About the 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, asynchronous event designed for your convenience, allowing you to watch the sessions at your own pace.
- Start Date: August 1, 2024
- Access Duration: Three months from the date of registration
What will you receive upon registering for The 2024 KWL Back 2 School conference?
- 20 hours of professional development! Please verify your eligibility with your school, district, or state governing body.
- 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.
A word from the Conference Director
Diego Ojeda is a passionate Spanish teacher and an experienced world language presenter. He has been recognized and awarded for his excellence in the teaching of Spanish as a second language, which he brings to the class, and enjoys sharing with his colleagues.
Diego has partnered with KWL to set the vision and content for our second Back 2 School conference.
Meet the 2024 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 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)
