Mission | FLENJ supports the community of world language professionals by advancing policy and practice.

Vision | FLENJ envisions a New Jersey of multilingual global citizens who collaborate and connect to the world as a result of meaningful world language experiences.

We believe that …

  • Language educators bear the professional responsibility to advocate on behalf of world language education
  • Language is the universal connector that facilitates cultural understanding; all languages are valuable to teach and learn.
  • A multi-lingual society fosters diversity, respect for others, and greater opportunities for all children.
  • Language learning is an integral part of the American education system; it is for ALL children, it starts early, and is a life-long endeavor.
  • All students can achieve language proficiency when taught by a skilled teacher in a well articulated, standards-embedded program.
  • Collecting and analyzing evidence of student performance facilitates effective and reflective teaching.
  • High quality professional development is critical to equip educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance student language learning.
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