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“Grow to Glow” is a dynamic professional learning series designed to strengthen your instructional practice and equip you with the tools inspire meaningful language learning. Help students build confidence, develop proficiency, and deepen their cultural understanding—all while reigniting your own passion for teaching.
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Our 2025–2026 professional learning series kicks off this fall with a focus on interculturality—connecting language learning to real-life experiences. Discover what’s ahead and how this exciting series can make a powerful impact in your classroom. -
OCT 27 | Rooting Language Learning in Interculturality
Roots are both an anchor and critical component of plant life. Similarly, interculturality is an integral part of language learning, and it provides the foundation for developing culturally competent communication. Explore what this looks like in the classroom and how you can nurture and strengthen that foundation. -
NOV 13 | Fostering Interculturality with AI-Enhanced Conversations
Watch our latest Grow to Glow webinar, "Fostering Interculturality with AI-Enhanced Conversations." In this session, you'll find out how Nualang AI Chatbots can facilitate language-learning conversations with students, prompting opportunities for intercultural reflection within a safe and stress-free environment. You'll also explore how AI tools can enhance intercultural learning while keeping classroom practices ethical, safe, and culturally authentic. -
DEC 2 | Gathering Perspectives from the Field on Interculturality
Gain valuable insights and practical ideas for creating inclusive, intercultural spaces for your students. This lively panel discussion features experienced teachers and World Language education experts who explore the successes and challenges of fostering intercultural competence in the language classroom.
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JAN 21 | Investigating Interculturality Locally and Globally
In this interactive session, we discuss inspiring content focusing on interculturality throughout the world around us. Participants share their viewpoints and experiences as we learn and grow our professional practice together. -
FEB 23 | Branching Out into the Community
Spark students’ curiosity by immersing them in Project-Based Learning that aims to cultivate their interculturality. Learn how students can connect around relevant themes and engage in their communities. -
MAR 11 | Leveraging Interculturality to Promote Student Growth
In this Sip and Share event, we chatted with educators about empowering students to take ownership of their learning. In addition to discussing ways to promote student self-reflection, we also examined how Can-Do Statements and portfolios are powerful tools in developing student growth. -
APR 20 | Where Structure Meets Cultural Understanding
Explore resources that reflect on three major aspects of interculturality, as referenced in the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements: Knowing Myself, Exploring Communities, and Engaging with the World. See how structural competency deepens interculturality by examining the "why" behind cultural practices.
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