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Cover art by Madeline Doll, Senior at Spain Park High School, Hoover, AL. Teacher: Hannah Rae Joseph

SCOLT PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

SCOLT Board of Directors 2024 - 2025

DR. PAM BENTON (2027) President Retired, Pinellas County Schools, FL

DR. KRISTA CHAMBLESS (2025)

Immediate Past-President University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL

AMANDA MINNILLO (2029) President-Elect, Recording Secretary Avant Assessment, SC

MICHELLE OLAH (2025)

Co-Registrar, SCOLTalk Co-Editor Independent Consultant, FL

BONNIE WANG (2025) Program Co-Director Durham Academy, NC

BERTHA DELGADILLO (2026) Program Co-Director Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, GA

LINDA SANTIAGO (2027) Program Co-Director St. Petersburg High School, FL

LIZ LAWRENCE-BAEZ (2026)

Awards and Scholarships Co-Director Richland School County Two, SC

JEN CARSON (2027)

Awards and Scholarships Co-Director Language Testing International, VA

KIMBERLy RENEE WATSON (2028)

Co-Registrar, Co-SCOLTalk Editor Pelahatchie High School, MS

DR. KELLy MOSER (2028) Social Media Mississippi State University, MS

THOMAS SOTH (2027)

SCOLT Representative to ACTFL Chapel Hill High School, NC

DR. PAULA GARRETT-RUCKS Editor, Dimensions George State University, GA

DR. LESLIE BALDWIN

Executive Director

Welcome to SCOLT@60: Our World Languages Jam Session in Nashville!

The SCOLT, TWLTA , and SEALLT Leadership are delighted to see you in Nashville for our World Languages Jam Session! We’re excited that you’ve joined us to celebrate SCOLT’s 60th birthday!

SCOLT was established on December 6, 1964 in Atlanta, GA. Present at this meeting: Louis Chatagnier, Huguette Chatagnier-Kiser, Oscar Haac, all from Emory University; Benjamin F. Hudson from Atlanta University; Herman F. Bostick from the Georgia Department of Education. (source: Dimension: Languages ’89)

We look forward to making you feel welcome with our unique Southern hospitality, and offering you some amazing sessions, workshops, speakers, and celebrations. We’ll also introduce you to the best World Languages teachers from each of our states in the SCOLT region, join you in congratulating the SCOLT Award and Scholarship winners, and reconnect with our friends and make new friends as we share our passion for World Languages.

Here are a few highlights of this year’s conference:

• 7 Amazing Pre-Conference Workshops brought to you by SEALLT, TWLTA, ACTFL, and, of course, SCOLT

• 10 rounds with 12 exciting Sessions in each round

• 12 Research Sessions in McGavock’s—6 each day

• The “Best of” Session from each of our region’s state conferences

• Keynote address from this year’s ACTFL Teacher of the Year Kei Tsukamaki

If it’s your first time at SCOLT, join Past President, Krista Chambless, for the First Timer’s Session on Friday at 8:00 am. She’ll help you understand how conferences work, how to read the program, how to choose the best session for you and how to make new connections.

Be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall where the vendors will share their wares and expertise with you. If you’re interested in something specific, check out the exhibitor sessions to get a more in-depth look at their offerings and then go by their booth for a 1:1 conversation. Thanks to the exhibitors and sponsors. Without them this conference would not be possible. Catch me in the hallway and let me know what you’ve learned, how you’ve been inspired, or what you’ve been able to share with others!

Pam Benton, EdS SCOLT President, 2025 & 2026

1965 no elected officers

1966 no elected officers

1967 —Louis J. Chatagnier, GA

1968 —Louis J. Chatagnier, GA

1969 —Louis J. Chatagnier, GA

1970 —Herman Bostick, GA

1971 —Herman Bostick, GA

1972 —Herman Bostick, GA

1973 —Herman Bostick, GA

1974 —Genelle Morain, GA

1975 —Joanna Crane, AL

1976 —Max Gartman, AL

1977 —Mary Metz, LA

1978 —Frederick Jenks, FL

1979 —William Heflin, TN

1980 —Caro Feagin, GA

1981 —Jack Brown, MS

1982 —Howard Altman, KY

1983 —William Holdbrooks, AL

1984 —William Holdbrooks, AL

1985 —Frank Medley, SC

1986 —Christa Kirby, FL

1987 —Robin Snyder, WV

1988 —John Austin, GA

1989 —Paula Fordham, SC

1990 —Frank Medly, Bruce Fuller

1991 —Rosalie Cheatham

1992 —Robert Terry, Billie Edmonds

1993 —Robert Terry, Billie Edmonds

1994 —Billie Edmonds

1995 —Billie Edmonds

1996 —Anne Fountain

1997 —Kathy White

1998 —Kathy White

1999 —Susan Blankenship

2000 —David Alley

2001 —Carolyn Hansen

2002 —Maurice Cherry

2003 —Sharon Rapp

2004 —Peggy Bilbro

2005 —Sue Barry

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2006 —Carol Wilkerson

2007 —Jim Chestnut

2008 —Norah Jones, VA

2009 —Lynn Fulton-Archer

2010 —Nancy Decker, FL

2011 —Patricia Carlin

2012 —Vernon LaCour

2013 —Caroline Kelly

2014 —June Carter

2015 —Linda Zins-Adams, KY

2016 —Carol Anne

Costabile-Heming, TX

2017 —Linda Markley, FL

2018 —Tomas Soth, NC

2019 —Carmen Scoggins, NC

2020 —Carmen Scoggins, NC

2021 —Bobby Hobgood, NC

2022 —Bobby Hobgood, NC

2023 —Krista Chambless, AL

2024 —Krista Chambless, AL

2025 —Pam Benton, FL

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TWLTA WELCOME LETTER

Welcome to Nashville, World Language Educators!

Dear World Language Educators,

Welcome to the 60th Annual SCOLT/TWLTA/SEALLT Conference! It is both a privilege and an honor to gather with such an inspiring community of educators in Nashville, Tennessee—Music City USA.

Welcome to the 60th Annual SCOLT/TWLTA/SEALLT Conference! It is both a privilege and an honor to gather with such an inspiring community of educators in Nashville, Tennessee Music City USA.

This year’s conference, themed “A World Language Jam Session,” reflects the vibrant energy and creativity that Nashville is famous for. Just as musicians come together to create harmony, we come together this week to collaborate, innovate, and inspire one another in the world of language teaching. Whether you are reconnecting with old colleagues or meeting new friends, I encourage you to embrace the spirit of this theme—listen, share, and learn from one another, just like a great jam session!

This year’s conference, themed “A World Language Jam Session,” reflects the vibrant energy and creativity that Nashville is famous for. Just as musicians come together to create harmony, we come together this week to collaborate, innovate, and inspire one another in the world of language teaching. Whether you are reconnecting with old colleagues or meeting new friends, I encourage you to embrace the spirit of this theme listen, share, and learn from one another, just like a great jam session!

Our host city provides the perfect backdrop for this gathering. Between sessions and workshops, take a moment to soak in Nashville’s unique blend of history, culture, and music. From the legendary honky-tonks on Broadway to the iconic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville offers countless opportunities to fuel your creativity and recharge your spirit.

This event would not be possible without the dedication and teamwork of so many individuals. My deepest thanks go to the SCOLT, TWLTA, and SEALLT boards, as well as the incredible presenters, exhibitors, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Your commitment to excellence is the reason SCOLT continues to thrive after 60 years!

As you dive into this week’s sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, my hope is that you leave feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to make a difference in your classrooms. Remember, this conference is more than just a professional gathering—it’s a celebration of our shared mission to foster global understanding through language education.

As you dive into this week’s sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, my hope is that you leave feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to make a difference in your classrooms. Remember, this conference is more than just a professional gathering it’s a celebration of our shared mission to foster global understanding through language education.

Looking ahead, I invite you to return to Nashville later this year for the 57th TWLTA Annual Conference on November 7–8, 2025. The theme, “New Horizons in Language Learning: Innovate, Adapt, Thrive,” promises to build on the energy and insights from SCOLT 2025.

Thank you for everything you do for your students, colleagues, and the field of world language education. Let’s make this conference one to remember!

Warm Regards,

Abigail Simone TWLTA President

SEALLT WELCOME LETTER

Attendees,

delighted to continue working with SCOLT. We would like to welcome you to Nashville conference. We celebrate SCOLT’s 60 th anniversary, what a milestone! We hope the 2025 Conference “A World Language Jam Session”. We know there will be wonderful sessions and workshops to connect, learn and re -energize. It is always inspiring surrounded by so many educators and presenters who are passionate about language

Dear Attendees,

regional group of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning IALLT was founded in 1965 and provides leadership in the development, evaluation and management of instructional technology for learners and t eachers literature and culture. SEALLT serves the Southeast states with members in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina. Part of SCOLT is also covered by which serves the MidAtlantic region covering Maryland, the D istrict of Columbia, Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

SEALLT is delighted to continue working with SCOLT. We would like to welcome you to Nashville for our annual conference. We celebrate SCOLT’s 60th anniversary, what a milestone! We hope you all enjoy the 2025 Conference “A World Language Jam Session”. We know there will be many wonderful sessions and workshops to connect, learn and re-energize. It is always inspiring to be surrounded by so many educators and presenters who are passionate about language learning.

SEALLT is a regional group of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning Technology. IALLT was founded in 1965 and provides leadership in the development, integration, evaluation and management of instructional technology for learners and teachers of language, literature and culture. SEALLT serves the Southeast states with members in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina. Part of SCOLT is also covered by MAALLT, which serves the MidAtlantic region covering Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

all “techies” and anyone with an interest in learning about technology even if it is little scary. Feel free to join us at any of our sessions and workshops. We have two conference workshops and several technology focused session s. We will also have a table exhibit hall if you want to talk with a Board member, double check your “tech” presenting or attending sessions, or find out more about us and what we do.

We welcome all “techies” and anyone with an interest in learning about technology even if it is sometimes a little scary. Feel free to join us at any of our sessions and workshops. We have two pre-conference workshops and several technology focused sessions. We will also have a table set up in the exhibit hall if you want to talk with a Board member, double check your “tech” before presenting or attending sessions, or find out more about us and what we do.

honored to partner with SCOLT to offer an insightful and inclusive conference. We look seeing you in Nashville. Stay safe and well !

We are honored to partner with SCOLT to offer an insightful and inclusive conference. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville. Stay safe and well!

Nathalie Ettzevoglou

Ettzevoglou University, GA

Representative Lemmond School, AL

President-Elect

Meredith White

Nathalie Ettzevoglou Innovation Academy President, SEALLT

Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA

Treasurer

Stacey Powell

SEALLT 2025 Officers

Auburn University, AL

Webmaster

President

Janet Bunch

NATHALIE ETTZEVOGLOU

President-Elect

Northwest Mississippi Community College, MS

Innovation Academy

Techspert

Pierce School for Mathematics and Science, MS

Ari Gutman

SCOLT Representative

RAEGAN LEMMOND

Auburn University, AL

Opelika High School, AL

K-12 Representative

RAEGAN LEMMOND

Opelika High School, AL

Secretary

LORI LEVAR PIERCE

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, MS

MEREDITH WHITE Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA

Treasurer

STACEY POWELL

Auburn University, AL

Webmaster

JANET BUNCH

Northwest Mississippi Community College, MS

Techspert

ARI GUTMAN

Auburn University, AL

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration [onsite AND preregistration]

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibits set up

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AM Pre-conference workshops

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM Leadership Luncheon and Session [by invitation only]

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PM Pre-conference workshops

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM SCOLT Teacher of the Year Interviews

FRIDAY

MARCH 20 MARCH 21

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibits Open

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast and Exhibits Break

8:00 AM – 8:20 AM SCOLT First Timers Session

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Opening General Session and Awards

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Exhibits Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Round #1

11:30 AM – 12:40 PM Lunch – Pick up in Exhibitor Area; Meeting rooms available for topic collaboration and discussion

12:40 PM – 1:40 PM Round #2

1:50 PM – 2:50 PM Round #3

2:50 PM – 3:10 PM Exhibits Break

3:10 PM – 4:10 PM Round #4

4:20 PM – 5:20 PM Round #5

5:45 PM – 7:45 PM Sponsors and Patrons Reception and Business Meeting [by invitation only]

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SATURDAY

MARCH 22

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration Open

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast

7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Exhibits Open

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Round #6

9:10 AM – 10:10 AM Round #7

10:10 AM – 10:50 AM Exhibits Break

10:50 AM – 11:50 AM Round #8

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Round #9

1:10 PM – 2:10 PM Round #10

C ODE OF C ONDUCT

Conduct for In-Person Conventions, Meetings and Gatherings

SCOLT does not tolerate any unacceptable conduct by attendees, exhibitors, or SCOLT Board of Directors members at in-person events, including but not limited to:

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.

• Physical, verbal, or signed abuse of any attendee, presenter, exhibitor, service provider, guest or SCOLT Board of Directors member.

• Derogatory, discriminatory, or inappropriate comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, or any other protected group.

• Inappropriate use of nudity or sexual images in presentations.

• Continuous or ongoing disruption of presentations during sessions, in the exhibit hall or at any other events or meetings.

• Introduction of topics with the intent to deviate or distract from the focus topic of the presentation or meeting.

• Sharing of confidential information related to people, presentations, meetings, or events that the participant does not have permission to share.

• Sharing of any information or other material protected by copyright without the permission of the copyright owner or without crediting the author or source.

• Recording or taking photos of session presentations against the wishes of the presenter(s). Recording and photography is permitted at public events unless otherwise specified.

• Solicitations for services or product announcements during non-exhibitor or non-sponsored presentations.

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SCOLT 2024-2025 SPONSORS & PATRONS

2024 - 2025 Individual SCOLT Sponsors

SPONSOR

Clarissa Adams-Fletcher

Stacy Amling

Kristin Backus

Jason Bagley-Cooler

Greg Barfield

Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson

Pamela Benton

Sarah Bley

Hilary Browder-Terry

Jen Carson

Diana Castano

Krista Chambless

Estella Cofer

Shelby Cole

Richard Culp

Bertha Delgadillo

Rosario Echevarria

Claudia Elliott

Danielle Engle

Jannelle Ervin

Cody Fondren

Mary Ellen Foye

Paula Garrett-Rucks

Heather Giles

Shane Goodpasture

Ann Marie Gunter

Shirley Hall

Allison Harris

Alison Hayter

Bobby Hobgood

Montana Hoffman

Kaleb Hyatt

Silvana Ibanez

Eric Jaworski

Yolanda Jimenez

Yohanna Jimenez

Kelly Jones

Hannah Rae Joseph

Elena Kamenetzky

Monica Lamelas

Raegan Lemmond

Greta Lundgaard

Linda Markley

Jeanne McCoy

Amanda Minnillo

Cindy Mollard

Kelly Moser

Jerry Parker

Stacey Powell

Annette Putt

Leandra Rodriguez

Victoria Russell

Shamiah Sadler

Kelly Scheetz

Carmen Scoggins

Gerardo Serrano

Thomas Soth

Judy Spain

Sheri Spaine Long

Kathleen Stein-Smith

Erika Stevens

Ken Stewart

Brandee Strickland

Shannon Sudderth

Heidi Trude

Linda Villadoniga

Nancy Wallace

Heather West

Meredith White

Silvana Wilbur

Savannah Wilson

John Wilson

Carolyn Wright

Melinda Zeliff

2024 - 2025 SCOLT Institutional Patrons

SPONSOR

Sara Ahnell

Leslie Baldwin

Sue Barry

Shannon Borum

Kristy Britt

Rosalie Cheatham

Maribel Gomez

Delandris Jones

Norah Jones

Amanda Lanier

Mark Linsky

Beth Marshall

Greg Moreland

Tanika Perry-Vincent

Andrea Radford

Beck Sexton

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SCOLT 2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Proposal window: April 15 – October 13, 2025

Submit your session proposal at scolt.org

Conference Dates: March 19-21, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh, NC

Theme: Take Flight with Languages

INSTITUTION

Auburn University

SCOLT

Auburn University

Jackson High School

AWLA

Savannah-Chatham Public School System

Avant Assessment

Fluency Consulting, LLC

Michigan State University

Georgia Department of Education

Riverbend High School

University of Florida

Atlanta Public Schools

Cobb County School District

KWLA

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Southern Conference on Language Teaching

Workshop/Conference Session

Attendance Form

PLU/CEU Verification Form

SCOLT Conference – March 20- 22, 2025 Nashville, TN

Thursday Pre- Conference Workshops Attended

Friday Sessions Attended

Saturday Sessions Attended

Participant Name School/Institution

I verify that I attended the conference workshops and sessions indicated above.

