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In this Newsletter:
- Professional Development for World Language Educators
- AP Summer Institutes for World Languages with upcoming registration deadlines
- AATA Webinar: Teaching Techniques for Developing Arabic Language Skills at 3:30 - 5:00 pm on July 18
- NCDPI LIS Coach Virtual Academy at 9:00 am - noon on July 26 & 27
- Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Hybrid Conference on October 13 - 14
- Resources, Grants, and Opportunities
- Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program Applications due August 16
- ACTFL Annual Convention Stipend Applications due September 13
- FLANC K-12 Beginning Teacher Scholarship Applications due September 22
- SCOLT Call for Proposals due October 16
- NCDPI Standards Updates & Resources
- Guidance All Stakeholder DRC Recommendation Survey due July 17
- New K-12 Science Standards Approved for Implementation in 2024 - 2025
Professional Development for World Language Educators
Please see the list of upcoming conferences and professional development (PD) below from various organizations that serve multiple World Languages and/or types of programs. Details about registration, discounts, content, etc. are available using the links provided.
Additional PD is listed in chronological order through October 2024 on the K-20 Professional Development page on FLANC's website under the Resources tab.
AP Summer Institutes for World Languages
Each summer, College Board offers Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institutes across the country for educators who want to explore an AP course and its exam in detail, including unit guides, sample syllabi, teaching strategies, instructional materials, and pedagogical tools.
Both online and in-person AP Summer Institutes are available, and here is a list of events with AP World Language sessions based in or near North Carolina with upcoming registration deadlines.
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Online AP Summer Institute from Augsburg University - Register by July 14
July 17 - 21 event with AP Chinese, AP Japanese, AP Latin, AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature sections
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Online AP Summer Institute from Manhattan College - Register by July 14
July 24 - 28 event with AP French, AP Italian, AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature sections
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Online AP Summer Institute from Taft Educational Center - Register by July 16
July 17 - 21 event with AP German and AP Italian sections
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Online AP Summer Institute from Manhattan College - Register by July 21
July 31 - August 4 event with AP French, AP German, AP Italian, AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature sections
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Online AP Summer Institute from Camden County College - Register by July 26
July 31 - August 3 event with AP French, AP Italian, and AP Spanish Language sections
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Online AP Summer Institute from Manhattan College - Register by July 28
August 7 - 11 event with AP French, AP German, AP Italian, AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature sections
Please go to the AP Central webpage to search for additional AP Summer Institute events for AP World Language offerings, locations, and/or dates that you are most interested in for this summer.
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Teaching Techniques for Developing Language Skills
3:30 - 5:00 pm Eastern on Tuesday, July 18
The American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 18, at 3:30 - 5:00 pm Eastern titled, Teaching Techniques for Developing Language Skills. The presenter will be Dr. Mohammad T. Alhawary and this event is a collaboration between the AATA and Middlebury College Arabic Summer Language School.
Please see the AATA Webinars page for registration details for AATA members and non-members.
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Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Hybrid Conference
The 2023 Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Conference will be a hybrid offering available online and in-person in Washington, DC, on October 13 - 14. This is a collaboration between the American University Institute for Innovation in Education and the Coalition for Community-Based Heritage Language Schools. This conference is for program directors and administrators of community-based heritage language schools; members of the language communities involved in these schools; and directors and leaders in public, private, and charter schools who are interested in working with community-based heritage language schools.
Please go to the Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Conference page for more details about the goals, schedule, registration, etc. or click on the banner below.
Resources, Grants, and Opportunities
Please see the list of awards, calls, grants, etc. below from various groups that are available to World Language educators, students, programs, and organizations. Details about applications, eligibility, timelines, etc. are available using the links provided.
Additional opportunities are listed in order by deadline through October 2023 on the K-20 Opportunities for Students and Educators page on FLANC's website under the Resources tab.
Fulbright DAST Program Applications
Due Wednesday, August 16
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term (DAST) Program sends U.S. K–12 educators to participating countries to support projects in schools, teacher training colleges, government ministries, or educational nongovernmental organizations, as identified by U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions. The Fulbright DAST Program participants complete short-term international projects, collaborate with colleagues abroad, and share educational policy and practice on a global scale.
This program's projects cover a variety of disciplines, and program cycles may have varying numbers of projects available for application. Participants receive funding that covers project activities including international airfare, living expenses, meals, and an honorarium for the time in country. Host organizations support participants to find housing and transportation while on site.
For additional details about eligibility, 2024 projects, and application submission, go to the Fulbright DAST program page or download the 2023-2024 program information as a PDF file.
