Events in April 2023

7:00 pm: Equitable Grading Practices in the World Language Classroom

8:29 am: “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages” NYSAFLT

Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

7:00 pm: Equitable Grading Practices in the World Language Classroom

8:29 am: “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages” NYSAFLT

Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

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7:00 pm: Equitable Grading Practices in the World Language Classroom

8:29 am: “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages” NYSAFLT

Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 27, 2023

PRESENTED BY KRISTIN ARCHAMBAULT, NNELL RI REPRESENTATIVE

FREE WEBINAR OFFERED BY RIFLA (RHODE ISLAND)
What does a B in Italian or French at the end of a marking period really represent? If the grade is based on traditional grading practices, the answer is not always clear. While most language teachers want to accurately reflect student progress in developing language proficiency, traditional practices may unintentionally do just the opposite. During this webinar, attendees will examine traditional grading practices that may cause inequity. The presenter will then offer alternatives based on ACTFL Proficiency Standards that more accurately represent what a student can really do with the language. Attendees will leave with some quick fixes that can be implemented right away as well as suggestions for further study. This webinar is offered by RIFLA via Zoom on March 27, 2023 at 7pm.

8:29 am – 1:00 pm
April 1, 2023

Name of Sponsoring Organization: Bethlehem Central School District
Where: Bethlehem Central Middle School
More info at: info@nysaflt.org

Join us in “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages”. As we continue to unpack and implement the new New York State World Language Standards, we want to be sure to offer our teachers the best quality professional development. Both local and statewide colleagues will be sharing strategies, ideas and support to help us implement these new standards and help our learners excel!
Our keynote speaker will be the Associate Commissioner of Education for the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, Ms. Elisa Alvarez. Also, Dr. Joanne O’Toole will be sharing ideas and we will have our Capital Region BOCES Regional Certification Officials on site to answer questions about your certification.

Local teachers will also be sharing their expertise on technology and target language strategies. We have so many exciting things planned and we would love to see you there!

We encourage you to bring a friend and if you are not yet a NYSAFLT member, join or renew today by clicking here!

April 7, 2023 – April 8, 2023

MALT Spring Conference 2023

https://www.montanalanguageteachers.org/spring-conference.html

April 7th & 8th in Livingston, Montana

Spring MALT Presenter - Elicia Cárdenas

Elicia Cárdenas is a former middle school Spanish teacher with extensive experience teaching a variety of levels, ages, and subjects. Her experience includes working with preservice teachers at Westminster College, as a teaching assistant for MIT Teaching Systems Lab, and writing with the Harvard Ethics Project (Graduate School of Education). Although she was trained as an elementary teacher, she shifted her focus to understanding of second language acquisition and its application to classroom instruction in a world language classroom. She presents regularly at national, regional, and state conferences and is proud to be a member of the IFLT coaching staff. Her areas of expertise include assessment with an equity lens and working to make sure all students are successful at acquiring another language. She is the Director of Training for The Comprehensible Classroom, and is the founder of the Deskless Classroom.

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April 7, 2023 – April 8, 2023

MALT Spring Conference 2023

https://www.montanalanguageteachers.org/spring-conference.html

April 7th & 8th in Livingston, Montana

Spring MALT Presenter - Elicia Cárdenas

Elicia Cárdenas is a former middle school Spanish teacher with extensive experience teaching a variety of levels, ages, and subjects. Her experience includes working with preservice teachers at Westminster College, as a teaching assistant for MIT Teaching Systems Lab, and writing with the Harvard Ethics Project (Graduate School of Education). Although she was trained as an elementary teacher, she shifted her focus to understanding of second language acquisition and its application to classroom instruction in a world language classroom. She presents regularly at national, regional, and state conferences and is proud to be a member of the IFLT coaching staff. Her areas of expertise include assessment with an equity lens and working to make sure all students are successful at acquiring another language. She is the Director of Training for The Comprehensible Classroom, and is the founder of the Deskless Classroom.

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1 8:29 am: “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages” NYSAFLT 8:29 am: “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages” NYSAFLT 8:29 am – 1:00 pm April 1, 2023 Name of Sponsoring Organization: Bethlehem Central School District Where: Bethlehem Central Middle School More info at: info@nysaflt.org Join us in “Taking the Steps Together: Be the Change for World Languages”. As we continue to unpack and implement the new New York State World Language Standards, we want to be sure to offer our teachers the best quality professional development. Both local and statewide colleagues will be sharing strategies, ideas and support to help us implement these new standards and help our learners excel! Our keynote speaker will be the Associate Commissioner of Education for the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, Ms. Elisa Alvarez. Also, Dr. Joanne O’Toole will be sharing ideas and we will have our Capital Region BOCES Regional Certification Officials on site to answer questions about your certification. Local teachers will also be sharing their expertise on technology and target language strategies. We have so many exciting things planned and we would love to see you there! We encourage you to bring a friend and if you are not yet a NYSAFLT member, join or renew today by clicking here! Read more

7 Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT) Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT) April 7, 2023 – April 8, 2023 MALT Spring Conference 2023 https://www.montanalanguageteachers.org/spring-conference.html April 7th & 8th in Livingston, Montana Spring MALT Presenter - Elicia Cárdenas Elicia Cárdenas is a former middle school Spanish teacher with extensive experience teaching a variety of levels, ages, and subjects. Her experience includes working with preservice teachers at Westminster College, as a teaching assistant for MIT Teaching Systems Lab, and writing with the Harvard Ethics Project (Graduate School of Education). Although she was trained as an elementary teacher, she shifted her focus to understanding of second language acquisition and its application to classroom instruction in a world language classroom. She presents regularly at national, regional, and state conferences and is proud to be a member of the IFLT coaching staff. Her areas of expertise include assessment with an equity lens and working to make sure all students are successful at acquiring another language. She is the Director of Training for The Comprehensible Classroom, and is the founder of the Deskless Classroom. More information Read more

8 Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT) Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT) April 7, 2023 – April 8, 2023 MALT Spring Conference 2023 https://www.montanalanguageteachers.org/spring-conference.html April 7th & 8th in Livingston, Montana Spring MALT Presenter - Elicia Cárdenas Elicia Cárdenas is a former middle school Spanish teacher with extensive experience teaching a variety of levels, ages, and subjects. Her experience includes working with preservice teachers at Westminster College, as a teaching assistant for MIT Teaching Systems Lab, and writing with the Harvard Ethics Project (Graduate School of Education). Although she was trained as an elementary teacher, she shifted her focus to understanding of second language acquisition and its application to classroom instruction in a world language classroom. She presents regularly at national, regional, and state conferences and is proud to be a member of the IFLT coaching staff. Her areas of expertise include assessment with an equity lens and working to make sure all students are successful at acquiring another language. She is the Director of Training for The Comprehensible Classroom, and is the founder of the Deskless Classroom. More information Read more