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In this issue:
- Professional Development for World Language Educators
- CERCLL Webinar: Applying SLA Theory to AI Use in Language Education at 1:00 - 2:30 pm on June 18
- NCDPI Growing Success for MLs Conference & The Standards Academy
- West in Buncombe County on June 24 - 26
- East in Chatham County on July 22 - 24
- NCDPI Honors Coursework & Teams PD Days in Raleigh on July 29
- NCDPI World Languages Standards Update Webinar Series
- Opportunities for World Language Educators
- UNC-Greensboro 2025-2026 Project Ignite Online PLC Applications due May 31
- French Film Festival 2025-2026 Grant Applications due June 5
- ACTFL Board Nominations for 2026 due June 20
- GLE, NC's Seal of Biliteracy, Student Spotlight Submissions Requested
Professional Development for World Language Educators
CERCLL Webinar
The Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL) at the University of Arizona is finishing up its webinar series, Transforming Language Teaching Materials, with "Working Smarter, Not Harder: Applying Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Language Education" on Wednesday, June 18 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern. Please see the details below, which are also posted on the CERCLL Webinars page.
NCDPI Growing Success for MLs Conference & The Standards Academy
The NCDPI Office of Teaching and Learning is hosting Empowering Educators and Elevating Outcomes, two simultaneous and interconnected conferences: The Standards Academy and Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs). These events aim to empower educators and enhance educational outcomes by fostering collaboration among participants from Public School Units (PSUs). Both conferences are free, allowing attendees to move between sessions seamlessly at each site:
The Standards Academy: The Office of Teaching and Learning receives many requests from the field for standards-based professional development. Participants will be guided through all content area standards, from unpacking to instructional practices. These sessions aim to give new and veteran educators a deeper understanding of the Standard Course of Study. In addition, sessions will be provided pertaining to Exceptional Children, honors-level coursework, Digital Teaching and Learning, and CTE.
Here are the World Language sessions being offered during the combined conferences:
- Implementing the World Language Standards in K-12 Classrooms (3-hour session)
- Offering Honors Level I and II World Language Courses (90-minute session)
- Empowering MLs in Honors World Language Courses (90-minute session)
- DL/I in NC: Resources, Reflections, and Real Talk (Chat & Chew lunch session)
Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs): This conference is specifically designed for educators committed to fostering enriching learning environments for MLs. It offers tailored sessions for content and ML teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and Title III professionals. Join experts from across the state and the Department of Public Instruction to explore strategies for integrating North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) standards into content courses and learn best practices to enhance language proficiency. The conference emphasizes creating meaningful engagement by linking language learning with practical applications, ensuring that ML students thrive academically.
This event provides a unique opportunity for educators to collaborate, exchange best practices, and elevate student outcomes! Don't miss the opportunity to send a school team!
Review the conference brochure for more information, and register today!
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NCDPI Honors Level Coursework PD Day
Classroom teachers are invited to dive into a day of learning evidence-based teaching methods designed to boost student engagement and learning outcomes for honors-level courses.
Our Teacher Sandbox offers:
- Instructional Strategies
- Cross-Content PLCs
- Support for Honors Level Course Evaluation and Development
- Content Areas: CTE, ELA, Science, Social Studies, World Languages
Register today for this professional learning opportunity!
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Location: NCDPI Education Building | 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601 | Room 150
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Date: July 29, 2025
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Time: 9AM - 3:30PM
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Lunch: On Your Own
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Cost: Free
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NCDPI Honors Team Planning Day
Spend the day with your district team to plan how the Honors Policy will be implemented as you begin the 2025-2026 school year. This day will give you the opportunity to step away from your traditional work setting and brainstorm and plan as a team without outside distractions. While this component of the day is not a presentation style, there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions with members of the NCDPI Honors Team.
Register today for this dedicated opportunity for collaboration!
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Location: NCDPI Education Building | Room 504
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Date: July 29, 2025
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Time: 9AM - 3:30PM
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Lunch: On Your Own
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Cost: Free
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NCDPI World Languages Standards Update Webinar Series
The 2024-2025 World Languages Standards Update Webinar Series live broadcasts finished up earlier this month, and the archives are posted on the Standards Installation page in the World Languages Resources Hub. Feel free to access the recordings, slide decks, handouts, and resource links for local professional development use.