Participant Signature

Leslie Baldwin, Ed.D., info@scolt.org SCOLT Executive Director

NOTE: SCOLT does not issue or award PLU/CEU credits. This form is intended to provide attendees with a way to verify attendance at sessions and events throughout the conference.

2025 Editorial Board for SCOLT Dimensions

MICHELE BACK

University Of Connecticut Mansfield, CT

MELISA (MISHA) CAHNMANNTAyLOR

University of Georgia Athens, GA

KELLy F. DAVIDSON

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

JASON A. KEMP WIDA

University of Wisconsin Madison, WI

SHUAI LI

Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

LARA LOMICKA-ANDERSON

University of South Carolina Columbia, SC

KELLy MOSER

Mississippi State University Starkville, MS

LINWOOD J. RANDOLPH JR.

University of Wisconsin Madison, WI

VICTORIA

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

SHERI SPAINE LONG

Executive Director Emeritus, AATSP

Birmingham, AL

PAUL D. TOTH

Temple University Philadelphia, PA

MANUELA WAGNER

University of Connecticut Mansfield, CT

MANUSCRIPTS IN DIMENSIONS 2025

Jane E. Hardy Wabash College

Victoria Rodrigo

Georgia State University

Gregory De La Piedra St. Petersburg College

Mathias Guerreiro-Aires

Georgia State University

Paula Garrett-Rucks

Georgia State University

5 Laura Guglani

Fairmont State University

Incorporating Extensive Reading into the Foreign Language Curriculum

Demonstrating a Free Listing Data Collection Approach to Cultural Instruction

Resources and Approaches for Integrating High-Leverage Teaching Practices: A Content Analysis

Minoritized Students’ Internship Experiences in World Languages: A Call for Research

Why World Language Teachers Stay: Teacher Retention in West Virginia, Challenges and Opportunities

CALL FOR PAPERS | Dimensions 2026

Special Issue: Plurilingual Language Learning: European and U.S. Perspectives

Co-editors: Dr. Paula Garrett-Rucks (Georgia State University) and Dr. Christiane Fäcke (University of Augsburg, Germany)

Dimensions is the official peer-refereed journal of the U.S. Southern Conference on Language Learning and Teaching (SCOLT). This special issue will focus on plurilingual language learning and bridging language education fields from Europe and the United States. The intended purpose is to share an understanding of the terms plurilingual (individual) and multilingual (societal) widely used in Europe and internationally as they relate to the terms bilingual and multilingual (individual and societal) and translanguaging (action) that are more commonly used in the Anglophone world. This call for papers aims to inspire diverse researchers to share their understanding of theories, policies, practices, and what plurilingual language education might look like in different contexts (educational, geographical, political, etc.) comparatively or uniquely in their own state (U.S.) or country (Europe).

Accordingly, this special issue focuses on the following questions: (1) Which issues are most pressing to language education fields between the U.S. and Europe and why? (2) In which way do social contexts, language policies, and language prestige influence language education in the U.S. and in Europe? (3) In what ways does learning world/foreign languages (e.g., Arabic, French, Japanese, or Spanish) compare in the U.S. to Europe? (4) What are the teaching practices in language education on both continents? How are plurilingual aspects respected and practiced and why? (5) Which instructional and multilingual/plurilingual practices are most beneficial to increase successful communication and relationship building?

Submissions guidelines can be found at: https://www.scolt.org/dimensions. Access to previous publications (open access, indexed, highly visible format—annual reports from ERIC indicate nearly 3,000 downloads per year) is found at: https://www.scolt.org/scolt-dimensions-volumes. For additional information, please contact Editor-in-Chief, Dr Paula Garrett-Rucks, at prucks@gsu.edu or Dimensions@SCOLT.org or Coeditor, Dr. Christiane Fäcke, at christiane. faecke@philhist.uni-augsburg.de. Please contact the editors early with intent to submit. Priority will be given to submissions received by the August 1st, 2025 deadline.

“B EST O F ” P RESENTATIONS B Y S TATE

The sessions and presenters below were selected by their state organization as the BEST OF STATE presentations at recent state conferences. We are pleased to share these selected presentations at SCOLT 2025!

Friday | March 21

1-A TENNESSEE | Best of TWLTA

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Belle Meade

Coordinating a GAPP Exchange with a German Partner School

Jana Engle, Dobyns Bennett High School

2-A SOUTH CAROLINA | Best of SCFLTA

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

French Curriculum: A to Z

Jennifer Reschly, Clover High School

3-A

Belle Meade

WEST VIRGINIA | Best of WVFLTA

1:50 PM - 2:50 PM

The Authorized Cheat Sheet

Emil Asanov, Florida State University

4-A LOUISIANA | Best of LFLTA

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Belle Meade

Language Acquisition with GLAD Strategies

Gabriela Rio Hernandez, Charles M. Burke/GLAD; Shakiyla Reyna, GLAD

5-A ALABAMA | Best of AWLA

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Belle Meade

Using Technology to Communicate about Sustainable Development Goals

Rosa Almodovar, Randolph School

5-B TEXAS | Best of TFLA

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Saturday | MARCH 22

6-A FLORIDA | Best of FFLA

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Hermitage A

Unlocking Language: Escape the Room, Not the Learning!

Ashley Eberhart, Round Rock High

Belle Meade

Let’s Play in All the Modes: Boosting Engagement and Proficiency with Low-Prep Games

Claudia Elliott, Paxon School for Advanced Studies

7-A NORTH CAROLINA | Best of FLANC

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Belle Meade

One Word at a Time: Games and Activities to Build Vocabulary

Shannon Sudderth, Durham Public Schools

8-A VIRGINIA | Best of FLAVA

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Strategies to Keep Burnout At Bay

Kelley Mades, Brooke Point High School

9-A MISSISSIPPI | Best of MFLA

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Belle Meade

Transforming the World Language Classroom with ChatGPT and other AI

Monica Lamelas, Booneville High School

10-A KENTUCKY | Best of KWLA

1:10 PM - 2:10 PM

¿Dónde estoy y dónde voy?

Belle Meade

Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson, Hawthorne Elementary

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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hermitage Lobby

Registration

Registration is located in lobby outside of the Hermitage Ballroom.

SCOLT Leadership Luncheon and Workshop

*By Invitation Only* SCOLT’s Leadership Workshop 2025 will focus on connections among leaders of the SCOLT state organizations. The session will feature content and activities from the book, Learning Lessons, by SCOLT past president and Founders Award recipient, Linda Markley. Thank you to Xperitas for sponsoring the Leadership Luncheon!

SPONSOR: SCOLT

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM General Hood

Teacher of the Year Interviews

Interviews to determine the 2026 SCOLT Regional World Language Teacher of the Year.

SPONSOR: SCOLT

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MORNING WORKSHOPS

W-1 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Belle

Generative AI: Artificial Intelligence for Genuine Language Teaching

Meredith White, Collins Hill HS, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Shirley Hall, Virginia Beach Public Schools

This workshop will focus on alleviating the fears that World Language teachers have with emerging generative Artificial Intelligence so that they can see it can be useful for genuine assignments, feedback, and connections. Specifically, the presenters will focus on a few tools including (but not limited to!) Magic School AI, ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Brisk. From the perspective of a classroom teacher, the examples will be both relatable and practical and all resources shown will be shared with attendees.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SEALLT

STRAND: Learning Resources/Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Save Your Sanity! No/Low Prep Games and Brain Breaks

Tiffany Hernandez, McMinn Central High School; Laura Medina, McMinn Central High School; Barbara Quintard, McMinn County Schools

Join us for an interactive session to help any teacher who has ever had an “off” day! We will introduce games and activities that require little or no preparation and bring brain breaks that will give you a moment to breathe and have your students waiting for more.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: TWLTA

STRAND: Learning Resources/Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

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Interest, Intrigue,

and

Intermediate Learners: Piquing Students’ Curiosity to Support Language Proficiency

Bethanie Drew, Broughton Global Magnet HIgh School

If you’ve ever wanted to have a class that was so intriguing that students couldn’t HELP but be captivated, this session is for you! In this workshop specifically designed for intermediate classes (usually level 3+) we will explore a handful of versatile low-prep, high engagement strategies that build student confidence and language skills. We’ll use a Photo Fishbowl to support speaking, a “tea party” where we will host a social event where you try to find out all the “tea” (chisme, gossip) as an introduction to other characters in a story and much more! Participants will leave with materials needed to recreate these experiences in their classrooms.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources/Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Post-secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

W-4 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Belle Meade

From

Novice

to

Superior:

A Hands-On Refresher to ACTFL and Proficiency-Based Teaching

Mary Jo Adams, ACTFL

Participants will learn about key ACTFL concepts such as proficiency and performance, the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do statements, the WorldReadiness Standards for Learning Languages, and the Core Practices, which are essential for promoting student-centered, proficiency-based language instruction. Participants will leave with a deep understanding of how ACTFL can help them meet the needs of their diverse learners. This workshop is ideal for teachers who want to enhance their pedagogical knowledge and skills, improve their assessment practices, and align their instruction with national standards.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: ACTFL

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

EXAMPLES IN: Various

W-5 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Belmont

Beg, Borrow, & Steal: Templates to Go

Raegan Lemmond, Opelika High School; Tavane Moore, Springs Middle School Fulton County; Lori LeVar Pierce, The Mississippi School for Math and Science

Are you looking for quick activities? Are you unsure where to get them? Join us for our workshop on templates. We will look at a variety of platforms such as Canva, Adobe, Bookcreator, and more. We will share our template ideas and would love for you to share how you use them. The goal is to walk away with materials for class on Monday. Bring your device, preferably more than your phone. There will be time for hands-on work.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SEALLT

STRAND: Learning Resources/Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

W-6 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

Cheekwood

Listen up! Strategies for Successful Listening Comprehension from Level 1-AP/IB

Kelly Scheetz, Franklin High School; Claire Gonzalez, Harpeth Hall School; Camile Hackney, Montgomery Bell Academy

This interactive workshop will share successful classroom strategies and resources for building listening comprehension skills from level 1 through AP and IB courses including where to find and how to adapt resources, types of activities to practice the skills, and ways to assess growth in comprehension. We will also explore how the strategies can be applied to strengthen reading comprehension skills.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: TWLTA

STRAND: Learning Resources/Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

H.E.L.P. - High Engagement, Low Prep Activities to Use this Week

Lisa Bartels, Wake County Public School; Shelby Cole, Wake County Public Schools

Need some HELP getting your students “all in” on a daily basis? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will share our favorite techniques and tips to engage students in all four language domains. If it isn’t low prep already, we will make it low prep for you! Examples will be shared in French, Spanish, and English and can be tailored to any level you teach. You’ll leave ready to HELP your students with some fresh, fun ideas!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources/Tools APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: French, Spanish W-7 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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SCOLT 2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Proposal window: April 15 – October 13, 2025

Submit your session proposal at scolt.org

Conference Dates: March 19-21, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh, NC

Theme: Take Flight with Languages

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibits Open

Be sure to thank our exhibitors for coming to this year’s event and supporting our profession! Exhibits will be open today from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Visit exhibitors on the lobby and lower levels.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Hermitage Ballroom

Continental Breakfast in Exhibitor Area

Join your colleagues for breakfast and network with our exhibitors. SCOLT is grateful to Lingco for sponsoring this breakfast!

SPONSOR: Lingco

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM General Thomas

Teachers’ Lounge

Need a break from the business of the conference and a place to recharge? Come to the Teachers’ Lounge for a bit of rest and relaxation.

8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Cheekwood

SCOLT First Timers Session

Krista Chambless, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Is this your first conference? Do you want to find out how to make the most of your experience at SCOLT/TWLA/SEALLT 2025? Come to this session to learn some tips and meet colleagues!

SPONSOR: SCOLT

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM McGavock’s Ballroom

Opening General Session and Awards

Come and hear from the ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year, and meet this year’s candidates for SCOLT Teacher of the Year and more!

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hermitage Ballroom

Exhibits Break

Coordinating a GAPP Exchange with a German Partner School

Jana Engle, Dobyns Bennett High School

A partner school exchange can be a wonderful motivational tool for students. In this presentation you’ll hear from an American teacher who has coordinated exchanges for 20+ years, with special input from the coordinator at our Berlin partner school. Plenty of tips for a successful exchange from both sides!

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: TWLTA

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: High School

1-B 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This Class is DOPE: Igniting Joy & Engagement with Dopamine-Boosting Activities

Annabelle Williamson, Morris Jeff Community School

In this workshop, discover innovative strategies to incorporate dopaminereleasing activities that support acquisition-driven instruction and help maintain target language usage. Learn how to cultivate a vibrant classroom community where students are eager to participate. With a focus on lowering cortisol and boosting dopamine, fostering a joyful learning environment for you AND your students comes easy!

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

1-C 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

IN: English

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

Spark Joy: Fostering a Student-Driven Classroom

Darcy Rogers, Organic World Language

This session will explore classroom practices that spark joy in daily learning and improve students’ linguistic ability. When content is drawn from and connected to students, based on state and national standards, and aligned with proficiency benchmarks, language acquisition flourishes! In this session, teachers will experience fun, hands-on pedagogical strategies that will engage their students and transform their classrooms!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Personalized Learning APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

1-D 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Data Wrangling for Language Educators: Roundin’ Up Student Success

Brandee Mau, Avant

Saddle up and join us on a data-drive through the wild frontier! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to wrangle data like a seasoned cowboy, turning student performance, assessment scores, and classroom trends into actionable insights. We’ll use a proficiency lasso to better understand your students’ progress and needs. Whether you’re a greenhorn or an old hand, we’ll guide you through the tools and strategies to herd your data into one manageable corral.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Leadership / Advocacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

Let’s grow! Feedback, Rubrics, and Selfevaluation

Lisa Bartels, Wake County Public Schools

All teachers provide students with feedback and rubrics, but do students truly use these tools to improve proficiency? A few simple adjustments to instructional practices can yield huge improvements in students’ understanding of their own learning. Come examine practical techniques to improve rubrics, implement feedback, manage our grading load, and increase student buy-in, leading to improved student performance. With effective feedback, student-friendly rubrics, and a classroom culture of reflection, every student will experience more growth!

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Assessment and Feedback

LEVELS: ALL

1-F 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Embracing Culture: Enhancing Language Learning in the World Language Classroom

Molly Rowland, Klett World Languages

Culture is an integral part of world language classroom instruction. Not only does it allow the students to learn more about the target culture, but it teaches students about their own culture as well. Providing authentic resources from the target culture allows for engaging and impactful instruction. French, German and Spanish examples will be provided as we take a look at how culture can be utilized to further enhance world language instruction.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

1-G 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Two Rivers

Bringing Improv Into Language Teaching

Divya Chaudhry, Vanderbilt University

In language classrooms, the ability to adapt, respond spontaneously, and engage collaboratively is crucial for both instructors and students. Drawing inspiration from research across various fields (Aylesworth, 2008; Barker, 2012; Lavik, 2021; Mourey, 2020), this workshop highlights the role of improv in enhancing creativity, improving communication skills, and development of intellectual humility. Participants will engage in improv games and guided reflection exercises to determine how improv principles could be incorporated into their instructional practice

CORE PRACTICES: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Level-up! Build Students’ Ownership of their Performance Progress

Alison Hayter, Centennial HS Frisco ISD

Getting students to apply feedback is not easy and can be frustrating. This session will address how to talk to students about proficiency levels and interpret the rubrics. We will learn about how to get students not only to initiate this process but also how to level up their performance.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Assessment and Feedback APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN:

Say You Won’t Go: Rehearsing Strategies to Retain Language Teachers

Amanda Lanier, Michigan State University

As SCOLT reflects on its history, we also need to secure the future by addressing teacher recruitment and retention. The initial appeal of language teaching often falters in the face of increasing workloads and isolation. Informed by a recent survey and interviews, this session will highlight causes of burnout and attrition but also use forum theatre techniques to encourage ideation about solutions. Self-care will not replenish motivation or attract new teachers. What will make you stay?

