Cecilia Ross Mini-Grant

If we trace the history of the Foreign Language Association of Northern California, we find one name predominantly appearing on every page of it: Cecilia Ross. In 1951, Cecilia and two colleagues founded the Foreign Language Association of Northern California, to which she contributed her talent, time, and energy through 1989.

Cecilia made FLANC the force it is today amongst foreign language instructors in Northern California. Her teaching, research, and interest in every aspect of foreign language curricula at every level of instruction made Cecilia Ross an outstanding leader in foreign language education nationwide. Her years of devotion and service demonstrate the impact one can have in this field.

Cecilia Ross held every FLANC leadership position with unstinting energy and devotion. In particular, the excellence of the Newsletter is owed to her early leadership as editor. Her editorials and articles are some of the publication’s highlights. Because of her vast and intimate knowledge of every detail of the functions of FLANC, she provided its Executive Council with guidance that enabled its members to serve the needs of fellow instructors in the various language affiliates that make up the membership of FLANC.

In honor of Cecilia and her many contributions to foreign language teaching and research in California, the Cecilia Ross Memorial Grant was created by the FLANC Executive Board in 1989. Since the inception of the grant, nine outstanding teachers have been chosen as recipients:

  • 1990, Laurie Rodgers, Pacific Grove High

  • 1992, Stephen Covey, Sunnyvale Middle School, Sunnyvale

  • 1995, Wendy Ruebman, Albany High, Albany

  • 1996, Anne McCormick, U.C. Berkeley, and Sheree Lin, Cal State Hayward

  • 1997, Rebecca Shirah, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep. of San Francisco

  • 1998, Lynda Southwick, Mendocino College, Ukiah; Ignacio González of Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep of San Francisco

  • 2001, Lois M. Moore from San Marín High School.

These winners received the award for projects which were designed to enhance professional growth, skills, and knowledge in the teaching of languages and culture. The projects submitted by these teaching professionals consisted of slides, videos, or other special studies in literature, art, and a variety of local customs.

In honor of Cecilia Ross and to further her mission of enhancing foreign language instruction, you are cordially invited to apply for the Cecilia Ross Mini-Grant.

Cecilia Ross Mini-Grant: Application Form 2023

What to submit before March 30, 2023?

  • Create a lesson plan that will enhance learners’ foreign language proficiency and cultural competency.

  • Use the lesson plan template below as the basis.

  • The teaching materials must be authentic and copy-right free.

What are the selection criteria?

Who is eligible to apply?

What is required upon selection?

  • The grant recipient must present the lesson plan and observable learning outcomes at FLANC Conference 2023.

  • FLANC reserves the right to post the lesson plan on the Newsletter and https://flanc.net.

What are the timeframe and grant amount?

  • The grant application for 2023 is now open. Please fill out the application form below.

  • The due date to apply is Friday, March 31, 2023.

  • The award recipient will be notified of acceptance no later than Sunday, April 30, 2023.

  • The grant award is $500. A check will be mailed to the recipient after the conference presentation.

Or, mail to:

J Francisco Zermeño C

P.O.Box 92 FLANC

Mt. Eden, CA 94557

or by email to: machetez@sbcglobal.net