PDF of Program Booklet and At-a-Glance Insert
for
NCSSFL's 58th Annual Meeting
&
Professional Development Conference
2017 NCSSFL Fall Webinar on September 15, 2017
Links:
2017 NCSSFL Pre-Conference Webinar on November 9, 2017
Links:
Links:
- 2017 NCSSFL Fall Webinar Agenda
- 2017 NCSSFL Fall Webinar slide deck (PDF and PPT)
- 2017 NCSSFL Fall Webinar recording
- 2017 NCSSFL Fall Webinar Attendee Report (PDF Version)
2017 NCSSFL Pre-Conference Webinar on November 9, 2017
Links:
- 2017 NCSSFL Pre-Conference Webinar Agenda
- 2017 NCSSFL Pre-Conference slide deck (PDF and PPT)
- 2017 NCSSFL Pre-Conference Webinar Recording
- 2017 NCSSFL Pre-Conference Webinar Attendee Report (PDF Version)
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 NCSSFL PD Workshop
Using Language Assessment to Impact Policy PD Workshop
Meg Malone, ACTFL Director of the Center for Assessment, Research and Development
Supporting Proficiency-Based Goals and Outcomes at the K - 12 Level
Panelists & Researcher:
Evaluating Student Growth & Educator Effectiveness
Roundtables - Pick 3 based on your interests and needs:
Finalizing your Action Plan & Gallery Walk
Ann Marie Gunter, NC [Slide deck as PowerPoint for Tuesday Workshop]
Participants were asked to create an action plan for sharing Assessment Policy in their state or organization and one person from each table elaborated on their plans for the Gallery Walk. Please see the posters from Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Nebraska, Virginia and Washington in this folder.
Additional photos from this activity and the roundtables above are posted in the Workshop Photos folder.
NCSSFL State Report Questions in the Spotlight
11. The SEA collects student performance/achievement data related to world language instruction.
26. The state has 1 or more teacher evaluation systems in which world language teacher effectiveness is linked to student performance and/or proficiency via a measurement of student growth.
Go to the Google drive folder for Tuesday, November 14, 2017, to download all files.
Meg Malone, ACTFL Director of the Center for Assessment, Research and Development
- Presentation slides [PowerPoint and PDF versions]
- Action Plan [Word and PDF versions]
Supporting Proficiency-Based Goals and Outcomes at the K - 12 Level
Panelists & Researcher:
- Kristin Davin, UNC-Charlotte (Link to "The Seal of Biliteracy: Variations in Policy and Outcomes" from Foreign Language Annals - Fall 2017)
- Alfonso De Torres Nunez, KY
- Pam Delfosse, WI
- Madelyn Gonnerman Torchin and Ted Zarrow, MaFLA
Evaluating Student Growth & Educator Effectiveness
Roundtables - Pick 3 based on your interests and needs:
- Michele Aoki, Seattle Public Schools - Teacher/Principal Evaluation System [PDF Handout and PowerPoint]
- Lulu Buck, CO - Senate Bill 191 or Educator Effectiveness for All Teachers
- Jeenna Canche, HI - Hawaii's Educator Effectiveness System [Google and PowerPoint versions, plus PDF handout]
- Patrick Wallace, GA - State Law on Pre & Post Assessments for Every Course [PowerPoint]
- Ryan Wertz, OH - Measurements of Student Growth at the Local Level [Word handout]
Finalizing your Action Plan & Gallery Walk
Ann Marie Gunter, NC [Slide deck as PowerPoint for Tuesday Workshop]
Participants were asked to create an action plan for sharing Assessment Policy in their state or organization and one person from each table elaborated on their plans for the Gallery Walk. Please see the posters from Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Nebraska, Virginia and Washington in this folder.
Additional photos from this activity and the roundtables above are posted in the Workshop Photos folder.
NCSSFL State Report Questions in the Spotlight
11. The SEA collects student performance/achievement data related to world language instruction.
26. The state has 1 or more teacher evaluation systems in which world language teacher effectiveness is linked to student performance and/or proficiency via a measurement of student growth.
