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Events and Deadlines
Webinars, workshops, and more ways to enhance your professional development and career path
AI and World Education: What can go WRONG, and what can go RIGHT!
Artificial intelligence (AI) in education has contributed to technological advances and theoretical innovations as well as having positive pedagogical impact (Bayne, 2015; Roll & Wylie, 2016). However, AI has its limitations because “gone are the days when anyone would suggest that language could be taught on its own as only discrete grammar points” (Glisan & Donato, 2021) p. 66). In this webinar, the researchers discuss how they have used AI to teach Spanish framed in the 3 Modes of Communication.
When: Wednesday, October 21, 4:00 p.m. ET
Zoom Registration
Antiracists who Language: Scholars and practitioners who center Antiracism in their work and RESIST all forms of bias and discrimination in languages will offer practical ways to embrace antiracism given the current political climate.
When: October 27, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET
Advance Registration is open
Join us at the 2026 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo from November 20-22 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Deadline: Advance Registration ends on October 28, 2026
Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators
This program provides small grants to K-12 educators who are passionate about teaching languages and incorporating cultural elements into their lessons. 100 microgrants of $300 each will be awarded between August 2026 and April 2027.
Deadline for current round: November 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET
Got an AAPPL Item? ACTFL Item Writing Opportunity
Our goal is to provide test development opportunities for language educators and experts in the field, as well as to ensure that our teams reflect the rich diversity of the language learning population we serve.
Now On Demand
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.
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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