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Teacher Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention

1-J

AI: Artificial Intelligence or Authentic Interaction

Amy Pierce, Southside High School; Madeline Martinez, University of Fort Smith at Arkansas

Thoughts of students using artificial intelligence to do their work sets teachers’ teeth on edge. But let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. AI can be a boon to teachers and alleviate some of their stress. Harness its power to tackle the sometimes tedious teacher tasks and clear up time for authentic interaction with students. So, bring your device and learn to use some powerful AI tools.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

LANGUAGES: ALL

IN: Various

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

1-K 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Kingsley

Decolonized Pedagogies in ESL: Bridging Cultures and Languages

Abdulmalik Salman, The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa

The intersection of language and culture profoundly influences pedagogical and educational practices. Recognizing that language serves as more than a mere medium of communication; it embodies cultural identities, values, and worldviews and influences how knowledge is constructed, conveyed, and understood, this session explores the impact of dominant language policies on students’ cultural and linguistic identities through a critical autoethnographic lens. Reflecting on personal teaching experiences, the session offers innovative, decolonial strategies for overcoming cultural and linguistic barriers in ESL classrooms.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Social Justice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, DLI

Lights, Camera, Language: Maximizing Movies and TV in the World Language Class

Angela Uribe Romero, Parkland Magnet High School

In this session, we will be sharing strategies to maximize the use of movies and TV in world language classes of all levels. We will discuss how to go beyond the basic comprehension questions and provide examples of introductory and extension activities that create opportunities for all three modes of communication. Activities will be adaptable to any language and there will also be time for discussion and resource sharing.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, Post-Secondary

“Is

Dialect, & Culture in the WL Classroom

Rachel Acuff, Greeneville High School

As a non-heritage Spanish teacher, we are often questioned as to “which kind” of Spanish we teach. This session breaks down differences in how Spanish is used in different countries and commonalities between the variants. We discuss the question, “What makes language REAL?”

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, Post-Secondary

IN: Spanish

About Research to Practice sessions : In Round 1, there are two research sessions (1-N, 1-O) in the same room at the same time. Two presenters are paired in the 60-minute session, allowing 20 minutes each to present and 20 minutes for discussion.

High School Principals’ Instructional Leadership Regarding WL Programs

Pablo Martinez, Polk County Public Schools

In this session, results and findings of a mixed-methods multi-district research conducted in 2022 on principals’ instructional leadership will be shared with the audience. Practical recommendations and resources on how to engage principals in the management of WL Programs will be provided to the audience.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Research to Practice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

LANGUAGES: ALL

IN: English

IN:

Investigating Immersion Biliteracy Development through Virtual Exchanges

Kelly Jones, Pleasant Hill Middle School/University of South Carolina

Dual language immersion programs are in a unique position to take advantage of innovative solutions to connect students across the world. This study examines the benefits and challenges of implementing a virtual exchange program for a sixth grade German continuation immersion class that focuses on developing biliteracy skills through global and transliteracies, while encouraging collaboration between two international second language programs.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL, DLI

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

11:45 AM - 12:25 PM

Tennessee AATSP

This is a meeting of the Tennessee chapter of AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese).

French Curriculum: A to Z

Jennifer Reschly, Clover High School

You’re invited to explore a world where every letter inspires a unique adventure! Gather ideas, resources, and lessons to use for varying levels of French courses, beginner to intermediate/advanced!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCFLTA

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

2-B 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

Start Me Up! Supporting Student Expression

with Sentence Starters

Bethanie Drew, Broughton Global Magnet HIgh School

Students who study another language often express a strong desire to speak the language, but many also find it hard to say what they want to say. Sentence starters to the rescue! Learn what sentence starters can do to support ALL students in feeling competent & confident in their speaking & writing. These versatile strategies are adaptable to multiple units, levels, & languages allowing teachers to work smarter, not harder & are sure to bring smiles to your students’ faces!

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS, Post-Secondary

2-C

About Jam Sessions : If you want to have informal conversations with colleagues around one of these topics, pick up your lunch and join the room. These lunch conversations do not have a facilitator nor agenda.There is a Google Doc linked in SCHED for capturing and sharing ideas and resources, as needed.

EXAMPLES IN: German, English 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM

Jam Sessions: Teacher Recruitment and Retention

ALL

Rocky Top Tennessee: Integrating Music into your Language Classroom

Lauren Ruffolo, Mango Languages

Enhance your student engagement and classroom participation while learning a language with Mango Reader. This tool is a game changer for anyone who wants to experience their target language in real-world, authentic context. Visit our “exhibitor session” and see Mango Reader in action as we learn the words to a popular song in a new language.

CORE PRACTICE: Teach Grammar as Concept

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Various

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Cheekwood

2-D 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

TPRS 2.0 - The Fastest Way to Fluency for Everyone

Craig Sheehy, TPRS BOOKS

Do you wish your students could achieve conversational fluency in just one year of language? Traditional methods often fall short, leaving students discouraged and teachers frustrated. Discover the latest evolution of TPRS we are calling TPRS 2.0! It is enabling students to achieve Intermediate Mid on the STAMP test in just 60-80 hours. Join our session, informed by expert insights and proven techniques, to learn three core principles and an easy-to-implement “recipe” that transforms language acquisition.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Japanese, Chinese, Hungarian

Navigating the Playlist: Bringing Music Into Your Classroom

Heidi Trude, Loudoun Valley High School; Shane Goodpasture, Marion Senior High School

We all have songs that move us, but how can we bring those songs into the classroom to promote language acquisition? In this session, we will navigate our musical playlists and share engaging activities for all levels that will turn one hit ones wonders into chart-topping hits. Come and get your global groove on and see how music can amplify language acquisition in the world language classroom!

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

2-F 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

Structuring Success: Building Effective Routines in Novice Language Classrooms

Sara Ahnell, Auburn University

This session provides practical strategies for implementing clear, structured procedures in novice language classrooms where the target language is used 90% or more of the time. Using the “Looks Like, Sounds Like” approach, the CHAMPS framework, and the PACTT (Preferred Activity Choice Time in the Target Language) system, participants will learn how to teach and rehearse classroom routines that support language acquisition. Attendees will leave equipped to create a positive learning environment that enhances student engagement and language use.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

2-H 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

Eulices Cordoba & Mariluz Julio Moreno, Sullivan Middle SchoolRock Hill School III

This presentation shows five pedagogical innovations to strengthen skills beyond developing language proficiency among WL students. In WL lessons, the presenters will share ways to design, pace, and deliver lessons that boost thinking abilities, networking opportunities, and sociocultural competencies. In general, this presentation will serve as a PD opportunity whose primary goal is to provide teachers with insight into how they can implement hands-on activities, lesson plans, and practical projects that can boost high-order thinking skills, creativity, and decision-making.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Dual Language Immersion

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS, DLI APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English, Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: Various

2-K 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM Kingsley

ESL Outside the BOX and Discussion Forum for ESL

Concerns

Annette Putt, Foley Middle School

The “ESL Outside the Box” presentation on co-teaching, collaboration, and communication focuses on innovative strategies for supporting English as a Second Language (ESL) students in the classroom. The open discussion forum dealing with ESL teaching will allow educators to share their experiences, challenges, and successes in supporting English language learners.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Dual Language Immersion APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ESL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

2-L 12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

Edgewood

Incorporating Novels by Levels in the Spanish Classroom

Grisell Santiago, PK Yonge Developmental Research School

In this presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to explore how to successfully incorporate novels (Readers by levels) into their curriculum. Participants will see examples of Unit Plans and measurable activities for the Spanish classroom. Examples includes levels 1 to 4.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Research to Practice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS, DLI

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Unlock the Potential: Success for Students with Disabilities in the FL classroom

Emily Ibrahim, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Students of all abilities can learn a foreign language, including students with intellectual, developmental, and language disabilities. Contrary to common practice, students with developmental disabilities need not be excluded from the foreign language classroom. Come hear about groundbreaking research on second-language acquisition among children with Down syndrome and autism and discover research-backed strategies that foster language learning in students of all abilities to create a truly inclusive classroom environment.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: English

STRAND: Program and/or Educator Effectiveness

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English, Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish, Arabic

About Research to Practice sessions : In Round 2, there are two research sessions (2-N, 2-O) in the same room at the same time. Two presenters are paired in the 60-minute session, allowing 20 minutes each to present and 20 minutes for discussion. !

Reflecting on Culture: A Portfolio Approach to Cultural Learning

Rachel Friedman, University of Calgary

This session presents the cultural portfolio project as a way of developing learners’ cultural and intercultural competencies within the context of language learning. It presents research findings on the use of the cultural portfolio and demonstrates how this project guides learners to develop (socio)cultural awareness and intercultural communication, with reference to ACTFL’s culture standards. It includes opportunities for participants to think about and discuss ways of implementing this project in their own teaching practices.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Supervisors, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: English

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish, Arabic

2-O 1:10 PM

Strengthening Family Engagement for Student Success

Viviane Moore, Baldwin Elementary School

This presentation examines how effective family engagement to support student success. It emphasizes the roles of Title I Parent Instructional Coordinators (PICs), Parent Outreach Liaisons (POLs), and Parent Liaisons (PLs) while addressing barriers like limited literacy and language barriers. Drawing on relevant literature, the paper proposes a team-based, comprehensive approach, emphasizing family engagement specialists, professional development, community partnerships, and personalized support to create equitable learning environments that empower families and enhance student outcomes.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Articulation and Collaboration

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

3-A 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: English

PRESENTATION IN: English, Portuguese, Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

The Authorized Cheat Sheet

Emil Asanov, Florida State University

The presenter will share findings of a qualitative study that investigated the ways that the authorized cheat sheet (ACH) performed as a positive psychology intervention on summative tests for undergraduate students of Russian at a large public university. By conducting focus groups with his students, the presenter found evidence that the ACH can relieve students’ test anxiety and second language anxiety, serve as a good study/review organizer, but also present some challenges concerning the quality and preparation of the ACH.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: WVFLTA

Nadine Di Vito, University of Chicago

In a time of decreasing foreign language enrollments, a main challenge for language teachers is to create an environment where all students see themselves reflected in the multifaceted target language community of speakers and feel welcomed and engaged. One way to increase inclusivity is by using content that reflects a diversity of voices and viewpoints. This talk shows how to use film clips as an effective way to both engage a diverse learner population and promote cultural awareness.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning

3-H 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM Oaklands

Cumbia for the soul - the genre that unite us all!

Silvana Ibanez, Swainsboro High School

It is known that music plays an important role in the acquisition of a foreign language. Different music genres tell us about the customs, traditions and history of a place. And Cumbia is the perfect example. This presentation focuses on the origins of cumbia, its importance, how to dance it, and different ways to teach it in the classroom.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

3-I 1:50 PM

French

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Enhancing Vocabulary Development—A Comprehensible Input Approach to Vocabulary

Gio Macias, The German School of Dallas

Developing a rich vocabulary in K-5 world language classrooms is key to fostering language proficiency and strong literacy skills. This session explores the role of vocabulary acquisition in boosting comprehension and target language fluency, along with adaptable pedagogical methods for world language settings. Participants will engage in interactive activities, experiencing strategies from a student’s perspective across languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic, making learning both practical and immersive.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

ALL APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

Hire Ed: Getting the Job at the College Level

James Morgan, Louisiana State University Eunice

The path to becoming a college foreign language instructor/professor begins long before the application process. This session aims to equip teachers, students, and professionals with the knowledge and guidance to become the applicant that colleges and universities trust to lead, build, or grow their foreign language programs. Whether attendees aspire to teach as an adjunct or pursue a career as a full-time foreign language professor, this session will discuss requirements and helpful tips to land the job.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Program and/or Educator Effectiveness APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

Everyone’s an ESL Teacher: Demystifying SLA methods for the Mainstream Classroom

Barbara Quintard, McMinn County Schools

World Language teachers are poised to be indispensable leaders in their schools & districts by translating their expertise for use by other disciplines to accommodate ESL students. They can facilitate the building of bridges between mainstream classroom teachers and their multilingual learners (MLs). In this session, examples of potentially transferrable World Language tools, strategies, activities, and methods for use in the mainstream classroom to make content more accessible for MLs will be explored.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Leadership / Advocacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

F RIDAY | M ARCH 21

3-L 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM Edgewood

La Bourgogne: From the French Countryside to the Classroom

Tatiana Schuss, Florida Gulf Coast University

The presenter will share her research about the culture of the French Burgundy countryside and how its various social, historical and cultural aspects can lead to practicing deeper cultural learning and discussions in class. This information will be transposed into interactive cultural activities in the classroom, leading students to understand cultural variety and deviate from cultural generalization and stereotyping.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Post-secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: French

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: French

3-M 1:50 PM - 2:50 PM Cumberland

Workplace Spanish: From Bilingual

Proficiency to Skilled Interpreting

Nancy Wallace, Forsyth Central High School

Bilingual students possess a distinct advantage and often engage in interpretation in their daily lives. This session will provide a framework for developing a high school course that not only enhances students’ language proficiency but also equips them with the interpreting skills, ultimately leading them to a formal qualification in interpreting. Participants will learn how to design a curriculum featuring real world scenarios and interactive exercises that promote engagement and linguistic diversity.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

About Research to Practice sessions : In Round 3, there are two research sessions (3-N, 3-O) in the same room at the same time. Two presenters are paired in the 60-minute session, allowing 20 minutes each to present and 20 minutes for discussion.

3-N 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM McGavock’s

AI and the ORC Framework: Implementing AI into the World Language Classroom

Savana Watts, Randolph-Macon College

AI is used in World Language classrooms around the country, though little is known about its impact on student learning, and more specifically, writing. This study takes a quantitative and qualitative approach to evaluating students’ use of AI, applying the ORC (Original, Revised, Compared) Framework: a three-step process used to guide students’ application of AI tools when studying the target language. Initial results show that AI lowers anxiety, increases productivity, and fuels creativity among students learning a second language.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback 3-O

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL, Spanish

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

Narrativas biográficas en la clase de hablantes de herencia

Laura Rubio, The University of Alabama La adquisición del español por parte de hablantes de herencia es un campo de estudio significativo dentro de la lingüística aplicada y la educación. Investigaciones han evaluado el impacto de la literatura en la adquisición del español en hablantes de herencia,. En esta ponencia se mostrará cómo la lectura de la novela de Diana Moreno “La tierra de la promesa” (2023) y las actividades realizadas en una clase para hablantes de herencia llegan a tener un impacto significativo y multifacético.

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

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APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

PRESENTATION IN: Spanish

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM Hermitage Ballroom

Exhibits Break

Thank you to Carnegie Learning for sponsoring this exhibits break!

4-A 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM Belle

Meade

Language Acquisition with GLAD Strategies

Gabriela Rio Hernandez, Charles M. Burke/GLAD; Shakiyla Reyna, GLAD

Are you looking to boost your students’ oral language development? In this bilingual, interactive workshop, participants will engage in a variety of Be GLAD strategies that have been proven to support students in developing their oral language in any language.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: LFLTA

STRAND: Dual Language Immersion APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, French

4-B 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM Hermitage A

Every Great Why Needs a Great How

Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School

We know our “whys”: why build relationships; why use backward design; why incorporate authentic resources. We even know the “whats”: our learning targets; the modes of communication; expected outcomes. What is tricky sometimes are the “hows”. How do we transfer what we know and why we do it into the classroom? This session will reinforce all of our “whys” and “whats” and help you find potential ways to make the “hows” easier and more accessible for you and your students.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

4-C 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Belmont

F.A.C.T Checking: Testing for Proficiency with ACTFL Assessments

Carlos Mercado, Language Testing International; Jennifer Carson, Language Testing International

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

An individual’s level of proficiency is defined by four criteria: Function, Accuracy, Context/Content, and Text Type (FACT). A true measure of proficiency provides evidence of all the criteria, otherwise it does not truly measure proficiency. Learn how the AAPPL measures learners’ performance toward proficiency and how you can use the test and related data to help make your program matter to students, parents, the workforce, and the global community.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Assessment and Feedback

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

4-D 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Target Language Use: Reflecting on Successes and Overcoming Challenges

Carolyn Taylor & Marnina Falk, Wayside Publishing

Now that you’ve started your target language journey, let’s talk about how it’s going. What strategies are going well for you? What are some of the challenges you are facing as you work towards the goal of 90% target language use each day? Join us as we share strategies and resources while also taking time to troubleshoot some common target language challenges together!

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

4-E 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM McGavock’s B

Old School Throwbacks VS New School Bangers

Tanika Perry-Vincent, SM-LAC of DST Sorority, Inc

We’ll use nostalgic music and remakes to inspire attendees to renew their appreciation for the tried-and-true while presenting a new perspective on how to rejuvenate them using the latest tools and best practices in instructional technology and language acquisition to engage students. The featured instructional practices are supported by the resources Comprehensible Input and 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Foreign Language Classroom. This session is for teachers of ALL CONTENTS and IDEAL for instructional coaches and Educational Technology Specialists.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

4-F 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

We Must Talk About Bruno: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Language Class

Milton Alan Turner, ACTFL

Efforts to limit discussions on topics like race, racism, and social justice have made educators hesitant to engage in these vital conversations. In world language education, such dialogues are essential for effective communication, which requires understanding sociocultural realities. This session will explore the intersection of social justice standards, asset-based pedagogies, and antiracist frameworks, highlighting ACTFL’s DEI initiatives and practical strategies for fostering inclusive, supportive classroom environments that encourage meaningful and necessary conversations.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: ACTFL

STRAND: Social Justice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

4-G 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

Reaching All Students! Engagement Activities for All Learners!

