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- [Differentiation Opportunities: High Tech Low Tech](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/differentiation-opportunities-high-tech-low-tech/) - Recently Spanish 3 students at my school have been exploring different social and conservation problems through news, stories, and videos. While social activism is not exactly on the forefront of any of these sixteen year olds’ brains, I have found that there are 3 factors which play a very large role in student buy-in and
- [ADVOCACY for World Languages-On the Proficiency Journey](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/advocacy-for-world-languages-on-the-proficiency-journey/) - World language teachers know that learning a language is a journey. Our love of the journey led us to our chosen profession. But do we remember to encourage our students to join us on the journey? Consider these two options for a “road trip.” 1) Come on! Get on this bus! I’m the driver and
- [Retirees for WAFLT](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/retirees-for-waflt/) - Retirement is often seen as a time to sit back and relax, but it can also be a time to continue learning and growing in your profession. One way to do this is by remaining active in a professional organization after retiring. There are many benefits to doing so, both for the retiree and for
- [Language as a Superpower: Empowering Students through Virtual Exchange](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/language-as-a-superpower-empowering-students-through-virtual-exchange/) - Have you ever had a student ask you, “Why do I need to know this?” When it comes to learning a second (or third!) language, the answer is easy. When a student has access to more than one language, their ability to communicate with people across the globe expands. Fluency in another language also
- [7 Tips for a Virtual Conference](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/7-tips-for-a-virtual-conference/) - After 18 months of virtual school, online conferences, and Zoom get-togethers, I know many of us might be feeling digital fatigue. That said, the sudden increase of virtual conferences can truly be a benefit to us all and give us access to high quality PD at our own convenience and without the travel (though, I
- [The Original Mentor](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/the-original-mentor/) - When we think of mentoring, we Classicists tend to think of the relationship between the disguised Athena and Telemachus in the Odyssey. This young man’s father had been gone for twenty years. He was surrounded by hostile suitors for his mother’s hand in their own home; he was unsure of how to assert himself, unsure
- [Mentoring Matters: Who's your Liz?](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/mentoring-matters-whos-your-liz/) - Do you have a story about mentoring that you’d like to share? Please consider submitting yours to: mentor@waflt. If you are interested in finding or being a mentor, please visit WAFLT’s mentoring page. All mentoring participants and mentoring story contributors will receive a “Great Thought A Day” notepad! Mentoring models are varied and dynamic, changing with our
- [High Tech/Low Tech: Refresh, Reflect, Restart Recharged](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-tech-low-tech-refresh-reflect-restart-recharged/) - As the school year winds down and we all begin to breathe again, we look forward to a refresh over the summer. Perhaps that is a glass of lemonade, a cold beer, or an opportunity to finally update all those apps on your phone and laptop without having to worry about losing that important data
- [Mentoring Matters: The Power of Collaboration](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/mentoring-matters-the-power-of-collaboration/) - Sixteen years ago, the Linda/Cathy show made its debut and we have not been the same since. Our friendship and professional relationship was in no way hindered by the fact that we teach two different languages. As we say in all of the presentations we are fortunate to do together, our teaching has been transformed
- [“Making Languages our Business”-New ACTFL report](https://www.waflt.org/blog/making-languages-our-business-new-actfl-report/) - A groundbreaking report recently released by ACTFL as part of its Lead with Languages campaign provides evidence-based data that emphasizes the vital need for languages skills in the U.S. workplace and their impact on the U.S. economy. The 2019 report, “Making Languages Our Business: Addressing Foreign Language Demand Among U.S. Employers,” is based on a survey
- [High Tech/Low Tech: Mapping the Way to a Multiliterate Wisconsin](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-tech-low-tech-mapping-the-way-to-a-multiliterate-wisconsin/) - As the new academic year gets underway many of us take a look at the past as we design what we will do in the future. How will we improve that lesson from last year? Did our students reach the expected outcomes? What can be done differently? How are national and state trends impacting instruction?
