The research does NOT support abandoning CI at advanced levels. It DOES support integrating strategic explicit instruction, particularly for complex features that are infrequent or non-salient in input. #wlclassroompodcast
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It’s not just about learning what advocacy is....
It’s about becoming someone who’s ready to speak up and make a difference.
How will your words and actions make a difference?
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Join thousands of world language educators at #ACTFL26 in San Antonio, Nov. 20–22, and experience it for yourself: bit.ly/38ENZZS
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Don't miss the Central States event of the summer! Recharge yourself at our first ever Summer Virtual Conference. Registration is still open, and with four great "Best of" Sessions from the 2026 Conference, it will be a great day of learning! More info at csctfl.org/virtual-events/su…
Proposals for the 2027 Central States Conference: "Gathering Voices, Connecting Worlds" are due June 30! We all have a voice to share, and we want to include yours! More information and the proposal form can be found at csctfl.org/conference/2027-s…
Thank you Center Grove High School for hosting 2026 Pam Gemmer Spring Conference!Thank you all the Distinguished Speakers for sharing your expertise and strategies! @israelfernandoh Thank you PD Committee for organizing ! @CltaIn@AATSPglobal@AATJ14@AatgIndiana@AatfIndiana
Welcome to join our 2026 IFLTA Pam Gemmer Spring Conference on May 9th, Saturday from 9:30 am-3:00 pm in Center Grove High School, Greenwood, IN, 2717 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143 !
It’s been a busy few weeks for JNCL.
From #LAD26 to NECTFL, SCOLT, Central States, and SWCOLT (and soon PNCFL), we’ve been on the ground connecting, sharing, and advocating for language education nationwide.
Stay tuned for upcoming post!
#JNCL#LanguageAdvocacy
đź’µFUNDING UPDATE! DoDEA WLARA grants are now open. These grants support the development, sustainment, and growth of critical language programs. Read more about the grants and learn how to apply here by April 24th: ow.ly/kJSP50YBoQc
Join us for the next Not Your Typical Book Club 📚
On April 2 at 5 p.m. ET, explore how world language teachers are integrating ChatGPT into instruction with Li, Belpoliti, Taha & Zhang’s study from Foreign Language Annals.
Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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A full room and a shared purpose.
Advocates from across the United States are gathered today for Language Advocacy Days 2026, learning, planning, and preparing to bring the voice of language education to Capitol Hill.
#LAD26#LanguageEducation#Advocacy
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Juan Pablo RodrĂguez Prieto, Spanish Professor at Butler University, representing Indiana!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Sarah Sinnot, Spanish Teacher at O'Gorman High School, representing South Dakota!
We are proud to present this year's state World Language Teachers of the Year from around the Central States region. Today, we celebrate Kara Torkelson, French Teacher at Wausau West & East High Schools, representing Wisconsin!