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American Association of Teachers of French
NATIONAL BULLETIN VOLUME 30, NO. 3 JANUARY 2005
FROM THE PRESIDENT
RINGING IN THE NEW AND EMBRACING THE PAST
enter the schools. So I try to pump really is to be negotiated by the partners,
her up and get her energy level back depending upon need, time, and geo-
up when we get together outside of graphical implications. This could involve
the school. We met last night after an e-mail message, a telephone call, or a
she ended the day at her part-time conversation over coffee. Americans are
job and talked about an immersion known for their generosity, and French
day, oral proficiency projects, and just teachers are being offered a challenge and
plain having fun in the class. There’s an opportunity to respond to a genuine need
no AATF chapter anywhere near us; that also requires generosity in terms of
so, she and I will just do our own little support. As we all acknowledge, the giver
AATF experience. These “episodes” is frequently the one who receives more in
bring me back to a reality that I was the end—the satisfaction of having touched
fortunate not to have to think too much another human being, whose life is en-
about during my career. riched by our being part of it. This fall, after
As we enter the New Year 2005, let me serving as a mentor, my colleague, who
Could this be you, or a French teacher
extend greetings to each member of our worked with the middle school French
you know? Sadly, this middle school
Association and a wish for much personal teacher whose struggle is recounted above,
teacher is not alone in her life-challenges
and professional satisfaction, good health, added a post scriptum: “It was a wonderful
and in her frustration in the French class.
and peace in the world. It has been my situation for both of us, as I was missing
What she does have is her own personal
distinct pleasure and honor to serve for the my students and teaching so very much (and
collegial support, another French teacher
past 12 months as your president, and I still am) and she had the students and
who is willing to share what she knows and
look forward to additional opportunities to teaching, but was in a ‘tight’ situation. We
has experienced in the classroom.
do so in the next 24 months. At the same helped each other.”
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to multiply this pair-
time, I want to congratulate and thank all I encourage you to respond to the great
ing of French teachers? That is precisely
the members of the AATF who have con- need that we know exists. This need is not
the mission of the AATF Tête à Tête initia-
tributed to the many aspects that make us just at one level of our continuum K–16, as
tive.
an association of 10,000 members strong! our membership can attest. The French
The AATF is reaching out to the individual
I would like to share with you some of professor at the community college or the
French teacher at elementary, middle
the events of this past year that have ener-
school, high school, community college, Inside this issue Page
gized a variety of AATF initiatives and to re-
and college/university levels, who could be Nouvelles des Services culturels ........... 4
flect on the year that was 2004, minus the
encouraged and invigorated by having an- AATF Launches Advocacy Depot ............ 5
U.S. political elections and the war in Iraq
other French teacher, active or retired, offer Call for nominations ......................... 6, 13
and Afghanistan.
that support. Indeed that collaboration might AATF Book Club ...................................... 7
AATF Tête à Tête Initiative cut across levels and provide opportunities 2005 Quebec Convention ...................... 8
A message from a retired colleague for critical articulation, such as between jun- Tête à Tête .............................................. 9
reached me last spring as the idea for a ior college/college/university and high AATF Executive Council ................... 11-12
mentoring/sharing project was starting to school teachers. Every French teacher P. Foulem: Creativity in Motion ......... 15-16
emerge: should have a colleague with whom to Report of the Student Standards Commis-
I am in the midst here of helping a share frustrations and successes, ideas sion ................................................... 17
middle school teacher, who is just for new activities or curriculum projects, and 2005 Election Results .......................... 17
pooped out:—She hates her text, the sources for material and human resources. AATF Summer Scholarships ................ 23
kids are bored, and she is losing out AATF is setting up the network to make col- AATF Small Grants ............................... 24
to espagnol. When I asked her if she legial pairings happen. Not only do we need Results of National French Week Survey .
belonged to AATF, she laughed and teachers to ask for that support; we need ..................................................... 25-26
said she couldn’t afford it. She is teachers who will respond. The relation- FLES* Commission Poster Contest .... 27
single, a working mom who works ship may be one of mentor/mentee or of Outstanding Senior Award ............. 28, 46
several more hours after school lets colleague to colleague. Key to this project La France vue par les Français, II .. 29-33
out at a second job—plus she works is the maintenance of confidentiality and Mots chassés ........................................ 35
weekends. She’s 40 minutes away trust by all parties involved. National French Contest ...................... 37
from me, in a different county, where To what does the French teacher com- Materials Center ................................... 38
neither am I fingerprinted nor can I mit in such a collegial partnership? This Salut les jeunes! .............................. 41-42college/university level may be just as chal- our world colleagues, that language is En- concern for French teachers at all levels of
lenged, for many of our colleagues at the glish! Having written letters on behalf of instruction, their students, and for the sup-
post-secondary level are the sole French attendees who had difficulty getting appoint- port and promotion of French language and
teacher in their institutions. Isolation can ments for their American visa in China, in Francophone cultures. It is such a plea-
be the source of much demoralization and Korea, in Cameroon, in Ivory Coast, and in sure and inspiration to work with those
an impetus for leaving teaching. If teach- Gabon, I was very touched by receiving a whose commitment to the profession and
ers are to be successful and nurtured to doll sent by a Korean colleague, who had to the AATF is paramount.