- [How YOU can support the 				Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/how-you-can-support-the-senator-paul-simon-study-abroad-program-act/) - "Take the adventure, heed the call, now ere the irrevocable moment passes! 'Tis but a banging of the door behind you, a blithesome step forward, and you are out of your old life and into the new!" -- Kenneth Grahame, The Wind In The Willows It is likely that you can speak from your own
- [Differentiating Language Instruction](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/differentiating-language-instruction/) - Each unit we teach has a certain set of learning outcomes that the instructor helps every student to achieve. Once those outcomes are identified and the assessments created, the instructor must make a series of tasks to prepare students to meet those outcomes and perform to the best of their ability in the assessments. Then
- [America's Languages Caucus is Congress's New Language Policy Forum](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/americas-languages-caucus-is-congresss-new-language-policy-forum/) - The America's Languages Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives David Price (NC) and Don Young (AK), established the America’s Languages Caucus in November 2019 in order to develop a national strategy to raise awareness about the importance of world language learning and international education, particularly as it relates to our nation’s economic and national security. The core of the Caucus’ mission
- [HAVE YOU EVER ….. ?](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/have-you-ever/) - One great way to get intermediate and upper level students engaged and curious about an upcoming book or film is to ask them questions pertaining to its plot before they begin. This not only activates students’ brains and imaginations as they consider what might be ahead, but it also provides a “back door” opportunity to
- [What to Expect from the Unexpected...](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/what-to-expect-from-the-unexpected/) - Under the circumstances of living during a pandemic and knowing that just in the last week some crazy stuff is happening throughout the state, CSC shut down early, schools closing, and who knows what is yet to come. I thought it would be appropriate to address the concerns with some starter resources. For those of
- [When it isn't an emergency: Planning for Fall 2020](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/when-it-isnt-an-emergency-planning-for-fall-2020/) - It's certainly been an interesting spring with emergency remote instruction, figuring out where the weaknesses in our system lie, and just how many people in our state don't have access, despite the fact that we are in the year 2020. I thought it might be useful to share some ideas about purposeful planning for online
- [Students Leading with Languages](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/students-leading-with-languages/) - Let’s get to know our outstanding students! This new feature, Leading with Languages in Wisconsin, was launched in our March issue of the eVoice. This is a quick and easy way to recognize a student who continually “exceeds expectations” in his or her language learning journey. The short time takes to complete the documents will
- [World Language Advocacy-Seeking a Seat at the (Virtual) Table](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/world-language-advocacy-seeking-a-seat-at-the-virtual-table/) - What will the new academic year bring? No one can predict the immediate future of education, but we know that very much of what we took for granted in the past will be changed. However, we can be sure that advocacy for the teaching and learning of world languages must be a vital component in any
- [How to Establish a Strong Community in an Online Course](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/how-to-establish-a-strong-community-in-an-online-course/) - One of the most common questions we hear from instructors who are first moving to an online teaching environment is, “How do I build community in an online class?” Read more...
- [Molly W Leads with Languages](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/advocacy-in-action/molly-w-leads-with-languages/)
- [Juliette B Leads with Languages](https://www.waflt.org/blog/juliette-b-leads-with-languages/)
- [When Life Hands You Covid... Rethink and Redesign: Two Educators Share Their Journey](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/when-life-hands-you-covid-rethink-and-redesign-two-educators-share-their-journey/) - Friday the 13th, March 2020. Fear of the unknown hung heavily in the air. News of a dangerous and deadly new virus circulated for weeks, seeming distant at first and then spreading closer to home with increasing velocity. At 2:33 p.m., eight minutes before dismissal for the weekend, our principal’s calm voice broke through theLauren Rosen
- [Introducing: Wisconsin Students Lead with Language](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/introducing-wisconsin-students-lead-with-language/) - We know these students! They are the ones who have discovered the joy of communicating with others in the language(s) they are learning. They may report that they had a meaningful conversation with a customer or co-worker at their part-time job, or that they communicated with someone from another country as they competed in an
- [Beyond “Preaching to the Choir”](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/beyond-preaching-to-the-choir/) - Diverse stakeholders join forces to support language learning Speaking out about the value of learning languages comes naturally to World Language teachers. We have experienced the joy of connecting with other individuals and cultures through language and are eager to share that joy with others. However, our advocacy efforts can feel lonely and frustrating when
- [Mentoring Matters: Focus on the Students](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/mentoring-matters-focus-on-the-students/) - Do you have a story about mentoring that you’d like to share? Please consider submitting yours to: mentor@waflt email. If you are interested in finding or being a mentor, please visit WAFLT’s mentoring page. All mentoring participants and mentoring story contributors will receive a “Great Thought A Day” notepad! We know from our own academic and professional
- [Summer Institute-Register Today!](https://www.waflt.org/news/conferences-eventssummer-institute/) - Keep your Eye on the Target: Capturing and Showcasing Student Progress Designing and Documenting World Language Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) for Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness Through collaboration and hands-on experiences participants will: Set goals for developing World Language students’ proficiency and learn how to document student growth Enhance student growth through maximum use of target language
- [High Tech/Low Tech: Ideas for Every Classroom](https://www.waflt.org/news/high-techlow-tech-ideas-for-every-classroom-2/) - Don't miss the latest in our high tech/low tech series!!! Dueling Dictionaries by Anita Alkhas If office shelves were a Monopoly board, my dictionaries would be located at Park Place and Boardwalk. They take up prime real estate although I admit I find myself reaching for the keyboard instead more often than I used to.
