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Join us for our summer Professional Development!
About the KWL Back 2 School Conference
Join educators from the US and worldwide at this year’s conference, themed “Strategies for Proficiency & Acquisition,” to learn from top experts in world language teaching.
Our speakers will share insights and strategies to help you confidently start the new school year. Topics include:
- AI-Driven Language Acquisition:
- Personalizing the Learning Journey
- Building Bridges to Proficiency: Authentic Communication as the Foundation
- Games that Support Acquisition and Community Building
- Co-creating Texts and Stories to Empower Diverse Student Voices and Foster Community
- And much more!
When and where will The 2024 KWL Back 2 School conference take place?
The 2024 KWL Back 2 School Conference is a virtual event designed for your convenience, allowing you to watch the sessions at your own pace.
The conference begins on August 1, 2024, and you’ll have access to all the videos and materials for three months.
- Registering after August 1 allows you to join for $50 and gain three months of access.
- However, if you register before August 1, you will receive a 25% early bird discount and three months of access.
What will you receive upon registering for The 2024 KWL Back 2 School conference?
By registering for The 2024 KWL Back 2 School Conference, you will gain access to an array of valuable benefits:
- 20 hours of professional development!
- Receive a certificate of completion after watching a session and successfully passing a quiz.
- Access all sessions for three months, allowing for flexible learning.
- Explore and utilize all handouts provided by the presenters.
- Avail a 20% discount on our materials.
- Participate in a virtual poster contest where you can win $100 dollars if selected.
- Two live networking days with the fellow participants.
These exclusive offerings await you upon registration for The 2024 KWL Back 2 School Conference!
Register now!
Register now for our conference at just $50 and unlock a world of knowledge and inspiration.
If you register before August 1, you will receive a 25% early bird discount and three months of access. Use the discount code B2SEARLY at checkout and register for $37.5!
Meet the Back 2 School Team
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Claudia Elliott
Session title: Building Bridges to Proficiency: Authentic Communication as the Foundation
Joe Dale
Session title: AI-Driven Language Acquisition: Personalising the Learning Journey
PRESENTERS
Adriana Ramírez
Session title: Principles of CI teaching
Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett
Session title: The Mystery Box: Elevating Communication in the World Language Classroom for Young Learners
Ashley Mikkelsen
Session title: How to Manage Multiple Classrooms – Tips for Traveling Teachers
Ben Fisher-Rodríguez
Session title: Interactive Culture in the Target Language
Bertha Delgadillo
Session title: Blackout Poetry Engagement & Success in Your Language Classroom
Carmen Reyes
Session title: Characters that transcend from day one in elementary school
Carolina Gómez
Session title: Games that Support Acquisition and Community Building
Deb Blaz
Session title: Differentiation in a Nutshell
Diego Ojeda
Session title: 12 non-negotiables to start the school year
Dr. Krashen
Session title: SELF-SELECTED vs. ASSIGNED reading. Which is more effective?
Florencia Henshaw
Session title: Truths and Myths about Tasks
Jen Hoban
Session title: Themes, Topics, and Essential Questions- how to plan for student buy-in and language acquisition
Joshua Cabral
Session title: Unwrapping Performance and Proficiency in Our Language Classrooms
Kia D. London
Session title: Fostering Second Language in the World Language
Manuela Mena
Session title: Gen-AI and language learning acquisition
Margarita Pérez García
Session title: Ready, Set, Read: Preparing Students with Reading Challenges for Success
Maris Hawkins
Session title: Preparing for presentational writing
Paulino Brener
Session title: Co-creating Texts and Stories to Empower Diverse Student Voices and Foster Community
Valentina Correa
Session title: Games that Support Acquisition and Community Building (co-presented with Carolina Gómez)
