Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT)

05/08/2026

Vista Higher Learning has an exciting new initiative to share with you: Raíces: Celebrating Hispanic Roots in the USA, a national writing contest for secondary students focused on Hispanic presence, culture, and leadership in their communities.

This contest is a major opportunity for our amazing students. The top prize is a one‑week, all‑expenses‑paid trip to Spain for four, plus a VIP ceremony in Washington, D.C., with additional recognition for finalists and their teachers. Raíces backed by an impressive group of partners and sponsors, including the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, Telemundo, Iberia, Goya, and many others.

You can see the full details, including guidelines, timeline, etc. on our dedicated landing page:

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05/08/2026

Are you a German teacher? We are looking for German teachers who would like to participate in this professional learning community. Check out this opportunity below!

05/04/2026

Our community has lost a true North Star. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Desa Dawson, a woman whose passion for world language education changed the lives of countless students and teachers. She did not just lead--Desa inspired. Through her work with OFLTA (Oklahomans for World Language Teaching Association), SWCOLT (Southwest Conference on Language Teaching), ACTFL and NCSSFL, she moved our profession forward with grace and unmatched determination. To many of us, she was a dedicated mentor; we carry her lessons with us every day, and we are better educators because of her. We will endeavor to continue to honor her memory and legacy through our work in the classroom and beyond. Thank you, Desa, for your contributions to our honored profession.

05/04/2026

The proposal submission portal is now open for SWCOLT-OFLTA 2027. Visit www.swcolt.org for information & form. We can't wait to see you in Oklahoma City on Feb. 4-6! (Deadline for proposals: Aug. 31)

04/08/2026

The Call for Proposals for SWCOLT-OFLTA 2027 is now open! https://forms.gle/UmTTA5jB4UXpAvGL7
Submit your 60-minute or 15-minute session proposal by Aug 31, 2026. (Registration & conference info available late summer 2026) Visit www.swcolt.org or click on the above link for proposal form.

02/21/2026

SWCOLT and Command Performance Books are sad to announce the recent passing of Contee Seely (April 28, 1939-February 19, 2026). Contee was a innovator in language acquisition and dedicated to the growth of other educators in the world language profession. He tireless gave back to so many and influenced generations of teachers. To have known Contee was a career-changing experience. He will be miss by all in the language community. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.

02/21/2026

Visit book authors for a special signing for conference attendees at the Command Performance booth on the Garden level of the Omni Interlocken Denver. Thank you!!

02/21/2026

Thank you, ACTFL, for your gold level sponsorship of SWCOLT-CCFLT 2026! We appreciate your continued support of World Language education in the Southwestern states. Be sure to visit ACTFL on the Lobby level of the Omni Interlocken in Denver today!

02/21/2026

Visit Command Performance Books on the Garden level at SWCOLT to visit with two authors! They are happy to sign their books for conference attendees.

02/21/2026

Thank you to our 2026 SWCOLT-CCFLT exhibitors! We appreciate your continued support of world language education in the Southwestern states. If you are at the conference, be sure to stop by and visit with these amazing companies and non-profits!