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The Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) recognizes that engaging learners and teachers in meaningful reflection improves outcomes. An outgrowth of this belief is a current initiative, a work group for teachers in Chinese immersion programs in the Pacific Northwest. This group meets monthly to discuss ongoing and salient issues in the field such as integrating culture meaningfully in the classroom and incorporating technology in the classroom with intention. Lihong Dai, Portland Public Schools (PPS) Mandarin Immersion Program Coordinator, and Chiung-Chen Yu, PPS Chinese Teacher on Special Assigment, have been instrumental in developing this work group, and CASLS is very grateful to engage in meaningful collaboration together.