The final  broadcast, Power of Proficiency in Presentational Communication, is next Wednesday, April 15, at 3:45 - 5:15 pm. The archived materials from the previous broadcasts, 1) Overview of Proficiency in the State Standards, 2) Power of Proficiency in Interpretive Communication, and 3) Power of Proficiency in Interpersonal Communication are now available for local use, including the recordings and slides. These materials are posted in the Standards Implementation area under Professional Learning on the World Languages Resources Hub, along with an asynchronous option for those who weren't able to participate in the live webinars but still want to earn credit and make progress towards completing the badge.

Please click on the flyer in this article or go to go.ncdpi.gov/WLwebinars25-26 to register for the upcoming webinar or to access the asynchronous options for the past webinars.

CARLA Online Presentation

The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) Presentation Series on Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET will feature Secondary Spanish DL/I Curricular Units: Integrating Content and Language. 

This practical presentation will provide an overview of three secondary Spanish dual language/immersion curricular units available for educators as a component of CARLA’s Secondary Dual Language Immersion initiative. The curricular units serve as educative resources to demonstrate how secondary DL/I teachers can integrate explicit language instruction within content-focused units. Participants will leave the presentation with familiarity with the resources as well as actionable ideas for using them as tools in their own secondary DL/I programs.

Please see the CARLA Presentation event page for details, including registration.

FLANC Virtual ShareFest

FLANC (Fostering Language Acquisition in North Carolina) is offering its annual ShareFest on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This virtual event is free and open to all, and anyone can connect, collaborate, and earn CEUs while sharing ideas with fellow educators.

FLANC ShareFests offer a variety of activities and discussions based on topics that participants are interested in, such as interactive games/brainbreaks, standards-based grading, AI in language teaching, etc. 

Register using the online form, which is also available by clicking on the FLANC ShareFest 2026 flyer in this article.

NCDPI's 2026 Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Summer Conference and The Standards Academy offers educators across North Carolina an opportunity to deepen their understanding of standards-aligned instruction and effective practices that support MLs. 

What Makes This Special? Dual Conference Access – Attend sessions from both conferences at one location, at no cost. Consider bringing a team to maximize learning and collaboration.

Flexible Attendance Options – Choose from the in-person location or attend virtually to fit your schedule and preferences.

• June 23 - 25 at Cleveland High School in Johnston County
• July 13 - 16 online 

Expert-Led Sessions – Engage with best practices, collaboration strategies, and proven methods for elevating multilingual learner success and implementing state standards, including these sessions designed for DL/I administrators and teachers:

• Championing MLs Home and Heritage Languages: CDM, Honors Courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy
• Exploring World Language Policies & Programs: DL/I, Honors Courses, and the Seal of Biliteracy
• Implementing the World Language Standards in K-12 Classrooms

Professional Networking – Connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

Please click on the button below or the flyer in this article to access additional details, including registration.

SALC All Things Immersion Online Book Study

The Southern Atlantic Language Collaborative (SALC) is expanding its All Things Immersion professional learning series to include a book study for educators in dual language/immersion (DL/I) across the Southeast in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Join SALC for the All Things Immersion Online Book Study: Building Language Foundations and Exploring Strategies for DL/I Programs and Classrooms, a five-session virtual series (August - December) focused on Scaffolding Language Development in Immersion and Dual Language Classrooms by Diane J. Tedick and Roy Lyster. Designed for immersion and dual language educators and program leaders, this book study will highlight practical approaches to teacher talk, feedback, task design, and assessment that support language growth and academic success in bilingual settings.

• Audience: DL/I teachers, coaches, and program leaders
• Schedule: Five monthly virtual sessions at 4:30 - 5:30 pm on the second Tuesdays of the month from August - December, starting on August 11
• Format: Live online sessions with opportunities for interaction, reflection, and application to your own classrooms​ and/or programs
• Registration window: Ongoing until June 15 (online registration required)​
• Text: Scaffolding Language Development in Immersion and Dual Language Classrooms (Tedick & Lyster, 2020), available in hardcover, paperback, or Kindle

Notes:

1. The All Things Immersion Online Book Study is free, but participants must provide their own copy of the text, either by purchasing it for themselves or borrowing it from a professional library or colleague.
2. Each monthly module will include a reading assignment from the text, a short readiness quiz to complete before our live discussion, the online session itself, and a follow-up task that extends and applies the ideas to your specific DL/I context. Preparation and follow-up activities may vary and can be combined across sessions into a capstone-style project for use in your DL/I classroom or program.

