CLTA World Language Jamboree Schedule

Session 1 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

1. Teacher Hacks – Room 151

Bethany Thompson, Vanguard Prep, Apple Valley

Whether you're a new, newer, or veteran teacher trying to get through the day, this session will present five teacher hacks to make your life easier while focusing on standards and proficiency.  Bonus Hack: How to sub plan like a boss.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

2. Get Them Hooked! Anchor Texts in the Language Classroom – Room 157

Betsy Basom, Village School, Pacific Palisades

Let's discuss how to leverage our use of anchor texts in the language classroom to maximize interest and get students hooked as we introduce themes, projects, and new and/or spiraled content. We'll learn together how to put anchor texts to maximum use in the lower level language classroom. The presenter will show examples of anchor texts in English and Spanish, and how this can be adapted for any level 1 or level 2 language classroom.

Language Focus: All languages Level: Level 1/Level 2

3. Show Them and Then Have Them Show You! – Room 155

Celeste DuBois, Skyline High School, retired, Oakland

We will see how to use CI, with tools to create a positive and effective climate, and practice activities that make students show you that they understand what you are teaching. We’ll see how to develop visuals that reinforce the target language in multiple ways on an on-going basis with activities from the real, physical world, rather than digital examples or activities. This is an interactive session.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

4. Social Emotional Well-being of Teachers: Rest as Radical Resistance – Room 154

Margaret Peterson, Stanford University, California World Language Project, Stanford

The Integrative Leadership Development model demonstrates how meditation empowers world language teachers to thrive as they advance proficiency-based instruction. Participants will understand the intersection of social emotional wellness, social justice, and the CA World Languages Standards and Framework. They will gain skills for honoring linguistic and cultural heritage and prioritizing rest.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

5. ¡Habla Cadabra! – Maximizing Student Talk – Room 156

Vivanie Barrios, Maywood Center for Enriched Studies, Maywood

Proficiency is the ability to use language in real world situations. What better way to achieve proficiency than to focus on communication-based activities that are relevant, purposeful, and engaging! The workshop will present strategies that will level up proficiency in the interpretative, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

6. Building cultural competence in the World Language Classroom – Room 257

Natalie Ardagna, North Hollywood HS, North Hollywood

In this session, World Language educators will discover that when the design and integration of sources is focused on culturally rich products, practices, perspectives, and the development of the three modes of communication, teachers can more effectively engage and facilitate students on their journey to developing cultural competence.  

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

7. One-Minute Oral Practice for All Levels All Languages: How to get students speaking target language – Room 158

Christina Vaughan, Arcadia High School, Arcadia

This step-by-step method will get ALL of your students... starting in the first months of level 1... speaking in the target language. This One-Minute Oral strategy works... even AFTER the pandemic. Modify easily... Share with your colleagues... All Resources emailed digitally after the session in a shareable Google Drive folder!

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

8. Improv Exercises for Language Learners:  Collaboration, Community and Confidence – Room 256

Christina Garner, Former Chair World Language Department at FUHS, Fullerton

Improv theater exercises provide teachers with valuable ways to reinforce grammar concepts, expand vocabulary and practice verb tenses while developing more confidence and fluidity in oral expression in students.  You will learn how to integrate a variety of classic improv activities that are a great fit for language learners in the classroom and that help young people develop much-needed social and communicative skills in a live interactive setting.

Language Focus: French, German, Spanish, ESL Level: All Levels

9. How Partnerships Can Help Your School in Meeting World Language Proficiency and Global Competency Goals – Room 255

Daniel Velasquez, CIEE, South Portland

This presentation will be repeated in Session 2.

