February, 2011
Salamanca, Spain
February 1, Accepting applications, Workshop for teachers "Technology in the Spanish Curriculum," June 28 - July 5. Participants pay only $480 plus airfare, Spanish government provides food, lodging, excursions, insurance, and transportation to/from Barajas Airport. Optional university credit available for a fee. The inscription deadline is for the end of April (BUT FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!) via the following Web site: http://www.tesoros.es/es/verano11.asp .
Valladolid, Spain
February 1, Accepting applications, Summer Spain Program, California State University, San Bernardino. for teachers and university students.
June 21 - July 30.
First week of classes at CSUSB.
Four weeks of classes at University of Valladolid.
4 - 8 units of credit (lower division, upper division, and master's program).
For additional information: http://flan.csusb.edu/study-abroad/spain/.
Or contact Elva Salgado, 909-537-3204, esalgado@csusb.edu.
Sacramento State University
February 5 - Embedding Culture in the World Language Curriculum: Day 3 of a 5-day program focusing on infusing culture in all aspects of a standards-based curriculum. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Feb. 5, 2011, Mar. 5, Apr. 2). Registration fee $150 ($75 - interns, student teachers, year 1 and 2 teachers) includes breakfast, lunch, and all program materials. CE Units available for purchase. For information, contact Christine Lanphere (clanphere comcast.net).
Sacramento State University
February 5 - Developing Leadership Seminar (Module B): Day 3 of a 5-day program open by invitation only. Meetings held at Sacramento State University (room TBA), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (September 25, October 30, February 5, 2011, March 5, April 2, May 14). For information, contact Christine Lanphere (clanpherecomcast.net).
CSU Monterey Bay
February 5, day 4 of 5-day series, "Strategies for Using Authentic Materials in the World Language Classroom." Monterey Bay Foreign Language Project, Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, Site Director. 9AM to 4PM. $60 for this session. Contact Carmen Scholis 831-582-4256 or MBFLP@csumb.edu to register.
San Diego
February 5, 20th Annual CSMP ELD Institute: "LEAD the Way to Quality Content Area Instruction for English Learners - Leadership, Equity,Achievement, and Differentiation," Presenters: Jo Gusman and CSMP staff. 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Handlery Hotel. For registration information go to http://larc.sdsu.edu/sailn/. Contacts: Gail Saucedo: sailn.sdsu@gmail.com and Dr. Rebecca Sapien Melchor: rsapien-melchor@projects.sdsu.edu.
San Diego
February 5, CFLP/SAILN: Open the Doors to Communication, Day 3 of 5, Presenter: Rick Schuelke,"Read from the Start: Literacy Strategies for the FL Classroom" (emphasis: hands-on activities)
1:00-3:00 P.M. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. Participants of Tiers I, II, III will attend the 20th Annual CSMP Institute in the A.M, and the Literacy presentation in the P.M. Contact: Gail Saucedo, sailn.sdsu@gmail.com.
Santa Clara
February 10, DEADLINE for Pre-conference registration - Thursday-Sunday March 17-20, CLTA Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Santa Clara. For more information see http://www.clta.net/conference/. Contact information: Paula Hirsch, CLTA conference coordinator, phirsch@windwardschool.org or Kevin Duffy, local conference chair, kduffy@pausd.org.
For registration postmarked after February 10, add $50 late fee.
For on site registration add $100.
Webinar Online
February 10, 12:30 p.m. (Pacific), Live Webinar, Foreign Language Classroom Assessment in Support of Teaching and Learning, Conducted by: Matthew E. Poehner, Penn State University.
Free Professional Development Opportunity.
Register at http://larc.sdsu.edu/events/webinars/.
China
February 11, Deadline for applications for the "Summer Teach and Travel in China" non-profit program to promote cultural understanding. Teach English for 12 days at a summer camp in China and receive airfare, hotels, meals, transportation, and tours of four cities. For additional information go to http://www.summerchinatravelandteachingprogram.org/.
Occidental College, Los Angeles
February 12, Day 3, "Standards-based Instructional Practices," Ten different strands to choose from. A five-day program offered on Saturdays, December 4, January 22, February 12, March 12, April 9, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $695 per participant. If your school can't send you, you can get the scholarship reduced fee of just $300. You can still register. For additional information and registration forms go to http://www.la-stars.net or contact Iman Hashem, (323) 259-2949; ocflpoxy.edu.
CSU San Bernardino
February 17 – “Languages Mean Business International Career Fair”. Meet corporate executives from the greater Los Angeles international business community sharing their insights on the advantages of foreign language skills and cross-cultural awareness in today's job market. Bring your students to this exciting free event! For high school group registration and program updates, contact Dr. Liz Martin at eamartin@csusb.edu.
Santa Clara Conference Hotel - Hyatt Regency
February 23 - Deadline to make hotel reservations for the CLTA Conference to guarantee availability.
Register online or by phone only. Reservations Telephone: 800-233-1234.