- [I Remember That!](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/i-remember-that/) - "Neurons that fire together, wire together." Carla Shatz, neuroscientist Do you remember the games you used to play at birthday parties? How it felt to be blindfolded, turned around three times, and pushed gently forward to pin the tail on the donkey? Here are a few spins on another party game you might remember
- [Odes and the Modes](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/odes-and-the-modes/) - I have always found Pablo Neruda’s odes fascinating. How can something so complex be written about one very simple object? My favorites are the odes to foods; maybe because I love to cook or perhaps even better because I love to eat! In this lesson (which cycles through several modes of communication), students will read
- [Show(case) and Tell with QR Codes](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/showcase-and-tell-with-qr-codes/) - Show and Tell is one of the oldest and most universal low-tech activities in teaching and learning. Although we tend to associate Show and Tell with the elementary classroom, much of what we do at higher levels is closely related to this tried-and-true technique, especially in the presentational mode. After all, Show and Tell replicates
- [Summer Institute News](https://www.waflt.org/news/summer-institute-news/) - At this time, registration for the WAFLT Summer Institute (August 5-6, 2014) is CLOSED due to full capacity. Please contact lisahen3@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list. If you are not able to attend the WAFLT Summer Institute, please join us at the Fall Pre-Conference Workshop, Oct. 31 (De-Mystifying Educator Effectiveness for World Language
- [Dueling Dictionaries](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/dueling-dictionaries/) - If office shelves were a Monopoly board, my dictionaries would be located at Park Place and Boardwalk. They take up prime real estate although I admit I find myself reaching for the keyboard instead more often than I used to. Still, there are many instances where I rely heavily on my dictionary collection. For many
- [It’s Not Over Yet: Overhead Projector Ideas for the Tech Classroom](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/its-not-over-yet-overhead-projector-ideas-for-the-tech-classroom/) - OHP was high tech then, is it low tech now? I think it is safe to say YES when considering the wealth of possibilities that interactive data projectors and interactive whiteboards offer as many of us get them in our schools and classrooms. However, if you are still using an overhead projector in your room
- [Presentation Isn’t Everything: Student High and Low Tech Toolkits for Presentational-Speaking](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/presentation-isnt-everything-student-high-and-low-tech-toolkits-for-presentational-speaking/) - Mise-en-place, the culinary practice of arranging all utensils and ingredients ahead of time, is essential to preparing a consistently successful dish. Likewise, our students benefit from first gathering together all of the tools they need for an assignment, so that they can then focus more intently on the task before them. For presentational speaking, the
- [2014 President-Elect Ballot](https://www.waflt.org/news/2014-president-elect-ballot/) - The WAFLT Nominating Committee is pleased to present a ballot for WAFLT President-Elect for the biennium 2015-16 that carries the names of two dedicated language teachers with records of service to our association. Learn more about the candidates.
- [The Closer You Get, the More You See](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/the-closer-you-get-the-more-you-see/) - What does Close Reading mean? Students who meet the expectations of the standards are able to comprehend complex text closely. They are close readers, delving into texts in order to unearth evidence, construct knowledge, and broaden their understanding of the text and world. As thinkers, such students are able to reason logically and use what
- [Back to the Future: Low Tech-High Tech Presentational Topics](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/back-to-the-future-low-tech-high-tech-presentational-topics/) - It’s easy to forget that what now seems low tech was once high tech. Such is the nature of our relationship with technology. We want the next big thing, but in order to justify getting it, what we have now must feel dated. It can be enlightening – and fun – for students to trace
- [Wisconsin Global Youth Summit](https://www.waflt.org/news/wisconsin-global-youth-summit/) - Please register now for the Wisconsin Global Youth Summit on February 28, 2015. This will be an exciting day for everyone. Find information about this summit, including downloadable registration forms at http://www.globalwisconsin.org/#!wgys-2015/c1pn0 . View information, including a video, about past summits at http://www.globalwisconsin.org/#!global-youth-summit-2013/clb2, or simply go to www.globalwisconsin.org to browse all information on global education
- [Developing An Eye for Art: In-Person vs. Virtual Viewing](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/developing-an-eye-for-art-in-person-vs-virtual-viewing/) - Recently after a museum field trip, an ever resourceful colleague in Spanish was pleasantly surprised when her students reported having greatly enjoyed an activity she had assigned: “sitting still for 30 minutes staring at one painting, to see what new things they’d notice.” Given how accustomed we have become to scrolling quickly through images on
- [High Tech/Low Tech: ¿Legend or Myth?](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-techlow-tech-legend-or-myth/) - Across cultures, stories about gods and heroes fall into the category of myths and legends. According to diffen.com, “...the two aren't the same and can be differentiated based on factors such as reasons behind them, the stories behind them and the truth they hold.” The table below (from diffen.com) helps us distinguish between myths and
- [Ideas that Stick](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/ideas-that-stick/) - This month marks the one-year anniversary of High Tech/Low Tech: Ideas for Every Classroom. As we look back through the archives, we notice that there are quite a few ideas involving sticky notes. This is not surprising. After all, sticky notes represent a perfect marriage between high and low tech. The combination of space-age “low-tack pressure-sensitive
- [Future Foodies Unite! Fostering 21st Century Skills in the Language Classroom](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/future-foodies-unite-fostering-21st-century-skills-in-the-language-classroom/) - Using ACTFL’s 21st Century Skills Map as our guide, how can we strengthen the ways we teach recurring cultural themes such as food? Food seems to be a favorite topic of our students and many of us teach a unit on food or often incorporate it into our lessons. We’ve chosen to look at food
- [2015 Summer Institute](https://www.waflt.org/news/2015-summer-institute/) - 2015 WAFLT SUMMER INSTITUTE August 3-5, 2015 Pyle Center UW-Madison Proficiency: Pathway to Excellence Describing World Language Student Progress to Determine Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Team discounts and Graduate Credit available!
- [Making A Solid Case for Realia (1): An Added Dimension](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/making-a-solid-case-for-realia-1-an-added-dimension/) - I recently reacquired the suitcase that I lugged around on my very first trip to Paris. The moment I grabbed it by its handle and felt it dig into the flesh of my fingers, I was flooded with sensory memories - cue the soundtrack to Amélie! Only instead of seeing movie-like images, I could smell
- [Making A Solid Case for Realia (2): In Defense of the Handmade](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/making-a-solid-case-for-realia-2-in-defense-of-the-handmade/) - “Only by acquiring skills that bring us into contact with the physical world can we flourish as social individuals.” Matthew B. Crawford, The World Beyond Your Head, 2015. Scissors, tape, glue, and brightly colored construction paper. The first thing I remember constructing with my hands was a wide-brimmed floppy paper hat for my mom, an
- [Reaching out to DC](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/reaching-out-to-dc/) - Welcome to our first advocacy article in the E-Voice. There are so many ways to view advocacy for our programs: the work we do in our classrooms, the outreach we do toward colleagues in our buildings, the networking of parent nights, and the public relations work we do in our districts are just part of
- [To travel or not to travel is NOT the question;  High and low tech tips for traveling with students](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/to-travel-or-not-to-travel-is-not-the-question-high-and-low-tech-tips-for-traveling-with-students/) - It’s never too early to start planning your student trip! Having recently returned from traveling to Costa Rica with students and then perusing Facebook to see so many world language colleagues pictured traveling with their students, I was inspired to ponder… What motivates us as WL teachers to take these trips What makes a trip
- [Spread the News: If you don't tell them, how will they know?](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/spread-the-news-if-you-dont-tell-them-how-will-they-know/) - Welcome back to school! In the excitement of each new school year, we write optimistic “to do” lists that reflect the very best of our intentions. More than likely, promoting your language program is on that list. In the July E-Voice, WAFLT Advocacy co-chair, Keely Lake, showed us an easily accessible, step-by-step process to remind our top
- [Should we go high or low?: A Few Tips on Using and Choosing Technology Wisely](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/should-we-go-high-or-low-a-few-tips-on-using-and-choosing-technology-wisely/) - Let’s start with ACTFL’s position statement on the use of technology as an initial step when deciding to go high or low tech in a lesson or activity: The use of technology should never be the goal in and of itself, but rather one tool for helping language learners to use the target language in
- [Stay Informed, Stay Connected](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/stay-informed-stay-connected/) - Now that the Fall Conference is behind us for another year, I thought it would be an ideal time to discuss ways to stay in touch not only with general language news but also your specific language association. We all know about the “elevator speech.” That 30 second spiel we need to have at hand
- [Call for Proposals](https://www.waflt.org/news/call-for-proposals/) - Call for Proposals For the 2016 WAFLT Fall Conference November 3-5, 2016 Paving the Road to Proficiency: Empowering 21st century learners to develop their cultural understandings, cross-curricular literacy, and communication. Consider being a part of the 2016 WAFLT Fall Conference by submitting a proposal for a 1 hour session, a 90 minute technology session or a
- [Is integrating 21st Century skills synonymous with technology?](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/is-integrating-21st-century-skills-synonymous-with-technology/) - When we think of 21st Century skills we tend to think that the pedagogy which guides us to incorporate these skills must be accompanied by high tech tools. Of course by definition some skills (such as technology literacy) will need to be fostered by high tech tools, but there are others that can go low
- [A Linguaphile’s Calling](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/a-linguaphiles-calling/) - When Karen Fowdy and I began to talk about other people who could support our programs, we realized immediately that our own students had to be a part of the list. They are the ones who are heading out into that global world we keep talking about; they are the ones who can be our
- [The Power of Students as World Language Advocates](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/the-power-of-students-as-world-language-advocates/) - What are the benefits of learning another language? As language teachers, we can recite a long list of reasons for learning another language and share numerous personal anecdotes to illustrate the benefits. But how do you think your students would answer the question, “Why are you taking French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Latin/ other? They might say “to get into
- [Students as Teachers…Presentations Taken to the Next Level](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/students-as-teacherspresentations-taken-to-the-next-level/) - Student presentations are commonplace in world language classrooms and have been for a long time. Teachers use them for all the right reasons: instruction moves from teacher-fronted to student-centered, students gain responsibility for course content, and learners practice ACTFL’s presentational mode of communication. Presentations offer a possibility to assign research outside the classroom to students,
- [Discover What Languages Mean!](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/discover-what-languages-mean/) - In 2008, WAFLT and Discover Languages Wisconsin launched the first edition of the Student Video & Postcard Contests. These contests are based on the ACTFL Discover Languages Campaign. Fast forward to 2016 and our contests are continuously celebrating and recognizing our student’s connections to world languages in Wisconsin! Our contests are designed for all students
- [Classroom Engagement, Participation and Proficiency](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-tech-low-tech-classroom-engagement-participation-and-proficiency/) - I recently wrote the following in a personal statement of my teaching philosophy: I value a safe and culturally rich classroom environment where risk-taking in the target language is encouraged thus preparing students to communicate in real-life situations using communicative, collaborative and creative skills they have gained as they apply the content they have learned.
- [Visiting and Building a Relationship with your Legislators](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/visiting-and-building-a-relationship-with-your-legislators/) - If you have not visited your Senators or Representative, the process can seem a little daunting. How do I set up the meeting? Will they listen to me? How do I translate one visit into a relationship that can further serve language education? Still, when I am in Washington, D.C. working with the Joint National
- [Building Relationships Using Hi-tech and Low-tech Instruction](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/building-relationships-using-hi-tech-and-low-tech-instruction/) - Nowadays, it is pretty common that technology plays an important role in the world language classroom. Our guiding resource ACTFL offers a position statement regarding the use of technology. “ACTFL acknowledges and encourages using the potential of technology as a tool to support and enhance classroom-based language instruction.” At the same time, ACTFL “recognizes the
- [Fall Conference Registration Now Open!](https://www.waflt.org/news/fall-conference-registration-now-open/) - Paving The Road To Proficiency: Empowering 21st century learners to develop their cultural understandings, cross-curricular literacy, and communication Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, Wisconsin November 3- 5, 2016 Register Today!!
- [Our Students, Our Advocates](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/studentadvocates/) - “I overheard my daughter talking with her friends in German.” “A person came through the line when I was bagging groceries and didn’t understand the checker. I was able to help her because I spoke Spanish!” “My granddaughter showed me how she can write in Chinese!” Our students can be our best public relations advocates
- [Recognizing and Socializing Accomplishments:  Feedback to Engage Students in their own Learning](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/feedback-impact-student-learning/) - Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning and achievement, but this impact can vary, dependent on when and how it is used . Evidence shows that although feedback is among the major influences, the type of feedback and the way it is given can be differentially effective. Dr. John Hattie, world renowned
- [Instagram Challenge: #WAFLTwiWord](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/instagram-challenge-wafltwiword/) - #WAFLTwiWord is a monthly Instagram challenge inspired by Spanish educators Adelaida Martín Bosque and Pilar Munday, who created a similar challenge in 2014, #instagramELE. Each month there will be a word or a phrase relating to global languages and cultures posted by the WAFLT 21st Century Communications Committee to hashtag in posts by you and/or
- [High Tech and Low Tech "Minds on" the Real World](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-tech-and-low-tech-minds-on-the-real-world/) - As we observe our students in the classroom setting, we look for them to be engaged in learning, not just “busy,” nor “on task.” We want them intellectually active in the target language with challenging content in a real world context. While attending my most recent district professional development day, the following explanation adapted from
- [Lead with Languages](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/lead-with-languages/) - This month we have great news to share! On March 3, ACTFL launched its national language proficiency awareness and advocacy campaign and website, Lead with Languages. This multi-year campaign aims to build awareness about the increased demand for language skills and supports the growth of learners who are competent in other languages and cultures. Check out its website,
- [Core Practices](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/core-practices/) - The Leadership Initiative for Language Learning (LILL) provided world language teachers with 6 Core Practices in 2015 and though some of the practices are not new to teachers, they do take some planning and effort to incorporate in teaching. For some teachers, the most challenging Core Practice to incorporate into their repertoire is using authentic
- [Advocacy in Action](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/advocacy-in-action/) - Happy Summer! Whether you are teaching summer school, traveling with students, taking classes, or finding time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends, it is surely a little diversion from your busy routine during the academic year. However, we know that your teacher brain is always thinking of plans and good intentions for
- [There’s an App for That!...Or Not...](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/theres-an-app-for-that-or-not/) - So you are used to seeing High Tech Low Tech articles that discuss options for improving your students language learning experience. These options are presented in various ways requiring different amounts of technology or none at all. The outcomes are intended to be the same regardless of whether you are integrating technology or not.
- [Why We Strive](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/why-we-strive/) - This has been a tough year to feel like fighting. Every time I turn on the news I find another reason to be discouraged. I had a death in the family which was long in coming and very draining. Work has been as busy and as stressful as ever. But I am not alone. Many
- [Ideas for When You Are Out](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/ideas-for-when-you-are-out/) - I recently read this blog post in Path to Proficiency and began to reflect on my own sub plans for when I am not able to be in class. How can students effectively use class time to continue their work towards proficiency? Will they actually do what I leave them? After some contemplation, I thought...students
- [Activities for Doodles & Scribbles](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/activities-for-doodles-scribbles/) - Definition of a doodle: an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch; also : a minor work There aren’t many favorable definitions out there regarding doodling and scribbling. As teachers, however, we see it day in and day out on homework, warm ups, tests/quizzes, journals and even desk tops. It can be destructive and even
- [Language advocates lobby Congress for language education and industry priorities](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/lobby-congress/) - Reprinted with permission from Maria Pulcini and JNCL-NCLIS. On February 15-16, the Joint National Committee for Languages - National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS), the authority on language policy in Washington, DC, hosted its annual conference, Language Advocacy Day. Unique in the field, the event affords the opportunity for those in the language learning and
- [Comprehensible Input: Foreshadowing...2018 Summer Institute](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/ci/) - The 2018 WAFLT Summer Institute is just around the corner. To help folks get charged for this year’s theme, “Digging Deep: Comprehensible Input, Authentic Resources and Growing Professionally,” it seemed appropriate to share a few definitions and current resources from the web that provide a range of thought on this topic. First, What is CI?
