TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
UFLA Teacher of the Year
Each year at the annual conference, up to three Language Teacher of Year Awards will be given—one in each of the following categories: Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary. This award is given to teachers who demonstrate outstanding language teaching, impact on student learning, leadership in the language teaching field, and advocacy for language learning. One of the award recipients will be selected by the UFLA Board to present Utah for the SWCOLT Regional Teacher of the Year competition that will be held the following year.
UFLA GRANTS
Each year there are two Grants available to world language teachers who are members of UFLA.
- The Teacher Vitality Grants
Three annual grants may be awarded for the purpose of research, study, workshops, or projects for improving the quality of teaching. Award amounts will typically range from $500 to $1000. - The Pat Buckner Collaboration Grant
One award of up to $1000 is given annually to facilitate collaboration between two or more language teachers in the same department, school, or in different schools, districts or across the state.
OTHER UFLA AWARDS
UFLA offers awards to exceptional teachers and supporters of world language education. These are usually announced during the annual meeting.
- UFLA Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to Utah world language educators who through their careers have shown dedication to their students, their craft and the teaching profession.
- UFLA Friend of the Profession Award
Awarded to individuals who are not language teachers, yet who have advanced the study of world languages in Utah or helped teachers improve their effectiveness.
Nominations for either of these awards can be made by any UFLA member by writing to the UFLA President.
SWCOLT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Southwest Conference on Language Teaching offers Professional learning opportunities to study abroad for foreign language educators in the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels.