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Title: Call for Session Proposal: Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey Spring Conference
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The Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey Spring Conference will take place February 27-28, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick.
FLENJ is seeking proposals for workshops. With approximately 500 world language specialists in attendance, this conference offers presenters a wonderful opportunity to share ideas with educators from around the state.
Proposals are due by September 30, 2014.
Submit proposals at http://conference.flenj.org/2015/workshop_proposal.shtml
For new about the conference, keep visiting http://conference.flenj.org/2015/
Source: FLENJ
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Title: American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages Graduate Student Pre-Conference
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From http://aatturkic.org/aatt/home
The American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages (AATT) is pleased to announce the tenth annual “Graduate Student Pre-Conference" for graduate students in a range of disciplines enrolled at institutions in North America. This Pre-Conference was established to mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of AATT. The Pre-Conference is co-sponsored by the Institute for Turkish Studies and AATT.
There will be two tenth annual Pre-Conferences in 2014, one will take place during the annual CESS Conference held October 24-26, 2014, and the other on Saturday, November 22, 2014, held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association, taking place in Washington, D.C. Pre-Conference participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to attend the conferences.
The Pre-Conference is designed to encourage research making significant use of sources in Turkish and Turkic languages by graduate students in a range of disciplines enrolled at institutions in North America. It will promote contact between students at various institutions and allow for feedback from faculty discussants participating in the Pre-Conference. Another goal is to help students progress towards more formal presentations at national conferences such as those of MESA, CESS, and organizations devoted to specific disciplines.
AATT will award a limited number of travel awards to help cover the cost of student participation. Students are also encouraged to seek funding from their home institutions.
The deadline for submission of proposals is September 30, 2014.\
View the full call for proposals at http://aatturkic.org/aatt/article/129285
Source: AATT
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Title: Call for Presentations and Workshops: Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium
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From https://calico.org/page.php?id=492
CALICO Conference 2015
May 26 - 30
Hosted by the University of Colorado, Boulder
Places and Spaces: Redefining Language Learning
For instructions on submitting a presentation or workshop proposal go to https://calico.org/page.php?id=492
Source: CALICO
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Title: 3rd Annual Pacific Northwest Dual Language Institute
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3rd Annual Pacific Northwest Dual Language Institute
September 20, 2014
Portland, Oregon
In this era of Common Core implementation, it is important to work with TWBI/Dual Language experts to support powerful instruction in both languages. ATDLE has brought you experts in the field and we know that you will have a great day working with them.
See the event schedule and register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=DA42CF5FE548023229A1763896A173E2.worker_registrant?llr=khlmnheab&oeidk=a07e9pkr03wcf4b0156
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Title: 2014 CAMWS-SS Meeting
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From https://camws.org/2014CAMWSSSMeeting
The 94th Anniversary Meeting of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South - Southern Section (CAMWS-SS) will be held in Fredericksburg, VA, at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House Hotel and Conference Center at the invitation of University of Mary Washington and the National Latin Exam on October 16-18, 2014.
For more conference details go to https://camws.org/2014CAMWSSSMeeting
Source: CAMWS
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Title: Fourth Meeting of the Language and Social Interaction Working Group (LANSI)
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From http://www.tc.columbia.edu/lansi/index.asp?Id=Conference&Info=Program+4th+Meeting
The fourth meeting of the Language and Social Interaction Working Group (LANSI) will take place October 3 at Columbia University.
Go to http://www.tc.columbia.edu/lansi/index.asp?Id=Conference&Info=Program+4th+Meeting to see the schedule of presentations.
To register go to http://www.tc.columbia.edu/lansi/index.asp?Id=Conference&Info=Register
Source: Columbia University
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Title: Illinois Classical Conference Annual Meeting
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From https://sites.google.com/site/illinoisclassicalconference/meeting
The next annual meeting of the ICC will take place at Northside Prep High School, September 26–28, 2014.
This year’s program, an initial draft of which is enclosed herein, features a number of exciting presentations, activities, and social events, including, inter alia:
· presentations on subjects ranging from nudity in Plato’s Republic to the latest technology for building Latin and English vocabulary
· a joint luncheon meeting of the Chicago Classics Club and the ICC, with a keynote address entitled “The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Democracy” by Prof. Laura Gawlinski
· a joint session of the Archaeological Institute of America and the ICC
· an elegant banquet featuring Italian cuisine and classically-themed musical performance
For more information go to https://sites.google.com/site/illinoisclassicalconference/meeting
Source: ICC
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Title: Two New MOOC’s from Stanford University’s Understanding Language Series
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From http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=7b6d4ab533d076294848eed78&id=8e601702e6&e=7894354fa9
Stanford University is excited to be launching two massive open online courses (MOOCs) on October 1, both designed to help teachers support students' language use and content learning within the context of the new standards.