- [High Tech/Low Tech: Talking Advocacy with Your Students](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-tech-low-tech-talking-advocacy-with-your-students/) - As we all begin to prep for our return to our classrooms, one of theearly lessons in the year I look forward to is having the conversation with students about why languages matter and why it is important to learn about other cultures and communities. To me, this is a pivotal portion of my work
- [Advocacy Updates at your fingertips in this Google+ Community](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/advocacy-updates-at-your-fingertips-in-this-google-community/) - One of the best things about the beginning of a new school year is the chance to rethink and reset our good intentions. Because of our passion for learning languages, one of those intentions is surely advocating for learning another language and connecting to other cultures. We know that it is vital to have quick
- [High Tech Low Tech Right Tech No Tech](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/high-tech-low-tech-right-tech-no-tech/) - As we approach conference season with WAFLT and ACTFL just around the corner, many of us are getting excited for the new ideas, the networking, the recharge to our batteries. In addition to teaching language classes, for the past 25 years I have spent many hours in classrooms observing others and working one on one
- [”WE ARE ALL ADVOCATES!”](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/we-are-all-advocates/) - YOU are an advocate! How do we internalize and carry forward the positive and energizing messages from the 2018 WAFLT World Language conference? If you were in the audience for the keynote address, you heard these powerful words from the keynote speaker, Dr. Edward M. Zarrow, 2016 ACTFL National Teacher of the Year. “A world
- [WAFLT Mentoring-How can we help you? How can we help each other?](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/waflt-mentoring-how-can-we-help-you-how-can-we-help-each-other/) - "Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction." John C. Crosby WAFLT members are invited to participate in our mentoring program, one of the many benefits of membership. WAFLT supports mentor partners by establishing connections and providing resources to the partners as requested throughout the professional development
- [Mentoring Matters: My Mentor Jody Schneider](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/mentoring-matters-my-mentor-jody-schneider/) - On those mornings when thoughts about helping a particular student or trying out a new activity jolt me out of sleep way too early, it is comforting to know that Jody Schneider is already up and grappling with something similar. I know this because she once offered to meet me at 5am! I consider Jody
- [The Wisconsin Language Roadmap](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/the-wisconsin-language-roadmap/) - The Wisconsin Language Roadmap asks, “What can YOU do?” It’s here, but now the work begins! There is much work to be done at local and state levels! The Wisconsin Language Roadmap is a call for collaborative action. The key question that the report puts forward is: WHAT CAN YOU DO? Here are the resources
- [Mentoring Matters: How to Navigate Teaching and Impact Student Learning ](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/mentoring-matters-how-to-navigate-teaching-and-impact-student-learning-/) - The landscape of world language education and of our schools is rapidly changing, presenting new challenges as well as reasons to celebrate. As I followed my own winding path across this landscape - through forests and open fields, over hills and mountains, and even into valleys and caverns - I unexpectedly found myself in an
- [WAFLT Conference Poster Sessions: High Tech Low Tech](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/waflt-conference-poster-sessions-high-tech-low-tech/) - Have you thought about presenting at WAFLT but then wondered if you really had enough to share? Well, you do! It's all about the packaging. Maybe you don't feel ready to spend a whole hour talking about what you are doing. Perhaps you prefer that one-to-a-few informal conversation with colleagues. Or maybe you have an
- [Inspiring the Choir to Sing-From Advocate to Activist](https://www.waflt.org/enewsletter/inspiring-the-choir-to-sing-from-advocate-to-activist/) - Last July, the Advocacy in Action column was titled “Beyond Preaching to the Choir.” To continue that metaphor, I’d like to share my favorite new quote about advocacy, “The reason we preach to the choir is because we want to inspire them to sing.” (Dr. Jay Ketner) I was inspired to sing even more loudly

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- [Home](https://www.waflt.org/) - Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers offers numerous opportunities for professional development, grants, and awards for language teachers and learners.
- [High School Visitors’ Program: Colleagues of the Future](https://www.waflt.org/conferences-events/high-school-visitors-program-colleagues-of-the-future/) - Attention, High School Language Teachers Nominate one (or more) of your students to participate in the High School Visitors’ Program: Colleagues of the Future at this year’s WAFLT Conference! There is a strong need for language teachers at all levels and the purpose of the WAFLT High School Visitors’ program is to give high school
- [Postcard Contest](https://www.waflt.org/public-relations/postcard-contest/) - Discover Languages Student Postcard Contest is the national campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of language learning and the understanding of cultures.
