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Webinars, workshops, and more ways to enhance your professional development and career path
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Topic: Anticolonial/Antiracist Approaches to 'Cultures' and 'Communities'
When: Sep 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ET
Speakers: Uju Anya (Carnegie Mellon University), Dorie Conlon (Glastonbury Public Schools, Connecticut), Priscilla Layne (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill)
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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.
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Topic: Liberation through Access: Innovative Program Models
When: Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m. ET
Speakers: Jill Landes-Lee (University of Utah)
How to Leverage AI to Create a Lesson Plan
Discover how to generate high-quality lesson plans in minutes, all tailored to your specific learning objectives and student needs. Discover how AI can create clear explanations of complex grammar concepts, generate vocabulary lists tailored to specific topics, and even craft engaging quizzes and warm-up activities.
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.