2025 CLTA Conference San Diego: Full Schedule

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11:15am PST

G03 Prep for Success: 90% TL Use for ALL

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST

EXHIBITOR SESSION: Do you dream of a 90%+ target language classroom? This session shares tips to create an engaging classroom community where students are comfortably immersed in the target language. Attendees will leave with routines and strategies that encourage student TL use. Examples from Wayside Publishing’s series are referenced as supporting materials.

Presenters

Alexis Buschert

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Great Room 8

Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

11:15am PST

G04 Leveraging the Seal of Biliteracy and Biliteracy Pathway Awards to Inspire Students in World Language Programs

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST

Shutters West 1

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In this interactive session, we will explore how to leverage the Seal of Biliteracy and Biliteracy Recognitions to motivate students to continue learning languages. We will review requirements and assessments for the Seal, and explore ideas and resources for implementation of the program and for creating a campaign to publicize it at your school.

Presenters

Eva Pando Solís

Richard Romero

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters West 1

Interest Session

Major Focus Global Competence
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

11:15am PST

G06 Cultivating Compassion and Language: The Power of Culture and SEL in Education

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST

Shutters West 2

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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Discover how to integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into world language classrooms using cultural comparisons. Gain strategies to enhance student engagement, character development, and cultural competence. Collaborate to create lesson plans that align SEL with language goals, leaving with practical tools and a renewed commitment to holistic education.

Presenters

Brooke Campbell

World Language Sales Consultant, Klett World Languages

At Klett World Languages, we strive to foster a love for learning world languages by creating meaningful content that not only sparks students’ curiosity but also transitions into real-life practice. Through our inclusive, communicative, and collaborative Spanish, French, German... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters West 2

Interest Session

Major Focus Cultures Standards, SEL
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

2:00pm PST

H02 Classroom Jobs: Fostering a Sense of Community and Belonging in the World Language Classroom

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST

Brickstones

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Put those kids to work...with classroom jobs! In this session, participants will explore different kinds of classroom jobs, learn about their benefits, and collaborate on how and when to implement them. Participants of this interactive session will leave with a plan to implement jobs in their own classroom, as well as a toolkit to prepare them for potential challenges they may face.

Presenters

Jordan Lampenfeld

Oak Ridge High School

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Brickstones

Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards, SEL
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English, Target Language

2:00pm PST

H05 Unlocking the World with Virtual Exchanges

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST

Shutters West 2

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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Explore transformative benefits of virtual exchanges. Virtual exchanges offer authentic communication experiences, enhance interpersonal speaking skills, boost confidence for proficiency assessments, pave the way to the Seal of Biliteracy, and develop 21st-century skills. See how you can empower your students to become adept communicators and global citizens.

Presenters

Leonardo Islas

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Shutters West 2

Interest Session

Major Focus Virtual Learning, Cultures Standards
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English, Target Language

2:00pm PST

H08 Culturally Immersive Field Trips in the World Languages Classroom Using VR Headsets and the Peace Corps WorldWise Handbook

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST

Loft 2

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Virtual Reality field trips enhance and transform the student-experience of cultural immersion. Using the Wander App with an Oculus headset, explore locations for your class, then develop a template for synchronous and asynchronous applications to existing modules to deepen engagement and discussions focused on intercultural competence based on the Peace Corps Worldwise handbook.

Presenters

Lauren Van Arsdall

French Teacher, Flintridge Preparatory School

Standards Based Grading, Hands-On Learning, Virtual Reality Headsets for Field Trips/Wander App, Intercultural Competence, Peace Corps WorldWise Classroom Training

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Loft 2

Interest Session

Major Focus Virtual Learning, Global Competence
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

3:00pm PST

I05 Using Social Media to Engage and Develop Language

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST

Gallery

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Social media reels in a language classroom? Yes, please! Engage students using content from social media influencers that provide authentic materials that can be used across all levels of instruction. Explore opportunities to simplify planning and grading while increasing student interest in language learning.

Presenters

Valerie Sun

Principal, Duff Language Magnet Academy

Hello! I'm the proud principal at Duff Language Magnet Academy, a 50/50 Chinese Dual Immersion Program in Garvey School District. When I'm not a principal, I am a teacher leader in LA STARS with instructional strands that focus on dual immersion or dual language programs. I love sharing... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Gallery

Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards, Cultures Standards
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

3:00pm PST

I08 Achieving Intermediate Fluency in 60 hours with Storytelling

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST

Brickstones

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How long does it take to achieve intermediate fluency in school? An ACTFL publication suggests that it takes 4 - 7 years. Amazingly, the majority of students taught with TPR Storytelling are achieving intermediate fluency in 60 hours. Our best students are intermediate speakers after just 30 hours. Come learn how the innovative ideas in this session can help your students get there too.

Presenters

Von Ray

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Brickstones

Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

4:45pm PST

J03 ¡Hola! Xin chào! Meet the World Languages Adoption Toolkit!

Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST

Shutters West 1

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The Curricular and Improvement Support Committee (CISC) World Languages Workgroup created a toolkit to help educational leaders select instructional materials. Aligned with standards, it offers a research-based, data-driven process with customizable templates, ensuring a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative adoption process that engages diverse perspectives.

Presenters

Major Focus Framework
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English