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Attention Dayton/Miami Valley/Wapakoneta area language teachers:

Hello, language teachers!

My name is Alexis Blum and I am one of the Spanish teachers at Wapakoneta High School. We are excited to share that we are hosting a summer professional development day, The Language Teacher Kickoff, specifically designed for world language teachers here at Wapakoneta High School! We are planning this day for Wednesday, August 5th from 9-3pm. There will be a certificate of attendance and 6 CEUs offered for attending this event.

There are many details that need to be ironed out, but we are seeking out interest in the day to determine how much/what needs to be done. Currently, the plan is to cover topics like AI in World Language Classrooms, Current Topics in World Language Education, Strengthening Language Programs, and time for collaboration/planning.

Please fill out this survey here if you are interested in this event.

Interest Survey: The Language Teacher Kickoff at Wapakoneta High School The World Language Department at Wapakoneta High School is excited to host The Language Teacher Kickoff: a FREE workshop day for area world language educators to recharge and reconnect for a great school year! During this professional development day, we will cover best practices and innovations in....

TODAY!

When: 20 May 2026 4-5 PM, EST
Where: Zoom

Want to build a more immersive language classroom and increase student confidence in communication? Join our World Language Teacher Meetup to explore practical strategies for exceeding ACTFL’s recommended 90% target language use in the classroom. We’ll discuss ways to make the target language more natural, comprehensible, and engaging for learners at all levels—without sacrificing connection or clarity. Come share ideas with fellow educators and leave with ready-to-use techniques that help students hear, use, and enjoy the language more every day!

Head to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMqs_cdWfpTaS5yLEHOxIHo-T_P1cuCeks6QA7BFjjgNcWPA/viewform

When: 20 May 2026 4-5 PM, EST
Where: Zoom

Want to build a more immersive language classroom and increase student confidence in communication? Join our World Language Teacher Meetup to explore practical strategies for exceeding ACTFL’s recommended 90% target language use in the classroom. We’ll discuss ways to make the target language more natural, comprehensible, and engaging for learners at all levels—without sacrificing connection or clarity. Come share ideas with fellow educators and leave with ready-to-use techniques that help students hear, use, and enjoy the language more every day!

Head to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMqs_cdWfpTaS5yLEHOxIHo-T_P1cuCeks6QA7BFjjgNcWPA/viewform

🌷 The Spring Cardinal is now available!

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🎭Improv doesn’t just belong on stage—it works in the language classroom too. This article shares improv-based activity ideas that get students moving, thinking on their feet, and using the target language.

Language Learning Activity Ideas from Improv 101 Kimberly Clifford, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language, University of Cincinnati, Clermont College I am in a sometimes lovely and sometimes lonely stage of my life where there are no chil…

🌍 If you’re looking to connect language learning with real-world issues, these UN Diplomat trainings offer a practical, self-paced way to dive into global topics that matter.

UN Diplomats’ Trainings: Online, Self-Paced, Authentic, and Free Dr. Roger W. Anderson, Independent Scholar, Monterey, CA (USA) The BLUF (Bottom Line, Up Front): The United Nations website offers trainings for diplomats and activists on a variety of globally imp…

🎉 Language learning should be joyful! This article looks at simple ways to bring joy back into world language teaching and make learning feel engaging again for students and teachers alike.

Reclaiming Joy in the World Language Classroom Teri Wiechart, OWLA Parliamentarian & Bylaws ChairRetired, Delphos Jefferson High School In a year when many educators feel stretched thin, it’s easy for the joy of teaching languages to get bu…

Expand the voices represented in your French classroom! Discover how incorporating Francophone African materials can broaden perspectives and create more inclusive, authentic learning experiences for students.

Decolonizing the French Curriculum: Developing Francophone African Materials for French-Language Educators Steven J. Sacco, Professor Emeritus, San Diego State University, and President of Sacco Global ConsultingAshli Sambaluk, World Language Coordinator, Lewisville, Texas School District “Africa is the…