Learn how you and your school can partner with organizations to deliver on school and statewide world language and global competency goals. Come learn how CIEE Global Navigator Language & Culture programs and the Global Navigator Scholarship Fund promote world language proficiency, the State and Global Seal of Biliteracy, and global citizenship as 21st century skills that are critical to college and career-readiness. See the impact of equitable, educationally aligned study abroad from the school, student, and teacher perspectives. You will leave this session with a better understanding of criteria to evaluate potential partnerships that complement and enhance school curricula and programming, and inspiration and tools to connect your students with resources and opportunities to engage in lifelong language learning.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

Session 2 – 10:15 am – 11:15 am

10. 🤯 AI, ChatGPT Authentic Resources and You – Room 151

Bethany Thompson, Apple Valley Unified School District, Apple Valley

What can AI tools like ChatGPT do for you?  This session will demonstrate how language teachers can leverage AI tools for planning using authentic resources including individualized instruction.  Learn how to make these tools your new personal assistant.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

11. Novela - "Mi propio auto" y sus actividades efectivas. – Room 157

Diego Castrejón, Cabrillo High School, Long Beach, Long Beach

Para esta presentación, se usará el libro Mi Propio Auto y se mostrarán las diferentes actividades efectivas para la clase: cultura, lectura, escritura, vocabulario, CI, y el libro despegable después de leer el libro. Se in incluirán las actividades para la película "Voces Inocentes" (El Salvador).

Language Focus: Spanish Level: Level 3/Level 4

12. French in Action with Kahoots – Room 155

Gilbert Lanathoua, Chino Hills High School, Chino Hills

French in Action was a groundbreaking multimedia program from the 80's, but is it still relevant? See how using Pierre Capret’s idea of inventing a story to teach French using games, immersion, and technology is being used with today’s students.

Language Focus: French Level: All Levels

13. El Tren del Alma – Room 154

Anesha Camacho, Riverside USD - Grant Education Center, Riverside

Join us as we explore strategies to leverage music to build fluency and student talk in the target language while aligning to the NEW World Language Standards. Let's collaborate, learn, and dance into another year of learning.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

14. Joy through Literature – Room 156

Maria Leinenweber, Eagle Rock Jr & Sr High School, Los Angeles

In this workshop, you will learn how to enable students to find joy in what they read. Teachers will explore cross-level tools that will focus in developing literacy in the target language. Teachers will walk away with strategies that can be implemented across levels. ¡Leer es poder!

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

15. Spicing Up the Spanish Classroom – Room 257

Todd Burman, Colony High School, Ontario

The Spicy Spanish Classroom - Ever wonder how to get your Spanish students to the next proficiency level? The Spicy Spanish Classroom focuses on “spicy” key terms and phrases that promote language growth and help students progress to that next level of language proficiency. This presentation will provide a review of the proficiency levels and how these “spicy” words help students move across the language spectrum with ideas for how to incorporate them into rubric based grading.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

16. Getting Students to RE-read – Room 159

Linton Dean, John W. North High School, Riverside

You get your students to read something—now what do you do?  This is a challenge in any language classroom, especially in the Chinese classroom.  This session will introduce a few activities and projects I’ve had success with in getting students interacting with text and RE-reading.  They can be used with any language.

Language Focus: All languages, Chinese/Mandarin Level: All Levels

17. Becoming an Effective World Language Teacher – Room 158

Dr. Layla Bahar Al-Aloom, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton

This presentation provides insightful and practical recommendations on how to become an effective world language teacher. Participants will gain a better understanding of ongoing professional development in establishing a language learning environment. This session equips teachers with the tools to provide students with the ability and motivation to learn the language.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

18. Efficiency and Engagement: Unleashing AI in Language Classrooms – Room 256

Iman Hashem, CSULB, Long Beach

Join the presenters in exploring the potential of using AI tools in optimizing teachers’ time and captivating learners’ interests. This workshop empowers teachers to reclaim time, spark curiosity, and nurture a vibrant language-learning environment through strategic integration of AI technologies.  My co-presenter will join via Zoom.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

19. How Partnerships Can Help Your School in Meeting World Language Proficiency and Global Competency Goals – Room 255

Daniel Velasquez, CIEE, South Portland

This presentation is a repeat from Session 1.

