Administrator of the Year Nomination
The TFLA Administrator of the Year Award is given to school administrators who have distinguished themselves by their support of the foreign language program in their schools. A committee will select the recipient of the award and the presentation will be made at the TFLA Fall Conference. Please consider superintendents and principals (K - 12) and deans and presidents (college level) who deserve our recognition. Submit this nomination form by May 1. Nominators will also be recognized. (updated: 12/10/07)

Each year the Texas Foreign Language Association recognizes a Teacher of the Year for the different languages, a college/university Teacher of the Year, and an outstanding young Teacher of the Year (with three years or less experience). The Teachers of the Year will be presented at the Spring Conference. Factors considered in selecting the Teachers of the Year are: evidence of outstanding teaching, TFLA involvement, campus and language activities, professional contributions, curriculum development and/or publishing, awards, and teaching experience. If you wish to nominate one of your TFLA colleagues for this honor, please fill out the form below and submit it with your letter of recommendation. Nominees will be notified and requested to submit supportive letters. Your Letter of Recommendation must Accompany the Nomination Teachers of the Year are requested to offer a session or workshop at the fall or spring conference during the next academic year Nomination Form for Teacher of the Year. 

Deadline: Feb. 9, 2008
(updated 12/13/2007)

The TFLA would like to recognize the contributions first year teachers make to the profession by awarding a scholarship to cover the cost of registration and lodging at the TFLA Spring Conference. If you wish to be considered, please complete the this form and mail it to the address listed.(updated: 12/10/07)

Rosemary Patterson Professional Development Scholarship

Rosemary Patterson was an outstanding Spanish Teacher for many years at Amarillo High School where she served as a source of inspiration and role model for teachers and students alike. Known for her intelligence, vast knowledge of Spanish, quick wit and ability to reason, and her strong support for and active presence over the years in TFLA, Rosemary devoted her life to foreign language education. When she passed away in 2003, she willed part of her estate to the Texas Foreign Language Association, which will use the bequest for present and future Texas language teacher scholarships. TFLA has honored Rosemary Patterson by naming the Professional Development Scholarship Fund in her memory.

Due: March 1, 2008
(updated: 12/10/07)

T.Earle Hamilton Student Scholarship

In honor of T. Earle Hamilton, the founder of the Texas Foreign Language association, a scholarship ranging from $250 to $1500 is presented to outstanding high school seniors who have completed at least the third level of second language study and plan to continue the study of a second language at the university level. Nominations: TFLA members may nominate ONE student each year. The TFLA Scholarship Committee will select scholarship winners based on academic language study and plans for continued language study. Recipient Requirements: If possible, the recipient should plan to attend the Spring conference and Award luncheon to receive the award. To fulfill the terms of the award, recipient will be expected to present a session at the following fall or spring conference to share their experience.

Due: March 1, 2008
(updated: 12/10/07)

The Cemanahuac Educational Community Scholarship

TFLA is pleased to cooperate with the Cemanahuac Educational Community Scholarship Program. The scholarship program offers Spanish language classes and intensive study of the arts and history of Mexico in an atmosphere of total immersion in the language and culture in the city of eternal spring, Cuernavaca, Mexico. It is designed for K - 16 Spanish teachers and includes two-weeks of study, a home stay with a Mexican family, and one field study excursion. Transportaion expenses are not included. Web site: www.cemanahuac.com

Due March 1, 2008
(updated: 12/19/2008)