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From http://www.ictfl.org/content/2018/02/tall-30-pathways-proficiency-earning-seal-biliteracy

TALL 3.0 Pathways to Proficiency: Earning the Seal of Biliteracy
July 11-13, 2018 
Chiara Center, Springfield, IL

Illinois’ Seal of Biliteracy is rooted in a demonstration of a high level of proficiency in English and another language. While heritage speakers and students in a long sequence of study of a language may achieve Intermediate High proficiency more easily, how can a district develop Pathways to Proficiency that lead to the Seal of Biliteracy for all (more) students? 

In addition to a thorough understanding of how teaching for proficiency differs from traditional foreign language instruction, language professionals will understand how to develop a progressive Pathway to Proficiency that leads to demonstrable student achievement. Key understandings of teaching for proficiency, unit and lesson development, classroom practices, and vertical articulation compose the main themes of this seminar.

Presenters include 2014 ACTFL Teacher of the Year Linda Egnatz, ICTFL Professional Learning Chair Todd Bowen, and representatives from the Department of English Language Learners of the Illinois State Board of Education.

Districts are encouraged to send a small team to build a district-wide plan of implementation. Attendees of previous TALL-IL events are encouraged to attend as this is a new initiative.

Membership in the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is required. 16 PD hours will be awarded. Registration is due by June 1, 2018.

For more information go to http://www.ictfl.org/content/2018/02/tall-30-pathways-proficiency-earning-seal-biliteracy