2025 Northeast Conference
February 27 – March 1, 2025
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York
The 2025 Northeast Conference theme is Empowering Language Learners for Global Change. Building on what we have learned over 71 years of the Northeast Conference, how are we as educators helping learners connect with others to share joy and work towards positive change? As educators, we help learners connect within and across cultures and communities. How are we designing learning opportunities and giving our students the tools (language and knowledge) that elevate them as our next generation of global citizens, as changemakers? This conference theme is designed to keep us looking forward, with student learning and empowerment at the center of all we do, for a more positive and interconnected world.
For the 2025 Conference, we welcome session proposals that represent the answers to these questions:
Would you like to share your program and classroom successes and inspire others? Submit a proposal for the 2025 Conference Empowering Language Learners for Global Change You may submit your proposal HERE.
There are several presentation opportunities for you! We accept proposals for:
Pre-Conference Workshops: 3-hour (half-day) and 6-hour (full-day) Thursday February 27, 2025.
Professional Learning Sessions 60-minute presentations on Friday and Saturday February 28- March 1, 2025.
Standing Room Only: 30-minute tech-free micro-chats on Friday and Saturday February 28- March 1, 2025.
Research Roundtable: rotating presentations of current research findings, and
#techlab sharing technological innovations in special sessions held during the Professional Learning Sessions.
Please reach out to us info@nectfl.org with any questions about the proposal process.
Thank you for considering the Northeast Conference as the right venue for you to share your wisdom and classroom experience. We look forward to receiving your proposal.
REGISTER BY JULY 31, 2024
TWO FULL CONFERENCE DAYS FOR ONLY $160
FEBRUARY 28 -= MARCH 1, 2025
NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN
Documents and ID Numbers:
NECTFL W-9 (PDF)
NJ Business Registration Certificate
NYS CTLE Sponsor ID: 23206
NYCDOE Vendor ID# 131972962
Sole Vendor Letter (PDF)
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2024: Our Butterfly Effect: Creating a Lasting Impression, James Wildman, Chairperson
2023: Reimagining the World Language Classroom: The Future Starts Today, Margarita Dempsey, Chairperson
2022: Classroom Roots, Global Reach, Christopher Gwin, Conference Chairperson
2021: Finding Our Voice: World Languages for Social Justice, Michael Bogdan, Chairperson
2020: Languages for All: Envisioning Language Learning Opportunities for Every Learner, Nathan Lutz, Chairperson
2019: Authentic Language, Authentic Learning, Rosanne Zeppieri, Chairperson
2018: Unleashing the POWer of Proficiency, Bill Heller, Chairperson
2017: Strengthening World Language Education: Standards for Success, Carole Smart, Chairperson
2016: Developing Intercultural Competence through World Languages, Rebecca K. Fox, Ph.D., Chairperson
2014: Sustaining Communities with World Languages, Janel Lafond-Paquin, Chairperson
2013: Developing Leaders for Tomorrow’s Learners, Arlene F. White, Chairperson
2012: Global Identities, Jennifer L. Steeley, Chairperson
The Northeast Conference Board of Directors announces the search for two editors:
One (1): for the Editor of the NECTFL Review, the academic, peer-reviewed journal published by the Northeast Conference twice a year. Since 2000, the NECTFL Review has published articles of interest to instructors, researchers, and administrators at all educational levels on theory, research, and classroom practice in language teaching. We encourage both scholarly articles that present original research, as well as original articles, focused on classroom practices and experiences. All articles, including those commissioned by the editors or those solicited for special issues, undergo a blind review by outside reviewers/readers. The publication of the NECTFL Review is a collaborative effort involving the Editor, The Language Classroom Editor, Editorial Board, and the NECTFL Board of Directors. The Editor works directly with the editorial board and guides manuscript revisions and final publication.
One (1): for the Editor of “The Language Classroom” section of the NECTFL Review. This is a new section of the journal features shorter articles (8+ pages/1,500–2,500 words) focused on classroom practices and experiences. We invite submissions from language educators at all levels that address topics such as: classroom instruction, curriculum design, assessment & feedback, leadership and advocacy, planning and program design, technology integration, student experiences, or other similar topics.
The journal is open-access and available on the website of the Northeast Conference. The Board of Directors provides a stipend and publication material support to the journal editors.
The Northeast Conference Board of Directors would like to thank Robert (Bob) Terry for his two decade-long dedication to the journal. As Bob retires from this position, the Board recognizes his distinguished service; tireless effort and consistent professionalism in stewarding the journal forward into the digital age, as well as the move into the realm of Open Access. A tremendous hurrah! – to Bob from the entire Board. A special thanks, also to Catherine Ritz, who served as inaugural editor of “The Language Classroom” section as the journal transitioned from reviewing print materials to this new section focused on current issues and developments in classroom instruction. Catherine led her editorial team into this new phase of the journal’s development and the Board is extremely appreciative of this effort and wishes her the best in her future endeavors.
Interested applicants should email us at info@nectfl.org for full details and application materials.