- [Advertising](https://www.waflt.org/conferences-events/waflt-conference/advertising/) - Find information and pricing for advertising your company in upcoming WAFLT conferences. See the highlights of the WAFLT workshops and sessions.
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- [WAFLT Summer Professional Development Options](https://www.waflt.org/conferences-events/waflt-summer-professional-development-options/) - WAFLT announces two distinct professional development opportunities for summer 2021. Find out about workshops and virtual events.
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- [Mentoring](https://www.waflt.org/professional-development/mentoring/) - Mentoring “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John C. Crosby “The evidence is convincing: A focused, systematic mentoring program has a positive influence on the performance of new teachers—and is advantageous to mentors as well. Above all, this support for new teachers benefits their
- [Committees](https://www.waflt.org/about-waflt/committees/) - Fall Conference Committee Program Chairs Kara TorkelsonWausau West High School Kelly FergusonLaFollette High School, Madison program@waflt.org Mind & Body Market Jody Reif Ziemannvendormarket@waflt.org Exhibits Lynne Tennieexhibits@waflt.org Finance Chair & New Visions in Action Catherine Stresingfinance@waflt.org Communications & Publications Communications & Publications ChairLauren RosenUniversity of Wisconsinwafltwi@waflt.org Website Lauren RosenUniversity of Wisconsinwebmaster@waflt.org Voice Editor Katy DueppenMiddleton High
- [Professional Development](https://www.waflt.org/professional-development/) - WAFLT provides opportunities for members to build community with colleagues through a variety of professional development options.
- [Previous Issues](https://www.waflt.org/publications/previous-issues/) - 2021 Fall Voice: Highlights Include – 2021 Pre-Conference, Pedagogy, Methodology and Policy, Affiliate Org Newsletters, and more. 2021 Spring Voice: Highlights Include – Expectations for the 2021 Conference, Excellence with Equity, Student Engagement, and more. 2020 Fall Voice: Pre-conference highlights include – the World is Our Community, Equity and Language Learning, Virtual Conference info, and
- [2024 Candidates](https://www.waflt.org/2024-candidates/) - The WAFLT Nominating Committee is pleased to present a ballot for WAFLT President-Elect for the biennium 2025-26 that carries the names of two dedicated language teachers with records of service to our association. The candidate earning a plurality of votes will undertake a six-year period of service to WAFLT in the following two-year offices: President-Elect
- [2025 Summer Institute Conference](https://www.waflt.org/conferences-events/2025-si-conference/) - WAFLT Fall Conference 2024 Connect, Collaborate, Create Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, Appleton, Wisconsin October 31 - November 2, 2024 Conference Overview | Sessions Listing Share your learning on Twitter/X: #waflt24 Registration is Opening Soon! Friday’s Keynote Event and Awards Ceremony: Friday, November 1, 2024 4:00 – 5:30 pm Speakers: James Wooldridge, AKA Sr. Wooly Deborah Kennedy,
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- [Upcoming Deadlines](https://www.waflt.org/upcoming-deadlines/) - March 14-16, 2024 Central States Conference More Information March 15, 2024 Deadline for WAFLT Awards More Information March 15, 2024 Deadline for WAFLT Conference Proposals More Information April 1, 2024 WAFLT Future Language Teacher Award Deadline More Information Teaching and Assessing for Acquisition April 20, 2024 More Information May, 15, 2024 Deadline for Certificate of
- [Awards](https://www.waflt.org/member-resources/awards/) - WAFLT scholarships and awards are presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching or who have made significant contributions to the language teaching profession.
- [WAFLT Conference](https://www.waflt.org/conferences-events/waflt-conference-2/) - 2023 WAFLT Fall Conference Reconnect, Reflect, Renew Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, Appleton, WisconsinNovember 2 – 4, 2023 Conference Overview | Sessions Listing Share your learning on Twitter: #waflt23 Onsite Registration Available starting Thurs. 11/2. Thursday Pre-Conference Workshop: Enacting a Justice-centered Language Curriculum Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Social justice (SJ)-centered pedagogies
- [Donna Clementi Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in WL Programs](https://www.waflt.org/donna-clementi-blue-ribbon-award-for-excellence-in-wl-programs/) - 2023 Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District 2020 School District of Onalaska 2019 Neenah Joint School District 2018 Muskego-Norway School District 2017 Verona Area International School 2016 Greendale Schools 2015 Menomonee Falls School District 2014 Nicolet High School 2013 Milwaukee German Immersion School 2012 Hortonville Area School District 20