Devin Arriaza, Renaissance Academy & NPS AES; Samary Breshears, Norfolk Public School

From peer conflicts to learners with special needs, our students come in with their own goals, wants and needs. Some of which can be distracting or unmotivating for them. The activities in this presentation are ways to promote participation in class, unique ways to evaluate learning, and ways to get all students to work together to support language learning. These are ready to use strategies that you can take back to your classroom right away! Don’t miss it!

Click, Speak, Learn: Digital Tools to Engage Students in the Language Classroom

Danielle Engle & Amber Jackson, Cobb Online Learning Academy

The 21st-century classroom calls for educators to integrate digital resources effectively to foster language learning in ways that are both meaningful and engaging for students. This presentation will provide practical insights and hands-on demonstrations of various digital platforms, apps, and techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into world language instruction. Key topics will include leveraging gamification to increase motivation, incorporating digital storytelling and video creation tools for language production, and online collaborative platforms to foster target language peer interaction.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

4-I 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English and Spanish

Drama-Based Pedagogy in Language Instruction

Alaa Hedeeb, Clayton County Public Schools

The participants will learn various drama-based activities to engage their students in the learning process and to motivate them to participate actively in a humorous environment. These activities will be implemented in lesson plans using the gradual release of responsibility. In addition, the participants will learn how to employ such activities to highlight some topics like power, identity, gender, and social justice in language classrooms.

CORE PRACTICES: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Social Justice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Arabic

4-J 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM Hermitage B

Silent Jam, Taiko Jam

Kyle Maclauchlan, Randolph Macon College

Japanese silent movies and traditional taiko both deeply influence language learning at our institution. In this session, the speaker will perform in English live as a “benshi” traditional Japanese silent film narrator, while showing a short comedy by Yasujiro Ozu. The college’s unique festival music taiko team, affording students personal ties to Japan, will also be introduced. Interdepartmental efforts with the Music Department will be discussed, as well as overall effects on students’ cultural fluency and transformative learning outcomes.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities 4-H 3:10 PM - 4:10

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

4-K 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, Japanese

Relatability Tips to Connect Foreign Language Instructors and Military Learners

Svetlana Mylnikova & Habib Soumahoro, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

Presenters will explore strategies for building rapport and trust across diverse age groups and military hierarchies via adapting instructional methods for military learners, and contextualizing foreign language learning with cultural relevance. They will highlight the use of authentic materials to engage and motivate learners, providing practical language skills for military contexts. These insights will benefit military and adult foreign language educators, helping them create targeted learning experiences that improve proficiency, deepen cultural understanding, and foster stronger educatorlearner connections.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning APPLICABLE LEVELS: Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Russian, French PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Kingsley

4-L 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM Edgewood

TPRS and the Francophone World

Allison Harris, The Altamont School

Many teachers have found success teaching with CI, specifically with TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling). Students have fun, and their proficiency level increases quickly as they focus on high-frequency structures in the target language. However, a great TPRS curriculum can sometimes fall short when it comes to introducing students to real people who speak French. In this session, teachers will learn to take the best elements of CI instruction and incorporate authentic materials from around the French-speaking world.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: French PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: French

4-M 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM Cumberland

Enhancing Foreign Language Project-Based Learning with AI

Gerardo Serrano, Jones Middle School

This session will demonstrate how AI tools can revolutionize language education. Educators will explore practical applications, such as chatbots, voice recognition, and content generation to create interactive and personalized projects. Participants will learn to design AI-enhanced activities that boost student creativity, problem-solving, and language proficiency.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, DLI

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

5-C 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Fostering Civil Discourse: Enhancing Pedagogical Practices in World Languages

Yensen Sierra Lambert, Vista Higher Learning

In today’s globalized world, civil discourse is essential for fostering critical thinking, empathy, and language proficiency. This interactive session will explore how to incorporate civil discourse into world language classrooms, enabling students to engage in thoughtful, respectful dialogue on challenging topics while practicing the target language. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and discussions, gaining strategies for integrating discourse around cultural differences, current events, and social issues. The session will also offer tools for creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

5-D

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Combining AI and Human Intelligence to Achieve the Best Outcomes for Young Learners

Natalya Seals, Little Sponges

This session explores how AI enhances education for young language learners by adapting learning content based on language proficiency and learning styles. It provides personalized feedback, automates assessments, and considers ethical implications for fairness and privacy. Educators learn to integrate AI insights to foster language acquisition, critical thinking, and cultural competency. Discussions, case studies, and demonstrations illustrate AI’s role in supporting linguistic development and cognitive growth. Ideal for administrators, educators, and policymakers interested in leveraging AI to optimize educational outcomes.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

Using Technology to Communicate about Sustainable Development Goals

Rosa Almodovar, Randolph School

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, Supervisors, DLI

5-A 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM Belle Meade

This session will provide a brief introduction of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Then, the presentation will be concentrated on how they can be incorporated in our curriculum. A variety of tools to support lessons about the global challenges will be shared. The presentation will focus on communicative tasks that align with ACTFL standards of communication. Attendees will actively participate and examples of interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication will be presented and shared.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: AWLA

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

Unlocking Language: Escape the Room, Not the Learning!

Ashley Eberhart, Round Rock High

5-E 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

McGavock’s B

Content-Based Learning Through Calendar Talk

Claudia Elliott, Paxon School for Advanced Studies

In this session, participants will explore how Calendar Talk, a simple and lowprep activity, can integrate content-based learning and foster intercultural competence. By discussing current events and cultural celebrations, students enhance both language proficiency and 21st-century skills like global awareness and communication. Attendees will learn practical strategies to implement Calendar Talk effectively, from Level 1 through AP classes, making it a valuable tool for engaging students with meaningful, real-world content.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

5-B 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM Hermitage A

5-F 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Has Language Education Gone Flat?

Ken Stewart & Dawn Samples, Lingco

Escape rooms can be incredibly fun, but creating them and executing that concept in our classrooms takes more finessing. Attendees will experience how escape room activities can enhance student collaboration and TL communication while in turn providing an engaging experience that will enhance acquisition and participation among all abilities.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: TFLA

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

McGavock’s A

Twenty years ago, Thomas Friedman, proclaimed The World is Flat in his popular novel by the same title. His vision addressed economics, politics, and technological innovation, but to what extent has language education gone global? How can educators prepare students for a dynamic, interconnected world? Join this interactive session in which we will discuss the next generation of language teaching and learning. We will explore the latest multimedia and digital, authentic resources to engage learners across all proficiency levels.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: French, German, Spanish PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various EXAMPLES IN: Various

Cheekwood

a

DL/I

Jam: Harmonizing Oracy & Language Objectives for Empowering Success

Diana Castano & Betsy Roman, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Join us for a follow-up to last year’s lively ¿Cómo se dice? session! Discover how easy it is to intentionally integrate language objectives into your classroom. Using music & lyrics, strategies and interactive activities that boost students’ language proficiency, enhance communication, and support academic success. You’ll leave with practical tools to design clear language objectives that foster oracy, empowering students to thrive in both languages. Ready to energize your learning environment with engagement, fun, and joyful noise? ¡Sí, se puede!

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Dual Language Immersion

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL, DLI

5-H 4:20 PM -

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

Boosting Students’ Motivation to Study: A Personalized Language Study Plan

Adriana Medina & Bobby Hobgood, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Help your students help themselves with their own personalized language study plan! This session introduces 20 possible components to include in a personalized language study plan. Presenters will demonstrate ways you can engage your students to set their language learning goals, determine their strengths and areas for growth, design their own learning schedule, identify their accountability partners, keep track of their growth, and develop study habits that stick. You’ll leave with a template to use with your students!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Communication and Teaching Strategies for Generation Zalpha

Knikki Hernandez, Greene County Public Schools

In this workshop, educators from various generations will explore the nuanced world of “Gen Zalpha,” those at the intersection of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. We’ll start by identifying characteristics of this cohort, then discuss their emerging challenges and strengths. The session will also cover the relationship between Gen Z and Gen Alpha, providing strategies for setting respectful boundaries and empowering teachers to thrive in classrooms with these students.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Research to Practice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English

Evaluating our Rubrics: Pathways that Empower

Karen Nickel, Concordia College (Moorhead MN)

Rubrics can empower learners by providing clear expectations and direct feedback. But how confident are we in the rubrics we use? Are we maximizing their potential? Exceptional rubrics are crucial for equitable assessment, fostering motivation, and helping learners track their progress effectively. Session participants will experience how it feels when we don’t have a common, consistent rubric continuum and explore why, what and how questions to evaluate and improve rubrics to assess interpersonal performance.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Assessment and Feedback

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, Post-Secondary, Supervisors

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

5-K 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Language Advocacy in a Multilingual World –Access and Opportunity for All

Kathleen Stein Smith, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus

Language skills and cultural knowledge play a significant role in our personal and professional lives, and in our engagement as global citizens. The challenge is that most US students do not have the opportunity to learn additional and heritage languages. It is essential that all language educators and stakeholders work together to bring access and opportunity for language learning to all.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Leadership / Advocacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL, French PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: French

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

“Why Connect?” Flashcards Bellringer that Connects Words into Sentences

Xinyi Meng, East Point Academy

This presentation focuses on an effective use of flashcards that integrates word-to-sentence connection into the goal of meaningful repetition. Supported by observational data from a six-month study with elementary Multilingual Learners, the bellringer practice demonstrates ML’s linguistic capacity, world experience, and creativity. The asset-based approach sees the connections built from words to sentences as essential elements to personal storytelling, language ownership, and identity validation.

CORE PRACTICES: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools APPLICABLE LEVELS: Elementary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Recursos para explorar y enseñar el Camino de Santiago virtualmente

David Julseth, Belmont University

El Camino de Santiago se presta a estudiar con nuestros alumnos por razones culturales, literarias e incluso gastronómicas. Podemos planear nuestro viaje allí y luego visitarlo virtualmente usando la tecnología. En esta sesión veremos diferentes recursos disponibles en línea (casi todos son gratis) para promover el interés en la literatura, la historia, y las tradiciones relacionadas con el Camino y así ayudarles a nuestros alumnos para aumentar su vocabulario, su conocimiento de España, y sus habilidades de comunicarse en español.

CORE PRACTICES: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish PRESENTATION IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Sponsor & Patron Business Meeting

Pam Benton, SCOLT President, Presiding

*By Invitation Only* This special reception and business meeting is for SCOLT’s Sponsors and Patrons. The invitation you received at registration is your ticket to the event. SCOLT is grateful to EF for its generous sponsorship.

SPONSOR: SCOLT

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McGavock’s Ballroom

8:30 AMOPENING

10:30 AM11:30 AM Round #1 12:40 PM1:40 PM Round #2 1:50 PM2:50 PM Round #3 3:10 PM4:10 PM Round #4 4:20 PM5:20 PM Round #5

Best of AWLA: ALMODOVARUsing Technology to Communicate about Sustainable Development Goals

5-A

4-A Best of LFLTA: RIO HERNANDEZ, REYNA-Language Acquisition with GLAD Strategies

3-A Best of WVFLTA: ASANOVThe Authorized Cheat Sheet

2-A Best of SCFLTA: RESCHLY-French Curriculum: A to Z

1-A Best of TWLTA: ENGLECoordinating a GAPP Exchange with a German Partner School

Belle Meade

5-B Best of TFLA: EBERHARTUnlocking Language: Escape the Room, Not the Learning!

4-B: SCOGGINS-Every Great Why Needs a Great How

3-B: MINNILLO-Coaching World Languages

2-B: DREW-Start Me Up! Supporting Student Expression with Sentence Starters

1-B: WILLIAMSON-This Class is DOPE: Igniting Joy & Engagement with Dopamine-Boosting Activities

Hermitage A

5-C: SIERRA LAMBERT-Fostering Civil Discourse: Enhancing Pedagogical Practices in WLs

4-C: MERCADO, CARSON-F.A.C.T Checking: Testing for Proficiency with ACTFL Assessments

3-C: MORGAN-The Brain-Aligned Classroom: The Art of Teaching to the Brain

2-C: RUFFOLO-Rocky Top Tennessee: Integrating Music into your Language Classroom

1-C: ROGERSSpark Joy: Fostering a Student-Driven Classroom

Belmont

5-D: SEALS-Combining AI & Human Intelligence to Achieve Best Outcomes for Young Learners

4-D: TAYLOR, FALK-Target Language Use: Reflecting on Successes and Overcoming Challenges

3-D: GOODWIN-Eres bilingüe ¿y ahora qué? The Power of Bilingualism in Multilingual Spaces

2-D: SHEEHY-TPRS 2.0The Fastest Way to Fluency for Everyone

1-D: MAU-Data Wrangling for Language Educators: Roundin' Up Student Success

Cheekwood

5-E: ELLIOTT-Content-Based Learning Through Calendar Talk

4-E: PERRY-VINCENT-Old School Throwbacks VS New School Bangers

3-E: ROGERS-Draw, Act, Gesture: The Power of Circumlocution in a Proficiency Classroom

2-E: TRUDE, GOODPASTURENavigating the Playlist: Bringing Music Into Your Classroom

1-E: BARTELS-Let's grow! Feedback, Rubrics, and Self-evaluation

McGavock's B

5-F: STEWART, SAMPLES-Has Language Education Gone Flat?

4-F: TURNER-We Must Talk About Bruno: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Language Class

3-F: AMLING-AI & UDL: Leveraging AI Tools to Support & Engage WL Learners

2-F: AHNELL-Structuring Success: Building Effective Routines in Novice Language Classrooms

1-F: ROWLAND-Embracing Culture: Enhancing Language Learning in the WL Classroom

McGavock's A

5-G: CASTANO, ROMAN-It's a DL/I Jam: Harmonizing Oracy & Language Objectives for Empowering Success

4-G: ARRIAZA, BRESHEARSReaching All Students! Engagement Activities for All Learners!

3-G: DI VITO-Promoting Inclusivity, Engagement, and Cultural Awareness through Film Clips

2-G: CORDOBA, JULIO MORENOInnovations in the WL Classroom: Designing Lessons Beyond Language Performance

1-G: CHAUDHRY-Bringing Improv Into Language Teaching

Two Rivers

5-H: MEDINA, HOBGOOD-Boosting Students’ Motivation to Study: A Personalized Language Study Plan

4-H: ENGLE, JACKSON-Click, Speak, Learn: Digital Tools to Engage Students in the Language Classroom

3-H: IBANEZ-Cumbia for the soulthe genre that unite us all!

2-H: HEATH, JIMENEZ-Rubrics SOS

1H: HAYTER-Level-up! Build Students’ Ownership of their Performance Progress

Oaklands

5-I: HERNANDEZ-Communication and Teaching Strategies for Generation Zalpha

4-I: HEDEEB-Drama-Based Pedagogy in Language Instruction

3-I: MACIAS-Enhancing Vocabulary Development—A Comprehensible Input Approach to Vocabulary

2-I: NELSON-The Pyramid Exercise: Boosting Speaking Performance in Beginning Language Classes

1-I: LANIER-Say You Won’t Go: Rehearsing Strategies to Retain Language Teachers

5-J: NICKEL-Evaluating our Rubrics: Pathways that Empower

4-J: MACLAUCHLAN-Silent Jam, Taiko Jam

3-J: MORGAN-Hire Ed: Getting the Job at the College Level

2-J: MORELAND-To What Extent Can (and Should) We Use Music in the Spanish-Language Classroom?