invest their future in teaching French and if requested help for herself and two col- The Executive Council lent its support to
French programs are to flourish, we need leagues. In the end, her colleagues re- initiatives that are now underway–advocacy,
to step forward and accept the call. Our ceived their visas, but she did not. This mentoring (AATF Tête à Tête), and reading
profession and our shared passion for was a reminder of the additional challenges in French (AATF Book Club). It is through
French are at stake! facing our colleagues as they try to enhance these initiatives that the AATF is providing a
How do you get involved? This can start their own professional experiences. The national structure to facilitate the work of
with an e-mail to one of three AATF col- international contacts were quite inspiring individual teachers and to provide a link to
leagues, who have accepted the challenge for all who were in Atlanta in July 2004. Mem- our 75 AATF chapters. The AATF as a na-
to establish a national network to pair teach- bers can look forward to the AATF conven- tional organization is as strong as its weak-
ers. Suzanne Hendrickson (AZ) [sue. tion in Quebec, July 7–10, 2005, to capture est link. We are committed to providing
hendrickson@asu.edu] is responsible for once again that international and Franco- essential support to French teachers who
the AATF Tête à Tête Initiative, which is co- phone ambiance. may or may not have ties to other French
chaired by Diana Reagan (PA) [mme. While much of my work for the AATF is teachers or to their nominal AATF chapter
regan@verizon.net], and Jo Ellen Sandburg accomplished through e-mail, it was very by making those connections more acces-
(FL) [sandburg@msn.com]. satisfying to meet with the Executive Coun- sible and rewarding. Chapters have an
You simply indicate in your message cil in Atlanta to conduct the business for important role in making these initiatives
whether you are looking for a mentor/ supporting the various activities of the AATF responsive to members, for they have been
mentee or a collegial sharing pairing, and to prepare for the Delegate Assembly. asked to designate a representative to be
where you reside or teach, and what con- AATF members should be very proud of their the liaison for advocacy and mentoring/col-
cerns or areas of interest you have. We are representation by nine regional represen- legial sharing needs and requests. In Chi-
especially in need of mentors at this time. tatives, three vice-presidents, the past- cago, the AATF Advocacy Task Force, led by
This is an invitation to both active and re- president, the National French Contest Di- Tennessee Bob Peckham, met in Novem-
tired colleagues. We have asked each AATF rector, the editors of The French Review and ber with colleagues to take the advocacy
chapter to identify a liaison for the mentoring/ the AATF National Bulletin, and the manag- initiative to states where representatives
collegial sharing initiative. As this structure ing editor of The French Review, as well as have stepped forward. This effort is not a
is established, we want to set up pairings the participation of the Executive Director. onetime effort; we want to have all 50 states
based more on geography, where this would Executive Council members shared reports and territories involved and have Web pages
seem desirable, and to have chapters tak- of regional and national activities and con- available that respond to the needs of
ing an increasingly active role in this under- cerns, publication information, and contest members needing help in launching their
taking. Our Tête à Tête initiators have al- considerations. This is a group that has
ready been at work to make these matches.
They will also be conducting a session or
Volume 30 Number 3 AATF NATIONAL BULLETIN January 2005
workshop on this subject at the AATF con-
ference in Quebec in July. Editor: Jane Black Goepper, Cincinnati, Ohio fice. Office of Publication: AATF, Mailcode
4510, Southern Illinois University,
A Retrospective Look at 2004 Reading Committee: Therese C. Clarke, Dept.
Carbondale, IL 62901-4510.
As 2004 has become history and part of of Modern and Classical Languages, Buffalo
our memory, this is an opportunity to revisit State University, NY; S. Pascale Dewey, All items published in the National Bulletin are
the past year to see what we have accom- Kutztown University, PA; Gisèle Loriot- the property of the American Association of
plished and to assess where we want to Raymer, Northern Kentucky University, High- Teachers of French. They may be copied for
go this year. From my vantage point, I have land Heights, KY; Elizabeth Miller, Crystal classroom or workshop use only if the source
seen close-up the incredible work and com- Springs Uplands School, CA; Samia I. Spen- and date of publication are indicated on the
mitment that our Executive Director Jayne cer, Auburn University, AL. copies.
Abrate has undertaken in assuming the Postmaster: Send address changes to AATF,
primary responsibility for organizing a world The AATF National Bulletin (ISSN 0883-6795) Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University,
conference of teachers of French in Atlanta has its editorial offices at 2324 Park Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510.
in conjunction with the AATF national con- Apt. 34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206; e-mail:
Deadlines for submissions of materials to the
vention. In itself, this conference proved to [jbg@fuse.net]. Correspondence and manu-
National Bulletin: September issue, August 1;
be more than a full-time job for Jayne, and scripts should be sent to the editor at this
November issue, September 1; January is-
the results were incredible for the attend- address. The American Association of Teach-
sue, November 1; April issue, February 1.
ees. Veteran attendees of AATF conventions ers of French publishes the AATF National
Bulletin four times a year in September, No- Please note: Because of convention dates
commented that this event was truly excep-
vember, January, and April as a service to its and other deadlines, unlike commercial maga-
tional. Seeing our colleagues who teach
members in supplement to the official journal zines, the issues of the National Bulletin are
French all across the globe attending their
of the association, the French Review. Sub- mailed during the given month of publication
sessions, and chatting with them during our
scription to the AATF National Bulletin requires and should reach most readers by the end of
numerous social activities made us realize
membership in the organization. Periodicals that month.
that we are not the only ones faced with
problems of supporting French in the face postage paid at the Carbondale, IL Post Of-
of other foreign languages. However, for
2 Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005)own local advocacy movement. T-Bob and
the Advocacy Task Force will be holding an MESSAGE DE LA SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRALE
advocacy workshop in Quebec in an effort Chers Collègues, remercions très sincèrement.
to extend advocacy to members in more Je vous souhaite à toutes et à tous mes Nous vous rappelons que si vous n’avez
states. meilleurs vœux pour une heureuse et pas encore réglé votre cotisation pour 2005,
The AATF Book Club initiative has been prospère année 2005 et vous invite à venir c’est le moment, surtout si vos élèves
launched by Myrna Delson-Karan (NY) to nombreux au congrès de Québec, du 7 au veulent participer au Grand Concours.
