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Friday, March 7
 

8:00am PST

D03 Let's Celebrate! Mark your calendars for a year of holiday activities. (ticket required)
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am PST
Brickstones
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Through the lens of celebrations, guide students to recognize the diversity and commonalities of the world cultures they are studying. This is a hands-on workshop with activities in all three modes to use at various holidays. Included will be letters, greeting cards, decorations, poetry, partner and group activities, and suggestions on how to adapt them to various proficiency levels and languages.
Presenters
avatar for Sally Mearns

Sally Mearns

Team Leader, Stanford World Language Project
I am a retired French and Spanish teacher and have retired for the second time form my posiition as the Site Director of the Stanford World Language Project.
avatar for Hélène Chan

Hélène Chan

Retired-SWLP
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am PST
Brickstones
  Workshop, 3-hour

8:00am PST

D07 (6-hr) Curriculum Ideas for the Spanish for Heritage Learners Classroom (ticket required)
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 3:45pm PST
Shutters East 1
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See a sample scope and sequence with units for a Spanish as a Heritage Language course, including: Growth Mindset; Value of Bilingualism; History & Cultural Identity; Power of Language, Literature & Arts. We’ll also explore strategies for a Spanish-only class, process-writing, a course-wide rubric menu and more. Participants will be given digital access to course materials, and the workshop will include built-in time for participants to adapt concepts into their own course, as well as share ideas with each other.
Presenters
avatar for Michael Silva

Michael Silva

Hillsdale High School
Michael Silva is a teacher of Spanish at Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, California where he has served as department chair and WL coordinator for the district. He previously taught the WL teaching methods course at the Stanford Teacher Education Program for nearly 10 years, served... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 8:00am - 3:45pm PST
Shutters East 1
  Workshop, 6-hour

5:00pm PST

F03 (2-hr) La cultura en el aula de español:el deporte (ticket required)
Friday March 7, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Courtyard 1
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How do sports create a reality to hispanic culture in the Spanish classroom? Explore the origins of the Olympic games, the role of women in sports and celebrate hispanic champions and sports heroes. This session includes interactive activities that enrich cultural competence via sports.
Presenters
avatar for Ines Garcia Sal

Ines Garcia Sal

Education advisor, Spanish Embassy Education Office
I work for the Spanish Embassy education office in Los Angeles. We promote and support the teaching and learning of Spanish through different programs such asSummer courses in Spain 2022: deadline April 1st 2022 North American Language & Culture Assistants (NALCAP) Application pe... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Courtyard 1
  Workshop, 2-hour
 
Saturday, March 8
 

11:15am PST

G05 Can Chocolate Change the World?
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters East 2
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Globally competent learners know that the power of sharing a meal is a equalizing experience. Indulge in the flavors of the Americas while exploring the transformative impact of fair trade practices in the chocolate industry. This interactive session delves into the journey of cocoa, from bean to bar, examines empowerment and sustainability in fair trade practices, and targets ways teachers can incorporate food as a vehicle for acquisition in the three modes. Come explore the intersection of language, culture, and global responsibility through the lens of sustainability and fair trade practices in the chocolate industry. And yes...you'll taste!
Presenters
AF

Andrea Ford

Westview High School
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Shutters East 2
  Interest Session

11:15am PST

G09 Rising to the Occasion: Growth Mindset in the World Language Classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Loft 2
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: Studies show that a growth mindset in students leads to increased motivation and achievement. As a result of transparent and realistic goal setting, students are more likely to take the risks that are so vital to language acquisition. Participants will discuss and engage in practical ways to incorporate growth mindset in their classrooms.
Growth mindset skills transcend content areas and elevate life and languages by carrying these skills beyond the classroom and into a dynamic and interconnected world.
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Loft 2
  Interest Session

11:15am PST

G10 Prepared for a Natural Disaster? Insights from Japanese Practices for Novice Learners
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Loft 1
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Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Explore how novice learners can gain valuable insights from Japanese approaches to disaster preparedness. This interactive session provides comprehensive scaffolding and engaging activities designed to encourage adolescents to think critically about this timely and practical topic.
Presenters
KK

Kumi Kobayashi

Los Gatos High School
YT
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Loft 1
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I02 AI as a Tool in the Language Classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters West 2
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Learn about ChatGPT and other AI platforms. This session will review how AI can assist language teachers with lesson planning, assessment, and provide better feedback to students. We will learn what this tool is, its capabilities, and how it can make our teaching tasks more efficient.
Presenters
avatar for Elizabeth Cisneros
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Shutters West 2
  Interest Session