Learn how you and your school can partner with organizations to deliver on school and statewide world language and global competency goals. Come learn how CIEE Global Navigator Language & Culture programs and the Global Navigator Scholarship Fund promote world language proficiency, the State and Global Seal of Biliteracy, and global citizenship as 21st century skills. You will leave this session with a better understanding of criteria to evaluate potential partnerships that complement and enhance school curricula and programming, and inspiration and tools to connect your students with resources and opportunities to engage in lifelong language learning.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

Session 3 – 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

20. Assessments You and Your Students Can Look Forward To – Room 151

Bethany Thompson, Cal State San Bernardino, San Bernardino

Does the thought of giving a speaking assessment stress you out? Are you tired of sitting through hours of student presentations? Do you wish you could do 40 speaking assessments in one class period? You can! Come and learn a fun strategy for doing an Integrated Performance Assessment that doesn't wear the teacher out and is an accurate assessment of student achievement.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

21. ¡Una celebración interactiva cultural! Clase de bailes latinoamericanos! – Room 157

Diego Castrejón, Cabrillo High School, Long Beach

En la presentación se cubrirán los aspectos culturales de varios bailes latinoamericanos: instrumentos, influencia de otras culturas, videos de varios de ellos, lista de los bailes latinos, el proyecto relacionado con los bailes y la presentación de la clase de baile. ¡Una celebración interactiva cultural!

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

22. Engagement is not the tool is the ANSWER – Room 155

Carlos Salazar, One Way Education, Houston

Engaging students in the learning process is a fundamental aspect of effective teaching. When teachers actively involve their students and create a dynamic and interactive classroom environment, several positive outcomes can be observed. We will explore the outcomes and the strategies that teachers can put in place.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

23. Strategies & Routines for Engagement in the World Language Classroom – Room 154

Francesca Regalado, Barstow High School, Barstow

Create a classroom where students want to be and where it can run itself! Routines & strategies that are crafted to engage language classes, especially large ones, will be shared!

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

24. LA MOTIVACIÓN Y EL DESARROLLO DE LA LECCIÓN A TRAVÉS DEL MODELO 5E – Room 156

Ana Mendoza, Eagle Rock Jr & Sr High School, Los Angeles

Using the 5E Model for Lesson planning, teachers will be able to design their own lesson using the 5Es: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. They will be given ideas to implement the model to design lessons and/or units that motivate their students and tap into the four language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

25. Brain Breaks – Room 257

DeAnna Wanis, Santiago High School, Corona

In this session we will briefly discuss the importance of including brain breaks in the world language classroom. Then, we will spend the rest of our time participating in a number of brain breaks that are both effective and fun. Attendees will also be encouraged to share any of their "go to" brain breaks to add to our list.

Language Focus: All languages, Spanish Level: All Levels

26. Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Novice Level – Room 159

Peng Wang, Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

Diversified teaching caters to the varying learning styles and preferences of students, fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. By incorporating different approaches and strategies, teachers can enhance students' interest and motivate their enthusiasm for learning.

Language Focus: Chinese/Mandarin Level: Level 1/Level 2

27. Empowering Students Through Authenticity – Room 158

Michael Griffin, Carnegie Learning, Pittsburgh

To empower students and work towards educational equity, teachers will explore narratives relevant and relatable to their students. For Latinx heritage language learners living in the United States, building consciousness about identity generates a life-long impact and love for language and cultural learning. Encouraging students to think critically about what they are learning in the classroom and utilizing the tools gained through language acquisition will empower them to take pride in their identity and make an impact in their communities.

Language Focus: Spanish, Heritage Learners Level: Level 1/Level 2, Level 3/Level 4

28. Why Do We Celebrate?  Elevating interculturality through an In-Depth Exploration of Celebrations. – Rm 256

Liz Matchett, Gunn High School, Palo Alto

What is the purpose of celebrations in any culture?  Join the AATSP 2023 TOY as she guides you through a unit on celebrations, featuring a target-language cultural interview and an innovative interpersonal performance assessment strategy. The unit is geared to intermediate-mid proficiency and above but could be adapted to other proficiency levels. You’ll receive editable files for your use and the promise of guidance and support after you leave.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: Level 3/Level 4, Level 4/5 AP Language/AP Literature