connect individual French teachers across 10 juillet. Les préparatifs avancent bien. L’adhésion à l’AATF vous permet de profiter
the country, much as we do during National Nous aurons un programme bien rempli et de nombreuses activités organisées par
French Week in November each year. This de très haute qualité, ainsi que des activités l’AATF. Dans les mois à venir, nous vous
is a yearlong emphasis for 2005 to focus et excursions culturelles en parallèle. La proposons de: (1) présenter la candidature
on Quebec literature as a way of enriching fiche d’inscription et les détails concernant d’un(e) collègue pour l’AATF Dorothy
our own reading experience and in suggest- ces activités seront publiés dans le Na- Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award (1er
ing ways to engage our students in read- tional Bulletin du mois d’avril et seront février); (2) présenter votre candidature
ing. The selections have been chosen for affichés sur le site web dès que possible. pour une bourse de l’AATF pour un
their interest to readers and as a means to Comme nous l’avons fait remarquer programme de formation professionnelle
encourage reading that can open ways to dans un dernier numéro, nous regrettons au Québec, en Belgique ou en France (1er
understanding the essence of another cul- le départ de mon assistante April Walsh mars); (3) faire participer vos élèves dans
ture. At the same time, these selections qui a pris la retraite après avoir travaillé pour le Grand Concours (3-22 mars); (4)
offer possibilities for teachers to present l’AATF depuis bien des années. Puisqu’elle nommer votre meilleur élève en terminale
texts to students. In this issue of the AATF est membre à vie de l’association, elle ne pour l’AATF Outstanding High School Se-
National Bulletin, Professor Delson-Karan disparaîtra pas mais pourra maintenant nior in French Award (voir page 46); (5) com-
presents ideas for stimulating discussions participer aux activités de l’association sans mencer un nouveau chapitre de la Société
on the novel by Gabrielle Roy, Cet été qui se soucier de responsabilités administra- honoraire du français (voir page 5); (6)
chantait. These questions can be used by tives. Je suis très heureuse d’annoncer participer au Book Club (voir page 7); (7)
individuals to guide their own reading and l’arrivée de Darla Macaluso qui a faire participer vos élèves du primaire au
by chapters to engage their members in commencé le 20 décembre. Darla n’est FLES* Poster Contest (voir page 27); (8)
informal discussions at meetings. pas spécialiste de français mais est une présenter un projet pour une bourse AATF
The work of the AATF during 2004 has francophile convaincue qui cherche à Small Grant (1er mars) ou National French
focused on the international through our profiter de toute occasion pour entendre et Week Grant (15 juin); (9) planifier déjà votre
convention and our association with other parler français. Elle attend avec impatience participation au congrès de Québec (7-10
organizations of teachers of French and the le congrès de Québec. juillet); (10) participer au programme Tête
French Embassy and Cultural Service and Les membres de l’AATF étaient fiers à Tête où vous pouvez collaborer avec un(e)
with the Canadian and Quebec Govern- d’avoir pu souhaiter la bienvenue au récent collègue pour parler des difficultés de la
ments; on the national, through the National congrès d’ACTFL à Son Excellence Jean- vie professionnelle ou des questions de
French Contest, National French Week, the David Levitte, Ambassadeur de France aux langue et de culture (voir page 9).
work of our commissions, our Web site and USA. M. Levitte s’intéresse à l’enseigne- En plus des activités et programmes
materials center resources, our publica- ment du français aux États-Unis et apprécie organisés par l’AATF, vous trouverez dans
tions, The French Review and the AATF Na- les efforts des professeurs à tous les les pages du National Bulletin des
tional Bulletin, and the Société honoraire niveaux. Il a donné le discours d’ouverture annonces de concours, de stages ou de
de français; and the local or individual (vous pouvez lire son discours sur le site rencontres organisés par nos chapitres, par
French teacher, through such programs as de l’Ambassade), et le public, composé de nos partenaires que sont le Service culturel,
the Summer Scholarship Programs, Out- professeurs de toutes les langues, lui a les Délégations du Québec, les Alliances
standing High School Senior in French accordé une ovation rarement vue dans françaises et les autres associations de
Awards, and Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence les congrès de professeurs. professeurs de langues.
in Teaching Awards, and our initiatives: AATF J’ai fait partie de la délégation qui a Je vous conseille d’être vigiliants en ce
Tête à Tête, AATF Advocacy Initiative, and accompagné M. Levitte lors de son arrivée qui concerne la santé et l’avenir des
the AATF Book Club. If you reflect on the au congrès d’ACTFL. Par la suite, il a pris programmes de français. Notre Vice-
work of the AATF, I think you can see that the le temps de s’adresser aux membres de Président “Tennessee Bob” Peckham avec
goal is to reach the individual French teacher l’AATF, réunis à l’occasion d’une session le concours de la Commission pour la Pro-
and to provide opportunities that open up animée par la Présidente Margot Steinhart. motion du français et les représentants
even more possibilities for teachers, their Après la séance d’ouverture, Margot et moi nommés par les chapitres travaillent pour
programs, and their students. We will con- avons déjeuné avec l’Ambassadeur et les réunir la documentation et les chiffres et
tinue to respond to our mission. En avant! représentants d’ACTFL. Il est clair que rien arguments nécessaires (Advocacy Depot,
ne peut remplacer notre action individuelle voir page 5) pour permettre à tous ceux dont
dans nos écoles et dans nos villes, mais les programmes sont menacés de faire
les professeurs ont la chance d’avoir le face aux administrateurs et aux décideurs
Margot M. Steinhart soutien du gouvernement français. M. qui contrôlent le destin de leur programme.
President Levitte et son équipe du Service culturel se Si vous avez des commentaires ou sug-
[m.steinhart@sbcglobal.net] rendent compte de l’importance du travail gestions n’hésitez pas à m’en faire part ou
que nous faisons pour la promotion du à les communiquer à vos représentants
français, pour créer de nouveaux élus (voir pages 11-12).
AATF IN QUEBEC francophones et francophiles et pour Jayne Abrate
avancer la compré-hension et l’appréciation Secrétaire générale
JULY 7-10, 2005 du monde francophone. Nous les
Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005) 3LES NOUVELLES DES SERVICES CULTURELS DE L'AMBASSADE DE
FRANCE
Pour obtenir des informations sur le système éducatif français, l'accès aux universités, les stages linguistiques et pédagogiques en France, les
bourses d'été de recyclage, vous pouvez vous adresser au Service Culturel Français de votre circonscription.
