Learn together, build community, and celebrate multilingual education and global competence.
The World Languages and Global Competence Day features interactive workshops, a showcase and recognition of participants in SDCOE’s intercultural exchange program, and an instructional materials fair.
The event will be held May 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SDCOE main campus at 6401 Linda Vista Road in San Diego with the instructional materials fair from noon to 3 p.m. Register to attend the full-day event, including the instructional materials fair.
The event is designed for world languages educators and administrators in grades K-12 and higher education professionals and students, and others in education with a global vision for students.
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Interactive Workshops
Some of the sessions to be presented during the day include:
- Spanish language instruction presented by the Education Office of the Spanish Embassy
- Global Competence presented by the Global Education Project (CGEP)
- Less commonly taught languages presented by the Language Acquisition Research Center at San Diego State University
- World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Toolkit presented by SDCOE
Two Shores Intercultural Exchange Program
Experience an innovative, hybrid session where you will learn about SDCOE’s Two Shores Intercultural Exchange Program as you interact with teachers in San Diego, Spain, France, and the Philippines.You will see global competence in action in K-12 classrooms!
The Two Shores program partners San Diego County schools with similar schools in Spain, France, and the Philippines. The purpose of the Two Shores program is to provide participating schools opportunities for authentic and meaningful collaboration to expand horizons, remove barriers and promote communication, intercultural understanding and global competence. Join us to learn about this program and how you could implement this innovative work in your school or district.
Instructional Materials Fair
Explore world languages instructional materials and resources during our World Languages Materials Fair. Get a hands-on look at state-adopted materials for World Languages, materials for less commonly taught languages and other multilingual resources for grades K-12. Learn about the World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Toolkit during one of our interactive sessions.
Register for the instructional materials fair only. The World Languages Materials Fair is a free event after 12 p.m. and does not include breakfast and lunch. Register to attend only the instructional materials fair.
Schedule
7:30 - 8 a.m. | Breakfast (Provided) |
8 - 8:30 a.m. | Two Shores Celebration - Certificates |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Two Shores Showcase - Hybrid Session |
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Breakout Session #1 (1 hour 5 min) |
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Lunch (Provided) |
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 (1 hour 15 min) |
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Mini-Conference Closing |
2 - 3 p.m. | Instructional Materials Fair continues |
Morning Breakout Sessions (9:45 to 11:30 a.m.)
Taller "Estrategias Comunicativas para Introducir Contenido Cultural en el Aula de Lenguas del Mundo"
Ponente Inés García Sal (Oficina de Educación del Consulado General de España en Los Ángeles
Este taller ofrece a los participantes un enfoque integral para mejorar las habilidades lingüísticas de sus estudiantes mientras exploran aspectos culturales de diversas regiones del mundo. Este taller se centra en el desarrollo de las cuatro destrezas comunicativas: expresión oral, expresión escrita, comprensión auditiva y comprensión lectora. Durante el taller, se presentarán diversas estrategias didácticas y recursos tecnológicos para enriquecer la experiencia de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Los participantes aprenderán cómo integrar estas herramientas tecnológicas en sus clases para promover la participación activa de los estudiantes y fomentar un ambiente de aprendizaje colaborativo. Además, se explorarán estrategias específicas para introducir y contextualizar contenido cultural, para mejorar la comprensión del contexto sociohistórico y cultural de las lenguas que están aprendiendo.
Educating for Global Competence
Emily Schell, Ed.D., Executive Director, California Global Education Project
How are you teaching for global competence? This session will engage teachers in sharing and exploring strategies that promote the skills, dispositions, and knowledge of global citizens. Based on the California Global Competence Framework, we will examine tools and resources developed with teachers for teachers.
Embracing Less Commonly Taught Languages: Overcoming Challenges and Exploring Opportunities
Shahnaz Ahmadeian Fard,SDSU-LARC Director of Programs
"This workshop explores the increasing demand for less commonly taught languages and delves into the challenges and opportunities that come with teaching these languages. We will discuss two critical challenges: enhancing student engagement and retention and improving teacher retention and professional development.
Additionally, we will explore potential opportunities within LCTL education, focusing on three key areas. The first area is the shift in societal attitudes towards multilingualism and its impact on parents' perspectives. The second area is the Seal of Biliteracy as an incentive for students to develop their heritage language skills. Lastly, we will discuss strategies for building and strengthening students' identities through LCTL learning.
Join us to exchange ideas and develop innovative solutions that address the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities present in the field of LCTL education."
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.)
Language Learning Games Powered by AI
Chris García, EdTech Coordinator, SDCOE
Discover how the fusion of artificial intelligence and game-based learning can transform language acquisition, making it engaging and interactive. Join us as we explore the creation and implementation of AI-driven games and how these tools can be personalized to meet the diverse needs of language learners.
The State Seal of Biliteracy and Pathway Recognitions: Cultivating Multilingualism From PK-University
Sara Kennedy, Professional Learning Programs Specialist, CABE
In the context of California’s renewed focus and investment in multilingual education, we have access to more resources to understand, cultivate, recognize, and advocate for biliteracy! See concrete examples of resources available to your districts, including the State Seal of Biliteracy and newer Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions from PK to university. In this training we will share experiences gained and resources created through the Multilingual California Alliance Project (MCAP), a three-year grant funded by the CA EWIG EL Roadmap Implementation Grant.
Starting Earlier: The Power and Possibilities for World Languages in Elementary and Middle School
Sarah Raskin (Del Mar Union), Edward Park (Poway Unified), and representatives from Coronado Unified, and San Diego Unified
Proficiency in multiple languages opens a world of opportunities for students in our interconnected economy. Research shows that the earlier students are exposed to world languages and cultures, the more they will benefit. Although starting dual language programs is not always an option, there are other ways of exposing students to world languages. Join educational leaders and teachers from several San Diego County districts as they share their innovative approaches to global languages, such as FLES and FLEX programs, in elementary and middle school. You’ll be surprised at how attainable it is to create these opportunities for your students!
The Future of Education in a Globally Interconnected World
Mindy Shacklett,Coordinator, SDCOE
We are living in a rapidly changing period. Our current students have never known life without the internet. Many of our very youngest have never known life without a screen. The rapid advancement of technologies allows our students to engage with people and ideas like never before. Our students are more globally connected than at any other time in our history. What does this mean for education? How should education evolve? I invite you to investigate the possibilities of the future of education.
World Languages Instructional Materials Workshop (2 to 3 p.m.)
¡Hola! Xin chào! Meet the World Languages Adoption Toolkit!
Richard Romero, Coordinator, SDCOE and Erica Ng, Coordinator for Inclusive Education, San Mateo COE
Selecting world languages instructional materials for adoption can be a daunting, complex process. In order to support educational leaders in this process, the World Languages Workgroup, comprised of multicounty leads in the CISC ELA/ELD World Languages Subcommittee, developed the World Languages Instructional Materials Adoption Toolkit.
This comprehensive toolkit, which is aligned to the World Languages Standards and Framework, offers a clear, research and data-driven process for reviewing world languages instructional materials. Designed as a user-friendly guidance document, the toolkit includes numerous downloadable templates that allow for collaboration and customization. This toolkit supports the design of a transparent and effective adoption process that engages diverse voices.
