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2021 Annual Conference

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Registration open!
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Learn more at KWLA Fall Conference!
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Register today!

Click here!

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Sessions & Workshops

Click HERE for a schedule overview!

Click HERE for the session descriptions!

Click HERE for the workshop descriptions!

KWLA is proud to offer 24 different virtual sessions from presenters from around the Commonwealth and beyond! All sessions will  be recorded and available for viewing after the conference until January 2022.

All times are Easter Standard.

Pre-conference and post-conference workshops will not be recorded.

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Seal of Biliteracy

Click HERE for resources!

The Kentucky Department of Education recently released guidelines for establishing a local Seal of Biliteracy! Celebrate with us on Saturday morning, September 18th, during the Opening Session as we turn Kentucky blue on the map on SealOfBiliteracy.org!

Wear blue on Saturday! Download a special Seal of Biliteracy Zoom background or change your Facebook profile to promote the seal. Click HERE for downloads and resources!

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Fast Facts

Conference Dates

September 17-18, 2021

Pre-Conference Workshops on September 15, 16, & 17.

Post Conference Workshops on September 19.

Recordings available through Jan 31, 2022.

Location

Your living room

Learning Experiences

Online professional learning and networking with other World Language teachers and professionals.

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Key Note

In addition to the workshops and sessions, attendees will hear from 2018 ACTFL Teacher of the Year, Ying Jin, 2021 ACTFL Teacher of the Year, Elena Kamenetzky, and the Kentucky Commissioner of Education, Jason E. Glass!

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Conference Registration Fees

Registration Rates

Full Virtual Conference fee is $60 and includes:

  • Membership to KWLA
  • Participation in ALL virtual sessions on Saturday, September 18th
  • Virtual Keynote by Ying Jin and Elena Kamenetzky (both ACTFL Teachers of the Year) on Saturday, September 18th
  • Trivia Night on Friday, September 17th
  • Award Ceremony on Saturday, September 17th
  • Pre-conference Workshop by Dr. Laura Roche’ Youngworth : Look No More: the New KY Academic Standards (KAS) for World Language on Wednesday, September 15th

Additional workshops are available for an additional $10 per workshop.

  • Pre-conference Workshop by Sara Merideth: Getting to the Core: what it means to be Proficiency-Based on Thursday, September 16th at 6pm
  • Pre-conference Workshop by Elena Kamenetzky: Backwards Design in the Proficiency-Based Classroom on Friday, September 17th at 4 pm
  • Post-conference Workshop by Ying Jin:  Enriching Your Classroom Instruction with Global Competence on Sunday, September 19th at 4pm
  • Post-conference Workshop by Dr. LJ Randolph and Dr. Stacy Johnson: Social Justice-Oriented Instruction: Intentional Goals & Inclusive Practices on Sunday, September 19th at 1pm

VIP Virtual Conference fee is $85 and includes (BEST DEAL):

  • Membership to KWLA
  • Participation in ALL virtual sessions on Saturday, September 18th
  • Virtual Keynote by Ying Jin and Elena Kamenetzky (both ACTFL Teachers of the Year) on Saturday, September 18th
  • Trivia Night on Friday, September 17th
  • Award Ceremony on Saturday, September 17th
  • Pre-conference Workshop by Dr. Laura Roche’ Youngworth: Look No More: the New KY Academic Standards (KAS) for World Language on Wednesday, September 15th
  • Pre-conference Workshop by Sara Merideth: Getting to the Core: what it means to be Proficiency-Based on Thursday, September 16th
  • Pre-conference Workshop by Elena Kamenetzky Backwards Design in the Proficiency-Based Classroom on Friday, September 17th
  • Post-conference Workshop by Ying Jin: Enriching Your Classroom Instruction with Global Competence on Sunday, September 19th
  • Post-conference Workshop by Dr. LJ Randolph and Dr. Stacey Johnson: Social Justice-Oriented Instruction: Intentional Goals & Inclusive Practices on Sunday, September 19th

********Workshops are open for those unable to attend the full conference. Stand alone workshops are $40 per workshop.*********

Does your school’s business office need a copy of KWLA’s W-9 form in order to process your registration? If yes, click here.

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Thank you to our 2021 Conference Sponsors!

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