ADRESSES CIRCONSCRIPTIONS ADRESSES CIRCONSCRIPTIONS
SERVICE CULTUREL DE L’AMBASSADE DE FRANCE CONSULAT DE FRANCE/LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS
NATIONAL/WASHINGTON, DC
M. Patrick ROLOT, Consul général, Attaché culturel
Mme Chantal MANÈS, Chef du service de Coopération M. Jean-Xavier BRAGER, Attaché culturel adjoint, chargé de la
universitaire, linguistique et éducative (SCULE) Coopération linguistique
Mme Jocelyne LEMOINE, Attachée de Coopération pour le M. Adam STEG, Attaché audio-visuel
français, fonctions: attachée fédérale et locale Suite 1710 Alabama, Arkansas,
M. Christian TUAL, Chargé de mission universitaire 1340 Poydras Street Georgia, Louisiana,
New Orleans, LA 70112 Mississippi, Tennessee
AMBASSADE DE FRANCE/WASHINGTON, DC
Téléphone: (504) 523-5394
M. Roland CELETTE, Attaché culturel Fax: (504) 523-5725
4101 Reservoir Road Delaware, Maryland,
CONSULAT DE FRANCE/LOS ANGELES
Washington, D.C. 20007 North Carolina, Ohio,
Téléphone: (202) 944-6052 Pennsylvania, South M. Alain BELAIS, Attaché culturel
Fax: (202) 944-6043 Carolina, Virginia, Mme Sylvie CHRISTOPHE, Attachée culturelle adjointe
Washington, DC, West 10990 Wilshire Boulevard Arizona, Colorado, New
Virginia Suite 300 Mexico, California
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (counties: Imperial, Inyo,
AMBASSADE DE FRANCE/NEW YORK
Téléphone: (310) 235-3200 Kern, Kings, Los
M. Fabrice JAUMONT, Attaché de Coopération éducative Fax: (310) 477-0416 Angeles, Mono, Orange,
972 Fifth Avenue Connecticut, New Riverside, San Bernadino
New York, NY 10021 Jersey, New York San Diego, San Luis
Téléphone: (212) 439-1400 Obispo, Santa Barbara,
Fax: (212) 439-1455 Ventura), Nevada
(counties: Clark, Esmeralda,
CONSULAT DE FRANCE/ATLANTA
Lincoln, Mineral, Nye)
Mme Diane JOSSE, Attachée culturelle
CONSULAT DE FRANCE/HOUSTON
M. Aurélien LÉPINE-KOUAS, Attaché culturel adjoint
Prominence in Buckhead Alabama, Georgia M. Joël SAVARY, Attaché culturel
3475 Piedmont Road NE Mississippi, North M. Georges GOLLA, Chargé de mission
Suite 1840 Carolina, South 777 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600 Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Atlanta, GA 30305 Carolina, Tennessee Houston, TX 77056 Texas
Téléphone: (404) 495-1660 Téléphone: (713) 528-3285
Fax: (404) 495-1661 Fax: (713) 572-2914
CONSULAT DE FRANCE/BOSTON
CONSULAT DE FRANCE/MIAMI
M. Frédéric MARTEL, Attaché culturel
M. Éric JAUSSERAN, Attaché culturel adjoint Mme Victoire BIDEGAIN DE ROSA, Attachée culturelle
Park Square Building Maine, Massachusetts, 1 Biscayne Tower, Suite 1710 Florida, Porto Rico, Îles
31 St. James Avenue, Suite 750 New Hampshire, Rhode 2 South Biscayne Blvd. Vierges américaines, Îles
Boston, MA 02116 Island, Vermont Miami, FL 33131 Turques et Caïques et Îles
Téléphone: (517) 292-0064 Téléphone: (305) 372-1615 Caïmans
Fax: (517) 292-0793 Fax: (305) 577-1069
CONSULAT DE FRANCE/CHICAGO CONSULAT DE FRANCE/SAN FRANCISCO
M. Yannick MERCOYROL, Attaché culturel M. Cherif CASTEL, Attaché culturel
Mme Véronique RENAULT, Attachée culturelle adjointe M. Grégory DOUET-LASNE, Attaché culturel adjoint
Olympia Center, Suite 1170 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 540 Bush Street Alaska, California (all
737 North Michigan Avenue Kansas, Kentucky, San Francisco, CA 94180 counties not listed
Chicago, IL 60611 Michigan, Minnesota, Téléphone: (415) 616-4908 above), Hawaii, Idaho,
Téléphone: (312) 664-3525 Missouri, Nebraska, Fax: (415) 397-0239 Montana, Nevada, (all
Fax: (312) 664-9526 North Dakota, South counties not listed
Dakota, Wisconsin above), Oregon, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming
4 Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005)AATF LAUNCHES “ADVOCACY DEPOT”
YOUR FRENCH PROGRAM IS WORTH SAVING
An Advocacy Workshop, under the direc- the Arkansas legislature when, during her level. He showed templates of “New York
tion of Vice-President “Tennessee Bob” tenure as AATF Chapter President, a Sena- Needs French/Tennessee Needs French”
Peckham, was held at North Park Univer- tor proposed Spanish as the primary for- and encouraged local advocates to begin
sity in November just prior to the ACTFL eign language in the state. Ransford re- to gather information on the status of French
Convention Fifteen AATF members from lated her scramble to round up a coalition in their state for their own “state Web page.”
eight states gathered to discuss the prob- of colleagues who could testify about the He also needs stories of advocacy projects–
lems facing teachers, the differences be- importance of many languages and thus those which have worked as well as those
tween advocacy and promotion, and what prevent the bill from being passed. which have not–to document and pass on
each of us can do to formulate a compre- Ransford stressed the need to be vigilant, to others. For assistance or to share your
hensive, multilevel plan for advocacy for to watch which way the politicians are lean- story, contact [bobp@utm.edu]. Check out
French. The workshop title “Advocacy De- ing, and to put together a defensive team the AATF Web site for updates.
pot: Building Tomorrow’s Language Advo- before they are needed. “Don’t sit back!” After lunch, the participants visited the
cacy Centers with Lessons from Today’s she urged members. “Know your clientele computer lab at North Park University to look
Crises,” speaks for itself. However, the work and be vocal.” for useful Web sites. They also listened to
leading up to the session and the overall Joyce Beckwith, Co-Chair of the Com- remarks from J. David Edwards, Executive
vision belong primarily to Tennessee Bob, mission for the Promotion of French, gave Director of the Joint National Committee for
our chef de bataille. a brief history of the Commission’s activi- Languages/National Council for Lan-
President Margot Steinhart introduced ties. She talked about materials, time-lines, guages and International Studies (JNCL/
T-Bob and put forth several reasons why recommendations for National French NCLIS), and AATF Executive Director Jayne
advocacy is necessary: a program is going Week, and other initiatives of the Commis- Abrate, newly-elected President of the 60-
to be eliminated or a qualified French sion. The other Co-Chair, Jacqueline Tho- member lobbying and language policy as-
teacher is not available. In order to keep mas, took a more entrepreneurial approach sociation. Dr. Edwards provided an update
French alive and well, advocacy is becom- by introducing the business model “SWOT– on legislation pending in Congress and the
ing more important. Participants discussed Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and status of language programs in a variety of
two major problem areas: dwindling enroll- Threats.” She asked attendees not only to government agencies.