29. Leading Heritage Language Classrooms to Positive Changes – Room 255

Karina Guerrero, Montclair High School, Montclair

When we think about Spanish Heritage Students, we may sometimes think about someone who knows Spanish, but how often do we realize that each student is at their own individual level. In this short workshop we will explore ways to incorporate the 3 C's as well as our student's community into our classroom lessons. This workshop will allow you to think about creating a Spanish program that helps strengthen and empower Latino/a/e students of all backgrounds while we (educators) step into that role of leading with change.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

Session 4 – 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

30. Ethnic Studies in the Language Classroom – Room 151

Karla Perez-Mendoza, Geffen Academy, Los Angeles

Over the summer the presenter participated in workshops to integrate further concepts of ethnic studies into the Spanish curriculum. This presentation will be an overview of this work and a framework for how to apply these concepts to all levels and most languages.

Language Focus: All languages, Spanish Level: All Levels

31. Engaging and Motivating Activities for Language Classes – Room 157

Lewie Johnson, California State University, San Bernardino

This presentation is repeated in session 5.

In this interactive session we will explore ten different activities that can be used to build student engagement to develop student comprehension with any theme. These activities will promote 100% active student engagement and 100% target language.

Language Focus: All languages Level: Level 1/Level 2

32. From Words to Pages: Building Reading Skills in World Language Classes – Room 155

Dahiana Castro, Lakewood High School, Lakewood

This session is designed to equip teachers with practical strategies to encourage and improve second language reading comprehension among students. The session will be divided into pre-reading, reading, and post-reading strategies. Teachers will learn how to help students activate their prior knowledge, preview the text, and set a purpose for reading. Teachers will also learn how to engage students in reflection activities and facilitate discussions about the text to deepen their understanding. Overall, the session will provide teachers with practical and easy-to-implement strategies to help their students become confident and proficient readers in a second language.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

33. Engage and Assess Learners with Interactive Slide Decks – Room 154

Francesca Regalado, Barstow High School, Barstow

Turn your existing slide decks into interactive slides with Peardeck. These make perfect lessons for whole class, individuals, and groups, or when you have a sub who does not speak the TL! (No computer needed for this session, and the presentation will be shared will all attendees.)

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

34. Engagement first: Starting class with communication in mind – Room 156

Chelly Basto, Palm Desert High School, Palm Desert

This presentation is repeated in Session 5.

This presentation will share two activities that foster functional communication in students and that support literacy skills to reach ACTFL/AP/IB goals. The first activity is a variation of classroom "helper" that starts the class in an interactive way with the whole class involved. The second activity is a daily warm-up system that focuses on literacy skills and the four modes of communication, not just a vocabulary or grammar drill.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

35. National Today - A twist on traditional Calendartalk – Room 257

DeAnna Wanis, Santiago High, Corona

In this session we will look at one alternative to traditional Calendartalk. We will explore simple ways to incorporate National Today topics into engaging lessons that will have students wanting to participate. These lessons can be incorporated into any level. 

Language Focus: All languages, Spanish Level: All Levels

36. Captivating Students from the Start: Creating Engaging Learning Material – Room 159

Thomas Wong, Oakwood School, North Hollywood

Starting language lessons are often basic but must be engaging and meaningful to spark student interest. Drawing on classroom examples and proven techniques, this presentation will explore innovative methods to create captivating lesson materials that yield tangible results. Through interactive demonstrations, attendees can experience this teaching approach firsthand and watch video clips of real-world students' learning results.

Language Focus: All languages, Chinese/Mandarin Level: All Levels, Level 1/Level 2

37. Developing Global Citizenship Through School Exchanges – Room 158

Zachary Richardson, Forum by Prométour, San Diego

Learn how to develop a group exchange with a sister school abroad and empower your students to develop their language skills and cultural proficiency while transforming your school into a truly global campus. You will receive a step-by-step planning guide, identify best practices in establishing an exchange partnership, and walk away inspired to start a group exchange at your school!

