Examine WL technologies that are Ed Law 2d compliant for student use in the classroom as engaging instructional tools. Fully compliant technologies  offer differentiated student activities and target multiple modalities of language learning and assessment. Learn to create digital World Language specific assessments, audio and visual flashcards, and differentiated student self-assessments. 

Learn practical ways to combine Comprehensible Input instruction with the Communicative Approach for a well-rounded program, preparing students for WL success at the post secondary level. CI and grammar based instruction methods can complement each other as students move from one level of a language to another. Examine pacing methods and strategies for preparing students for the next level when a teacher uses a different WL instructional method.

Increase student curiosity and engagement as you relate your World Language instruction to relevant topics in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science. Students are enthralled as they learn an advanced math topic while reviewing numbers in the target language. Surprise students as they discuss WWII in relationship to the history of a country where your WL is spoken. Engage students with hands on science projects in class in the target language. In support of the NYS Seal of Biliteracy, relate their WL development with their ELA growth.  Connect your WL to every student's favorite core subjects to increase student engagement. 

Examine the seven types of learners to better understand individual student behavior, student learning, and to guide more differentiated daily instruction. Understanding how our students can best learn and participate in class, makes the teacher experience less frustrating and more enjoyable. Teaching students to evaluate what type of learner they are offers a self-evaluative tool. Self-evaluation empowers students to study more efficiently, be more confident, and to be a more successful learner. 

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Identifying & Differentiating for High Ability Learners

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NYS currently does not mandate funding or programming for students whose educational testing profile is far to the right of the bell curve. Some districts choose to offer programming including advancement, individualized instruction, and flexible assessments. Similar to special education students, the farther the testing is from the normal range, the more individualized the instruction may have to be and the more likely the need for social skills  and other supports will be present. Explore the variety of indicators,  the importance of  screening within your schools, and strategies for teaching high ability learners to increase equitable instruction for all students. Learn about the benefits to your school or district of adding accommodations for high ability learners 

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Learn simple classroom management and instructional strategies to create an engaging and joyful classroom. Incorporate technology, hands on projects, fun competition, presentations, classroom jobs, spelling bees, and student names in the target language. Create opportunities within the World Language classroom for students to grow, thrive, share, and prepare to reach High School World Language goals. 

Discover practical ways to expand what your World Language Department offers students. Learn how to create middle school and high school National Honor Societies, initiate NYS Seal of Biliteracy programs, and add AP Programming without adding to your faculty. Discover simple ways to create digital phone lines for non-English speaking parents to improve parent participation in the educational process. Learn about different student travel programs, extracurricular club fundraisers that can be facilitated without handling money or product. Create multilingual student leaders.