ments and negative attitudes. concentrate on what they are doing well and The Advocacy Depot workshop will be
What are some of the challenges of de- what advantages they may have but also to repeated at the AATF Convention in Que-
clining enrollments? (1) assessing the fu- identify what they need to build on and what bec, and the Promotion Commission will
ture of graduate literature programs; (2) opportunities they have not yet explored. also offer a “Swap Shop” of ideas that work.
going beyond literature to attract majors; (3) What threats can be turned into “blessings Until then, “Aux armes, citoyens!”
encouraging vs. discouraging split majors; in disguise.” Joyce Beckwith
(4) dwindling enrollments in grades 5-8; (5) Vice-President Brenda Benzin then dis- Anne Hebert
attracting students; (6) assessing the use- cussed the results of the “Survey on the
fulness of French. State of French in Western New York’s
What are some of the negative attitudes Schools,” the purpose of which was to SOCIÉTÉ HONORAIRE DE
that might thwart language teaching? (1) strengthen advocacy for the French lan-
language as enrichment rather than core guage and for Francophone cultures. She
FRANÇAIS
subject; (2) language as part of a gifted/ The establishment of a chapter of the
reported that over 30 teachers felt that their
talented or special project; (3) language not Société Honoraire de Français offers sev-
programs were being threatened. The
part of a “school-to-work” curriculum; (4) eral benefits to a secondary French pro-
Commission on High Schools, which she
languages and literatures as “high culture” gram. It provides an opportunity to recog-
chairs, had developed a flyer for guidance
subjects; (5) difficulty recruiting qualified nize outstanding scholarship in the study
counselors and administrators on the im-
teachers; (6) funding shortfalls; funding is of French language through selection for
portance of studying French.
presently based on literacy and numeracy; membership, the placement of a special
Teachers who promote French and
(7) relative difficulty of learning a language; seal on the graduate’s diploma, the wear-
teachers who advocate for French need to
(8) reduced contact hours; (9) global stud- ing of a blue/white/red cord (or white cord)
work together, and often their efforts will
ies programs with no language require- at graduation, and the right to wear the offi-
overlap. They need to build their own re-
ment. cial emblem/pin of the honor society. The
sources: (1) find local business people who
chapter provides a vehicle for focusing ac-
What is advocacy and how does it differ promote languages in their business; (2)
tivities around French language and litera-
from promotion? outline French moments in American and
ture and also for encouraging member par-
Promotion is advertising; we tell people local history; (3) locate well-known people
ticipation in the annual writing contest as
what we want them to know about French. in your state/community who speak French;
well as application for the annual travel
La Semaine du français is a prime example (4) profile the local school districts and col-
grants. There is the opportunity for students
of this type of campaign. Those who are leges/universities in your area; and (5) use
to serve as officers, directing the induction
advocates respond to more fundamental available resources such as the French
Embassy or Consulates, Invest in France ceremony, or leading other chapter events.
problems at a program level–how to retain
Agency, Alliances françaises, French-Ameri- Information is available from H. Todd
or increase necessary funding for a pro-
can Chamber of Commerce, world trade Knox, Executive Secretary SHF, Modern Lan-
gram; how to avoid cuts in requirements or
organizations, etc. guages, P.O. Box 44347, Lafayette, LA
to increase requirements, how to impact
“Tennessee Bob” closed out the ses- 70504-4347, e-mail: [htk0718@louisiana.
school board policies affecting languages.
sion with many ideas for chapters on how edu] or from the AATF Web site at [http://
Newly-elected Vice-President Barbara
to mobilize their troops at the grassroots www.frenchteachers.org].
Ransford described her personal battle with
Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005) 5SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION
We are asking all of you to think about tions. Feel free to share this communica-
OFFER TO
the position of AATF President-Elect and to tion with other AATF members. LE FRANÇAIS DANS LE
send nominations for this position to the We ask that you check with the person MONDE CONTINUED
Nominating Committee Chair. or persons whom you nominate to be cer-
The President-Elect: there is no job de- The special offer for AATF members to
tain that they are willing to run for office and
scription of the President-Elect however, the subscribe to Le Français dans le monde
that they understand the terms of office and
President-Elect will become President of has been continued. The review is now the
duties of the office for which they are nomi-
the Association after serving one year in the official publication of the Fédération inter-
nated. You may send their CV at the time of
position of President-Elect. During that time national des professeurs de français (FIPF)
nomination or it may be sent later, but
the President-Elect will work closely with and is published by CLE International. The
should arrive by the closing date for nomi-
the President, thus learning the job. The AATF has negotiated a special subscrip-
nations, March 1, 2005. The CV should
description of the duties of the President tion rate for AATF members. Each year more
stress the work of the person with AATF as
follows: “The President shall be respon- than 500 AATF members have taken advan-
well as other language-related organiza-
sible for the administration of the Associa- tage of this special offer.
tions. It shall be limited to no more than five
tion. He or she shall seek to increase mem- Members have two subscription options.
(5) typewritten pages in length. If additional
bership with the assistance of the Regional For a yearly subscription payment of $52,
information is required, the committee will
Representatives, keep the members of the you can receive six issues of Le Français
request it. While publications and career
Association posted on its progress and dans le monde plus two accompanying
paths are important they should not be the
needs, and propose new activities which CDs as well as two special issues of
primary focus of the CV.
might promote the interests of the Associa- Francophonie (a savings of $76 over regu-
Should you have any further questions,
tion. The President shall call an annual lar subscription rates). For a yearly sub-
please address them to Jane Black
meeting and arrange for the program.” scription payment of $62, you can again
Goepper at the coordinates given above.
Nominees for the position of President- receive six issues of Le Français dans le
The nominating committee includes
Elect must have previously served in some monde with two accompanying CDs, two
Brenda Benzin, Vice President and Barbara
capacity on the national Executive Council special issues of Francophonie, and, in ad-
Ransford, Vice President.
of the AATF and should have made signifi- dition, two issues of the more research ori-
cant contributions to the AATF at all levels ented Didactique “Recherches et Applica-
and should possess strong leadership tions” (a savings of $79 over regular sub-
qualities as well as qualities that would scription rates).
