
Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Language teachers play a vital role in promoting the value of language learning. This webinar will explore practical ways teachers can advocate for their programs, communicate their impact to stakeholders, and build support within their schools and communities. Participants will leave with simple strategies, useful resources, and greater confidence to serve as effective advocates for language education.
Hosted in partnership with FLANC.

Dr. Leslie Baldwin is the World Languages and Dual Language Immersion Program Manager for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC and the Executive Director of the Southern Conference on Language Teaching. Dr. Baldwin received her doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she is also an adjunct instructor. She is the author of Keys to the Classroom (2nd edition), a handbook for beginning World Language educators. Dr. Baldwin is a frequent presenter at state, regional, and national conferences on a wide range of topics related to language instruction and language immersion programs. She is passionate about facilitating meaningful learning experiences for students and educators.