaboration in McCall! Click here for information and registration details.




IATLC Fall Conference October 4-5, 2012 in Lewiston ID

Lewiston, ID - September 29, 2012


Here is the finalized agenda and class schedule for this week's state conference in Lewiston. See you there!

Click here to open the State Conference page. Includes driving directions.




U.S. Department of State announces scholarships for American high school students to study abroad

Boise, ID - September 24, 2012

    Available exchange scholarships:
  • The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y). Applications for summer 2013 and academic year 2013-2014 programs are due November 1, 2012.
  • The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program. Applications are due January 16, 2013.
  • The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX). Application deadlines vary.
  • The American Youth Leadership Program. Deadlines vary.

Click here for details and links to these scholarship programs.




Fall Newsletter

Lewiston, ID - September 21, 2012


Dear members,

Welcome back from summer break! I hope all of you had the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate over the summer months. As we begin the next academic year, IATLC's fall conference offers to each of us the opportunity to connect with foreign language colleagues throughout the state.

Click here to read our fall newsletter which contains information for our fall conference in beautiful, historic Lewiston.

Heather Ohrtman-Rogers
Jenifer Junior High
Spanish/English/Graphic Design Tech
(208) 748-3318


2012 State Conference Presentation Proposal Form

Lewiston, ID - August 24, 2012


Attention IATLC members!

Do you have an idea for a workshop at our upcoming IATLC State Conference? Other teachers around the state of Idaho are waiting to hear from you!

Visit our State Conference page, download a Presentation Proposal Form and send it right away to Heather Ohrtman-Rogers.




2012 IATLC Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Lewiston, ID - August 24, 2012


Attention IATLC members!

Do you know the perfect candidate for the IATLC 2012 Teacher of the Year? Tell us!

Visit our Teacher of the Year page, download a nomination form and send it right away to Heather Ohrtman-Rogers.





A Special Invitation from ACTFL

Alexandria, VA - August 1, 2012


A Special Invitation to the ACTFL/UMUC Virtual Open House for Online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology Integration

You are invited to attend a Virtual Open House hosted by ACTFL and University of Maryland University College (UMUC) on August 14, 3:30 to 4:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time.

See full details and register now for the Virtual Open House.



Spring Newsletter

Lewiston, ID - May 21, 2012


Dear members,

I can't believe it's May! Here is the information for our fall conference and other organizational news. I wish each of you a peaceful and restful summer and hope to see everyone in October!

Also, remember the deadline is fast approaching for the French Immersion weekend. Visit our French Section page for additional details.

Heather Ohrtman-Rogers
Jenifer Junior High
Spanish/English/Graphic Design Tech
(208) 748-3318


2012 French Immersion Retreat

Meridian, ID - May 20, 2012


Attention French teachers!

Let's get together for a weekend of French immersion and professional collaboration in McCall! Click here for information and registration details.




New website under construction!

IATLC Press - January 1, 2012


Welcome to our new website! We are looking for photos to post on our new pages so if you have some to share, please send them to our webmaster.

Also, if you find something missing or in error on our new pages, please contact our webmaster and we'll get it fixed right away.

You may also still visit our old site if you wish.



2012 State Conference

LEWISTON, ID - December 19, 2011


Our 2012 State Conference will be held Thursday and Friday, October 4-5, 2012 at Lewiston Senior High School. Click here for more information. We look forward to you joining us in Lewiston!






Executive Board Meetings

IATLC Press - December 7, 2011



Executive board meetings are held regularly via Skype.

For calendar and connection information, contact IATLC President Heather Ohrtman-Rogers.





2011 State Conference

CALDWELL, ID - October 8, 2011


Our 2011 State Conference was held October 6-7, 2011 at Caldwell High School. A major theme was technology in the classroom.

Jump to keynote speaker's Noah Geisel's 2011 State Conference presentation.

Download Anne Perriguey's 2011 State Conference presentation.




2011 Teacher of the Year Award

CALDWELL, ID - October 6, 2011


On the evening of October 6, past president Joyce Greenfield graciously held a reception in her home during the IATLC 2011 State Conference where Mary Jackson received the 2011 IATLC Teacher of the Year Award. Click here to view an exclusive KLEW news report. Congratulations Mary!