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The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has a number of opportunities for educators, including stipends for attendees at the annual convention. Please see the details and deadlines below. |
Annual Convention Stipend Applications
Due Wednesday, September 13
ACTFL sponsors the First-Time Attendee Stipend Award program to provide financial assistance in the amount of $500 to registrants for the upcoming conference, and individuals who have never attended an ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo are invited to apply.
ACTFL particularly encourages new teachers in their first three years of teaching to apply, as well as individuals who are members of historically underrepresented groups, and educators working at Title I institutions and/or with a demonstrated financial need.
Applicants must:
- Be a member of ACTFL valid through November 30, 2023, at the time the application is submitted.
- Be registered for the Full Convention at the time the application is submitted.
- Not have previously attended an ACTFL Convention.
Note: New teacher applicants must submit proof with their application that they are within the first three years of their teaching career.
Please see additional details on the ACTFL Stipends Awards Program page, where you can login to access the online application form.
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K-12 Beginning Teacher Scholarship Applications
Due Friday, September 22
The Foreign Language Association of North Carolina (FLANC) awards scholarships for the Fall Conference to beginning teachers in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of teaching (K-12). These scholarships fully reimburse the $95 Beginning Teacher conference registration fee and also include a ticket to one 3-hour workshop at no cost ($35 value).
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The 2023 FLANC Fall Conference will be held October 7 - 8 in Winston-Salem, and will give beginning teachers an invaluable opportunity to learn new ideas to bring back to their classrooms and mingle with other language teachers.
Recipients of the K-12 Beginning Teacher scholarships will be selected from entries of those who apply, and all World Language teachers, including DL/I teachers, are eligible to submit the online application form if they are in their first 3 years of teaching in North Carolina.
For more information, go to the FLANC Scholarships & Awards page. Questions can be emailed to FLANC's Scholarship and Mini-Grant Chair at scholarship.minigrant@flanc.org.
SCOLT Call for Proposals
Due Monday, October 16
The Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) is the regional professional organization for the Southeast. Together with the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG) and the Southeast Association for Language Learning Technology (SEALLT), they are preparing for the 2024 SCOLT Conference with the theme, "Elevate, Innovate, Celebrate" on March 7 - 9 in Atlanta.
K-20 World Language educators, including practicing and retired colleagues, are encouraged to submit a proposal online by Monday, October 16, 2023, for a 60-minute session or a 20-minute slot in a "Research to Practice" session.
For more information, please see the details linked above or go to the SCOLT Conference Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
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 Standards Updates & Resources
Please see the list of resources, materials, and information below from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) divisions, offices, and sections. Feel free to explore using the links provided.
Guidance All Stakeholder DRC Recommendation Survey
Due Monday, July 17
The recommendation from the Guidance Data Review Committee (DRC) based on the data collection statewide is to adopt the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success. The NCDPI School Counseling team needs input on this recommendation and is asking school counselors and others who are interested in giving feedback on this recommendation to complete the survey at https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_beDH4K09hVvQMDA by Monday, July 17, 2023.
New K-12 Science Standards
Approved in July 2023 for implementation starting in 2024-2025
The Office of Academic Standards’ Science Team is excited to announce that the 2023 K-12 Science Standards were approved by the State Board of Education at their July 6, 2023 meeting. The work was completed under the processes and protocols outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study Manual. The process included feedback from focus groups in each State Board region, one-on-one interviews and over 14,000 responses to surveys. Nearly 60 different professional educators from across NC districts, charter schools, and institutions of higher education helped review the response data and revise the standards. Thank you to everyone who participated in the review and revision process.
The adoption of the 2023 K-12 Science Standards is the end of the first stage in the process, with the focus now moving to the “installation” stage. Over the 2023-2024 school year, NCDPI will be working alongside leaders from PSUs to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the new standards, have opportunities to review changes from the 2009 standards, and prepare for the new standards to be implemented beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Please note, the current 2009 Science standards will remain in place for classroom instruction and assessment for the 2023-2024 school year.
To support the start of the “installation” stage, the Science Team has prepared several documents to support school and district leaders.
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K-12 Science Standards Installation Timeline - An initial timeline for installation of the 2023 standards with key activities and steps for NCDPI, PSU leaders, and teachers
(The Science team will begin working with school and district science leads later this summer to prepare future support documents and plan professional development.)
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2023 K-12 Science Standards - A folder containing ALL grades/courses within one document as well as each individual grade/course’s set of standards
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Crosswalks of the 2009 and 2023 Standards - A folder with a crosswalk document for each individual grade/course’s standards
The Science team looks forward to working closely with PSU leaders over the coming months to support all stakeholders in preparing to implement the 2023 K-12 Science Standards beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
Please be on the lookout for more information and details in the near future. Be sure to join the K-12 Science listserv to receive updates.
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