AWLA 2017 Conference Promo

Alabama World Languages
Association Conference
2017 Highlights
Themes To Be Explored
Use Target Language 90%+ Use Authentic Cultural Texts Plan with Backward Design Model Design Communication Activities Featured Talks From Nationally Recognized Educators
Keynote Address by ACTFL President Pete Swanson (GSU)
Updates from JNCL-NCLIS Executive Director Bill Rivers
Plenary and Session from FLTEACH Co-Founder Jean Leloup (USAFA)
Leverage Technology
Use SCOLA | Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Incorporate International Music | Blogs Employ Assessment |Embrace Culture Target the Seal of Biliteracy
At-a-Glance Schedule
Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
12:00 Registration Desk Opens
1:00
Pre-Conference Workshops
4:00
Sessions Begin
5:30
Welcome Reception & Plenary Presentation
More Exciting Speakers
Gilda Socarrás (Auburn University)
Ken Stewart (Vista Higher Learning & Chapel Hill High School, NC) Adam Martin (Auburn High School) Bill Worden (University of Alabama)
Karelin Rivera (Madison City Schools)
Lisa Garrison (Vestavia Hills City High School)
Carolyn Fitzgerald (Auburn University)
Nick Gossett (University of South Alabama)
Metka Zupancic (University of Alabama)
Kelly Scheetz (AATSP & Franklin High School, TN)
Julián Arribas (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017
7:00
Registration Desk Opens
7:45
Chapter Breakfasts
9:15
Sessions Begin
10:15 Keynote Address
12:00 Awards Luncheon & JNCL-NCLIS Update
1:30
Afternoon Sessions Begin
5:00
Conference Close
Full conference schedule available November 2016!
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