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Title: Language and Social Interaction Working Group
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The Fifth Meeting of the Language and Social Interaction Working Group (LANSI) will take place October 16-17 at Teachers College, Columbia University. View the conference schedule and register at http://www.tc.columbia.edu/lansi/index.asp?Id=Conference&Info=Program+5th+Meeting
Source: Columbia University
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Title: 2015 Conference of the Florida Foreign Language Association
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From http://www.ffla.us/2015-FFLA-Conference
The 2015 Conference of the Florida Foreign Language Association will take place in St. Augustine at the Renaissance Resort Hotel at the World of Golf Village on October 15-17, 2015. The theme is “Power up your brain with language.”
Early registration ends on July 31st.
Visit the FFLA website to learn more and to register: http://www.ffla.us/2015-FFLA-Conference
Source: FFLA
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Title: Annual Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Conference
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From https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/3/pages/overview
Eighth Annual ASMEA Conference
For Better or Worse? Historical Trends in the Middle East and Africa
October 29 - October 31, 2015
Washington, D.C.
The 2015 Conference will feature:
- KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Prof. Samir Khalil Samir, SJ, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, "The Fate of the Middle East's Christians."
- Roundtable discussion on "Cultures of War: U.S. Military Training in the Middle East and Africa." Military trainers discuss their experiences in overcoming cultural barriers to stand up local units to fight Islamist forces. More discussions still to come!
- Panel presentations on scholarly topics from Middle Eastern and African studies, and related disciplines.
- Banquet luncheon and professional networking reception.
- Film screenings.
- Displays by publishers of the latest academic titles.
Interested in participating in the Eighth Annual ASMEA Conference? Opportunities include:
Research Grant Program
Moroccan Studies Research Grant Program
Travel Grant Program
Become a Discussant
Exhibit or Sponsor
Register before September 30 to receive the early bird rate.
Visit the conference website for full details at https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/3/pages/overview
Source: ASMEA
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Title: Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association Fall Conference 2015
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PSMLA Fall Conference 2015
Forging a Future: A Language (R)evolution
October 16-17, 2015
King of Prussia
Pre-Conference: October 15
Visit the PSMLA website for more information about the conference: http://www.psmla.net/
Source: PSMLA
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Title: Symposium: To App or Not App: Looking at How Technology Impacts Language Learning
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From http://www.ilinative.org/iliss/index.html
Sixth Annual ILI Symposium 2015
To App or Not App: Looking at How Technology Impacts Language Learning
October 19-21, 2015
Isleta Resort & Casino
(Pueblo of Isleta) Albuquerque, New Mexico
This three-day symposium will feature various presenters to showcase language applications and programs that: 1) engaged community members or program staff to design them; 2) utilized easy-to-use and affordable programming tools to develop them; 3) established an effective community + professional team to develop the app / program; and 4) developed apps/programs that have impact on language learning.
For full details go to http://www.ilinative.org/iliss/index.html
Source: ILI
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Title: Elevate Certificate Online Graduate Program in Language and Technology
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From https://altec.colorado.edu/php/elevate/
The Elevate Certificate is offered by the Anderson Language & Technology Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. It is a 16-credit fully online graduate program dedicated to the theory and practice of technology integration in the language classroom. It is designed for language educators who wish to improve their technological, pedagogical and linguistic proficiency.
Learn more about the coursework at https://altec.colorado.edu/php/elevate/
Source: University of Colorado Boulder
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Title: ACTFL Twitter Chat
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Join fellow language educators and thought leaders in an inaugural Twitter Chat moderated by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. This chat is being held during the Leadership Initiative for Language Learning Summer Institute — a collaboration of ten professional organizations for language educators.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 21, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET
TOPIC: Leading Transition Toward Core Practices
Overarching Essential Question: Change is good — you go first! How do language leaders facilitate transition around incorporating core practices?
Discussion Questions:
Q1: What core practices are language leaders supporting?
Q2: How does focusing on core practices lead to language proficiency?
Q3: What role do assessments play in incorporating core practices?
Q4: As language leaders how prepared are you to guide teachers/others to using core practices?
To participate: Use "A1" to answer the first question, "A2" to answer the second question, etc., and remember to include hashtags!
MODERATOR: @actfl
LEADERS: Carmen Scoggins: @carmenscoggins & Lisa Harris: @Spyder0902
Carmen Scoggins teaches Spanish at Watauga High School in Boone, North Carolina where she is also an adjunct Spanish and Foreign Language Methodology instructor at Appalachian State University. Carmen is an active presenter at ACTFL, SCOLT, and FLANC and is a National Board Certified Teacher.
Dr. Lisa A. Harris is the Specialist for Foreign Languages and International Education at the Virginia Department of Education. Prior to this role, Dr. Harris served as a classroom teacher, middle school assistant principal, coordinator for foreign languages, director of curriculum and instruction, and project manager for school improvement.
HASHTAGS: #LILL2015 #CorePractices #LangProficiency #LangLeaders #languages
Be sure to follow @actfl, @carmenscoggins, and @Spyder0902 before the conversation!
If you are new to the idea of using Twitter chats for professional development, we encourage you to read Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell’s article (#Langchat as a Professional Development Resource) about #langchat, which takes place every Thursday evening.
Source: ACTFL
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Title: World Languages Advancement Act Introduced in House of Representatives
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From http://capwiz.com/actfl/issues/alert/?alertid=67181626
Representatives Price (D-NC-4), Lance (R-NJ-7), Crowley (D-NY-14) and Young (R-AK-at large) have introduced the World Language Advancement Act (WLAA), a bipartisan piece of legislation that retains a vitally important, cost-effective program to ensure access to high-quality and innovative world language programming in America's schools.
Learn how you can take action regarding this legislation at http://capwiz.com/actfl/issues/alert/?alertid=67181626
Source: ACTFL
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Title: California Governor Signs Bill to Allow Credentials for Native American Culture Teachers
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California Governor Signs Bill to Allow Credentials for Native American Culture Teachers
July 16, 2015
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill into law that extends the successfully implemented separate teaching credential for Native American languages passed in 2008 to include Native American culture.
The bill, AB 163, which was introduced by Assemblyman Das Williams (D-Carpinteria) and supported by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, was signed into law on Monday. Under the Native American language-culture credential created by this bill, applicants can be authorized to teach courses in Native American language, Native American culture or both in California public schools.
Read the full article at http://nativenewsonline.net/currents/california-governor-signs-bill-to-allow-credentials-for-native-american-culture-teachers/
Source: Native News Online
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Title: Students Learn Chinese in Maine through STARTALK
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Learn about students who are finishing a STARTALK program this summer through the Bangor Chinese School: http://www.wcsh6.com/story/life/2015/07/07/star-talk-seeks-to-bridge-language-gaps-in-united-states/29833249/
Learn more about the program and the Bangor Chinese School at http://www.bangorchinese.com/startalk.html
Source: WCSH
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