Professional Development Professional Development Professional Learning Dress Rehearsal: Formative Assessments in Action—A Webinar Recap
Professional Development Professional Development Professional Learning Missed the “Sip and Share” Webinar on IPA Tips? Here’s What You Need to Know Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re preparing your students for an Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA), and you’re wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
Professional Development Professional Development Poolside Proficiency A Can-Do Attitude Toward Student Self-Reflection Cristin Bleess “We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience” is a paraphrased quote from John Dewey. Even though these were not his exact words, the meaning behind them is true.
story story 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
story story 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.
story story Professional Learning Speak, Listen, Engage: Practical Activities for Language Immersion This Summer Welcome to another blog post in our "Poolside Proficiency" series, where we explore a variety of engaging ways...
story story Professional Learning Summer Read & Learn: Check Out These Top Blog Posts to Kick Off Your Summer Reading As we continue our "Poolside Proficiency" series, this takes you into the world of blogs—your next great resource for summer professional development.
story story Professional Learning Dive into Language: 5 Podcasts to Boost Your Teaching This Summer As the sun shines and the pool beckons, it’s the perfect time to soak up some professional development alongside your SPF.
story story Professional Learning Splash into Learning: Join Our Live Poolside Proficiency Event! This summer, dive deeper into your professional development with our exciting live event, "Live in the Language Lounge."
story story Professional Learning Live from the Poolside “Sip and Share” Interactive Sessions on Language Teaching and Learning
story story Classroom Strategies Finish Strong and Relaxed! Alexis Buschert 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. *Free downloadable prep guide included below
story story Professional Learning Teaching Vocabulary in Context Strategies for Effective Language Learning
story story Classroom Strategies Decluttering Your Mind It’s time to let go of the school year and take some time to relax and practice self-care.
story story Classroom Strategies 9 Ways to Recharge This Summer Maureen Lamb 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.