Events

Join Us This Winter

Atelier d'hiver 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atelier-dhiver-2026-tous-sur-la-bonne-page-tickets-1979259684998?aff=oddtdtcreator

 National French Contest

The Grand Concours is an annual competition in which students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad, take a written test and compete against students with similar educational backgrounds for prizes.  

FLES: February 12 - March 7, 2026

 Levels 01-5: February 13 - April 7, 2026

Click HERE for more information

High School Immersion Day 2026

Saturday, February 28, at the University of Chicago.

La Journée Intensive en Français is the Chicago area’s only annual French immersion day for high school students. Held on a Saturday in late winter, it is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, Chicago/Northern Illinois Chapter, and supported by several Chicago-area Francophone organizations. Since 2021, it is hosted by the University of Chicago.

For more information, please click HERE.

Spring

Spring Award Ceremony Luncheon 2026

TBA ~ First Saturday in May

All our chapter members are invited to this event, which celebrates Prix d'excellence and AATF Illinois Teacher of the Year awardees.  

Summer

AATF National Convention 2026

July 11 - 14, 2026 in Boston, MA

Join us in Boston for workshops, sessions, networking and exhibitors. Chapter members participate in the convention each year to present or attend the Future Leaders Training Workshop.

Click HERE for more information and registration.

Venez nombreux!

Soirée en Blanc 2026

Date TBD at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, Illinois. 

Fall

National French Week 2026 

November 4 - 10, 2026

French: Find Your Inspiration

The AATF is pleased to announce its organization of the annual National French Week. This week-long celebration of all things French will occur in schools, communities, and AATF chapters across the U.S. 

Our chapter celebrates NFW by promoting local and national activities for students and teachers. Each year a social event for teachers takes place at a French/francophone restaurant. 

Questions about National French Week?  Are you looking to share an NFW activity with us? Contact us!

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