Asynchronous options are also available for the past broadcasts if you weren't able to participate in the webinars earlier this year. Please use the links below, which are also available on the Standards Installation page, or access the 2024-2025 World Languages Standards Update Webinar Series flyer (pictured below) at go.ncdpi.gov/WLwebinars24-25, where they are also posted.
The asynchronous options will be available until the end of June. Starting in July, information about the initial implementation of the 2024 Standard Course of Study for World Languages that begins in the 2025-2026 school year will be added to the World Languages Resources Hub.
Additional PD is listed chronologically on FLANC's K-20 Professional Development page!
Details about registration, discounts, content, etc. are available using the links provided from various organizations that serve multiple World Languages and/or types of programs.
Opportunities for World Language Educators
2025-2026 Project Ignite Online PLCs
Applications due May 31, 2025
UNC-Greensboro's Project Ignite Online Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are designed to support administrators and educators working with multilingual learners and their families. PLC activities include 24 hours of online engagement with asynchronous PD modules (9 hours), regular small group PLC sessions (1.5 hours per month for 8 months for a total of 12 hours), and whole-group sessions (1.5 hours per semester, a total of 3 hours).
Thanks to a grant, Ignite Online PLCs are free, and educators can earn a stipend for their participation.
Visit the Ignite PLC webpage to learn more about the PLC topics listed below, as well as their facilitators and intended audiences:
- Advancing Collaboration and Engagement through World Language and Content Instruction
- Building a Bridge to Support Dually Identified Elementary Learners (Multilingual/Special Education) at School and at Home
- Calling All District Leaders: Creating Spaces Across Your District Where Students’ Cultural, Family, and Language Assets Are Leveraged to Positively Impact Outcomes
- Growing Students in Literacy in Leaps and Bounds
- I Said What I Said: Amplifying Student Voices for Language and Literacy Development
- Integrating Technology to Enhance Literacy for Multilingual Learners
- Yay! I am teaching DL/I…Now what?
Applications are due May 31, 2025.
2025-2026 French Film Festival Grants
Applications due June 5
Villa Albertine, a division of the French Embassy in the United States, has Albertine Cinémathèque Festival grants open to U.S. college and university faculty who want to host a French film festival during 2025-2026. Please see the Call for Applications page for details and contact Sandrine Neveux, Program Officer, at cinematheque@albertinefoundation.org with any questions.
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ACTFL Board Nominations
Applications due June 20
ACTFL, the K-20 professional organization for World Languages, has opened applications for its Board of Directors. Each year, ACTFL elects at-large members and a president-elect to the ACTFL Board. For the 2026 Board, the president-elect will represent Higher Education. In addition, there are two at-large positions open, one representing K-12, and one representing Higher Education.
If you are interested in serving on the ACTFL Board, or if you know someone who would be great in a Board role, go to the ACTFL Board Nominations page to find out more about the application process. Questions can be directed to Kristina Jackson, Senior Executive Liaison, at kjackson@actfl.org.
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GLE Student Spotlight Submissions Requested
Celebrate Biliteracy in Your PSU!
The NCDPI Global Languages Endorsement (GLE) Team is seeking Student Spotlight submissions from districts and charter schools, or Public School Units (PSUs)! Student Spotlights are published quarterly via NCDPI listservs and social media channels to celebrate students who have satisfied the requirements of the Global Languages Endorsement (GLE), North Carolina’s Seal of Biliteracy! View recent Spotlights that have highlighted student biliteracy in Transylvania County Schools and Henderson County Schools.
Want to celebrate and elevate student language achievements in your PSU? Consider submitting a Student Spotlight via the link, the button below, or the QR code above! The submission form is open and accepting responses.
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The GLE is one of seven high school diploma endorsements available to public school students in North Carolina. To learn more about the GLE and its requirements, visit the NCDPI Global Education Recognitions and High School Diploma Endorsements webpages.
Additional opportunities are listed in order by deadline on FLANC's K-20 Opportunities for Students and Educators page!
Details about awards, calls for proposals, grants, scholarships, etc. are available using the links provided from various groups that support World Language educators, students, programs, and organizations.
Connect with NCDPI World Languages
Dr. Ann Marie Gunter, K-12 World Languages Consultant
Find a date and time to meet: go.ncdpi.gov/ConnectWL
Go to the World Languages Resources Hub: go.ncdpi.gov/WLresources
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