If you are interested in joining the All Things Immersion Online Book Study, please submit the registration form by Monday, June 15 or use the button below to go to the registration form.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) recently announced the opening of FY26 World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Grants (WLARP). The FY 2026 WLARP grants will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 per award to eligible school districts over up to 5 years, depending on the size of the eligible student population.

Applications are now open and must be submitted by April 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

WLARP grants are intended to support the expansion of K-12 world language education programs in Local Education Agencies (LEAs) that, as defined by state law, serve military-connected schools. Eligible schools have military-connected enrollment of 10% or more in the past academic year and have a current or pending JROTC unit. In addition, the grants “must establish, improve, and/or expand one of the Strategic Languages” listed in Appendix D in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program.

Funded projects may include early language learning initiatives, dual-language or immersion programs, expanded course offerings, and the integration of language instruction across academic subjects. Programs that leverage technology to broaden access to language learning are also encouraged. DoDEA places particular emphasis on the use of language as a national defense mechanism. DoDEA states that “introducing elementary and secondary students to world languages is critical to developing and sustaining the pipeline of individuals with skills needed to address national security and economic competitiveness needs.”

Interested in applying? Stay tuned at https://dodeagrants.org/ for a pre-recorded assistance webinar. 

For more information regarding WLARP grants, the application process, and sample submissions, please review this Notice of Funding Opportunity and, to apply, visit: https://www.grants.gov. 

NCCAT's Luz M. Frye Honored Educator Scholarship (HES) was named for Luz Frye who taught Spanish in Wake County for 30 years. Now retired, her professional career included active membership in FLANC, SCOLT, and the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals. She was named the 2001 FLANC Teacher of the Year, and this HES is available statewide for either an ESL or World Language teacher.

The eight statewide and 12 county Honored Educator Scholarships (HES) use the same NCCAT application form for the 2026-2027 period and provide an opportunity for selected teachers to attend an NCCAT seminar of their choice. An HES covers all costs associated with participation in a five-day NCCAT seminar, including program materials, instruction, food, lodging, transportation, and substitute teacher. The honored educator also receives $250 for use in the classroom.

Please submit NCCAT HES applications by April 30, 2026.

AP Summer Institute Grants

This summer, North Carolina Advanced Placement (AP) educators have access to two (2) tuition-support opportunities for AP Summer Institutes (APSIs).

College Board AP Participant Grants (Primary Opportunity)

• Available for teachers new to an AP course in 2026–27 or teaching a recently revised course, including AP World Language and Culture courses. Eligible teachers must not have other funding.
• Important: Teachers must apply and receive approval before registering for an APSI. Grants cover tuition only (not travel, lodging, or meals).
• Link to apply here: AP Participant Grants – AP Central | College Board

 NC AP Partnership Tuition Waivers (Supplemental Opportunity)

• Designed primarily for experienced AP teachers who have not attended an APSI before or who haven't attended in the past five years.
• This opportunity supplements (not replaces) College Board AP Participant Grants and may support teachers of additional AP courses beyond the one covered by a grant.
• Waivers also cover tuition only.
• Link to apply here: 2026 NCAPP Tuition Waiver Application

In all cases, teachers should wait to receive their APSI registration code before registering. Schools and districts are not responsible for managing these AP Professional Learning opportunities.

APSI grant applications are due June 1 or until all grants are distributed.

Please reach out to the NC AP Partnership team with any questions!

• Ryan Byrd at rbyrd@collegeboard.org
• Michelle Lourcey at mlourcey@collegeboard.org
• Laura Turner at lturner@collegeboard.org