Events

Dates: June 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and a fifth day to be announced Location: In person and on Zoom Registration link: https://forms.gle/PR2yrXdEry6JT76b7

The Community of Practice Symposium brings together educators in a collaborative space where teachers lead the learning. In this symposium, classroom practitioners step into the role of presenters, sharing their best practices, innovative strategies, and lessons learned with fellow colleagues. By creating opportunities for teachers to showcase their expertise, the symposium not only highlights the […]

CWLP is excited to launch Saturday Virtual Learning Series programs in 2025–2026! Each CWLP site will host one half-day online session (3 hours) from October through May, starting at 9:00 a.m. Led by CWLP leaders, these $50 programs offer practical strategies to strengthen connections with students, culture, colleagues, and innovative tools like AI. For detailed […]

Dates: January 31, February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16, 2026 Participants will learn, review, and practice teaching strategies linked to the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive. Participants will receive support in developing lesson plans incorporating the new California World Language Standards and the reviewed/learned strategies. Participants will be able […]

Location: In person and on Zoom The Spanish strand equips Spanish teachers with practical tools to differentiate instruction based on student profiles and proficiency levels. Participants will explore the ACTFL proficiency guidelines, learn to design lessons that support diverse learners—including heritage, L2, and native speakers—and create assessments that align with varied needs. Through hands-on activities, […]

Location: In person and on Zoom The Spanish strand equips Spanish teachers with practical tools to differentiate instruction based on student profiles and proficiency levels. Participants will explore the ACTFL proficiency guidelines, learn to design lessons that support diverse learners—including heritage, L2, and native speakers—and create assessments that align with varied needs. Through hands-on activities, […]

Dates: January 31, February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16, 2026 Participants will learn, review, and practice teaching strategies linked to the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive. Participants will receive support in developing lesson plans incorporating the new California World Language Standards and the reviewed/learned strategies. Participants will be able […]

The Excellence in Less Commonly Taught Languages Award (ELLA) recognizes outstanding educators who demonstrate innovation, impact, and commitment to teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) across diverse educational settings. The LCTLs comprise all languages other than English, French, German, and Spanish, which were/are taught widely in mainly Western contexts. The award highlights educators whose work […]