New Teacher Scholarship

Central States and OFLA Conference 2019 Attendance

PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The intent of this scholarship is to give world language teachers in the first five years of their careers, without financial support of their school districts, the opportunity to experience the Central States/OFLA Conference.  This time spent with other educators will give new teachers the chance to increase their capacity as world language teachers, to network with other professionals, and to learn about the OFLA organization.  The conference offers over 250 sessions and workshops that will enhance the knowledge gained in the classroom. This professional development may be eligible to be used as part of your RESA: Link to ODE Resident-Educator-Program

AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is for $525 and will cover

  • Early bird Conference registration which includes all sessions Friday and Saturday: $150 through January 14, 2019
  • Additional optional Thursday and/or Saturday workshops
  • Hotel expenses (1/2 the room rate for 2 nights)
  • Transportation
  • Meals

The scholarship check will be awarded at the end of the conference and upon fulfillment of the requirements stated below.

Individuals are eligible to receive this scholarship no more than two times. Priority will be given to those who have not previously received an OFLA Conference Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

  • Be a current Professional OFLA Member at the time of the application
  • Be a world language teacher at a private or public Ohio institution
  • Complete an online application:
    • Including a 250-300 word essay explaining why world language education is the chosen profession
    • Including a 250-300 word essay explaining what is hoped to benefit from attending the conference
    • Including the completed electronic recommendation form from your principal or department chair
  • Including proof of the number of years you have been teaching  (verification from administrator or copy of current license)

REQUIREMENTS UPON RECEIPT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship winners will be expected to

  • Register and pay the conference fee (Reimbursement for this amount is included in the $525.)
  • Attend the scholarship breakfast and conference introduction on Friday morning (compliments of OFLA, in addition to the scholarship)
  • Attend multiple sessions throughout the conference
  • Fulfill two hours of assigned duties
  • Attend the Awards Banquet (compliments of OFLA, in addition to the scholarship)

Additional optional participation

  • Write a reflection piece about how the various sessions attended have increased your capacity as a future world language teacher to be given to the Scholarship Chair no later than May 1 and shared with the OFLA Board and/or published in the Cardinal.  This reflection can be used as “evidence for whatever is required by your school district or by RESA.
  • Attend extra-fee workshops on Thursday

If there are special circumstances of which we should be aware, please include an explanatory note with your application materials.

Conference Registration: CSCTFL Registration

Questions can be sent to scholarship@ofla-online.org

Denise Broda, Scholarship Chair 2018-2019