MaFLA FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:   2009-2013

Professional Development: MaFLA will continue to provide numerous, high quality professional development opportunities to its members throughout the year.

• MaFLA will increase its offerings by adding a technology day at a local venue.
• MaFLA will investigate and evaluate the feasibility of offering on-line professional development opportunities.

Advocacy: MaFLA will advocate for strong foreign language instruction in the state and provide resources for district and school level advocacy efforts.

• MaFLA will maintain strong involvement and activity in other foreign language and global education endeavors such as NCSSFL, NADSFL, GEAC, DESE and MTEL.
• MaFLA will maintain a strong advocacy page on the website, with regular updates on local, state, national initiatives and news.

Member Services: MaFLA will continue to provide varied and useful member services.

• MaFLA will provide a strong internet presence and Web resources to members.
• MaFLA will determine a policy for electronic communications to provide important news and information to members in a timely manner.
• MaFLA will investigate ways to increase membership (e.g. market at underserved districts, New Teacher discount, Fund for the Future scholarship, sponsor a new teacher, work with the AAT groups more to get new members).