PEN PAL & PLACEMENT To facilitate the process, AATF members
make that person an outstanding represen-
BUREAUX may pay the AATF at the same time they
tative of all teachers of French in the U.S.
when working with representatives of gov- Are you looking for a student-to-student make their annual dues payment, and we
ernments of French-speaking countries or or class-to-class pen pal exchange with will handle the transfer to CLE International.
of our own government. A list of past Execu- France? Contact the AATF Pen Pal Bureau. Subscriptions may be obtained by filling out
tive Council members is in the archives, Individual names of French students are the appropriate space on your 2005 dues
located on the AATF Web site at available for $.75/name. Group correspon- renewal invoice which will be mailed to all
[www.frenchteachers.org]. dence is available for $7.50/class. We will AATF members in early October. Those who
The term of office of the President-Elect provide you with names, and your students subscribed for 2004 may renew their sub-
begins on January 1. The President-Elect initiate the correspondence. scription in the same way. It can take sev-
serves one year in that position before be- The AATF also offers its members a eral weeks to process these subscriptions.
coming President for a single term of three Placement Bureau service. We publish a Therefore, it is important to send your re-
years after which the President becomes monthly job list of positions in French at newals as early as possible.
Immediate Past-President and remains in the university level. Although the labor in- The editor of the new Français dans le
that position for one year. volved in coordinating a job list for K-12 monde is Françoise Ploquin who was as-
Keeping these terms and qualifications positions is prohibitive, we do occasionally sistant editor under the previous editor in
in mind, we ask that all of you consider pos- get calls from schools looking for K-12 chief and honorary AATF member Jacques
sible candidates for this position that will teachers. These announcements are di- Pécheur. The editorial team is planning
be vacant as of December 31, 2005. The rected to the Babillard on the AATF Web site several themed issues and encourages
term of office will begin on January 1, 2006 [www.frenchteachers.org]. We also offer a submissions from French teachers around
and run for the length of time as explained dossier service which is available to teach- the world. Consult the Web site at [www.
above. Send your nominations to: Jane ers at all levels who want a secure place to fdlm.org] for more information. AATF Past-
Black Goepper, Nominating Committee maintain their complete placement file. President Jean-Pierre Piriou serves on the
Chair and Editor of the AATF National Bul- The job list subscription is $15 per year. Advisory Board, and Christopher Pinet, Edi-
letin, 2324 Park Avenue, Apt. 34, Cincinnati Dossier service is an additional $15 for 12 tor in Chief of the French Review, serves on
OH 45206; e-mail: [jbg@fuse.net]; tele- mailings (additional mailings are $1.50 the Editorial Board of Le Français dans le
phone: (513) 861-6928 by no later than each). There is a $5 charge for members monde.
March 1, 2005. The committee will present living outside the U.S. For more informa- We hope that many AATF members will
a slate of two candidates and an alternate tion on either of these services, contact take advantage of this opportunity to receive
for this position to the Executive Council for AATF, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois Uni- Le Français dans le monde at a 40% sav-
its consideration at the Annual Meeting in versity, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510; Tele- ings. Please note that subscriptions will not
Quebec City in July. In addition, we would phone: (618) 453-5732; Fax: (618) 453- be accepted after May 31 for any given cal-
ask you to encourage chapter presidents 5733. endar year.
and other colleagues to submit nomina- To communicate address changes, con-
tact [fdlm@vuefr.fr],
6 Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005)GET ON THE BANDWAGON AND
JOIN THE AATF BOOK CLUB! REGIONAL REPORTS
So many of us get bogged down with the la vie: Cet été qui chantait de Gabrielle Roy,” Region V (Southeast)
nitty gritty of lesson planning, grading pa- Five chapters in Region V have shared
The French Review, Vol. 71, No. 6 (May,
pers, etc. that we forget to nourish our minds 1998), 961-970. (This article can be found their news. We regret that more chapters
and our souls. One of the great attractions on the AATF Web site.) did not respond. Of those who responded,
that brought us to be French teachers was all indicated increased participation in the
Jean-Ethier Blais, “Comme si la terre
a love of culture and literature. We want our elle-même écrivait son histoire,” Le Devoir, Grand Concours 2004. In Florida there were
students to make reading an important part November 11, 1972, p. 16. 14 students who won first place gold med-
of their education and we also need to con- als, while North Carolina had 25 students
You may purchase this book from
tinue to make reading a lifelong pleasure. Exportlivre: [order@exportlivre.com]. Just who received gold medals. Congratulations
Being able to discuss a work with col- mention you are an AATF member to get a to the chapters and to these winners!
leagues, and exchange ideas will encour- An important connection with the Alli-
10%discount. Contact persons: Colette
age us to go back to the source of our fasci- Dupuis and Thomas Déri: Tel. (450) 671- ance française is being encouraged in
nation with French culture and language. 3888; Fax: (450) 671-2121. South Carolina . Another important connec-
We will have Book Discussion groups on tion, in North Carolina, is with the Burke Arts
the suggested Quebec works on Myrna’s Council. This type of collaboration can be
list at the AATF Convention in Quebec City very useful in promoting in French.
CONCOURS FIPF The reporting chapters have all been in-
in July . You may want to hold Chapter meet-
ings around a discussion of these works
ÉDITION 2005: volved planning activities for la Semaine
as well. CORRESPONDANCES DE du Français as well as for the upcoming
I have chosen Gabrielle Roy’s Cet été CLASSES Year of Languages.
qui chantait* as the first work to encounter. Dans le cadre de la Semaine de la Danielle Raquidel
One can say that Roy is the grande dame Francophonie, la Fédération internationale Region V Representative
des lettres québécoises. She was the first des professeurs de français (FIPF) Region VI (Centre-Est)
Canadian to win the coveted Femina Prize. organise un concours international, Five chapters in Region VI have reported
What better way to approach the literature s’adressant à tous les établissements their news. In all chapters the major activi-
of Quebec than to know her work? Roy is privés et publics, aux élèves de 10 à 18 ties of the academic year are the Grand
easy to read and easy to teach. She writes ans, et à leur enseignant de français dans Concours and the Semaine du Francais.
