Global Competency/World Languages

Dorie Conlon Perugini, an elementary Spanish teacher at Glastonbury Public Schools in Glastonbury, Conn., and executive secretary of the National Network for Early Language Learning, shares how authentic resources help her students experience culture, rather than simply learn about culture.

Shelby County's Kari Jesse shares how she learned to find her inner artist and enrich her Spanish classes by integrating art into her classroom.

Lisa A. Harris, the Virginia Department of Education's specialist for foreign languages and international education and executive treasurer of the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages, delves into how learning grammar can help students make meaning in a foreign language.

Jefferson County's Michele Randolph shares her tips on how to establish a lasting international partnership.

The Kentucky World Language Association is seeking nominations for several awards, which will be announced at the association’s annual conference in September.

The Global Exploration for Educators Organization is offering several travel programs for 2017.

The Kentucky World Language Association is accepting session proposals for its Fall Conference, scheduled for Sept. 21-23 in Louisville.

Kathy Shelton, world language education program specialist at the Ohio Department of Education, shares how backward planning can help teachers implement a proficiency-based curriculum.

Kentucky educators now have access to nine free Global Competence Modules that are self-directed and can be completed anywhere there is an internet connection. The eight modules and final review module help educators understand the concept of global education and how those ideas can translate into global lesson for all students in all content areas.

There are two regional professional learning opportunities available for world languages teachers in March.