- [WAFLT Professional Service Awards](https://www.waflt.org/waflt-professional-service-awards/) - 2022 Ramona Armour Kathy Dubiel Pam Lange-Murillo Mary Mann 2022 Deb Bowe-Wielgus Bobbette Leu-Timmermann Susan Loeffler-Bell 2021 John Pustejovsky 2020 Carrie Bergum Gale Stone 2019 Edna Feldman-Schultz 2017 Sabine Beirold Kit Chase Jamie Gurholt Cathy Lau Carolyn Maguire JoAnne Himebauch 2016 Kyle Gorden Charles James Terry Neumann-Hayes 2015 Carolyn Greenlee Trudy Smith 2014 Dana Blumberg
- [WAFLT Future Language Teacher Award](https://www.waflt.org/waflt-future-language-teacher-award/) - 2023 Molly Hawkins Rachel Muhl 2021 Devin Pettys 2020 Kirsten Koehler 2019 Cheyenne Bonincontri 2018 Ryne Thorne 2017 MaryGrace Floeter 2016 Mitchell Kolodziej Lydia Pomeroy Kristina Sterken Madeson Walgenbach 2015 Grace Firari Sarah Kyes Michael Stubbe 2014 Rayna Christman Rebecca Eloranta Heidi Flees Nathan Kolpin Alicia Montegue-Keels Janice Sabin de Medina 2013 Ashley Moeller 2011
- [WAFLT Frank M. Grittner Award](https://www.waflt.org/waflt-frank-grittner-award/) - 2023 Jasmine Parry 2022 Shaniya Lenters 2021 Rebekah Krenz 2020 Michelle Bayouth 2019 Cammy Rathsack 2018 Megan Cunningham 2017 Sarah Thompson 2016 Heidi Kolodziej 2015 Emily McAleavey 2014 Natalie Glaze 2013 Josh LeGreve 2012 Daniel Tess 2011 Keli Reinke 2010 Aaron Bray 2009 Amanda Madderom 2008 Stephanie Draheim 2007 Marta Yedinak 2006 Bobbette Leu-Timmermann 2005
- [WAFLT Anthony J. Gradisnik Award](https://www.waflt.org/waflt-anthony-j-gradisnik-award/) - 2021 UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction led by Dr. Jill Underly 2021 La Crosse – Epinal Sister-City Committee 2020 S. Mark Tyler 2019 Katy Sinnott WI Economic Development Corp. 2018 Gerhard Fischer 2017 UW-Madison Language Institute 2016 Senator Tammy Baldwin 2015 Rob Latousek
- [Distinguished Educators](https://www.waflt.org/distinguished-educators/) - 2023 Jody Schneider 2022 Janet Rowe 2021 Jody Reif Ziemann 2020 Deana Zorko 2019 Keely Lake 2018 Lisa Hendrickson 2017 Cathy Stresing 2016 Linda Havas 2015 Lynn Sessler Neitzel 2014 Karen Luond Fowdy 2013 Marge Draheim 2012 Eddie Lowry 2011 Sylvester Kreilein 2010 Jeanine Kopecky 2009 Jaci Collins 2008 Kyle Gorden 2007 Nina Holmquist 2006
- [WAFLT Recognition of Merit](https://www.waflt.org/waflt-certificate-of-merit/) - 2023 Gretchen Burke 2022 Katelynn Jensen Sooyeon Lee Takako Nakakubo 2021 Jessica King Kellie Villalobos 2020 Theresa D’Haeze Jeffrey Dyer 2019 Ellen Boldt Becky Paulsen Stephanie Krenz 2018 Ann Berns Anne Cummings Hlas Julie Horvath Jeanne Schueller Shinji Takahashi 2017 Anita Alkhas Kyle Gorden Keely Lake Melanie Lasee Natalia Roberts Amy Ticknor Angela Zeman 2016
- [Video Contest](https://www.waflt.org/public-relations/video-contest/) - Discover Languages Video Contest Theme: Connecting through Languages For All Students Enrolled in World Language Classes in Wisconsin Elementary (PK – 5)Middle School (6 – 8)High School (9 – 12)Post-Secondary (Undergraduate) Public Relations Discover Languages Postcard Contest Advocacy in Action PR Resources Video Contest Discover Languages Postcard Contest Advocacy in Action PR Resources Video Contest
- [Why WAFLT?](https://www.waflt.org/why-waflt/) - Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers promotes the teaching of world languages & cultures in schools to help them access the benefits of multilingualism for college, careers, & personal enrichment.
- [Discover Languages](https://www.waflt.org/public-relations/discover-languages/) - Join the national campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of discovering languages, learning languages, and understanding different cultures. Visit the website for more details.
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- [Wisconsin Language Portfolio K-8](https://www.waflt.org/professional-development/languageportfolio-wisconsin-k-8/) - Wisconsin Language Portfolio K-8 contains the same four parts as the Language Portfolio Wisconsin. Since elementary programs vary widely, we’ve included multiple formats for some sections. Choose the most appropriate template for your students: My Language Experiences – an overview of the learner’s experiences with different languages and cultures. It addresses three areas: Languages the student
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- [MOPI Workshop](https://www.waflt.org/mopi-workshop/) - WAFLT MOPI Training Summer Workshop 2017 Pyle CenterUW-Madison TWO-DAY Workshop: Thursday and Friday, August 3 – 4, 20178:30 am – 4:30 pm (Lunch on your own 12:00 – 1:00)CHECK IN on first day: Please arrive 1/2 hour early to check in. REGISTRATIONLunch is NOT included in Registration fee. Lunch is on your own. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WAFLT
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