in a simple and pure style, and yet her work le monde entier (y compris en France). Les The chapters find different ways in which
expresses deeply philosophical thoughts deux classes impliquées dans l’échange the members can come together to speak
that provide food for reflection. Most of her doivent participer ensemble au concours. French and to share the joy of being teach-
works consist of a series of chapters that Le but du concours est d’établir une ers of French. A number of these get
can be read independently but which are correspondance régulière (soit papier, soit togethers have quite a long history.
organically linked to form an artistic whole. par courrier électronique) en français, avec The Detroit Chapter is in its 21st year of a
This work can be taught at all levels. une autre classe d’un autre pays que le weekend immersion camp, while the Indi-
Why not order Cet été qui chantait in sien. Les élèves doivent rédiger eux- ana Chapter will hold its 4th annual day trip
honor of the New Year as a resolution to mêmes les lettres ou messages, ou to the Quebec Winter Carnival.
keep our intellects fresh and our lives more participer à la rédaction collective (en The Kentucky Chapter holds regional
enjoyable? Here are some questions on groupes ou en classe entière) de ces Foreign Language Festivals throughout the
this work for reflection: courriers. state. The winners in a wide variety of cat-
How are the Quebec countryside and Le projet doit avoir pour thème la egories then go on to the Kentucky State
Quebec life reflected in this work? découverte de l’autre à travers sa diversité. Foreign Language Festival, held at the Uni-
What are some of the philosophical Les échanges pourront porter par exemple versity of Kentucky. 2004 marked the 30th
thoughts expressed, such as in the Chap- sur la vie quotidienne des élèves, leur annual state festival.
ters La Nuit des lucioles, I‘Enfant morte, and famille, leurs distractions, leurs centres The Ohio Chapter’s fall meeting is typi-
Les Frères-arbres, or others? d’intérêt, leurs goûts musicaux, etc. cally an immersion weekend or day held at
What are some of the symbols and im- Calendrier: (a) date limite d’envoi des a state park or on one of the many college
ages that add to the poetic beauty of this dossiers: 10 mars 2005; (b) période de campuses in the state.
work? Think of these and others: the sélection des dossiers: 15 mars 2004; (c) The Northwest Indiana Chapter holds a
wooden swing; the railroad; M. Émile’s gaffe, annonce des résultats en ligne sur le site monthly soirée d’immersion throughout the
water, fireflies, birds.... de la FIPF [www.fipf.org] durant la Semaine academic year, hosted by different chapter
How does Roy create the settings of this de la Francophonie. members. This event allows the teachers
work? Reveal the passages that show her Prix : Livres et cadeaux pour les classes to come together to speak French and to
love of nature. How does she use the play lauréates, offerts par nos partenaires. exchange ideas because many of these
of light and sound? Règlement et inscription en ligne: teachers are isolated as the only teacher of
What role does the narrator play in this [www.fipf.org/concours2005.htm] French in their schools.
work? Is she really Roy herself? Pour trouver des correspondants: Several chapters have Web sites or are
Bonne lecture à tous et à toutes! Correspondances de classes: [www.fipf. in the process of developing one in order to
Myrna Delson-Karan org/echanges.php]. better serve their members.
Region I Representative Adresse d’envoi: FIPF au CIEP, Concours Submitted by
Fordham University (NY) correspondances de classes 2005, 1 av- Jane Black Goepper
*For an analysis of this work, see the enue Léon Journault, 92318 Sèvres Cedex, Editor, National Bulletin
following sources: France; Mél: [correspondances2005@
Myrna Delson-Karan, “Ode à la terre et à fipf.org].
Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005) 7ANNUAL CONVENTION IN QUEBEC CITY AATF SEEKS TELEMATICS
Mark July 7-10, 2005 on your calendars! Welcome Luncheon and Awards Banquet
COMMISSION CHAIR
The 78th annual AATF convention will be The AATF is currently looking for a volun-
Most of the time members will be on their
held on those dates at the Hilton Hotel in teer to serve as Chair of the AATF Commis-
own to enjoy the many wonderful restau-
Quebec City. We are planning a number of sion on Telematics and New Technologies.
rants in old Quebec, but two official meals
exciting activities as well as the usual ex- The person chosen needs to have experi-
will be organized. On the first day, following
cellent professional program. ence creating and maintaining a Web site,
the opening session, members can gather
must be familiar with Microsoft Front Page,
Hotel Information for a Welcome Luncheon where they will
and should have experience conducting
The convention will take place at the be seated by region in order to facilitate
workshops for teachers. He or she must
Quebec Hilton which is located right across contacts between members from the same
be an AATF member and be at ease with
the street from the Parliament Building and geographic area. The Welcome Luncheon
technical terminology in French. Experi-
at the gate to the old city. Any side of the will be hosted by the Regional Represen-
ence with e-commerce, interactive Web
hotel offers a breathtaking view of either the tatives, and we encourage as many chap-
sites, discussion groups and listservs is
St. Lawrence River and the Citadel, the old ter officers as possible to attend. On the
desirable.
city, or the modern expanse of the city. The third evening, members may choose to at-
The Commission Chair should be com-
rate we have negotiated is $199 (Can.) = tend the Awards Banquet where all those
mitted to recruiting and organizing other
approximately $159 US plus taxes. Please who have been honored by the AATF will be
member volunteers to create pedagogical
note that VAT taxes on hotel rooms and non- recognized, including Outstanding Teach-
and promotional materials for the AATF Web
consumable purchases are reimbursable. ers, National French Contest Administra-
site. He or she should be willing to provide
Make sure you pick up the forms as you tors, new Honorary Members, and special
advice and assistance to chapters and com-
arrive or depart from Quebec. Reserva- guests.
missions who wish to create their own Web
tions may be made by contacting the Hilton Roommate list sites or Web materials. He or she should
by telephone at 1-800-445-8667 or on-line As we have in the past, we will provide a be willing to work with Commission mem-
at [www.hilton.com]. In both cases, the roommate list to those who request one. bers to organize training workshops for AATF
Block Code Name: AME must be given in This allows members who want to split the members.
order to obtain the convention rate. Reser- cost of a hotel room and find a colleague The Commission Chair will work with
vations must be made no later than June 6, with whom to share the convention experi- the Executive Director to develop material
2005. ence to locate a like-minded member. We for the AATF Web site, but he or she is not
Program will also try to find ways to facilitate mem- expected to serve as Webmaster. Mem-
We expect to have a full program of ses- bers making contact in Montreal to travel bers interested in this position should send
sions and workshops with a number of by bus or train to Quebec City. a letter of interest detailing their technical
additional features, including a dictée (or- Watch the Web site for periodic updates; experience and a current CV to AATF Head-
ganized by Marie-Simone Pavlovich, final- final information and registration materials quarters, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois
ist last March in Pivot’s dictée) and a panel will appear in the April National Bulletin. University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510; E-
of Quebec authors (organized by Myrna mail: [abrate@siu.edu].
