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Events and Deadlines
Webinars, workshops, and more ways to enhance your professional development and career path
Disabled Educators Affinity Group Meetings
This is an affinity space for language educators with one or multiple disabilities. We create this space for educators to be able to socialize, support, educate and advocate with others who share this element of their identity.
When:
• October 5, 2024, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
• November 22, 2024, 2:30-3:15 p.m. ET (in person)
• February 15, 2025, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
• April 19, 2025, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Neurodivergent Educators Affinity Group Meetings
The Neurodivergent Affinity group is a teacher-led group for language educators who identify under the Neurodivergent umbrella.
When:
• October 8, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
• November 22, 2024, 11:30-12:15 p.m. ET (in person)
• February 11, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
• April 8, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
Join our Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG Zoom session
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Meeting ID: 968 6087 2831
Passcode: 968976
BIPOC Educators Group Meetings
This series of conversations is designed for language educators who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).
When:
• October 14, 2024, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET
• November 22, 2024, 5:30-6:30 p.m. ET (in person)
LGBTQIA+ Educators Affinity Group Meetings
This group is for language teachers who identify as LGBTQIA+ to have a brave space for thoughtful discussions related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) issues.
When:
• October 15, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
• November 22, 2024, 1:30-2:15 p.m. ET (in person)
• February 10, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
• April 14, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
New Teachers Affinity Group Meetings
The New Teacher affinity group's multifaceted goals support new teachers (fewer than five years in the classroom) by fostering community, sharing knowledge, and strengthening teaching skills through collaboration and inclusivity.
When:
• October 17, 2024, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
• November 22, 2024, 4:30-5:15 p.m. ET (in person)
• February 20, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
• April 17, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Register in advance for this meeting
Please join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 4:00 p.m. ET for FLA’s Not Your Typical Book Club. In this session, we will discuss Reuben Vyn’s article, "Leveraging the AAPPL to promote positive washback in K‐12 language teaching"), AND we hope many language educators will join us to discuss this important issue whether or not you have time to read the article.
Register in advance for this webinar
Topic: Liberation through Access: Innovative Program Models
When: Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ET
Speakers: Jill Landes-Lee (University of Utah)
Immigrant Educators Group Meetings
This series of conversations is designed for language educators who identify as first-generation immigrants.
When:
• October 24, 2024, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET
• November 22, 2024, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET (in person)
• February 27, 2025, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET
• April 24, 2025, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET
How to Leverage AI to Create a Lesson Plan
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Neurodiversity: An Overview for World Language Educators
This course focuses on neurodiversity in the world language classroom. It challenges the idea that one learning style fits all and emphasizes embracing each student's unique strengths. The course aims to:
• Dismantle the myth that learning differences prevent language acquisition.
• Empower educators to celebrate neurodiversity and create a more inclusive learning environment.
• Equip teachers with research and resources to support all learners.
Digital Micro-Learning Series
The ACTFL Discover program is designed to support world language educators by offering accessible and flexible digital micro-learning courses, providing the tools they need to make a real impact in the classroom.
Acquiring Language through Mindfulness, Brain Breaks, and Purposeful Play
This course emphasizes the critical role of breaks, mindfulness practices, and structured play in supporting neurodivergent learners and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
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