LGBTQIA+ Educators Affinity Group

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) hosts an LGBTQIA+ Educators Affinity Group that provides a supportive virtual community for language educators who identify as LGBTQIA+ or who are allies committed to inclusive language education. The group meets via Zoom on April 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET, offering a dedicated space for connection, professional dialogue, and shared learning. ACTFL's affinity groups reflect the organisation's commitment to supporting the full diversity of the language teaching profession. The LGBTQIA+ Educators Affinity Group provides participants with opportunities to discuss challenges and share strategies for creating inclusive classroom environments, navigating professional identity in school settings, and integrating diverse perspectives into language and culture instruction. These meetings offer both professional development and community connection—two elements that are particularly valuable for educators who may feel isolated in their school contexts. Participation requires signing up for the group, after which Zoom meeting links are sent directly to registrants' email addresses.