1-J: PIERCE, MARTINEZ-AI: Artificial Intelligence or Authentic Interaction

4-K: MYLNIKOVA, SOUMAHORORelatability Tips to Connect Foreign Language Instructors and Military Learners

3-K: QUINTARD-Everyone's an ESL Teacher: Demystifying SLA methods for the Mainstream Classroom

2-K: PUTT-ESL Outside the BOX and Discussion Forum for ESL Concerns

1-K: SALMAN-Decolonized Pedagogies in ESL: Bridging Cultures and Languages

Evergreen

Hermitage B

5-K: STEIN SMITH-Language Advocacy in a Multilingual World –Access and Opportunity for All Edgewood

Kingsley

5-L: MENG-"Why Connect?" Flashcards Bellringer That Connects Words into Sentences

3-L: SCHUSS-La Bourgogne: From the French Countryside to the Classroom 4-L: HARRIS-TPRS and the Francophone World

2-L: SANTIAGO-Incorporating Novels by Levels in the Spanish Classroom

1-L: URIBE ROMERO-Lights, Camera, Language: Maximizing Movies and TV in the WL Class

4-M: SERRANO-Enhancing Foreign Language Project-Based Learning with AI

3-M: WALLACE-Workplace Spanish: From Bilingual Proficiency to Skilled Interpreting

2-M: IBRAHIM-Unlock the Potential: Success for Students with Disabilities in the FL classroom

1-M: ACUFF-"Is this REAL Spanish?!"Language, Dialect, & Culture in the WL Classroom

Cumberland

3-N: WATTS-AI and the ORC Framework: Implementing AI into the WL Classroom

2-N: FRIEDMAN-Reflecting on Culture: A Portfolio Approach to Cultural Learning

1-N: MARTINEZHS Principals’ Instructional Leadership Regarding WL Programs

5-M: JULSETH-Recursos para explorar y enseñar el Camino de Santiago virtualmente McGavock's

3-O: RUBIO-Narrativas biográficas en la clase de hablantes de herencia

2-O: MOORE-Strengthening Family Engagement for Student Success

1-O: JONES-Investigating Immersion Biliteracy Development through Virtual Exchanges

1:10 PM2:10 PM Round #10

12:00 PM1:00 PM Round #9

10:50 AM11:50 AM Round #8

8:00 AM9:00 AM Round #6 9:10 AM10:10 AM Round #7

ROOM

Best of KWLA: BELLOT- DONALDSON-¿Dónde estoy y dónde voy?

10-A

9-A Best of KWLA: LAMELASTransforming the World Language Classroom with ChatGPT and other AI

8-A Best of FLAVA: MADESStrategies to Keep Burnout At Bay

7-A Best of FLANC: SUDDERTH-One Word at a Time: Games and Activities to Build Vocabulary

10-B: WHITE-Google Slides to Make Paper Documents... What the TECH?!

9-B: LUNDGAARD-Leveraging Reading to Grow Learners' Proficiency

8-B: LAWRENCE-Interpersonal Communication with a Silent Twist!

7-B: SOTH-Cuéntame un cuento

10-C: SCHEETZ-Engage Your Students Beyond the Classroom with Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

9-C: RUSSELL, NELSON, CASH, SANJUAN-Online Options for Spanish, French, and ESOL Teachers in Need of Certification

8-C: RIPOLL PAEZ-Study Abroad and Professional Development Courses in Salamanca, Spain

10-D: DIERCKS-Ready, Set, G.R.O.W!

9-D: HART-NCVPS Expands World Language Collaborations

8-D: RINNER, VOETTER-Jazz Up Your German Teaching: Hit the High Notes with Goethe-Institut Resources

10-E: BORUM-Targeting the Country: WL Teaching in Small & Rural Districts

9-E: TSUKAMAKI-Marigolds and Mindsets: Choosing Sustainable Optimism

8-E: HOBGOOD-Scaffolding + Artificial Intelligence = Real Intelligence for Language Learning

10-F: CARRACELAS-JUNCAL, JOACHIM, MICKELSEN-World Language Jamming with ServiceLearning

9-F: SANTILLAN, SUAREZ-Purposeful Planning Instruction with Goals in MindBackward Design for WL

8-F : BRICKER-Look Who’s Talking: Creating Effective Questions for Student Empowerment

10-G: HALL-Navigating Your Classes with Interaction and Engagement-Games and Stations

9-G: KARAFOTIAS-BUCK-Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the FL Classroom

8-G: GORDON, SEAS-Reading and Writing: Fun Connections in the DLI Classroom

10-H: KINDBERG-Make Teaching and Learning Fun Again!

9-H: HAGEN, STEFANIC-BROWN“Gib acht auf dich!” Mindfulness and Compassion in the German Classroom

8-H: MARTINEZ-Changing Minds: A Leadership Story of How I Recultured a District's WL Program

10-I: BARNES-Keeping It CollaborativeLeveling Up Language For All Students

9-I: JOHNSON, OLIVER-Turn your Textbook into a Guide on the Side

8-I: MCCOY-Global Giggles: Bringing Jimmy Fallon's Games to the World Language Classroom

10-J: MIGNONE-Slide Talk: A Low-Prep, High-Leverage ADI Tool

9-J: KIMURA-Bridging the Distance: A Virtual Exchange for Novice to Advanced Class

8-J: OLGA PADILLA-FALTO-Creating an Inviting Syllabus for Elementary Language Classes

10-K: PAZ SOLDAN-Connection via Communication

9-K: MEDINA, HERNANDEZ-Zero to Intermediate Low-Scaffolding Writing with Ease

8-K: LOU TOLOSA-CASADONT-Let's get activeUsing active learning strategies in the WL classroom!

10-L: SALAZAR, EVANSAmigos and Pen Pals: Building Connections Across Grade Levels

9-L: PAULEY-Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Education: Creating Inclusive Global Classrooms

8-L: WILL THOMPSON-Teaching about the French Presence in the U.S.A.

10-M: RUBIO, ALVAREZUnlocking Language Confidence with LinguaMeeting in Spanish L2 Learners

9-M: SADLER-Let's Chat about Clip Chats

8-M: VERGARA, SCHNAITHMAN -Harmonizing Disciplines: Language Education and Interdisciplinary Collaborations

8-N: PETERSON, DROSHKIND-Dual Language & Coteaching: ProjectBased Math in Second Grade

8-O: DE NICOLAS-'Real' English for Formal TESOL Instruction in the Classroom Setting

6-A

Best of FFLA: ELLIOTT-Let's Play in All the Modes: Boosting Engagement and Proficiency with Low-Prep Games

Belle Meade

6-B: JONES-The Jazz Spirit of Real Interpersonal Speaking

Hermitage A

6-C: CÁRDENAS-Reading to Acquire 7-C: RADOVICH-Unspoken Voices: Teaching Diverse Perspectives

Belmont

7-D: GERDING-Students DON'T CARE until seeing payoff. Convert teenage apathy into motivation!

6-D: GRIFFITHS-Latin: The Language is Only Part of the Story

Cheekwood

7-E: MOORE-Incorporate Instructional Technology to Breathe New Life into Old Assignments!

6-E: RODRÍGUEZ-Engaging Uses of Generative AI for the Language Class

McGavock's B

7-F: CARRASCO, OSA-MELEROCommunity Engagement in upper-level Spanish courses. Self-confidence Boost!

6-F: BOERO-Pop Songs in the Curriculum: The Spanish-American Bolero

McGavock's A

7-G: GILES-Diving Into Differentiation: Staying Afloat with Multiple Levels

6-G: GARRETT-RUCKS, REMY, HILLTeaching Novice Learner Vocab with Hip Hop

Two Rivers

7-H: HYATT, DELEON-Make It Fun, Make It Stick: Engagement Strategies for Middle School Spanish

6-H: HOEFELEnhancing Listening Comprehension through Scaffolding and Differentiation

Oaklands

7-I: MARSHALL-Brushstrokes & Words: Engaging Language Learners Through Art

6-I: MARKLEY-Teacher Mental Health and Well-being: Cautionary Tales and Survival Skills

Evergreen

7-J: PADILLA, RIVERA-If You Can’t Beat AI, Teach It!

6-J: O'NEILLAI=Acquisition Intelligence? AI for Language Learning in & outside the Classroom

Hermitage B

7-K: RODRIGUEZ BONCES, RODRIGUEZ BONCES, ESPOSITOUsing Short Films to Achieve ACTFL World-Readiness Standards

6-K: STEVENS-The Expanding Role of Community Colleges in WL Education

Kingsley

7-L: SULLIVAN-Any Age and Any Stage: Engaging Activities Modifiable for Kids and Adults Alike

6-L: DELGADILLO, WILLIAMSONADHD EmpowerED: Supports for Teachers with ADHD

Edgewood

7-M: WILSON, SCOGGINS-Agents of Change: Harnessing the Power of Change in the Classroom

6-M: STRICKLAND, BROWDERTERRY-Let's get speaking: Encouraging use of the Language in and out of the Classroom

Cumberland

7-N: RUSSELL, CHAKIR, KANG, SHEPHERD-Making Your Teaching More Engaging With Research-Based Practices

6-N: MASSERY-Quantifying Internal and External Motivational Factors in L2 Spanish

7-O: PETERSON-World Language Curriculum Design using Backward Design with Text Analysis

6-O: WENGIER-Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Small Language Programs

S ATURDAY | MARCH 22

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hermitage Lobby

Registration Open

Registration is located in the Hermitage Lobby.

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hermitage Ballroom

Exhibits Open

Be sure to thank our exhibitors for coming to this year’s event and supporting our profession! Exhibits will be open today from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast in Exhibitor Areas

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM General Thomas

Teachers’ Lounge

Need a break from the business of the conference and a place to recharge?

Come to the Teachers’ Lounge for a bit of rest and relaxation.

6-C

Reading to Acquire

Elicia Cárdenas, The Comprehensible Classroom

Reading is fundamental to supporting language acquisition. In this session, you will learn why reading is so important, what types of texts learners should be reading (even beginners!), and simple low or no-prep strategies for reading together.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English

Latin: The Language is Only Part of the Story

Will

Griffiths, Hands Up Education

While language learning is clearly a central part of any Latin course, there’s a great deal more to a vibrant, engaging program! This session, by a Director of two of the world’s leading Latin reading courses, will provide insights into what those reading courses are really aiming at. Using examples from Suburani, but applicable to other reading courses, we’ll see how we can go beyond language to cultural and social understanding, ensuring programs engage the widest range of students.

6-A 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Belle

Let’s Play in All the Modes: Boosting Engagement and Proficiency with Low-Prep Games

Claudia Elliott, Paxon School for Advanced Studies

In this interactive session, we will explore a variety of low-prep games specifically designed to enhance student engagement across all modes of communication—listening, reading, speaking, and writing. These games are crafted to immerse students in comprehensible input while creating a fun, interactive learning environment. You’ll discover practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these activities into your curriculum, regardless of students’ proficiency levels, and see how they inspire active participation, meaningful communication, and language development in your classroom.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: FFLA

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

Norah Jones, Fluency Consulting LLC

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Latin

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS, Post-Secondary

EXAMPLES IN: Latin, English

6-E 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM McGavock’s B

Engaging Uses of Generative AI for the Language Class

Noemi Rodríguez, Pascack Valley Regional HS District

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

Like jazz, interpersonal speaking is communication in which improvisation is an important part. Like jazz, speakers make up the notes of content on the spot, requiring considerable skill. Like jazz, real interpersonal speaking has tremendous variety, is very rhythmic, and has a forward momentum and “call--and--response” patterns. Come to learn exactly how to make interpersonal speaking “music” your class can swing to.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

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Generative AI can be used in so many different ways in schools to improve teaching, learning, creativity, productivity, support, and more for educators and students. Discover how AI-powered tools can revolutionize content creation, save valuable time, and enhance effectiveness in the classroom. Come explore the many uses for generative AI including support for reading, writing, tutoring, conversations, feedback, and much more! Let’s unlock the potential of Generative AI to save time and positively impact students’ language learning journeys.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

6-F 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Pop Songs in the Curriculum: The SpanishAmerican Bolero

Paulo Boero, Belmont University

In December of 2023, UNESCO declared the bolero “an intangible cultural heritage of humanity” and “an indispensable part of Latin American sentimental song.” This session proposes a cultural framework and specific teaching questions we can use to bring the bolero into our classrooms. There, we can introduce the genre to our students and encourage them to study its popular songs as lyrical expressions that transmit “the amorous landscape of modern Latin America” and confirm its social norms and values.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English, Spanish EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

McGavock’s A

Cheekwood

Teaching Novice Learner Vocab with Hip Hop

Paula Garrett-Rucks, April Remy, & Julian Hill, Georgia State University

Interested in ways to incorporate music that reflects urban cultures to harness the energy of middle schoolers? This session introduces age appropriate, free, online Spanish language hip hop music centered on vocabulary for beginning thematic units (Family Members, Body Parts, Clothes, etc.). Links to music and videos with sample interpretive tasks successfully used in an urban middle school provided. The session concludes with a participant discussion on suggestions to level up students’ language use with hip hop.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

6-H

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

STRAND: Program and/or Educator Effectiveness

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

LANGUAGES:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

McGavock’s C

Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Small Language Programs

Sabrina Wengier, Middle Georgia State University

The goal of this presentation is to share research on recruitment and retention strategies for language programs and to present extracurricular activities, events, and other recruitment endeavors specifically for small language programs. This presentation will share the program’s challenges and efforts to improve recruitment and retention, thanks in part to a small grant. This session is intended to be an exchange of ideas at a time when language programs across the nation are struggling.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Research to Practice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Post-Secondary

7-A 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Vocabulary

Thomas Soth, Chapel Hill High School

Why do people remember movie and story plots from last year but cannot tell us anything about the lesson from yesterday’s class? Stories can improve concentration, memory, empathy and fluency. Come to this session to learn the how and leave remembering ways to bring story telling back to the class.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

7-C 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: English

One Word at a Time: Games and Activities to Build

Shannon Sudderth, Durham Public Schools

Are you a Wordle addict? Do you try to beat your score in the latest New York Times puzzle every day? You can funnel that enthusiasm into your language classes and have your students discovering new words and making connections on a daily basis. This presentation will share a variety of games, puzzles, and activities both online and in the classroom that will help your students grow their vocabulary in the target language.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: FLANC

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English

Visit the exhibit areas to see all that our sponsors and vendors have to offer! 7-B 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Belmont

Unspoken Voices: Teaching Diverse Perspectives

Samantha Radovich, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

As Latin enrollments decline, teachers are grappling with the same questions: how can we show our students that Latin is for everyone? How do we teach the problematic and uncomfortable truths of antiquity in a way that is sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of the students sitting in front of us? This workshop will share some ways that teachers can lift unspoken voices to build classrooms where every student feels seen and heard.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

7-D 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Students DON’T CARE until seeing payoff. Convert teenage apathy into motivation!

Chris Gerding, Boomalang

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Latin PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Boomalang is a live conversation platform that provides high school and undergraduate foreign language students real-life video chats with trained and engaging native speakers so they can gain confidence and comfort communicating in a new language (...and start GIVING A FLIP beyond the grade!). Hear from a high school + college Spanish teacher why they and other schools renew every year, citing Boomalang as their most necessary resource. Levels 3 through AP in HS; 100s through 300s+ in Higher Ed.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Supervisors, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Incorporate Instructional Technology to Breathe New Life into Old Assignments!

Tavane Moore, Fulton County Schools

PRESENTATION IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: Spanish, English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish, French EXAMPLES IN: Various

Have you had lessons that you knew were strong, but were still missing that something that would appeal to more students’ abilities and interests? Try incorporating various instructional technology tools! It’s easier than you may think! Learn innovative strategies to incorporate Adobe Express and Podcast, Book Creator, Padlet and Seesaw E-Portfolio, to reinvigorate those lessons! Participants interact with student-created webpages, business cards, flyers, videos, interactive listening books and podcasts. They receive a list of strategies and templates.

Cheekwood

7-F 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Community Engagement in upper-level Spanish courses. Self-confidence Boost!

Cristina Carrasco, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Lucia Osa-Melero, Duquesne University

This presentation explores how college students improve their confidence in their abilities to communicate in Spanish and will connect students with local Latinx communities through reading children and juvenile texts in Spanish. We will share different projects that use these types of texts to motivate and excite college students to study and analyze literary texts while giving students the chance to interact with local communities.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Diving Into Differentiation: Staying Afloat with Multiple Levels

Heather Giles, Rock Hill High School

Whether you have 3+ preps or you have varied proficiency levels in one class, trying to meet a wide range of student needs can feel like you are drowning. This session contains a life raft of strategies to help keep your head above water while supporting students as they dive deeper into language learning.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, DLI

7-H 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

Make It Fun, Make It Stick: Engagement Strategies for Middle School Spanish

Kaleb Hyatt, Bay Springs Middle School; Julimar DeLeon, Evans Middle School

Participants will explore creative and practical strategies to engage middle school students in the Spanish classroom. From interactive games to handson activities, these techniques are designed to boost participation, and engagement in the classroom. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use tools that can be implemented in their next lesson, helping to transform learning into an exciting, interactive experience all while staying in the target language. Perfect for teachers seeking to connect with students in a fun, dynamic environment.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: Middle School

7-I

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

PRESENTATION IN: English, Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

& Words: Engaging Language Learners Through Art

Beth Marshall, Riverbend High School, Spotsylvania County Schools, VA

Ignite your classroom with dynamic, hands-on art activities that make language learning come alive! From painting and sculpting to collaging and drawing, students of all proficiency levels will engage in creative expression while mastering the target language. Dive into lessons inspired by Arcimboldo, Pointillism, Surrealist collage, and Impressionism, tailored for novice to intermediate learners. Walk away with your own art samples and fresh ideas to teach cultural competence through art, bringing global perspectives into your classroom!

