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Can-Do Statements for Communication and Intercultural Competence
Click here to access PDF and Word versions of the new 2017 Communication and Intercultural Can-Do Statements, and the accompanying Reflection Tool developed by NCSSFL-ACTFL. The Can-Do statements show what proficiency looks like across the three modes of communication, as well as intercultural competence. There are student-friendly versions, as well as teacher-based versions available to download.
Click here to learn how to use the language and intercultural Can-Do statements.
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ODE Rubrics for Proficiency and Performance
Click here to access our updated ODE world language rubrics for Presentational and Interpersonal communication. The ODE rubrics have been updated to reflect similar language to the new 2017 language and intercultural Can-Do Statements.
Click here for all information on how your students can achieve the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy by showing proficiency in English and at least one other language. Information includes approved English and world language assessments and scores. Students within 15 months of graduation are eligible to try to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy.
OFLA Conference - April 5-7 - Cleveland Marriott Downtown
Click here for details, registration and hotel information. Come connect with your Ohio world language colleagues. Choose from more than 100 sessions, including both full-day and half-day workshops. A discounted hotel rate for the conference is available through March 14. One graduate credit hour is also available.
Korea Workshop at The Ohio State University - June 7-8
Click here for more information. The deadline to apply is March 31. This workshop offers an introduction to Korean culture and history, as well as instructional resources.
Symposium on Indigenous Languages and Cultures of Latin America
Click here for more information. October 25-28, 2018, hosted by The Ohio State University.
KWLA Conference - Sept. 21-22 - Lexington, KY
Annual conference of the Kentucky World Language Association.
Online Courses at the University of Colorado Boulder
Click here for more information. Online professional development for world language teachers.
Week One: June 3 - 9
Week Two: June 10 - 16
Click here for all information. Early bird registration by April 1.
Camp OFLA, sponsored by the Ohio Foreign Language Association, is an elementary foreign language summer camp for students in grades 3 - 8. High school students may apply to be counselors. Languages taught are French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. Activities include language learning, ethnic cooking, dancing, singing, sports, arts and crafts, campfires, games, swimming and a final "Parent Day."
Teaching in Taiwan for 2018-2019 School Year. Click here for more information. Deadline to apply is April 6, 2018. Open to any Ohio elementary and middle school teachers.
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Summer French Immersion Institute for Teachers of French. Quebec City. Click here for more information.
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Summer Seminars Abroad for Spanish Teachers. The Ohio State University. Click here for more information.
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Various grants and opportunities for teachers and students. Click here and here for information.
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ACTFL Teacher and Student Scholarships. Click here for more information.
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CARLA Summer Institutes 2018 at the University of Minnesota. Click here for more information.
Chinese/Russian: Kent State University STARTALK Academy. June 18 - July 13. Free program for high school students with no prior knowledge of Chinese or Russian.
- Charleston, WV: French. Click here.
- Morgantown, WV: Spanish. Click here.
- Norristown, PA: German, Chinese. Click here.
- Radnor, PA: French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish. Click here.
- Philadephia, PA: Spanish. Click here.
- McDonald, PA: French and Spanish. Click here.
- Bellefonte, PA: Spanish. Click here.
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