LILT Annual Conference 2024

Discover subtle, yet impactful strategies to support students with diverse learning needs in the early language classroom! This workshop is designed to give you meaningful techniques to make World Language instruction accessible to all early language learners. From fine-tuning instructional strategies to designing multiple forms of assessment, you'll leave empowered to guide your students through their linguistic journey. Examples are from a K-6 classroom setting in both English and Spanish.

In this workshop we will share strategies to support students with diverse language needs. Participants will learn several tips and tricks to support diverse students on their proficiency journey. We will share examples from our ICT Spanish classroom, including the roles of each co-teachers, including the role of the co-teacher who may not speak the target language and how to manage record keeping associated with IEPs.

In this workshop, I will be sharing my method and though process of how to create Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA). The workshop will show step by step process, sharing of authentic resources and time to collaborate and create your own IPA.

An integrated performance assessment (IPA) for world languages is a holistic evaluation tool designed to measure students' abilities to use language in real-world contexts. It encompasses three main components: interpersonal communication, presentational communication, and interpretive communication. In the interpersonal component, students engage in conversations or role-plays, negotiating meaning and responding appropriately in the target language. The presentational component involves creating and delivering presentations or written projects that demonstrate clear and coherent expression. Finally, the interpretive component assesses students' comprehension of written or spoken texts through activities such as answering questions, summarizing, or analyzing content. By integrating these elements around a central theme or task, the IPA provides a comprehensive view of students' proficiency and their ability to apply language skills practically. This workshop will focus on Level 2 (intermediate low) and Level 4 (Intermediate mid/high)