HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS CAN EARN THE GLOBAL COMPETENCE CERTIFICATE AND GLOBAL SEAL OF BILITERACY

How can we motivate students to engage with their heritage language in new and exciting ways? Project-Based Learning leading to the Global Competence Certificate awarded by the World Affairs Council is the approach used in this unique collaboration of Evergreen Public Schools with the World Affairs Council, Ethnic Heritage Council, American Romanian Cultural Society, and Slavic East European Teachers Association of Washington. Students of Romanian, Russian, and Spanish from throughout the state will engage in a year-long, remote-learning program designed to raise the students’ language proficiency and literacy skills and also qualify them for the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Direct Link to Video

HERITAGE-BASED COMMUNITY LANGUAGE SCHOOLS: THE HIDDEN TREASURE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS

Community-based heritage language schools are typically non-profit organizations founded and operated by parents and other members of immigrant communities for the purpose of maintaining and teaching the language and culture of their heritage. This informal discussion by different stakeholders will describe the goals and some key characteristics of community-based schools, explain why these schools matter, and share some stories from school leaders, students, and parents affiliated with these schools. Direct Link to Video

BULGARIAN LANGUAGE BEYOND BORDERS | GLOBAL SEAL - БЪЛГАРСКИЯТ ЕЗИК ИЗВЪН ГРАНИЦИ | ГЛОБАЛЕН ПЕЧАТ

Join three groups from three different community-based Bulgarian heritage language schools in the United States. Students, including both candidates for and recipients of the Global Seal of Biliteracy, will share their language learning experiences in both Bulgarian and English. Round Table Participants are from the Bulgarian School of Seattle, Washington, “Botev Academy” in Washington DC, and the Bulgarian School “Khan Asparuh” in Sunnyvale, California. Direct Link to Video

PROJECT-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING: MAKING LANGUAGE COME ALIVE IN THE CLASSROOM

This session will present the main ideas and best practices of PBL, illustrating them using sample projects for learners at different levels of proficiency. Direct Link to Video

MYTHS AND REALITIES ABOUT U.S. SPANISH

The U.S. has one of the largest populations of Spanish-speakers in the world, yet the varieties of Spanish spoken here are often stigmatized. This talk explores some of the features of U.S. Spanish, the mechanisms that lead to linguistic prestige, the term "Spanglish," and positive ways that educators and family members can encourage Spanish development among heritage speakers. Direct Link to Video

MY "WHY HEBREW?" - A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE הלמה עברית? שלי - נקודת מבט של התלמי

Join high school students as they reflect on language learning, their motivations, challenges and opportunities, and why they care about Hebrew. Fun, informal, and primarily in this second language, this round table will provide a great opportunity for these students to share their important perspectives. Direct Link to Video

FOUR LEARNERS' EXPERIENCES LEARNING THEIR NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGE

Learners of the language of their tribe share the experiences, challenges, and rewards of their learning journey. Direct Link to Video

10 STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING FOR A PROFICIENCY TEST TO QUALIFY FOR A SEAL OF BILITERACY

In this session, participants will explore 10 strategies they can use to prepare for a proficiency test, which could allow them to qualify for a state or global seal of biliteracy. Participants will learn about the benefits of language credentials, how to level up their language skills, view student writing samples and use checklists to self assess their own language skills. Direct Link to Video

GAMECHANGER: HOW THE SEAL OF BILITERACY ENGAGES LEARNERS AND GROWS PROGRAMS

Discover how the State and Global Seals of Biliteracy can impact your language learners and increase excitement, program retention and learner proficiency. Research shows that students are highly motivated to earn a language credential that can be leveraged for academic credit, scholarships, employment and higher pay opportunities. This session will address how to begin with the end in mind using the Seals of Biliteracy as an outcome goal. Topics covered include implementation, benchmark testing, empowering learner autonomy through gamification, feedback and reflection, and program promotion. Direct Link to Video

HOW I EARNED THE GLOBAL SEAL OF BILITERACY IN 4 LANGUAGES

In her session, Megan will share the methods she used to learn four foreign languages (two of which she self-taught) and the lessons she learned along the way. She will also tell her story of how she overcame her fear of speaking in foreign languages. She hopes to motivate others wherever they are on their language-learning journey. Direct Link to Video

Teaching Heritage languages with project-based learning