3:00pm PST

I06 Comic Creation in the World Language Classroom
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Great Room 8
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EXHIBITOR SESSION: What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Making comics about a barrel of monkeys in your target language! This session will focus on the many benefits of comic making in the world language classroom. Participants will be introduced to Pixton, an award-winning platform backed by research that makes language, storytelling, and creative expression accessible to all.
Presenters
TM
Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Great Room 8
  Interest Session

5:45pm PST

K01 Practical AI and Online Translator Policies: Balancing Support, Integrity, and Trust
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Courtyard 2
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Let's explore practical strategies for integrating AI and Online Translator(OT) policies into syllabi and assignments that foster student learning, earn administrative support, and maintain academic integrity. Leave with clear, supportive, and adaptable language for AI and Online Translator usage and guidelines that will work for you and your students.
Presenters
avatar for Bethany Thompson

Bethany Thompson

Digital Learning Coordinator, Vanguard Preparatory
Technology, French, eSports, Turkey Farms
Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Courtyard 2
  Interest Session
 
Sunday, March 9
 

8:00am PDT

L11 Express, Embrace, and Inspire: Build Students’ Connectedness Through Creative Writing
Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Great Room 6
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Do your students have opportunities to express themselves and share their interests in class? Through creative writing in the target language, they can showcase their strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds. Strategies for writing and reading will be shared to enhance learning. Let’s express and embrace distinct ideas and values while building connectedness through students’ written works!
Presenters
JT
KR
Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Great Room 6
  Interest Session

10:00am PDT

M05 Mastering Interactive Self-Paced Lesson Design: Practical Tools and Techniques for Learner-Controlled Instruction
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Great Room 7
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Research has shown that giving learners control over their instruction can significantly enhance self-regulated learning and increase information retention (Milheim, 1990; Scheiter, 2005). In this session, attendees will learn how to create interactive lessons. These lessons allow students to control the pacing and sequence of their learning.
Presenters
MA

Mustafa Abid

Defense language Institute, DLI
DH
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Great Room 7
  Interest Session

10:00am PDT

M08 Enhancing Reading Comprehension in World Language Classroom Using Authentic Resources
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Shutters East 1
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Discover the power of connecting subject matter to enhance reading comprehension in world languages! Learn practical strategies from our experiences in university immersion language classes and explore activities that foster literacy skills, broaden perspectives, and promote academic success. Leave with a toolkit of techniques to enrich your world language instruction.
Presenters
SA
avatar for Ghadah Al Saadi
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Shutters East 1
  Interest Session

11:00am PDT

N04 Culturally Connecting the Classroom with the School, Familes and Communities
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Great Room 8
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What are ways to connect classroom content with the rest of the school, families, and local communities? Interactively learn to create "culture connect" activities for any language, at any level.
Presenters
MT

Mari Takahashi

Teacher, South High School
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Great Room 8
  Interest Session

11:00am PDT

N05 Meet the Underrepresented Languages SIG and Join the World Languages Reading Challenge!
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Great Room 6
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Learn about the WL Reading Challenge, a successful initiative between CLTA and the California Dept of Education, and how teachers can easily implement it in their schools. You will hear from past participats and the benefits it has brought their students, language programs, and school communities. You will be provided with resources and strategies to implement the Challenge in your own classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Amelia Nevis

Amelia Nevis

Adjunct Professor, Italian, Modesto Junior College
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Great Room 6
  Interest Session

11:00am PDT

N08 Enhancing Reading Comprehension in World Language Classroom Using Authentic Resources
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Shutters East 1
Feedback Survey
Discover the power of connecting subject matter to enhance reading comprehension in world languages! Learn practical strategies from our experiences in university immersion language classes and explore activities that foster literacy skills, broaden perspectives, and promote academic success. Leave with a toolkit of techniques to enrich your world language instruction.
Presenters
SA
avatar for Ghadah Al Saadi
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Shutters East 1
  Interest Session

11:00am PDT

N09 Decolonizing our classrooms
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Brickstones
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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
avatar for Edward Stanko

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

11:00am PDT

N10 Become a Language Friendly School that Fosters Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Learning
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Shutters West 2
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This session will provide an overview of the Language Friendly School's initiative and outline the steps that your school can pursue to become a member of its international network. The network supports schools to create language friendly environments that integrate students' home language into the school's curricula and leverage its language program offerings to create multilingual citizens.
Presenters
avatar for Duarte Silva

Duarte Silva

Executive Director Emeritus, Stanford University
The California World Language Project (CWLP) is a collaborative, statewide network that sponsors year-round professional development programs for World Language educators intended to strengthen the teaching of languages and cultures in California. The project aims to involve every... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Pérez

Nancy Pérez

CCWLP Site Director, CLTA Past President
-CCWLP Site Director CLTA: Executive Board Member since 2011 Spanish Retired Teacher Visalia, CA
Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Shutters West 2
  Interest Session
 
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