Go to the Google drive folder for Tuesday, November 14, 2017, to download all files.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017: Annual Meeting & PD Conference
Joint NADSFL-NCSSFL Session:
Showcasing the Language Resource Centers (LRCs) Initiatives & Projects
2017 NCSSFL Photo
Tom Welch, KY - retired
State-of-the-States Update on Seals of Biliteracy
Kristin Davin, UNC - Charlotte [PowerPoint and PDF]
Links:
Working with the New NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
Overview of the Can Do 2.0 Task Force [PowerPoint and PDF] - Lisa Harris, VA and Kathy Shelton, OH
Exploring the New Can-Do Statements [LF 101 handout] - Ryan Wertz, OH
Choose Your Own Can-Do Adventures with the LinguaFolio Committee [PPT and PDF] - Debbie Nicholson, WV
NCSSFL LFO Demo Instructions [PPT and Handout] - Stephanie Knight, CASLS
Building on Success with Dual Language/Immersion
Overview of DL/I in the United States [PPT and PDF] - Ofelia Wade, UT
Roundtables:
NCSSFL State Report Questions in the Spotlight
6. A new or ongoing state-level initiative exists to support or expand language immersion programs.
9. The state offers a certificate, seal or some other mechanism to recognize learners' language proficiencies and/or accomplishments in global/international education upon graduation.
18. NCSSFL's LinguaFolio Initiative is being implemented at the state and/or local level.
Go to the Google drive folder for Wednesday, November 15, 2017, to download all files.
Showcasing the Language Resource Centers (LRCs) Initiatives & Projects
- Meet the LRCs 1-pager [Word and PDF]
- LRC handouts on Assessment, Classroom Materials, Heritage Learners, Immersion Education, Professional Development, and Research & Advocacy
- Presentation slides [PowerPoint and PDF]
2017 NCSSFL Photo
Tom Welch, KY - retired
State-of-the-States Update on Seals of Biliteracy
Kristin Davin, UNC - Charlotte [PowerPoint and PDF]
Links:
- "The Seal of Biliteracy: Variations in Policy and Outcomes" from Foreign Language Annals - Fall 2017
- NCSSFL Seal of Biliteracy webpage: ncssfl.org/resources/seal-of-biliteracy/
- Seal of Biliteracy national website: sealofbiliteracy.org/
Working with the New NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
Overview of the Can Do 2.0 Task Force [PowerPoint and PDF] - Lisa Harris, VA and Kathy Shelton, OH
Exploring the New Can-Do Statements [LF 101 handout] - Ryan Wertz, OH
- Interpretive Communication - Kathy Shelton, OH
- Interpersonal Communication - Debbie Nicholson, WV
- Presentational Communication - Lynn Fulton-Archer, DE
- Intercultural Communication - Jacque Van Houten, Jefferson County Public Schools
Choose Your Own Can-Do Adventures with the LinguaFolio Committee [PPT and PDF] - Debbie Nicholson, WV
- Customizing LinguaFolio for your Context [PPT] - Stephanie Knight, CASLS
- Incorporating Can-Do Statements into State Standards - Alfonso de Torres-Nunes, KY
- LinguaFolio Training Institutes, Workshops and Sessions - Lisa Harris, VA
- The New MOU for the NCSSFL-ACTFL Partnership - Ann Marie Gunter, NC
- Online LinguaFolio Training Modules & Resources [Google presentation] - Faye Rollings-Carter, Retired - VA
- Serving on the LinguaFolio Committee: The Joys and Triumphs - Ryan Wertz, OH
NCSSFL LFO Demo Instructions [PPT and Handout] - Stephanie Knight, CASLS
Building on Success with Dual Language/Immersion
Overview of DL/I in the United States [PPT and PDF] - Ofelia Wade, UT
Roundtables:
- DL/I Programs in Small & Rural Districts "Southern Style" [PDF] - Michele Braud, LA
- DL/I Programs in Small & Rural Districts "Northern Style" - Erin Papa, RI
- English Learners in DL/I Programs - Jamie Leite, UT
- Higher Education or Postsecondary Options for DL/I Graduates: Flagships & Dual Enrollment [Handout] - Debbie Robinson, Retired - OH
- Moving on to Secondary Immersion: Language Continuation - Jill Landes-Lee & Leo Valladares, UT
- Moving on to Secondary Immersion: Content Continuation [PPT and PDF] - Ann Marie Gunter, NC
- Professional Development for Stakeholders - Lynn Fulton-Archer, DE
- Supporting Rapidly Expanding DL/I Programs in a State Where There is No State Funding: What is Georgia Doing? - Gregory Barfield & Patrick Wallace, GA
NCSSFL State Report Questions in the Spotlight
6. A new or ongoing state-level initiative exists to support or expand language immersion programs.
9. The state offers a certificate, seal or some other mechanism to recognize learners' language proficiencies and/or accomplishments in global/international education upon graduation.
