Upcoming Events and Workshops
Spring 2024 Session 2
Idioma partners with accredited universities, associations, and state professional development organizations to meet the requirements for educator licensure and salary advancement. Our 6 week asynchronous online courses are facilitated by an instructor, and can be taken for 3 graduate-level credits or for 45 professional development hours. Click here to explore all our spring courses!
Webinar: Setting the Standard: ACTFL 2024 Guidelines for Next-Level Language Teaching
This webinar with Maureen Lamb will review the new ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. By providing additional clarity and updating these guidelines, these guidelines will become the basis of national standards and give a more clear common understanding of expectations. We will look at the newly interpreted understandings of proficiency and performance as well as how the new FACT model will apply to proficiency in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. We will look at how to use these guidelines to create IPAs, rubrics, and a more clear understand of where students are on their language learning journey.
Webinar: Navigating the New Jersey Alternate Route Program for World Language Teachers
Join us for an enlightening webinar presented by Idioma Education & Consulting, specifically tailored for aspiring language teachers in New Jersey looking to advance their careers through the Alternate Route Program. This informative session will explore the comprehensive steps involved in obtaining teacher certification without the traditional teacher preparation program. Our expert speakers will guide you through the necessary qualifications, the application process, and the structured training involved, highlighting the benefits and opportunities this route offers. Whether you are a recent graduate, a professional transitioning to education, or seeking to leverage your language skills in a classroom setting, this webinar will provide you with all the necessary tools and insights to navigate the New Jersey Alternate Route Program effectively and embark on a rewarding career in language education.
Webinar: Maximizing Your Worth: How an M.Ed. Elevates World Language Teacher Salaries
Join Idioma Education & Consulting’s Founder and President, Mellissia Walles, for a discussion about the benefits of obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. This round table discussion will delve into how an M.Ed. can significantly boost your earning potential as a teacher, presenting latest statistics, real-world salary comparisons, and expert discussions on career progression. All attendees will enter a raffle for a $500 scholarship towards Idioma’s courses towards the CSU Pueblo M.Ed. for World Language Educators.
Webinar: Chateo Communication Platform
As a World Language educator, you may have faced students' hesitance to engage in communicative tasks. Whether your students seem disinterested, distracted, or lacking motivation, tackling speaking activities can be tough. However, it doesn't have to be a challenge! Connect with your 21st-century learners! They seek purpose, real-world relevance, and a sense of impact through their knowledge. Move beyond teaching vocabulary and grammar; delve into community issues to spark meaningful discussions that resonate with your students. Cultivate a community of language speakers who feel empowered by their linguistic abilities. Demonstrate how language can foster connections, aid others, and drive positive change. Introduce them to the world and showcase how communication can make a difference. Show them how much a speaking task can matter to them, their community and the world.
Learn more about the Chateo platform with Daniela Panasci and how it is revolutionizing language learning!
New Teacher Cohort Sessions
Welcome to Idioma's FREE coaching sessions for new teachers! Together with fellow new world language teachers and world language teachers seeking licensure, we are holding space to share challenges and successes in our classrooms, strategize and problem solve to turn classroom management woes into wins, and ultimately work together to grow confidence in our teaching practices and put the responsibility of learning on the students. Join veteran Idioma world language teachers, occasional guest speakers, and your new teacher colleagues once a month on Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM EST on Google Meet.