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish, French, German

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

If You Can’t Beat AI, Teach It!

Sandra Padilla & Angela Rivera, McEachern High School

Join us for a fun and interactive session where you’ll learn how to guide students in using AI effectively and responsibly in their assignments! We’ll dive into best practices for teaching students how to avoid plagiarism while embracing AI as a tool for learning. Plus, you’ll get sample lessons to show you how to seamlessly incorporate AI into your teaching. Let’s explore the future of education and help our students succeed in a tech-driven world!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

PRESENTATION IN: English, French

EXAMPLES IN: English, French

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

Using Short Films to Achieve ACTFL WorldReadiness Standards

Monica Rodriguez Bonces, Rock Hill High School; Jeisson Rodriguez Bonces, Aspen High School; Christopher Esposito, South Piedmont Community College

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

Short films can help language teachers achieve ACTFL World-Readiness Standards. Teachers will explore how pre-, while, and after-watching communicative tasks at interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational levels target ACTFL 5C’s. Lesson plans, websites, short films, assessment tools, list of communicative tasks will be discussed and provided.

Any Age and Any Stage: Engaging Activities Modifiable for Kids and Adults Alike

Hannah Sullivan, Charleston Southern University

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

7-L 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM Edgewood

Despite differences in teaching contexts, language educators share a desire to motivate and engage. My experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and college-level Spanish has allowed me to refine activities that work with students of all ages. Attendees will see ways to modify lesson plans to include games and techniques that encourage vocabulary acquisition, speaking practice, and critical thinking. This presentation will offer modifiable ideas for all language teachers—even those governed by rigorous curriculum guidelines or in mobile classrooms.

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

Agents of Change: Harnessing the Power of Change in the Classroom

Savannah Wilson & Carmen Scoggins, Watauga High School

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model 7-K 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

Today’s learners are a new generation: they want to connect their new language to the world around them. Has your teaching adapted to keep up? How do we facilitate a growth mindset in students with a different perspective from ours? In this session we will give you strategies to help bring about productive change in your classroom, from revamping curriculum to collaborating to designing experiences. Let’s plant the seeds of change to sustain our programs and our students’ interests.

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

S ATURDAY | MARCH 22

About Research to Practice sessions : In Round 7, there are two research sessions (7-N, 7-O) in the same room at the same time. Two presenters are paired in the 60-minute session, allowing 20 minutes each to present and 20 minutes for discussion.

7-N 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

McGavock’s C

Making Your Teaching More Engaging With Research-Based Practices

Victoria Russell, Mariya Chakir, Hye-Min Kang, & Mary Shepherd, Valdosta State University

Learn some of the latest research-based techniques for engaging your students in language learning such reconstructing second language identity and experiential learning, how to teach grammar as a concept, and how to best correct students’ errors during class. The focus of this presentation will be on the pedagogical implications of research with real world applications.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Research to Practice

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

7-O 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: Various

McGavock’s C

World Language Curriculum Design using Backward Design with Text Analysis

Drew Peterson, Michigan State University

This presentation will start by briefly describing how to develop curriculum for world language by using Backward Design and Text Analysis framework to give context: 1) Determining proficiency levels and standards, 2) choosing authentic texts, 3) analyzing texts 4) writing objectives and 5) assessments. Next, the presentation gives an overview of text analysis for forms using the corpus tool “Voyant” using African children’s books (English) for novice learners and sports history articles (English) for intermediate learners for writing objectives.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM

Thank you to Sarah’s Spanish School and Language Testing International for sponsoring this exhibits break!

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Proposal window: April 15 – October 13, 2025

Submit your session proposal at scolt.org Conference Dates: March 19-21, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh, NC

Theme: Take Flight with Languages

8-A 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Belle

Strategies to Keep Burnout At Bay

Kelley Mades, Brooke Point High School

You know that you need to incorporate all the skills and modes into your lessons, but you have 2/3/4/5 preps and so very little time! What are some strategies that can use the same material(s) for all your levels? How can we better use our time and energy? What do we need to do to keep ourselves from completely going up in flames?!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: FLAVA

STRAND: Teacher Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

8-B 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Hermitage A

Interpersonal Communication with a Silent Twist!

Chelsea Lawrence, UMS-Wright Preparatory School

Looking for a way to effectively incorporate interpersonal communication in your classroom? In this session, participants will participate in and learn how to seamlessly implement “The Silent Conversation” in World Language classrooms alongside interpretive and presentational modes of communication.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Assessment and Feedback

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

8-C 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Belmont Study Abroad and Professional Development Courses

in Salamanca, Spain

Tatiana Ripoll Paez, Travel and Education Corp

Travel & Education (T&E) is a Spain-based organization officially recognized by the regional government of Castilla y León as a trusted study abroad provider. For over 30 years, T&E has delivered top-quality professional development courses for Spanish language teachers. We also offer exceptional study abroad programs for students, providing unparalleled support to students, partner institutions, and faculty.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

8-D 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

Jazz Up Your German Teaching: Hit the High Notes with Goethe-Institut Resources

Susanne Rinner & Sebastian Voetter, Goethe-Institut Washington Utilizing the diverse teaching materials and innovative projects from the Goethe-Institut make classes more varied and engaging while addressing current global issues. This session will present materials that support teachers in their planning and implementation of a multifaceted curriculum. The Goethe-Institut’s offerings foster intercultural awareness, motivate students with practical and authentic content, address important diversity issues, and provide access to up-to-date teaching materials.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: German PRESENTATION IN: German EXAMPLES IN: German

8-E 10:50 AM -

Scaffolding + Artificial Intelligence = Real Intelligence for Language Learning

Bobby Hobgood, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

How do we engage students in listening and speaking the target language outside of the classroom? This session explores how we can leverage artificial intelligence to facilitate language learning while helping students understand their role in the process. Come discover techniques and tools for creating listening and speaking opportunities that foster real intelligence in language learning.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Personalized Learning

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, Supervisors, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

Look Who’s Talking: Creating Effective Questions for Student Empowerment

Emma Bricker, Independent Instructor

8-I 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Evergreen

Global Giggles: Bringing Jimmy Fallon’s Games to the World Language Classroom

Jeanne McCoy, St. Joseph’s Catholic School

Explore how to incorporate engaging games from Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show into the world language classroom. Participants will examine 10 games to enhance language acquisition, boost student participation, and create an immersive learning environment. From vocabulary-building challenges to scenario creation, this session will provide practical tools to make language learning entertaining and effective. Join us for a session filled with laughter and learning, where late-night comedy meets educational excellence.

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, French 8-J 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Creating a target language environment seems impossible when teachers do all of the talking! Generating effective questions based on student interest and relevancy, acquired through authentic interactions with students, reduce teacher voice to advocate and guide as students explore, charged by intrinsic motivation. In this session, participants will learn to create student-relevant questions at each ACTFL level, empowering student language production and enabling the ability to get to the next level!

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Assessment and Feedback

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+ 8-G 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

Creating an Inviting Syllabus for Elementary Language Classes

STRAND: Research to Practice APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: French PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English, French

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Harmonizing Disciplines: Language Education and Interdisciplinary Collaborations

Reyna Vergara, Mississippi University for Women; Sarah Schnaithman, University of Mississippi

We’ll explore the transformative role of interdisciplinary collaborations in advancing language education and fostering cultural competence. We must immerse ourselves in various professional fields to enhance educational depth and relevance. Understanding the proficiencies that attorneys require when interacting with clients from Latin American countries illuminates the practical value of cultural skills. Connecting with STEM by integrating linguistic and cultural perspectives gives students the tools needed to navigate their diverse, interconnected world. We’re crucial facilitators of cultural and professional competencies.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Articulation and Collaboration

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

About Research to Practice sessions : In Round 8, there are two research sessions (8-N, 8-O) in the same room at the same time. Two presenters are paired in the 60-minute session, allowing 20 minutes each to present and 20 minutes for discussion.

Dual Language & Coteaching: Project-Based Math in Second Grade

Ana Peterson & Raquel Droshkind, Aventura Community School

Aventura Community School utilizes a project-based learning model as an integral part of our dual-language curriculum. In this session, we will explore a project where students design a model of their ideal community. This project integrates math concepts with our dual-language curriculum, fostering authentic practical language development in English and Spanish. Attendees will see how co-teaching strategies and project-based learning enhance student engagement and real-world application of math skills.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Dual Language Immersion APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, Post-Secondary

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English, Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish, English

9-A 12:00 PM - 1:00

Transforming the World Language Classroom with ChatGPT and other AI

Monica Lamelas, Booneville High School

Unlock the power of AI to transform your teaching! In this interactive session, you’ll explore how ChatGPT, Diffit, Magic School, Goblin Tools, and more can simplify lesson planning, inspire new ideas, and support every student’s unique needs. Whether you’re just starting with AI or eager to dive deeper, you’ll walk away with practical tips and a fresh perspective on how these tools can make your teaching journey more creative and impactful.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: MFLA

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

‘Real’

English for Formal TESOL Instruction in the Classroom Setting

Sara De Nicolas, High Point University

Learning idiomatic expressions plays a crucial role in achieving fluency and cultural understanding. Idioms are deeply embedded in informal conversations, media, songs, TV shows, and everyday communication among native English speakers. For language learners, mastering idioms is essential to comprehend and engage in authentic, real-life conversations. By incorporating idioms into the learning plan, students can enhance their listening and speaking skills, improve cultural literacy, and better navigate informal and context-rich dialogues, contributing to a more holistic language learning experience.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ESL PRESENTATION IN: English, Spanish EXAMPLES IN: English

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

Leveraging Reading to Grow Learners’ Proficiency

Greta Lundgaard, Consultant

Can we design effective lesson sequences that leverage reading to integrate all Modes of Communication and develop learners’ proficiency? Yes! Focus this authentic resource-based sequence first on purpose and then on engagement, understanding, and meaning-making. Lastly, design a communicative task that provides evidence of what readers can do with what they learn!

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS, Post-Secondary

Online Options for Spanish, French, and ESOL Teachers in Need of Certification

Victoria Russell, Brian Nelson, Katelyn Cash, & Claudia Sanjuan, Valdosta State University

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

9-D 12:00 PM - 1:00

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: German, Spanish EXAMPLES IN: Spanish, French

With teacher education programs closing across the country, find out how the Dept. of Modern and Classical Languages at Valdosta State University can help you obtain certification with an MAT in Spanish, French, or ESOL fully online. We offer in-state tuition to all of the surrounding states (including Tennessee) and GA certification is widely recognized. We also offer online certificates and study abroad programs for pre- and in-service teachers.

NCVPS Expands World Language Collaborations

Ellen Hart, NCVPS

Over the past few years, we’ve all discovered new approaches to online learning. During this time, NCVPS has been enhancing collaborative efforts across North Carolina schools. This session will delve into the various experiences NCVPS provides for middle and high school students. Additionally, NCVPS continues to offer professional development opportunities for teachers. Join us to learn how schools can effectively partner with NCVPS.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Program Models

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various EXAMPLES IN: English

Marigolds and Mindsets: Choosing Sustainable Optimism

Kei Tsukamaki, ACTFL

Teacher mental health and well-being are just as important as our students’, and a network of positive peers is one key to longevity and success as a teacher. Join the ACTFL Teacher of the Year in this session to learn how to be a “marigold”, prioritize positivity in your life, and implement strategies for finding your own “marigold moments”: those key moments of uplifting joy.

CORE PRACTICE: Provide Appropriate Feedback

SPONSOR: ACTFL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

STRAND: Program and/or Educator Effectiveness

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

9-F 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM McGavock’s A

Purposeful Planning Instruction with Goals in Mind - Backward Design for WL

Nora Santillan, Wake County Public School System; Jesica Suarez, Union Academy

Have you ever found yourself ready to start planning a lesson and not knowing where to start from? In this session, we will explore and apply the Backward Design framework for World Languages to identify learning outcomes, determine acceptable evidence, and plan learning experiences. Through this framework, teachers will be able to plan effective instruction focused on creating intercultural units, assessments and lessons that build learners’ language acquisition, proficiency and intercultural competence.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

9-G 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various

Two Rivers

Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the FL Classroom

Megan Karafotias-Buck, Empower Academic Coaching

This group session will provide an introduction to applying the principles of the Universal Design framework to create a more inclusive classroom environment in which all students can thrive and reach their standard of success. We will demonstrate how a neurodivergent mind might interpret classroom environments and materials. We will examine a simplified framework for assignments that both struggling and gifted students will benefit from.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

9-H 12:00

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Alexandra Hagen, University of Arkansas; Kristina StefanicBrown, Wofford College

Researchers state that values such as curiosity, appreciation, and reflection are integral to a compassionate classroom culture. This session explores how instructors can integrate mindfulness, empathy and self care in the German language classroom. Presenters address following questions: How can we promote compassion to help students minimize their anxieties? What strategies can be applied to promote a more flexible, equitable, and sustainable relationship between student(s) and instructor? Presenters share different classroom examples of how they practice compassionate teaching.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Leadership / Advocacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: Post-Secondary

9-I

Turn your Textbook into a Guide on the Side

Angela Johnson, Atlanta Public Schools; Robin Oliver, North Atlanta High School - Atlanta Public Schools

This will be an interactive presentation were we will share some ideas and strategies on how to adapt activities from your textbook into authentic communicative and meaningful resources that you can use immediately!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: French, Spanish

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: High School

9-J 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

PRESENTATION IN: French, Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: Various

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Bridging the Distance: A Virtual Exchange for Novice to Advanced Class

Harumi Kimura, Georgia State University Perimeter College

Virtual Exchange (VE) learning enabled language learners to connect them with target language speakers crossing the countries. In this session, presenter will report a collaborative VE project taken place between two schools in the US and Japan. Students in both schools are Japanese Language learners, however, this project aims to promote learning for students with different language proficiency levels through collaboration. Through the presentation, tips to start and design VE learning will be provided.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

9-K

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English, Japanese EXAMPLES IN: English, Japanese

Kingsley

Zero to Intermediate Low-Scaffolding Writing with Ease

Laura Medina & Tiffany Hernandez, McMinn Central High School

In this session we will give you all the tools necessary to grow your novice learners’ writing skills in a few short, student friendly lessons. Attendees will receive copies of essential graphic organizers to use in their classrooms as well.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

9-L 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

Edgewood

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: German

PRESENTATION IN: English, German

EXAMPLES IN: German

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in

Education: Creating Inclusive Global Classrooms

Zamira Pauley, Florida State University / Paxon School for Advanced Studies

This session explores the role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in language education, emphasizing how CQ helps students connect language learning with the target culture(s). Teachers will learn the four key components of CQ and practical strategies to integrate cultural understanding into lessons. The focus will be on creating engaging activities for cultural exploration, fostering cultural appreciation alongside language proficiency, and preparing students for real-world cultural contexts.

CORE PRACTICE: Use Authentic Cultural Texts

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Culture and Interculturality

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: English

9-M 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Let’s Chat about Clip Chats

Shamiah Sadler, Roswell High School

Clip Chats (commonly referred to as movie talks) are very popular for a good reason: they allow us to provide a lot of compelling and comprehensible input! Join me for some ideas on how to prep students before, engage them throughout, and draw out even more input and engagement after!

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: MS, HS

10-A 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English, French EXAMPLES IN: English, French

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¿Dónde estoy y dónde voy?

Stephanie Bellot-Donaldson, Hawthorne Elementary

A deep dive into the instructional model for a language learning classroom. Practical application for DLI, elementary, or secondary classrooms. We will begin by looking at the research for translanguaging before diving into Standards work. We will study the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and identify the high-leverage standards in the Common Core for grade-level participants. Finally, we will look at exemplar lessons and create lesson plans and learning targets in the target language that mirror the core English instruction students receive.

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: KWLA

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Various

Ready, Set, G.R.O.W!

10-B 1:10

Meredith White, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Google Slides as Documents... What the Tech?! Meredith White, Collins Hill HS, GCPS Tired of Word/Docs sending images two towns over when you insert them? Want multiple versions of quizzes and tests in an easier/visible format? Need ONE place for everything at your fingertips *including* audio? Come to see how all this can happen using Google Slides as a document creator! (All materials shown will be shared and editable.)

