AP Annual Conference 2026

July 22-24
The Venetian Resort
3355 Las Vegas Blvd South

Join us for hAPpy hour and discover APunta al futuro: A New Approach to AP® Learning

📅 Friday, July 24 | 3–4 PM 
📍 The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas | Room 103 

Wayside Publishing invites all world language teachers to discover APunta al futuro, a new AP® Spanish program (textbook, teacher’s edition, workbook, and more) designed to support the updated 2027 AP® Spanish Language and Culture course and exam, available for classrooms Fall 2026!  

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive session that offers a guided introduction to the program and its approach to preparing students for AP®-level performance. As teachers navigate upcoming changes to the AP® course and exam, this session provides an opportunity to explore a cohesive solution designed with those shifts in mind.  

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EVENT DETAILS

During the event, attendees will:  

  • Participate in a brief overview of APunta al futuro and its instructional design   
  • Explore sample materials aligned to AP® expectations
  • Engage in guided demonstrations and informal discussions with peers   

Participants will also receive sample materials to take with them, allowing for continued exploration and reflection beyond the session.  

This session is designed to be practical and exploratory, offering educators a first look at a new approach to AP® instruction while providing time to connect, ask questions, and consider classroom application.  

We hope you will join us for this casual hAPpy hour directly following the AP® Annual Conference luncheon!  

🍷 Beer, wine, and light refreshments served. There will also be an opportunity to win a special giveaway!  

Spotlight Session: Leveraging Authentic Materials for AP® World Languages Success

Wednesday, July 22 | 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Educator’s Lounge (Exhibit Hall) 

As teachers prepare for the updated AP® Language and Culture courses, one need that continues to rise to the top is access to meaningful, authentic resources and knowing how to use them effectively to build AP®-level communication. This spotlight session focuses on how authentic texts, audio, and visual media can drive student engagement while developing the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills required for success on the AP® exam. Explore practical strategies for integrating authentic materials into instruction, scaffolding for diverse proficiency levels, and connecting real-world content to AP® performance tasks.  Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and renewed confidence in using authentic resources to move students from input to performance. 

Presenter: Julie Pacheco-Toye

Win 1-year of digital access to APunta al futuro for 1 teacher and 50 AP students. A $2,500 value.

Built in alignment with the updated AP® course framework, APunta al futuro integrates current themes, learning objectives, and performance expectations so teachers can focus on meaningful instruction, not retrofitting materials. 

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    Let your students compare a blog post to a poem by Charles Baudelaire, write a persuasive essay about franglais, or learn how to handle a car accident in France. 
     
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