Online Registration: http://santaclara.hyatt.com/groupbooking/clara2011clta
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March, 2011
- Orange County
March 4-6, Friday-Sunday, "3-day Full Immersion German Camp-Big Bear Mountains"-FLA-OC (Foreign Language Association of Orange County). All upper level students welcome.
Information-Elisabeth Strauss lizstra@gmail.com
- Sacramento State University
- March 5 - Embedding Culture in the World Language Curriculum: Day 4 of a 5-day program focusing on infusing culture in all aspects of a standards-based curriculum. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Feb. 5, 2011, Mar. 5, Apr. 2). Registration fee $150 ($75 - interns, student teachers, year 1 and 2 teachers) includes breakfast, lunch, and all program materials. CE Units available for purchase. For information, contact Christine Lanphere (clanpherecomcast.net).
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- Sacramento State University
- March 5 - Developing Leadership Seminar (Module B): Day 4 of a 5-day program open by invitation only. Meetings held at Sacramento State University (room TBA), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (September 25, October 30, February 5, 2011, March 5, April 2, May 14). For information, contact Christine Lanphere (clanpherecomcast.net).
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- Berkeley Language Center, UC Berkeley
- March 5, East Bay Foreign Language Project: Day 4: Foundations I (Using California Standards to design culturally authentic, communicative units and lessons, Foundations II ( advanced unit and lesson design), Leadership Practicum (Invitational Leadership Institute prerequisite). 5 Saturdays: Oct. 30, Dec. 4, Jan. 22, Mar. 5, Apr. 2. Time: 8:00 – 3:30. Location: Dwinelle Hall. Cost: $250 Contact Gail Hetler, g-hetlerberkeley.edu, (510) 877-4002 ext.19. Applications and information available: http://blc.berkeley.edu.
- San Diego
- March 5, CFLP/SAILN: Open the Doors to Communication, Day 4 of 5, Presenters: SAILN Team. Location for Tiers I,II: Mission Bay Professional Development Center, 2475 Grand Avenue, San Diego, 92109, Bungalow 186 (on Lee Street, south of the student parking lot). Location for Tier III: LARC Lab 419, EBA, San Diego State University. Contact: Gail Saucedo, sailn.sdsu@gmail.com.
- Stanford University
- March 5, Day 5 of 5 World Language Content Standards for California Classrooms: Strand A Lesson Design - Effective Strategies for the California Language Teacher, Bay Area Foreign Language Program (BAFLP) Contact Sally Mearns, Site Director, (650) 736-9618, smearns@stanford.edu.
- Stanford University
- March 5, Day 5 of 5 World Language Content Standards for California Classrooms: Strand B Strategies to Increase the Linguistic Cultural Proficiency of Students, Bay Area Foreign Language Program (BAFLP) Contact Sally Mearns, Site Director, (650) 736-9618, smearns@stanford.edu.
- Stanford University
- March 5, Day 5 of 5 Technology Strand, Using Technology to Deliver Standards-Aligned Instruction, Bay Area Foreign Language Program (BAFLP) Contact Sally Mearns, Site Director, (650) 736-9618, smearns@stanford.edu.
- CSU Bakersfield
- March 5, Day 3, "Advanced Spanish Language and Grammar- Strategies for Student Success". Presenter: Martha Escobedo. A three-day program offered on Saturdays-November 20, January 29, and March 5, 8:00-3:30, $150 per participant. Deadline for enrollment: Friday, October 29. For information, contact Patricia Rice, (661) 654-6560, price@csub.edu.
National Foreign Language Week
March 7 – 13, 2011 - National Foreign Language Week, The Official Theme for the year 2011 is:
"Languages Make The World Go’Round" - For ideas to celebrate languages and cultures for that week, go to http://clta.net/advocacy/ideas.html.
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- Sacramento
- Friday, March 11, 4:30-6:00 PM: FLAGS Board Meeting at Ettore's, Sacramento
Orange County
March 11-13, Friday-Sunday, "3-day Full Immersion French Camp-Big Bear Mountains"-FLA-OC (Foreign Language Association of Orange County). All upper level students welcome.
Information-Marla Pendley mllependley@gmail.com
- Occidental College, Los Angeles
- March 12, Day 4, "Standards-based Instructional Practices," Ten different strands to choose from. A five-day program offered on Saturdays, December 4, January 22, February 12, March 12, April 9, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., $695 per participant. If your school can't send you, you can get the scholarship reduced fee of just $300. You can still register. For additional information and registration forms go to http://www.la-stars.net or contact Iman Hashem, (323) 259-2949; ocflpoxy.edu.
Santa Clara
Thursday-Sunday March 17-20, CLTA Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Santa Clara.
For more information see http://www.clta.net/conference/.
Contact information:
Paula Hirsch, CLTA conference coordinator, phirsch@windwardschool.org or Kevin Duffy, local conference chair, kduffy@pausd.org
- CSU at Monterey Bay
- March 26, Day 5 of a 5-day program "Strategies for Using Authentic Materials in the World Language Classroom," offered by Monterey Bay Foreign Language Project, Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, Director. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For additional information contact Carmen Scholis (831)582-4256 or MBFLPcsumb.edu
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