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Events and Deadlines
Webinars, workshops, and more ways to enhance your professional development and career path
Immigrant Educators Group Meetings
This series of conversations is designed for language educators who identify as first-generation immigrants.
When:
• February 27, 2025, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET
• April 24, 2025, 7:30-8:30 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:
• February 11, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
• April 8, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
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:
• February 10, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
• April 14, 2025, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET
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:
• February 15, 2025, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
• April 19, 2025, 1:00-2:00 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:
• February 20, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
• April 17, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization, a fully online asynchronous course
Why take this course? It gives you a foundational understanding for ACTFL's flagship assessment, the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), and helps you integrate the concepts and structure behind this assessment into your day-to-day instructional practices.
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.
Virtual Hybrid Modified OPI Assessment Workshop
Registration is limited and closes on January 6 at 5 p.m. ET
Dates: January 10, 2025 – February 16, 2025 (detailed schedule on registration page)
Delivery: Hybrid Virtual (combination of on-demand modules and live sessions via Zoom)
Language: English (teachers of any language may join and pursue Limited Certification in the language of their choice)
2025 Call for Proposals is now Open! Submit Proposal
This is your chance to present at the world's premier educational event for language educators. Compelling proposals address the needs of today’s learners and educators by focusing on innovative programs, emerging trends, and research-informed practice.
Submission deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Virtual Hybrid OPI Assessment Workshop
Registration is limited and closes on January 31 at 5 p.m. ET
Dates: February 3, 2025 – March 9, 2025 (detailed schedule on registration page)
Delivery: Hybrid Virtual (combination of on-demand modules and live sessions via Zoom)
Language: English (teachers of any language may join and pursue Full Certification in the language of their choice), but depending on registration interest, possible for a cohort focused on: Arabic, Chinese, French, or Spanish
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.