Strategic Plan for NYSAFLT 2009-2013
Adopted: June 6, 2008

Vision:
NYSAFLT will work toward offering educators more efficient and effective tools to enhance their professional practices.

Public Advocacy: Continue to communicate NYSAFLT's needs and strengths with the public.

• Educate our K-16 educational community about current LOTE trends and best practices to enhance the development of second language acquisition.
• Utilize all award winners as ambassadors of our organization around New York State and throughout the country.
• Garner consistent legislative support on the local, state and national level.
• Make NYSAFLT materials available to board of education members or district superintendents.

Technology: Continue to develop and implement state-of-the-art technological strategies.

• Offer webinars, audio and/or video podcasting for NYSAFLT members.
• Produce a web based Regents Review Live type show.
• Plan and budget for technology upgrades as recommended and/or needed.
• Provide better interactivity with the membership database and the website.
• Continue to enhance the professional look for all NYSAFLT publications (the Newsletter, the Annual Conference Publication on CD, etc.)
• Offer approved LOTE lesson plans and activities on the website.

Networking: Continue to collaborate with professionals and organizations of all languages.

• Support the implementation of critical languages.
• Use national professional organizations as models to explore important national trends and topics.
• Produce a publication aimed specifically at Post Secondary educators.
• Collaborate with neighboring professional associations on projects or conference (e.g., Ontario Language Teachers Association).
• Develop and implement a Mentor Program.
• Fully implement a Speakers Bureau.

Are you able to assist in fulfilling one of these goals? Please contact the NYSAFLT Strategic Planning Chair to share your ideas.