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Supporting English Language Learners under New Standards is a collaboration between Understanding Language, Oregon State University, and the Oregon Department of Education. This eight-week course will focus on a key practice within both the Common Core State Standards and new English Language Proficiency Standards: argumentation.
Register at https://novoed.com/osu-stanford-ELL
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Building on the success of the Constructive Classroom Conversations MOOCs last year, they are offering two updated versions of Constructive Classroom Conversations: Mastering Language for College and Career Readiness (one for elementary and one for secondary teachers) starting on October 1.
In this four-session course (spanning 14 weeks), educators will work individually and within teams to collect samples of student conversations, analyze language samples using the Conversation Analysis Tool (CAT), and plan instruction to foster students’ conversation skills. Participants will join a growing online community to discuss, implement, and reflect on constructive student-to-student conversations as powerful ways to develop language, thinking, and understanding.
Register for the elementary CCC course at https://novoed.com/classroom-conversations-elementary-fall-2014
Register for the secondary CCC course at https://novoed.com/classroom-conversations-secondary-fall-2014
Source: Stanford University Graduate School of Education
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Title: A Message for Ohio Teachers from the OFLA President
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Here is a message from Ohio Foreign Language Association president Richard EMCH, originally posted on the OFLA listserv:
A new school year often brings new challenges to the evolving landscape of Foreign Language teaching and learning. As we navigate some uncertain waters, I have found that a professional association, such as OFLA, can be a beacon of guidance on the horizon. Members helping and encouraging members to focus on the students through teaching for proficiency will strengthen Ohio's position as one of the national leaders in language acquisition. Be an advocate for yourself and for your language program and start by joining your professional associations. In addition, I encourage you to make the most of your professional association by joining and keeping your membership active in order to take advantage of the many professional development and networking opportunities. Moreover, the standing committees could always use more enthusiastic and energetic members. My own experience on an OFLA standing committee has proved to be an excellent opportunity to develop a network of supportive colleagues and provided many opportunities for professional development while allowing me to contribute to the field. If you are interested in joining a committee, please email the respective committee chair for further information. http://www.ofla-online.org/index.php/organization/25-committees
Speaking of advocating and being involved, our Nominations Committee, chaired by Teri Wiechart, is seeking candidates to vet and to run for the following positions: Executive Vice-President, Treasurer, By-Laws Chair & Parliamentarian, and Public Relations & Advocacy Chair. Please email Teri Wiechart, if you know someone the Nominations Committee should consider.
Another way to remain active and engaged in your professional association is through professional development. Our Professional Development Committee has been working with the Ohio Department of Education to create and roll out user-friendly rubrics to assist you in your proficiency and performance assessments. Martha Pero Halemba, Professional Development Chair, is also working with the committee to continue to develop the high quality regional workshops that OFLA is proud to provide. OFLA members can check for professional development opportunities under "Events" at ofla.memberlodge.org.
One highlight of the OFLA Board's work that occurred over the summer is that the editor of The Cardinal, Beth Hanlon, has formed an editing team to help maintain the high standards for which our flagship publication has become known. OFLA members are always encouraged to submit articles for publication. Moreover, Cheryl Johnson, Editor for Electronic Publications, has been working to make our website more aesthetically pleasing and more intuitive to navigate. These are just a few of the many features the Ohio Foreign Language Association is pleased to provide its members.
An additional way to remain involved in your professional association and promote the study of foreign languages is by recognizing the outstanding members in our field. Martha Castañeda, the Awards Committee Chair, is currently accepting nominations for the Ohio Foreign Language’s 2015 Awards. A detailed list of the awards and selection criteria can be found at http://www.ofla-online.org/index.php/awards/4-awards .
The deadline for submitting an award nomination is December 2, 2014.
Finally, I would like to share that The Ohio Foreign Language Association Board is busy and excited planning and implementing projects for the upcoming year and especially the 2015 Ohio Foreign Language Conference at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. The Conference Committee is now accepting and reviewing proposals for workshops and sessions for what we hope will be another outstanding conference. Please submit proposals at http://www.the-meeting-connection.com/ofla/presenter/ .
As we begin this academic year, on behalf of the Ohio Foreign Language Association Board, I wish you the best in all of your endeavors.
Richard Emch
President of the Ohio Foreign Language Association
http://www.ofla-online.org
Emch, R. [OFLA] Ohio Foreign Language Association Message from the President. OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 8 Sep 2014).
Source: OFLA
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Title: Small Grants for Doctoral Research in Second or Foreign Language Assessment
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From http://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/doctoral_research_grant_second_language
The TOEFL program at ETS is now accepting applications for the TOEFL Small Grants for Doctoral Research in Second or Foreign Language Assessment. The grant’s purpose is to make available small cash awards to promising doctoral students working in the area of foreign or second language assessment that will help them finish their dissertations in a timely manner. The deadline for applications is October 15. Applications received after that time will not be considered until the next application cycle.
For full details about the grant go to http://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/doctoral_research_grant_second_language
Source: TOEFL
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