2025 CLTA Conference San Diego: Full Schedule

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8:00am PDT

L02 What’s Trending in Language Learning?: Table Visits with the California Teachers of the Year

Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT

What's trending in language learning for California’s ACTFL Teachers of the Year and SWCOLT Finalists? Come participate in an interactive session where the TOYs will discuss topics of personal interest related to language learning with small groups, giving you the opportunity to visit several stations during the session. Leave with new ideas for instruction, advocacy, and professional engagement.

Presenters

Nicole Naditz

Prog. Specialist - Inst. Tech & World Lang., San Juan Unified School

Passionate about planning for learning rather than for teaching, Nicole taught French to grades 3 through 12, including AP French Language for more than 24 years before transitioning to her current role as the Program Specialist for World Languages and Instructional Technology K-12... Read More →

Christine Lanphere

Liz Matchett

Executive Director, CLTA

Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
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Interest Session

Major Focus Framework, Global Competence
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

10:00am PDT

M03 Sparking Academic Talk to Build Bridges and Unlock Minds

Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

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This session equips educators with strategies to facilitate academic conversations that enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, social-emotional growth, and communication skills. It emphasizes scaffolding and real-life connections to foster engagement, collaboration, and a language-rich environment in dual language immersion settings. Participants will gain practical tools to lead impactful classroom discussions.

Presenters

Yongzhen (Jennifer) Wu

Mandarin Instructional Coach, Guy Emanuele Elementary School

Hello, I'm Jennifer Wu, an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for fostering professional growth and creating impactful learning experiences.With over 18 years of teaching experience in both elementary and secondary education in China and the USA, I've had the privilege... Read More →

Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
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Interest Session

Major Focus Communication Standards
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

11:00am PDT

N09 Decolonizing our classrooms

Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

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Have you seen the word "decolonize" used to refer to various school subjects and curriculums? Does this seem daunting, confusing, and/or too political to you? No need to wonder anymore! In this session, the presenter will show four ways to begin the process of decolonizing your classroom, providing guidance along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities for collaboration and questions.

Presenters

Edward Stanko

Spanish teacher and Department Chair, World Languages, Patrick Henry High School

17th year Language educator; grew up surrounded by the Spanish language and Mexican culture; coffee addict and book nerd; obsessed with all things SLA

Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Brickstones

Interest Session

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