CORE PRACTICE: Planning with Backward Design Model

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

Megan Diercks, American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) French teachers: Are you looking for opportunities to recognize your students’ achievements? Grow professionally? Locate curated resources to support your program? This session will highlight all the ways the AATF can support you, your students, and your program.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Exhibitor

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

Targeting the Country: WL Teaching in Small & Rural Districts

Shannon Borum, Jackson High School

Rural and small town teaching has unique challenges and benefits. Join us for a discussion about rural realities for WL teachers and students. This will be part presentation, part sharing of ideas from others in rural and small town schools.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

STRAND: Teacher Preparation, Recruitment, and Retention APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

Kelly Scheetz, American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese (AATSP)

The session will explain the various aspects of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, an honor society for high school Spanish and Portuguese students, including the benefits of having a chapter, how to start & maintain an active chapter, suggestions to engage students, scholarships for students, awards for chapters and sponsors, & more. Participants will be inspired to start new chapters or engage their existing chapters even more as SHH activities can encourage students to use Spanish beyond the classroom.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: Exhibitor

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LEVELS: High School

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish, Portuguese

10-F 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM McGavock’s A

World Language Jamming with Service-Learning

Carmen Carracelas-Juncal, The University of Southern Mississippi; Ana María Joachim, Aurora University; María Mickelsen, Cardinal Spellman High School

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+ 10-D

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

This session will offer an introduction to Service-Learning and its importance for language teaching and learning. It will discuss what Service-Learning classes designed for language learners and teachers look like. It will explore the process of integrating Service-Learning into K-16 language teaching as well as in teacher preparation programs, giving concrete examples. Each presenter will share her own experiences creating and developing ServiceLearning classes and will discuss their personal learning as well as the outcomes for their students.

PRESENTATION IN: English

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APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL PRESENTATION IN: English PRESENTATION IN: English EXAMPLES IN: Spanish EXAMPLES IN: English

10-G 1:10 PM - 2:10

Shirley Hall, Ocean Lakes High School

Are you looking for new ways for students to learn the material in your class? Games and stations might be the way to go. Come learn ways to transform the work you already do and make it a game or a station? See the Spoons game, Dot game, Paper-Rock- Scissors, investigative Detective and so much more. You will walk away with several activities that you could use next week.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

PRESENTATION IN: English, Latin

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Make Teaching and Learning Fun Again!

Tonya Kindberg, Starkey Ranch K-8

We will discuss and actively participate in a variety of activities that will help us promote student engagement and make teaching and learning fun! I will share many useful resources you can use immediately in your classroom and model some of the strategies and activities I have learned about throughout my almost thirty year teaching career.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

10-L 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM

Amigos and Pen Pals: Building Connections Across Grade Levels

Cesar Salazar & Maria Teresa Evans, Hutchison School

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish

PRESENTATION IN: English

Keeping It Collaborative - Leveling Up Language For All Students

Sally Barnes, Seidlitz Education

In this session, we will experience and discuss a variety of ways to incorporate collaborative strategies focused on language building and language acquisition through speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Each of the activities is specifically designed to create opportunities for student collaboration, engagement, and motivation with minimal prep. Participants will walk away with a bank of strategies that can be easily scaffolded for any level and incorporated into any unit.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Standards-Based Instructional Design

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Various EXAMPLES IN: English

Slide Talk: A Low-Prep, High-Leverage ADI Tool

This project brings middle and upper school students together in a collaborative language-learning environment, aiming to build a stronger sense of community while encouraging the use of Spanish outside the classroom. Participants will explore how to implement the project across various languages, making it adaptable to K-12 settings. The session will offer customizable strategies and ideas based on the target language, school structure, and student needs, empowering educators to create meaningful, cross-grade language learning experiences.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: Spanish

Unlocking Language Confidence with LinguaMeeting in Spanish L2 Learners

Laura Rubio & Ana Belen Alvarez, The University of Alabama

The presenters delve into the impact of Service Provider Virtual Exchange (SPVE) platforms, specifically LinguaMeeting, on anxiety levels among Spanish L2 learners. A comparative analysis with in-class interaction will be presented, shedding light on the transformative potential of virtual exchanges in language education.

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Languages Beyond the Classroom

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: Spanish

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish 10-J 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM

Stephanie Mignone, Wando High School

This is a practical session offering ready-to-use templates for co-creating in your classroom compelling, personalized displays on which to base the input you provide, scaffold communication, and get buy-in from your students. This low-prep, high leverage practice can support days of learning activities and is ready to implement next week! Geared to those interested in CI/ADI and Communicative teaching, this presentation assumes student access to individual or shared devices in class, and to Google Slides or such.

CORE PRACTICE: Design Communicative Activities

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Innovative Uses of Technology / Digital Literacy

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ALL

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English, German

Lauren Paz Soldan, Fairfax County Public Schools

In this interactive presentation, the presenter will share a number of different structured activities to guide students through partner and small group speaking activities. Attendees will participate in a variety of different speaking activities to experience it from the student perspective. Examples will include Quiz/Quiz/Trade, QSSSA, thematic partners, as well as community building, target language, movement breaks. Everyone will leave energized with ideas (and editable templates!) to use in class on Monday!

CORE PRACTICE: Using Target Language 90%+

SPONSOR: SCOLT

STRAND: Learning Resources / Tools

APPLICABLE LEVELS: ES, MS, HS

APPLICABLE LANGUAGES: ALL

PRESENTATION IN: English

EXAMPLES IN: English, Spanish

APPLICABLE LEVELS: HS, Supervisors, Post-Secondary

SCOLT 2026 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Proposal window: April 15 – October 13, 2025

Submit your session proposal at scolt.org Conference Dates: March 19-21, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh, NC Theme: Take Flight with Languages

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Acuff, Rachel

Adams, Mary Jo

Ahnell, Sara

Almodovar, Rosa

Alvarez, Ana Belen

Amling, Stacy

Arriaza, Devin

Asanov, Emil

Barnes, Sally

Bartels, Lisa

Bellot-Donaldson, Stephanie

Boero, Paulo

Borum, Shannon

Breshears, Samary

Bricker, Emma

Browder-Terry, Hilary

Cárdenas, Elicia

Carracelas-Juncal, Carmen

Carrasco, Cristina

Cash, Katelyn

Carson, Jennifer

Castano, Diana

Chakir, Mariya

Chaudhry, Divya

Cole, Shelby

Cordoba, Eulices

De Nicolas, Sara

DeLeon, Julimar

Delgadillo, Bertha

Di Vito, Nadine

Diercks, Megan

Drew, Bethanie

Droshkind, Raquel

Eberhart, Ashley

Elliott, Claudia

Engle, Jana

Engle, Danielle

Esposito, Christopher

Evans, Maria Teresa

Falk, Marnina

Friedman, Rachel

Garrett-Rucks, Paula

Gerding, Chris

Giles, Heather

Gonzalez, Claire

Goodpasture, Shane

Goodwin, Lizzie

Gordon, Pamela

Griffiths, Will

Hackney, Camile

Hagen, Alexandra

Hall, Shirley

Harris, Allison

Hart, Ellen

Hayter, Alison

Heath, Liza

Hedeeb, Alaa

Hernandez, Knikki

Hernandez, Tiffany

Hill, Julian

Hobgood, Bobby

Hoefel, Ute

Hyatt, Kaleb

Ibanez, Silvana

Ibrahim, Emily

Jackson, Amber

Jimenez, Yohanna

Joachim, Ana María

Johnson, Angela

Jones, Kelly

Jones, Norah

Julio Moreno, Mariluz

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Julseth, David

Kang, Hye-Min

Karafotias-Buck, Megan

Kimura, Harumi

Kindberg, Tonya

Lamelas, Monica

Lanier, Amanda

Lawrence, Chelsea

Lemmond, Raegan

LeVar Pierce, Lori

Lundgaard, Greta

Macias, Gio

Maclauchlan, Kyle

Mades, Kelley

Markley, Linda

Marshall, Beth

Martinez, Pablo

Martinez, Madeline

Massery, Laurie

Mau, Brandee

McCoy, Jeanne

Medina, Adriana

Medina, Laura

Meng, Xinyi

Mercado, Carlos

Mickelsen, María

Mignone, Stephanie

Minnillo, Amanda

Moore, Viviane

Moore, Tavane

Moreland, Greg

Morgan, JJ

Morgan, James

Mylnikova, Svetlana

Nelson, Brian

Nickel, Karen

Oliver, Robin

O’Neill, Errol

Osa-Melero, Lucia

Padilla, Sandra

Padilla-Falto, Olga

Pauley, Zamira

Paz Soldan, Lauren

Perry-Vincent, Tanika

Peterson, Drew

Peterson, Ana

Pierce, Amy

Putt, Annette

Quintard, Barbara

Radovich, Samantha

Remy, April

Reschly, Jennifer

Rinner, Susanne

Rio Hernandez, Gabriela

Ripoll Paez, Tatiana Rivera, Angela

Rodríguez, Noemi

Rodriguez Bonces, Monica

Rodriguez Bonces, Jeisson

Rogers, Darcy

Roman, Betsy Rowland, Molly

Rubio, Laura Ruffolo, Lauren Russell, Victoria

Sadler, Shamiah Salazar, Cesar

Salman, Abdulmalik

Samples, Dawn

Sanjuan, Claudia Santiago, Grisell

Santillan, Nora Scheetz, Kelly Schuss, Tatiana

Scoggins, Carmen

Seals, Natalya

Seas, Maria

Serrano, Gerardo

Sheehy, Craig

Shepherd, Mary

Sierra Lambert, Yensen

Soth, Thomas

Soumahoro, Habib

Stefanic-Brow, Kristina

Stein Smith, Kathleen Stevens, Erika

Stewart, Ken

Strickland, Brandee

Suarez, Jesica

Sudderth, Shannon

Sullivan, Hannah

Taylor, Carolyn Thompson, Will Tolosa-Casadont, Lou Trude, Heidi

Tsukamaki, Kei Turner, Milton Alan Uribe Romero, Angela Vergara, Reyna Voetter, Sebastian Wallace, Nancy Watts, Savana

Wengier, Sabrina White, Meredith

Williamson, Annabelle Wilson, Savannah

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Our interactive classes keep students captivated and ensure effective learning, closely mimicking an in-person experience.

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Tailored programs to meet the unique needs of your school, enhancing both learning outcomes and student engagement. Grading included.

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PROVEN SUCCESS

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Seamlessly integrates into any schedule, supporting both new and existing programs.

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Students connect and interact with their peers in the classroom, creating a fun language experience that builds real communication skills.

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Open-and-go video and live lessons with training and ongoing PD included for your facilitator.

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BOOTH 100 Auburn University French and Spanish Education Programs

BOOTH 501 ACTFL

Representative: Sherri Halloran, Milton Alan Turner

We are a membership community of language education professionals passionate about expanding cultural richness and diversity at all levels of education. Together we provide resources to address challenges to meet the changing needs of language educators and their learners.

1001 N Fairfax St Alexandria, VA 22314

205-506-0600

membership@actfl.org

http://actfl.org

600 American Association of Teachers of French

Representative: Megan Diercks, Will Thompson

The AATF is the largest organization in North America dedicated to serving the needs of French teachers and students at all levels of instruction. Our resources, advocacy, contests, awards, grants, scholarships, webinars, publications, and annual convention can support and grow French programs. The opportunities we offer through partner organizations make membership in the AATF a great value!

7333 W. Jefferson Ave Suite 240 Lakewood, CO 80127-1084 815-310-0490

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602

aatf@frenchteachers.org

http://frenchteachers.org

American Association of Teachers of German

Representative: Michaela Wetcholowsky

The AATG promotes the study of the German-speaking world in all its linguistic, cultural and ethnic diversity, and endeavors to prepare students as transnational, transcultural learners and active, multilingual participants in a globalized world.

112 Haddontowne Court 104 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 412-259-3434

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604

Michaela@aatg.org www.aatg.org

American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese

Representative: Nayeli Guillen, Mariela Murillo, Kelly Scheetz

The AATSP is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive languagespecific professional association in the US. Our nearly 10,000 members are educators who endorse our mission to promote, develop, and advance the teaching of Spanish and Portuguese worldwide.

160 Rail Road Suite 3 Chesterton IN 46304 219-295-1491

aatspoffice@aatsp.org http://www.aatsp.org

Representative: Sara Ahnell

Discover Auburn University’s French and Spanish Education Programs! Transform your teaching with our fully online Masters and Specialist programs. Create engaging, comprehensible input and proficiency-based instruction grounded in research and second language acquisition theories. Led by award-winning faculty with extensive classroom experience, Auburn University prepares language educators nationwide to excel. Visit our booth to learn how you can advance your expertise with one of the nation’s leading language education programs.

Auburn University 5052 Haley Center Auburn AL 36849 334-844-4446

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aulanged@auburn.edu

https://education.auburn.edu/curriculumand-teaching/academic-programs/ foreign-language-education/index.php

203 Avant Assessment

Representative: Delandris Jones, Brandee Mau

Avant delivers the Avant STAMP language assessment in more than 45 languages with comprehensive reports that provide actionable data for test takers and administrators. The Avant STAMP is used to earn certifications such as the State and Global Seals of Biliteracy. Avant MORE Learning offers custom professional learning and Avant ADVANCE, our online teacher training tool on the proficiency guidelines.

940 Willamette St, Suite #530 Eugene, OR 97401 541-338-9090

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103 Be GLAD

info@avantassessment.com

http://avantassessment.com

Representative: Gabriela Rio-Hernandez

Be GLAD® is a professional development organization employing the Project GLAD model and strategies. Project GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) promotes language acquisition, academic achievement, and cross-cultural skills. It was developed and field-tested for nine years through the U.S. Department of Education and is now based on over 30 years of experience. Be GLAD offers four Be GLAD Certificate Courses: Elementary, Secondary, K-12 in Spanish, and PreK.

3141 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 353 San Jose, CA 95117 844-438-4523

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303 Boomalang

Representative: Chris Gerding

christine@begladtraining.com https://begladtraining.com

Boomalang is a live conversation platform that provides high school and undergraduate foreign language students real-life_x000D_ video chats with trained and engaging native speakers so they can gain confidence and comfort communicating in a new language (...and start GIVING A DAMN beyond the grade!). Hear why schools renew every year and cite it as their most necessary resource. Levels 3 through AP in HS; 100s through 300s+ in Higher Ed. Nashville TN 37209

hello@boomalang.co

http://boomalang.co

CHINESE JAPANESE KOREAN ARABIC

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105 Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Representative: Samantha Radovich

We are a world-leading provider of resources and services to teachers and learners around the globe. The Cambridge Latin Course is renowned for making Latin accessible and enjoyable for generations of students. The course, developed over the past 50 years by the Cambridge School Classics Project and recently launched in a 6th edition, takes students from beginners to proficient readers of Latin, with a more nuanced picture of Roman civilization.

1 Liberty Plaza, Floor 20 New York, NY 10006 800-872-7423

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samantha.radovich@cambridge.org cambridge.org/cambridgelatincourse

302 Carnegie Learning

Representative: David Scholl

Carnegie Learning is building lifelong learners by delivering groundbreaking solutions to education’s toughest challenges. With the highest-quality offerings for K-12 world languages, we are creating powerful results for teachers and students alike. Programs offer the perfect balance of print/digital resources for Spanish, Spanish for Spanish Speakers, French, German, Chinese, and Italian, helping your students develop their listening and speaking skills, practice in real-world situations, and build confidence through personalized resources.

4 Smithfield Street Floor 8 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

888-851-7094

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salesupport@carnegielearning.com

http://www.carnegielearning.com

307 Cheng & Tsui Co., Inc.

Representative: Scott Burns

Cheng & Tsui is an independent publisher of Asian language-learning textbooks and educational materials based in Boston, Massachusetts. We pursue our mission of “Bringing Asia to the World”™ by providing a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and other Asian language and culture-learning materials

25 West Street Boston, MA 02111

617-988-2400

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207 Edinumen USA

Representative: George Ruiz

inquiries@cheng-tsui.com http://www.cheng-tsui.com

At Edinumen USA we are passionate about Spanish! With over 25 years of experience in teaching and coaching ELE (español como lengua extranjera) around the globe, our specialized team makes Spanish the epicenter of all we do. Edinumen USA is proud to offer the most comprehensive Spanish solution in the marketplace (innovative content, modern digital platforms and cutting-edge methodology).