18. NCSSFL's LinguaFolio Initiative is being implemented at the state and/or local level.
Go to the Google drive folder for Wednesday, November 15, 2017, to download all files.
Thursday, November 16, 2017: Annual Meeting
ACTFL Assembly of Delegates (AoD)
Exploring Teacher Shortages & Certification Options
Continuation of Assembly of Delegates from NCSSFL Perspective [PPT and PDF] - Duarte Silva, CA World Language Project at Stanford University
A Kentucky Tale
Connecting Global Competency, World Languages and Economic Development [PPT and PDF] - Alfonso de Torres-Nunes, KY
Assembly of Delegates (AoD) Update
AoD Afternoon Report [PPT and PDF] - Pam Delfosse, WI
National Showcase of Experience & Expertise
Analyzing the NCSSFL State Reports [PPT and PDF] - Ann Marie Gunter, NC and Ofelia Wade, UT
NCSSFL Accomplishments & Awards
2017 NCSSFL Slideshow [PDF] - Lynn Fulton-Archer, DE
NCSSFL State Report Questions in the Spotlight
19. New or revised teacher certification requirements are in effect for world languages.
20. Current world language teacher certification is a K-12 licensure.
21. Current teacher certification requirements address both commonly and less commonly taught languages.
23. Current teacher certification requirements include an Alternative Route to Certification Program (or similar program) for prospective world language teachers in the state.
24. Current teacher certification includes a visiting international teacher license or permit.
25. There are specific state-level recruitment and/or retention efforts for world language teachers.
32. One or more other state-level global/international education initiatives exist.
33. State-level advocacy efforts exist for world language programs or global/international education programs.
Go to the Google drive folder for Thursday, November 16, 2017, to download all files.
- AoD website: www.actfl.org/about-the-american-council-the-teaching-foreign-languages/assembly-delegates
- PDF of AoD agenda
- Moving into Action on Teacher Recruitment and Retention
- Moving Forward with the AAAS Report - Advocacy & Legislative Panel
- Moving Together as Leaders
- Educators Rising website: www.actfl.org/assessment-professional-development/educators-rising
- AAAS Report: www.acls.org/news/02-28-2017/
- AAAS Report Call to Action: Bridging America's Language Gap [Word and PDF]
- Guiding Principles for Language Learning: www.actfl.org/guiding-principles
- Can-Do Statements: www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/ncssfl-actfl-can-do-statements
- College Board's AP Update from AoD Luncheon [PDF]
Exploring Teacher Shortages & Certification Options
Continuation of Assembly of Delegates from NCSSFL Perspective [PPT and PDF] - Duarte Silva, CA World Language Project at Stanford University
A Kentucky Tale
Connecting Global Competency, World Languages and Economic Development [PPT and PDF] - Alfonso de Torres-Nunes, KY
Assembly of Delegates (AoD) Update
AoD Afternoon Report [PPT and PDF] - Pam Delfosse, WI
National Showcase of Experience & Expertise
Analyzing the NCSSFL State Reports [PPT and PDF] - Ann Marie Gunter, NC and Ofelia Wade, UT
NCSSFL Accomplishments & Awards
2017 NCSSFL Slideshow [PDF] - Lynn Fulton-Archer, DE
NCSSFL State Report Questions in the Spotlight
19. New or revised teacher certification requirements are in effect for world languages.
20. Current world language teacher certification is a K-12 licensure.
21. Current teacher certification requirements address both commonly and less commonly taught languages.
23. Current teacher certification requirements include an Alternative Route to Certification Program (or similar program) for prospective world language teachers in the state.
24. Current teacher certification includes a visiting international teacher license or permit.
25. There are specific state-level recruitment and/or retention efforts for world language teachers.
32. One or more other state-level global/international education initiatives exist.
33. State-level advocacy efforts exist for world language programs or global/international education programs.
Go to the Google drive folder for Thursday, November 16, 2017, to download all files.