Delson-Karan). A special contest is being
organized for graduate student presenters.
President Margot Steinhart is also explor- 2005 MLA BOOK PRIZES
ing possible areas of collaboration with the The MLA has announced a number of Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize for a
Quebec Ministères des relations book prizes to be awarded in 2005 for books book in the field of language, culture, lit-
internationales. published in 2004. For more information eracy, or literature with application to the
Activities on requirements and application proce- teaching of languages other than English.
In addition to the wonderful summer ac- dures, contact the MLA Office of Special Deadline: May 1, 2005
tivities traditionally available in Quebec, we Projects, tel: (646) 576-5141; e-mail: Morton N. Cohen Award for a Distin-
are working with a number of travel compa- [awards@mla.org]. guished Edition of Letters (one volume
nies based in Quebec to offer area excur- Prizes requiring MLA membership must have been published in 2003 or
sions and perhaps post-convention excur- MLA Prize for a First Book. Deadline: 2004). Deadline: May 1, 2005.
sions as well to places of interest in the April 1, 2005 Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a
region. We are also discussing possible James Russell Lowell Prize for a literary Translation of a Scholarly Study of Litera-
activities at the Université Laval. or linguistic study or a critical biography. ture (books published in 2003 or 2004) for
Watch the AATF Web site for more de- Deadline: May 1, 2005 a translation into English of a book-length
tails regarding costs, travel, the program, Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for work of literary history, literary criticism, phi-
and other information which will be posted Comparative Literary Studies for a work in lology, or literary theory. Deadline: May 1,
as the various elements are confirmed. comparative literary studies involving at 2005).
Credit least two literatures. Deadline: May 1, 2005. MLA Prize for a Distinguished Scholarly
One again, attendees will be able to ob- Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for Edition (one volume must have been pub-
tain one graduate credit for attending the French or Francophone Studies for a schol- lished in 2003 or 2004). Deadline: May 1,
convention through Webster University in arly work in French or Francophone linguis- 2005.
St. Louis, MO. More information on regis- tic or literary studies. Deadline: May 1, 2005. Lois Roth Award for a Translation of a
tering and requirements will appear in the Literary Work (translations published in
Prizes open to members and nonmem- 2004) for a translation into English of a
April National Bulletin. bers of the MLA book-length literary work. Deadline: April 1,
MLA Prize for Independent Scholars. 2005.
Deadline: May 1, 2005
8 Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jan. 2005)municate what we are doing among col-
leagues at all levels. That is the reason
that this initiative comes under the mission
of the Articulation Commission.
We have already had positive response
to the Tête à Tête project following the an-
nouncements that were in the September
issue of the Bulletin, from individuals who
wanted to serve as mentors, who wanted
mentors, or who liked the idea and wanted
to become involved in some way. We now
need to broaden our base. We want to hear
from all of you who want to be mentors, who
feel you have particular expertise in a spe-
cific area or who would just like to talk over
ideas, plans, and projects with colleagues.
Please consider ways in which you can
participate in the program. In what areas
can you offer expertise or in which areas
might you like some help? What would you
like to discuss with a colleague? Each chap-
ter has been asked to designate a
Mentoring Coordinator who will help to co-
ordinate recruiting and pairing of individu-
als on the chapter level. If your chapter has
not already selected someone, please do
so and send the name to your Regional
Representative, who will pass it on to the
Tête à Tête coordinators. They will try to
pair people by geographical regions and
by special interests.
Tell your colleagues who may not be
current members of AATF about the project
as well. Inviting them to participate will en-
able them to collaborate and introduce them
to the work of the AATF. If we all work to-
gether and support each other, we can
strengthen our programs and advance our
mission of teaching French and Francoph-
one culture.
Diana Regan
[mme.regan@verizon.net]
Jo Ellen Sandburg
[sandburg@msn.com]
TÊTE À TÊTE FREE NATIONAL FRENCH
In this issue of the National Bulletin you or district and need someone to talk to; to CONTEST ENROLLMENTS
will see an announcement with information create partnerships for teachers to discuss Le Grand Concours will offer first-time
about the Tête à Tête teacher-to-teacher ideas as well as to support and learn from AATF members 10 free student enrollments
mentoring program. You are invited to con- each other. Even if you don’t feel like you (10 test booklets and 1 CD of the level of
tact our national coordinators, Diana Regan need a mentor, you might like someone who their choice—a $19.50 value). In addition,
and Jo Ellen Sandburg, to become part of has special knowledge in a certain area— an AATF member who recruits a new mem-
the project. They will put you in touch with a such as technology or task-based assess- ber will receive 5 FREE TEST BOOKLETS.
colleague with whom you can share ideas ment, for example—to share his/her exper- A member who takes advantage of
or from whom you can ask for advice or help tise with you. We want to address all these AATF’s 3 -for-1 membership promotion and
if you feel in need of it. The Commission on kinds of concerns with the Tête à Tête. recruits three new AATF members will be
Articulation has begun this initiative in an As President Margot Steinhart states in eligible to receive 15 free test booklets for
effort to improve communication among her message in this issue, this initiative is the 2005 Concours AND will have their AATF
French teachers and enable collegial shar- for all teachers in levels K-16. Collegial membership paid for one year!
ing. Our goals are multiple: to offer assis- work should cut across levels, and we all Visit the Concours Web site [www.
tance to teachers who are new in the pro- learn from each other. One of the best ways frenchteachers.org/concours] to download
fession and would like a more experienced to create articulation, both vertical and hori- a special membership application to recruit
teacher who can serve as a mentor; to pro- zontal, is to share ideas and plans. In or- new teachers or contact your Chapter Con-
vide a colleague for those teachers who der to align our programs we must com- test Administrator or AATF National Head-
may be the only French teacher in the school quarters.
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