Welcome!

Welcome!
About the KWL Back 2 School Conference
The 2023 KWL Back 2 School Conference is an event that no language teacher should miss. With a lineup of some of the top educators from around the world, this conference is your chance to learn from the very best in the teaching of world languages.
Our speakers will be sharing their best advice and strategies to help you start the school year off on the right foot. You’ll learn:
- how to create a positive classroom environment that fosters learning
- how to engage your students with active learning strategies,
- and how to incorporate cultural competency into your teaching.
If you’re ready to take your teaching to the next level and make a difference in your students’ lives, join us for The 2023 KWL Back 2 School conference.
When and where will it take place?
The 2023 KWL Back 2 School Conference is a virtual event so that you can watch the sessions at your own pace!
It will open on July 23, 2023. You will have access to all the videos and materials until September 23, 2023.
What will you receive when you register?
- Access to the 20 virtual sessions, two keynote speakers, and one session with a special guest, more than 20 hours of professional development.
- A certificate of completion upon watching all sessions and passing some quizzes.
- Access to all sessions from July 23 until September 23, 2023.
- Access to all handouts provided by the presenters.
- Access to a private community where you can interact with other participants.
- 20% discount to attend Honing Our Craft, our hybrid conference in Chicago, on October 7–8, 2023.
- 10% discount on our materials.
- And many other surprises!
About the KWL Back 2 School Conference
The 2023 KWL Back 2 School Conference is an event that no language teacher should miss. With a lineup of some of the top educators from around the world, this conference is your chance to learn from the very best in the teaching of world languages.
Our speakers will be sharing their best advice and strategies to help you start the school year off on the right foot. You’ll learn:
- how to create a positive classroom environment that fosters learning
- how to engage your students with active learning strategies,
- and how to incorporate cultural competency into your teaching.
If you’re ready to take your teaching to the next level and make a difference in your students’ lives, join us for The 2023 KWL Back 2 School conference.
When and where will it take place?
The 2023 KWL Back 2 School Conference is a virtual event so that you can watch the sessions at your own pace!
It will open on July 23, 2023. You will have access to all the videos and materials until September 23, 2023.
What will you receive when you register?
- Access to the 20 virtual sessions, two keynote speakers, and one session with a special guest, more than 20 hours of professional development.
- A certificate of completion upon watching a session and passing a quiz.
- Access to all sessions from July 23 until September 23, 2023.
- Access to all handouts provided by the presenters.
- Access to a private community where you can interact with other participants.
- 20% discount to attend Honing Our Craft, our hybrid conference in Chicago, on October 7–8, 2023.
- 10% discount on our materials.
- And many other surprises!
Early bird discount!
Take advantage of the early bird rate for the 2023 KWL Back 2 School Summer Conference. Discount is available until June 30, 2023!
Regular price: $50
Early bird price: $40

Take advantage of the early bird rate for the 2023 KWL Back 2 School Summer Conference. Discount is available until May 20, 2023!
Regular price: $50
Early bird price: $40

A word from the conference coordinator!
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 inaugural Back 2 School conference.
Meet the Back 2 School Team
Conference coordinator and presenter
Diego Ojeda
Keynote speaker
Bertha Delgadillo
Keynote speaker
Joshua Cabral
Presenter
Luisa Acevedo

Presenter
AnneMarie Chase
Presenter
Hélène Colinet
Presenter
Valentina Correa

Presenter
Claudia Elliot
Presenter
Carolina Gómez
Presenter
Bryce Hedstrom
Presenter
Aisha Khan
Presenter
Cécile Lainé
Presenter
Kia D. London
Presenter
Rich Madel
Presenter
Kathryn Miner
Presenter
Kristi O’Connor
Presenter
A. C. Quintero
Presenter
Tracy Rucker
Presenter
Ben Tinsley
Presenter
Sergio Troitiño

Presenter
Meredith White

Our special guest