2025 CLTA Conference San Diego: Full Schedule

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

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

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

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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

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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

H09 Translanguaging in WL: Pushing the boundaries of languages for proficiency and identity sustenance (Part 1)

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

Loft 1

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Language teachers navigate pedagogical spaces where language practices are fluid and dynamic, like their communities. In this presentation we will interrogate a recent conceptual “buzzword,” translanguaging, and explore its pedagogical implications where student identity and communicative potential intersect.

Presenters

Eduardo Munoz-Munoz

N/A

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Loft 1

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Major Focus Social Justice
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English, Target Language

3:00pm PST

I04 ¡Viva Fuera del Libro!

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

Shutters East 2

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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Let's explore the latest, authentic resources for novice, intermediate and heritage learners! Learn proficiency-driven practices that foster language and cultural competencies. Take away engaging strategies to integrate the modes and empower your learners. We will share up-to-date, digital content and scaffolding approaches for group, whole class instruction and individual guided practice.

Presenters

Ken Stewart

Duke University, Lingco

Duke University Spanish Instructor; world language consultant, avid traveler, global citizenLingco is an adaptive language learning platform for schools. It provides a library of up to date, proficiency-based content, and all of the tools to build, assign, and grade tasks and track... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters East 2

Interest Session

Major Focus Global Competence, Communication Standards
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English

3:00pm PST

I09 Translanguaging in WL: Pushing the boundaries of languages for proficiency and identity sustenance (Part 2)

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

Loft 1

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Language teachers navigate pedagogical spaces where language practices are fluid and dynamic, like their communities. In this presentation we will investigate a recent conceptual “buzzword,” translanguaging, and explore its pedagogical implications where student identity and communicative potential intersect.

Presenters

Eduardo Munoz-Munoz

N/A

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Loft 1

Interest Session

Major Focus Social Justice
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English, Target Language

4:45pm PST

J01 Unlocking the Power of AI in L2 Learning: Enhancing Student Engagement and Writing Skills in High School Spanish Classrooms

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

Courtyard 2

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This session presents case studies from low-intermediate to advanced high school Spanish classes, showing how students improved their presentational and interpersonal writing skills using a trained AI tutor. Learn how AI reinforces learning outcomes through real-time, personalized feedback, enhancing engagement and supporting differentiated learning.

Presenters

Jenny Nadaner

Spanish Instructor & Director of Global Scholars Program, York School

Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Courtyard 2

Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards, Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12) & College/University
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English

4:45pm PST

J05 Mythical and Historical Mexican Women

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

Shutters East 2

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In this session, participants will explore the integration of influential historical and mythical Mexican women into their lessons. We’ll examine the cultural, social, and historical contexts that shaped these women’s lives and explore their lasting impact on Mexican culture. This session celebrates the resilience, creativity, and empowerment embodied by these legendary figures.

Presenters

Elizabeth Cisneros

UC Merced

Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Shutters East 2

Interest Session

Major Focus Global Competence, Social Justice
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12) & College/University
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: Target Language

5:45pm PST

K08 Motivating your students with MUSIC & DANCE in the classroom!

Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST

Great Room 8

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Come learn techniques to keep students motivated and engaged in the classroom! Music and dance enrich the learning experience, boost engagement, and promote cultural competence by exposing students to the diversity of Spanish-speaking countries. Incorporating music and dance offers a dynamic way to reinforce culture, language acquisition, and student engagement.

Presenters

Abraham García

Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Great Room 8

Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards, Cultures Standards
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English

5:45pm PST

K10 Global Connectedness Through Spanish Literature

Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST

Courtyard 1

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Did you know that there is exciting use for realia in literature class? Come learn how to use authentic materials to elucidate the texts and bring the literature to life in your classroom. The presenter received a CLTA travel grant to Salamanca this summer and will share her insights for making your Spanish literature class engaging. Learn to apply for the CLTA grants so that you can travel too!

Presenters

Mar Torres

Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Courtyard 1

Interest Session

Major Focus Global Competence
Appropriate Level College/University
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: Target Language