MaFLA was founded in 1967 by a group of Massachusetts foreign language educators originally associated with the New England Foreign Language Teachers Association. The purpose of the new organization was to advocate for foreign language programming within our state as well as to establish the presence of the discipline before the State Board of Education. MaFLA was founded at Boston State College formerly located next to the Museum of Fine Arts. It held its first meeting at Holy Cross College where some Board meetings are still held to this day. The organization would provide for an important vehicle for dialogue within the profession about pedagogical and methodological topics at all levels of instruction as well as allow for the recognition of our student achievement through awards. VISION All students will demonstrate proficiency in more than one language and culture. Todos os estudantes irão demonstrar proficiência em mais de um idioma e cultura Tutti gli studenti dimostreranno competenza in più di una lingua e cultura. Tous les élèves pourront faire preuve de compétences dans plus d'une langue et culture. MISSION MaFLA is an inclusive organization that promotes effective world language education by supporting a diverse community of language educators. MaFLA é uma organização inclusiva que promove educação efetiva de idiomas de todo o mundo, por meio de suporte a uma comunidade diversificada de educadores em línguas estrangeiras. MaFLA è un'organizzazione inclusiva che promuove un'efficace educazione in lingue straniere supportando una comunità diversificata di educatori linguistici. MaFLA est une organisation inclusive qui promeut une éducation aux langues du monde qui est efficace et qui soutient une communauté diversifiée d’enseignaNTS de langues.