Professional Development
Technology
The Reviews Are In! Using Rubrics to Assess and Celebrate Student Success
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Professional Learning
Sunscreen and Strategy: Summer Guides for World Language Teachers
Summer is here, and it's the perfect season for world language teachers to soak up some sun and strategic insights.
*includes 3 free downloadable guides by - Professional Learning Join the Conversation: Engage with Fellow Language Teachers Online As we continue our "Poolside Proficiency" series, this blog post is all about fostering connections and community through social media. by
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Classroom Strategies
Finish Strong and Relaxed!
Exciting but stressful! – these are common teacher sentiments at the end of the school year. There is excitement to spend the summer break recharging but it is also stressful to try and finish everything before the end of the year.
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Classroom Strategies
Maximizing Language Learning Through Interpersonal Communication
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- Teacher Support From Reconnection to Reset A Mid-Year Refresh by Amy Rill
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- Classroom Strategies 9 Ways to Recharge This Summer During the summer, it is important to take some time to detach and unplug. While ideally there would be several hours or even days when you can be unplugged from all devices, even spending an hour or two away can be a great way to recharge. by Maureen Lamb