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

38. Going Beyond Infographics: Engaging beginning learners with Authentic Resources – Room 256

Christina Dalton, Stockdale High School, Bakersfield

Can you use Authentic Resources in Level 1?  YES!  The 2019 World Languages Standards and Framework both emphasize using authentic resources in class.  This session will give concrete tools you can use to incorporate authentic materials in all levels and show you how to adapt the tasks so that you can use the same materials in different levels.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

39. Student Centered Lessons & Strategies for World Language Educators – Room 255

Karina Guerrero, Montclair High School, Montclair

This presentation will encourage all teachers of any language to create spaces that are engaging and inclusive. Together we will create and share meaningful lessons for all language educators and share dialogue about what this looks like in our own classrooms. These strategies will focus on creating positive classroom environments that build on the essential skills and knowledge that students need to acquire while also making sure our students are in the target language.

Language Focus: All languages, Spanish Level: Level 3/Level 4, Level 4/5 AP Language/AP Literature

Session 5 – 2:30 pm  – 3:30 pm

40. La Música en el Salón de Clases – Room 151

Abraham García, Chino Hills High School, Chino Hills

The presentation explores a dynamic approach to language instruction that revolves around the vibrant world of Spanish music. Attendees will discover how annual events such as, "Lococtubre," "March Music, Madness," and "Locura de Marzo," are used to create an immersive experience that not only ignites students' passion for Spanish music but also keeps them engaged in the target language. Here you will find ways to effectively integrate music and technology into the language classroom, while walking away with practical resources to implement these ideas.

Language Focus: Spanish Level: All Levels

41. Engaging and Motivating Activities for Language Classes – Room 157

Lewie Johnson, California State University, San Bernardino

This presentation is a repeat of Session 4.

In this interactive session we will explore ten different activities that can be used to build student engagement to develop student comprehension with any theme. These activities will promote 100% active student engagement and 100% target language.

Language Focus: All languages Level: Level 1/Level 2

42. From Clips to Comprehension: Using ClipChat as a CI Teaching Technique – Room 155

Dahiana Castro, Lakewood High School, Lakewood

ClipChat also known as Movie Talk – an all-time students’ favorite! ClipChat is a great way to provide comprehensible input to your students. The visuals help make things comprehensible and engaging. It is also a good beginner’s technique for teachers who are new to CI. I will present how to select, plan and teach using video clips. Additionally, I will present a variety of activities to do after a movie talk.
Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

43. Get your DeskLESS Classroom on! – Room 154

Francesca Regalado, Barstow High School, Barstow

See how going deskless promotes a more communicative setting for language acquisition!  Learn activities and routines used to deliver comprehensible input. Special attention will be paid to strategies that promote engagement of anxious/reluctant students.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

44. Engagement first: Starting class with communication in mind – Room 156

Chelly Basto, Palm Desert High School, Palm Desert

This presentation is a repeat of Session 4.

This presentation will share two activities that foster functional communication in students and that support literacy skills to reach ACTFL/AP/IB goals. The first activity is a variation of classroom "helper" that starts the class in an interactive way with the whole class involved. The second activity is a daily warm-up system that focuses on literacy skills and the four modes of communication, not just a vocabulary or grammar drill.

Language Focus: All languages Level: All Levels

45. Routines, Routines, Routines – Room 257

DeAnna Wanis, Santiago High, Corona

In this session we will discuss the importance of a classroom community built on routines. Well established routines will not only aid language acquisition, but they can make your life easier as well as help students feel more comfortable in class.

Language Focus: All languages, Spanish Level: All Levels

46. The Korean Writing System:  Hangeul – Room 159

Bomi Hwang, California State University, San Bernardino, San Bernardino

Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, is considered to be one of the most scientific writing systems created.  During the presentation, the philosophy, history, and the significance of Haneul will be introduced.

Language Focus: Korean Level: All Levels

47. Modes of Communication to Develop Writing Skills – Room 158

Carla Raquel Schieldge, Palms Springs High School, Palm Springs

Through interactive speaking activities, this presentation uses the Modes of Communication (Interpretative, Interpersonal, and Presentational) to develop students’ writing skills. The presenter will provide four engaging activities that will support writing development for  Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced ranges of language proficiency.

Language Focus: All languages, Spanish Level: Level 1/Level 2, Level 3/Level 4