703 Russell Lane #106 Brandon, FL 33510 484-753-9210

george.melendez@edinumenusa.com http://www.edinumenusa.com

BOOTH 301 EF Educational Tours

Representative: Paige Barlow, Kaitlyn McCollum

For over 55 years, EF has been working to keep minds and the world wide open. We design tours to help educators teach, and so students can learn more— about tolerance, other perspectives, and themselves. We’re passionate about helping teachers change their students’ lives through travel. When students go beyond the classroom it brings education to life, unlocks new potential, and opens a world of possibilities.

2 Education Circle Cambridge, MA 02141 800-637-8222

BOOTH 407 Goethe-Institut

claire.giblin@ef.com http://www.eftours.com

Representative: Susanne Rinner, Sebastian Voetter, Ute Hoefel

As the cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany, we promote dialogue and exchange and support the teaching and learning of the German language. Together with our partners, we focus on global opportunities and challenges, bringing different perspectives into a dialogue that is based in trust.

1377 R St NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20009 202-847-4700

teacherservice-washington@goethe.de https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/wsh.html

BOOTH 104106 Habibi-Imports, LLC

Representative: Amy Aronson

Habibi-Imports is an on-going labor of love that supports local artist communities abroad while making available for purchase unique handcrafted jewelry and accessories. Jewelry from Morocco, India, Thailand, Mexico, South Africa, Peru, and many other countries, are featured at this year’s conference.

5240 Woodrow Lane Hahira, GA 31632 229-356-7991

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205

aaronson@valdosta.edu http://www.habibiimports.com

Hands Up Education

Representative: Will Griffiths

Suburani is a leading Latin reading course, with cutting-edge digital and electronic resources for analysing student progress. Set in 64-68 AD, its diverse cast of characters take students from the slums of Rome, north to Britannia, south to Carthage, east to Palmyra, and west to Lusitania. The course focuses on Dickinson 1,000 high-frequency vocabulary and prepares students for NLE and AP. Includes mythology and history sections, assessments, and much more!

133-134 Bradley Road Little Thurlow Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7HZ

contact@hands-up-education.org http://www.hands-up-education.org

ASL AAPPL

The official ACTFL assessment of Interpersonal Interaction and Receptive Comprehension, offering a true measure of learners’ performance toward proficiency American Sign Language (ASL).

AAPPL Spanish

The AAPPL for learners in Grades 5-12 whose primary language is Spanish. For more information, contact us at:

101 Klett World Languages

Representatives: Laura Pearson, Katie Mickel

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, and Italian materials, students develop critical global competence. They have the opportunity to investigate the world around them, recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives, and communicate respectfully in multicultural and multilingual contexts.

320 W Ohio St. Suite 3W Chicago, IL 60654

708-689-0409

SalesTeam@klettwl.com

https://klettwl.com/

503 Language Testing International, Inc

Representative: Jennifer Carson, Carlos Mercado

Since 1992, Language Testing International (LTI), a Samsung company, has led in global language proficiency testing for over 120 languages. As the exclusive ACTFL licensee, LTI ensures quality through certified testers, offering trusted language credentials recognized by corporations, academia, and government. With flexible online proctoring, LTI helps individuals and organizations certify language skills essential in today’s global economy.

580 White Plains Road Suite 660 Tarrytown, NY 10591

914-522-7322

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201 Lingco

customercare@languagetesting.com

https://www.languagetesting.com/

BOOTH 204 Lulo Libros

Representative: Christa Retka

We support dual language and bilingual education across the country, helping to build engaging Spanish and bilingual class libraries and offering robust mentor texts, science and social studies supplemental texts, and more. Our team sources the newest and best Spanish books by building relationships with both large and boutique children’s book publishers throughout Latin America, including Argentina, Chile, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, and Guatemala.

7101 143rd Ave NW Unit M Ramsey, MN 55303 331-318-4434

BOOTH 405 Mango Languages

Representative: Henry Cleaves

Representatives: Bety Gegundez, Dawn Samples, Ken Stewart Lingco is on a mission to deliver the next generation of language learning to the classroom. With a digital-first, adaptive program designed for today’s students and educators, we offer flexible, customizable, and ever-growing content, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to district goals and individual classroom needs. Students engage with relevant, up-to-date materials that emphasize global perspectives and intercultural understanding, empowering them to learn in focused, personalized ways.

1146 South Washington Ave

Lansing, MI 48910

978-620-6214

507 Little Sponges

Representatives: Natalya Seals, Gio Macias

sales@lingco.io

http://www.lingco.io

Little Sponges® offers an online language program with teaching, assessment, and progress-tracking tools in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Arabic, and Japanese. Little Sponges is designed for elementary school students and includes real-life videos, formative games, assessments, and teacher training. It works on any device—TVs, computers, tablets, and smartphones and promotes parent engagement.

160 Wheaten Dr. Woodstock, GA 30188

513-739-6246

info@lulolibros.com http://lulolibros.com

natalya@little-sponges.com https://www.little-sponges.com/

Transform Language Learning with Mango Classroom _x000D_ Mango Classroom revolutionizes K-12 language learning with engaging, standards-aligned lessons in 70+ languages and EL content in 20+ source languages. Teachers get lesson plans, workbooks, and integration tools, while automated usage tracking supports administrators. With effortless SSO, 1EdTech certification, and included family profiles, Mango delivers practical communication skills and exceptional results for world language learners and ELs.

20750 Civic Center Dr. Suite 578 Southfield, MI 48076 207-233-9014

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henry.cleaves@mangolanguages.com https://mangolanguages.com/k12/

107 Meg Languages

Representative: Kirk Maddox, Sean Smith, Rachel Tavolieri

Meg Languages, “Journeys” is an innovative, technology-driven learning platform designed to engage students and foster meaningful cultural connections. With Journeys, language learning is not just about words and grammar; it’s an enriching discovery of language and its cultural heritage. By immersing students in authentic language and cultural experiences, Journeys prepares them to become global citizens who appreciate diversity and engage with the world around them with empathy.

6688 Nolensville Rd. Suite 108 #3003 Brentwood, TN 37027 kirk@meglanguages.com http://www.meglanguages.com

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102 Modern & Classical Languages, Valdosta State University

Representative: Victoria Russell, Brian Nelson

Valdosta State University, Dept. of Modern & Classical Languages 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698 229-333-7357

varussell@valdosta.edu

https://www.valdosta.edu/mcl/

TRAVEL LANGUAGE

At Xperitas, we work with teachers to provide their students with outstanding language and cultural immersion experiences. We believe that when students have an authentic experience outside of the classroom, using their language skills in a different culture, they make a deeper cultural connection. Our programs are designed to inspire students to make personal connections with communities worldwide and gain greater cultural awareness.

Why Teachers Choose to Travel With Xperitas

Founded by language teachers, for language teachers

BOOTH 601 North Carolina Virtual Public School

Representatives: Ellen Hart, Danielle Richardson

NCVPS has discovered new approaches to online learning. We have been enhancing collaborative efforts across North Carolina schools. Explore the various experiences NCVPS offers for middle and high school students and discover our professional development opportunities for teachers. Our team will be available to discuss how schools effectively partner with NCVPS and explore innovative ways to utilize virtual learning to enhance local programs. We look forward to connecting with you!

343 E. Six Forks Road, Ste 130 Raleigh, NC 27609

984-239-6340

llen.hart@ncpublicschools.gov

http://www.ncvps.org

305 Organic World Language

Representative: Darcy Rogers

Organic World Language offers In-person Trainings, Virtual Trainings, Curriculum Development, Coaching & Mentoring, District Wide Implementation and Resources that will provide you with new, innovative ideas and strategies. The strategies are built around the values of Equity & Relationships, Proficiency, Engagement & Empowerment and transform classes around the world, inspiring and motivating students and supporting teachers just like you to create their dream learning spaces.

PO Box 32

Medford, OR 97501

541-690-8038

BOOTH 607

info@organicworldlanguage.com https://owlanguage.com/

SEALLT - Southeast Association for Language Learning Technology

Representative: Stacy Powell, Raegan Lemmond

SEALLT (Southeast Association for Language Learning Technology) is a professional organization aimed at providing leadership in development, integration, evaluation and management of instructional technology for the teaching and learning of language, literature and culture.

302 Tichenor Hall Auburn, AL 36849

seallt.board@gmail.com http://www.seallt.org

Stevens Learning Systems, Inc.

Representative: Jamie Hincemon

Inspired by conversations with our customers, Stevens Learning Systems Inc. has developed instructional technology that meets the needs of World Language teachers in their day-to-day classrooms. Interpersonal communication can be practiced, monitored and assessed multiple times throughout a single class period. Committed to providing both district-wide and individual teacher support, Stevens Learning Systems Inc. offers onsite support through a program of ongoing training from technology experts.

4034 Enterprise Way Suite 130 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 800-445-7203

Jamie@SLSILabs.com

http://SLSILabs.com

403 The Comprehensible Classroom

Representative: Elicia Cárdenas, Donna Tatum-Johns

Driven by the core belief that all students are capable of acquiring language, The Comprehensible Classroom has been at the forefront of the movement toward teaching for acquisition since 2010. The company publishes instructional tools grounded in an understanding of language acquisition and the belief that connection is central to the human experience. It also offers training to individuals, districts, and organizations seeking to implement Comprehension-based, Proficiencyoriented, and Acquisition-driven instruction.

PO Box 512 Charlotte, VT 05445 802-382-0904

BOOTH

606

training@comprehensibleclassroom.com

http://comprehensibleclassroom.com

The Pulsera Project

Representative: Chris Howell, Jillian Bonner

The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that educates, empowers, and connects Central American artists with students in more than 3,600 U.S. schools through the sale of colorful handwoven bracelets, or “pulseras” in Spanish. We brighten U.S. schools with art and compelling cultural education while employing Guatemalan & Nicaraguan artisans and investing proceeds to create lasting change in their communities.

449 Fleming Road Suite C Charleston, SC 29412 484-319-7040

Representative: Ben Altschuler

Speakology AI is an education tool powered by artificial intelligence, enabling students to practice speaking languages in a one-on-one environment. Our technology functions like a Zoom call, pairing students with an AI instructor instead of a human. This approach allows students to engage in real conversations, improving their speaking skills, listening comprehension, and overall confidence. Currently, Speakology AI is used by 60+ institutions worldwide.

8401 Lake Worth Rd Lake Worth Corridor, FL 33467 954-803-1045

contact@speakology.ai http://www.speakology.ai

pulseraproject@gmail.com

http://www.pulseraproject.org

BOOTH 206 Tia Tula Colegio de Español

Representative: Marta Soto Torrecillas, Rosa Calzada Díaz Tia Tula is a Spanish school located in Salamanca, Spain. We offer professional development programs for teachers of Spanish language, scholarships for this programs, material for your classes and Spanish courses for student of Spanish language. We can also show you the opportunity of come to Europe with a group of students with a high quality and security environment. Come to speak with us, we are pleased to meet you!

Calle Palominos 23 37008 Salamanca, Spain 6638280333

martasoto@tiatula.com

http://tiatula.com

WORLD LANGUAGES

LANGUAGE · LITERACY · CULTURE

Inspiring and empowering K–12 language learners—those learning a new language, improving a second language, or perfecting their native language.

NEW FOR 2024–2025

Communication and Culture

Now includes a new Level 4 and two levels of technology Supersite and PRIME plus new Comprehensible Input (CI) readers.

Perspectivas

Intermediate Spanish

—A Cultural Perspective

Updated content includes four new documentary-type videos, five TV clips, six readings, and authentic audio.

French for a Connected World

Brand new Roman-photo storyline video brings lesson vocabulary and grammar to life with updated activities and tasks to match.

German Language and Culture

Every chapter opens with a new comprehensible input (CI) feature, Los gehts!

Learn more about our world language solutions

SPANISH 6–12

SPANISH 10–12

FRENCH 6–12

GERMAN 6–12

BOOTH 505 TPRS BOOKS

Representative: Craig Sheehy

TPRS Books provides three major services to teachers of all languages: •trainings in the highly effective TPRS® methodology, •curriculum options, and •novels for the classroom library or instruction. With our training and curriculum options, we’re getting students to intermediate-mid fluency within 100 hours. So come talk to us about our amazing fluency results to get started teaching the TPRS® way!

15562 E. Fremont Suite B-101 Centennial, CO 80112

208-917-0197

504

orders@tprsbooks.com

http://www.tprsbooks.com

Travel and Education, CORP

Representative: Tatiana Ripoll Paez

Travel & Education is an organization based in Spain and supported by the local regional government as an official study abroad provider for the region of Castilla y León. T&E can offer the highest quality academic options with unsurpassed attention to our students, partnering institutions and faculty.

1055 Mill Creek Drive Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053 267-981-8119

tripoll@travelandeducation.org http://salamanca.me

BOOTH 402 Wayside Publishing

Representative: Bridgett Ball, Marnina Falk, Carolyn Taylor

At Wayside Publishing, we create Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Latin language programs for middle and high school students. Built on the latest language learning pedagogy, our programs include abundant teacher resources, opportunities for cultural exploration, and cutting-edge technology solutions. Wayside helps you inspire and empower your learners as they work towards communicative and cultural competence. Let’s craft world language leaders together.

2 Stonewood Drive Freeport, ME 04032 480-322-1512

jgermanaud@waysidepublishing.com https://www.waysidepublishing.com/ BOOTH

401 Vista Higher Learning

Representatives: Mishawn Meszar, Layla Lamchahab, Jorge Arbujas Silva

Vista Higher Learning develops transformative language and literacy solutions that meet the needs of every language learner—those acquiring a new language, enhancing a second, or perfecting their native language. We empower educators with innovative, research-based programs that provide all students pathways to success.

500 Boylston St 10th floor Boston, MA 02116

787-529-8035

mmeszar@vistahigherlearning.com https://vistahigherlearning.com/

Digital

Representatives: JJ Morgan, Kris Warshefski

Voces is shaping the future of language learning with a digital-first curriculum for Spanish, French, German, Italian, and English. We are inspiring students towards language proficiency and cultural understanding with a responsive online platform that is tailored to the needs of World Language teachers.

2741 Paldan Dr Auburn Hills, MI 48326

800-848-0256

info@vocesdigital.com

http://www.vocesdigital.com

BOOTH 202 Xperitas

Representative: Amy Litman

Xperitas is a Nonprofit Organization founded by World Language teachers in 1972. For more than 50 years we have provided teachers and students with transformational educational travel opportunities that improve student’s language skills and cultural awareness. Our Family Stay Experience®, the cornerstone of our language immersion programs, offers an authentic language learning experience outside of the classroom.

4820 Minnetonka Blvd, Suite 401 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 800-892-0022

BOOTH

502 Yabla

info@xperitas.org http://www.Xperitas.org

Representative: Hanser Pimentel, John Duquette

Yabla provides authentic videos in Spanish, French, Italian, German, ESL, and Chinese coupled with learning exercises including dictation, vocabulary drills, speaking, and comprehension exercises. Teachers can organize students by class, send homework assignments, and monitor student performance through a gradebook feature. Yabla builds language skills rapidly.

600 Palisade Ave. Ste 203 Union City, NJ 07087 212-625-3226

schools@yabla.com http://www.yabla.com

THANK YOU 2025 SPONSORS

SCOLT, TWLTA, and SEALLT would like to salute this year’s sponsors. We could not put on an event of this scale without you!

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS

EF Educational Tours

Lingco Language Labs

Stevens Learning Systems

ACTFL

Avant Assessment

Carnegie Learning

Klett World Languages

Sarah’s Spanish School

SEALLT

Vista Higher Learning

Wayside Publishing

Xperitas

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

CULTR (Center for Urban Language

Teaching and Research)

Language Testing International

World of Reading

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MARCH 19-21, 2026

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Our Session at SCOLT HAS LANGUAGE EDUCATION GONE FLAT?

Twenty years ago, Thomas Friedman, proclaimed, “The World is Flat” in his popular novel by the same title. His vision addressed economics, politics, and technological innovation, but to what extent has language education gone global? How can educators prepare students for a dynamic, interconnected world? Join this interactive session in which we will discuss the next generation of language teaching and learning. We will explore the latest multimedia and digital, authentic resources to engage learners across all proficiency levels.

FRIDAY MARCH 21 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM EST

Sesson: 5-F

Location: McGavock’s A

WHY LINGCO?

Lingco is a language learning platform that teaches authentic language through real-world contexts and interactive activities. Customizable to fit district curriculums, it uses real-time data tracking to monitor progress while staying fresh and relevant to students with regular updates.

Learn more at lingco.io

Dawn Samples

Ken Stewart