Pav Kaur of FLE avec MmeD
Surviving the Storm: Insider Strategies for Teaching Without Prep and Dodging Burnout

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teaching? In this workshop, you will discover a treasure trove of time-saving digital hacks, classroom organization strategies, and effective teaching tips that will transform your workload. Learn how to streamline your routines and lesson planning processes, empowering you to become a more efficient teacher and reclaim your work-life balance.

About Pav: 

Bonjour! I am a Core French teacher from British Columbia, Canada. I am passionate about making cultures the main meal in Core French. I am also the creator behind FLE avec MmeD where I help teachers go beyond the textbook in the French classroom. Social justice and diversity are my goals!

Amy Marshall / Zonadeprofes
Work Smarter Not Harder

Teaching has grown increasingly difficult and demanding based upon the culture and society that we live in. The demands seem to grow with each passing year and teachers are burning out and in many cases cannot be found to fill the vacancies. This session will focus on addressing how to work smarter and not harder as language teachers with grading practices, classroom activities and planning, using AI and general time management strategies.

About Amy:

Amy Marshall is a dynamic and energetic Spanish teacher who teaches with a variety of techniques that fall under the umbrella of comprehensible input. 

Tia Parnell from Parfaitement Parnell
From Chaos to Control: A Teacher's Guide to Effective Classroom Management

In "From Chaos to Control: A Teacher's Guide to Effective Classroom Management," educators will discover practical strategies to foster a collaborative learning environment where students thrive. From establishing clear expectations to nurturing positive relationships, this presentation equips teachers with the tools needed to create an inclusive and engaging classroom atmosphere for all learners.

About Tia: 

Tia Parnell is the passionate owner of Parfaitement Parnell, a thriving business dedicated to creating modern and engaging French resources for teachers. With a deep love for education and a commitment to excellence, Tia brings her expertise as a Canadian upper elementary French Immersion teacher to the forefront of her work.

With a strong educational background and years of experience in the classroom, Tia has a profound understanding of the needs and challenges faced by both teachers and students. Her dedication to providing quality resources and materials that foster language acquisition and inspire learning has earned her a reputation as a trusted educator and resource creator.

Allison Perryman, founder of The Cultural Classroom

Language Learners to Global Citizens: How YOU Can Make a Difference Using Social Justice in YOUR Class

Want to empower YOUR students as global citizens and spark a real-life incentive for language learning? Gain the tools to integrate Social Justice themes that are important to your students and the world: empowering your world language students, changing lives...and eventually, the world!

About Allison: 

Allison Perryman has over a decade experience as a classroom Spanish teacher and additional experience with other Romance languages. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity, Allison emphasizes the importance of confronting biases in the Spanish classroom. Drawing from her personal experiences and upbringing in a Hispanic community, she offers a unique perspective on transforming perspectives and cultivating culture in the curriculum. Her dynamic approach involves engaging students through authentic materials, guest speakers, celebrations, virtual trips, and fostering an inclusive environment. Her commitment to these principles is at the core of her work as the founder of "The Cultural Classroom," an organization dedicated to helping teachers incorporate authentic culture into their classrooms.

Connie J Navarro / CI.Coaching.with.Connie.com

Rock Your Evaluation: teachers' guide to success

"What are evaluators looking for during a classroom observation? 

How do I translate what I do in my ADI classroom for my admin and other stakeholders?

What kind of data can I bring to data meetings that would actually be useful? 

Connie has spent 10 years evaluating World Language teachers, and training principals in accurate and equitable teacher evaluation. Come get concrete ideas for how to Rock Your Teacher Evaluation!

About Connie: 

Since 2013, Connie has observed, evaluated, and coached hundreds of World Language teachers who teach with Comprehensible Input.
In addition to working with teachers, Connie trains principals, assistant principals, deans, and other school leaders on accurate scoring of teacher observations and evaluations. Connie loves to share resources and ideas with anyone looking to go from good to great. Whether you're a Rookie, a Varsity teacher or an All-Star, CI Coaching With Connie has something for you!

Sophia Forker 

Building a thematic unit from the ground up!

If you're like me and don't have a specific curriculum to follow you're super lucky but also might feel overwhelmed about what topics to cover and how to structure your year. In this session I will share how I plan thematic units from scratch!

About Sophia: 

Bonjour! ¡Hola! Hi! I'm Sophie, a French and Spanish teacher from Brooklyn, New York. I'm passionate about language acquisition, especially in tandem with queer affirming and antiracist pedagogy. I have taught both middle and high school in NYC public schools and have worked in traditional foreign language as well as dual language settings. I love learning about facilitating language acquisition in the classroom and I'm excited to share with all of you! In my free time I love spending time with my partner and our two dogs, Kevin and Snoodles.

Bryce Hedstrom
What I've Learned About Teaching by Learning and Teaching a New Language

Bryce's adult daughter asked him to learn and teach Latin at the classical school she was starting. It's been a wild and successful ride. Tune in to see what he's accomplished and how these secrets can work for you.

About Bryce: 

Bryce has taught elementary to college level students for more than 30 years. He now teaches and coaches teachers full time. His teaching emphasizes proficiency and includes storytelling, authentic culture, reading, music, student engagement… and plenty of laughter.