2027 SCOLT/FFLA/SEALLT Conference
Conference Location/Dates
The 2027 conference will be held at the Southbank Hotel in Jacksonville, FL. This is a beautiful area, on the downtown riverfront, with many attractions in walking distance or accessible by water taxi. The conference rate is $139/night, plus tax and fees. The reservation link is below. The conference block rate will expire March 9 OR when the rooms are sold out, which typically occurs much earlier than the deadline.
Session Proposals
SCOLT is accepting session proposals April 15-October 12, 2026. SCOLT seeks a wide range of proposal topics, including all languages, levels, and program types, including traditional language programs and immersion programs. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Submit your proposal today! Notifications will be sent the first week of November.
Program Cover Contest
Each year the artwork for the conference program guide is designed by a student. There are so many talented young artists! Have your students submit artwork for the program cover. The student whose artwork is selected receives $50 and the student’s teacher receives a free SCOLT Sponsor membership.
Program Cover Contest Guidelines and Instructions
Registration
Registration for the conference will open in October. Watch this page and social media for announcements.
Awards and Scholarships
All award nomination and scholarship application forms will be available in September, 2026. Consider nominating a colleague for the Leadership or Educator of Excellence Awards! If you are looking for a way to travel and study during the summer, check out the teacher travel scholarships available for Spanish, French, and German teachers. There are also student scholarships for high school seniors and college students who want to become language teachers! See the Awards and Scholarships page for more information.
Further Questions?
If information on this page has not answered all of your questions, please see this Frequently Asked Questions document.
2026 SCOLT/FLANC/SCFLTA/SEALLT Conference
The 2026 SCOLT/FLANC/SCFLTA/SEALLT conference in Raleigh, NC was a smashing success! With over 530 attendees from 24 states, it was an excellent conference. Thank you to all participants who made the event the best it could be. The great learning, camaraderie, and collaboration were evident throughout the event and the location was perfect. See information regarding all of our conference exhibitors and sponsors on this page.
NOTE: These are 2026 rates. 2027 rates will be posted in October.
2026 Conference Registration Rates
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Registration (includes Friday lunch and coffee/snack breaks):
- $190 Presenter/SCOLT Sponsor or Patron
- $215 Regular Attendee registration
- $90 Full-time student/”Best of” state presenters
- $165 Saturday only
Registration (includes Friday and Saturday lunches and coffee/snack breaks):
- $230 Presenter/SCOLT Sponsor or Patron
- $255 Regular Attendee registration
- $130 Full-time student/”Best of” state presenters
Other Rates
- $50 In-person optional workshops
- $250 On-site registration, no lunch included
Note: Substitutions cannot be made for conference registration. If you register and later determine you cannot attend, you cannot pass your registration to another person. The cancelation policy is explained on the registration form.
