Conference & Convention Credit
Educators can earn graduate-level credit and state-approved* professional development hours for attending conferences, workshops and the ACTFL Convention & Expo and completing online self-paced coursework with Idioma Education & Consulting.
Attending professional conferences, workshops and conventions is a vital opportunity to rejuvenate your teaching practice and connect with a global community of educators. By participating in these events, you gain firsthand access to cutting-edge research, innovative pedagogical strategies, and collaborative workshops that directly translate to student success.
To help you maximize the value of your professional journey, Idioma Education & Consulting offers flexible pathways to turn your conference attendance into tangible professional growth. Whether you are looking for state-approved* professional development hours or seeking to earn graduate-level credits to advance on your salary scale (Master’s +15, Master’s +30), our online courses provide a streamlined way to reflect on your learning and meet your certification goals.
Our self-paced conference and convention courses are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each course pairs a grounding textbook study with the unique opportunity to integrate what you’ve learned at conference or convention sessions directly into your classroom. Beyond the sessions, you'll engage with a vibrant community of fellow attendees through collaborative online discussion boards, allowing you to share insights and refine your teaching strategies in real time.
To give you maximum flexibility, our conference and convention courses can be taken in any order and in tandem with any world language conference or workshop including the ACTFL Convention & Expo. This allows you to select the specific textbook study and thematic focus that best aligns with your current professional goals and classroom needs.
Self-paced courses:
1 or 3 month course access for 15 PD hours, 1 graduate-level credit, 45 PD hours or 3 graduate-level credits depending on which option you choose
Register anytime and gain course access within one business day
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Thematic learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
*Idioma Education & Consulting is an approved professional development provider in many, but not all, states that require approval. Visit our Credit Options page to learn more about graduate-level credit, and visit our state partnership pages to learn more about our approved professional development hours with each state.
Click on the images below to find out more about each course, available credit options, request a syllabus, and register:
