APS World Language

Creating Proficiency-based classrooms - Duncan September 2014

On September 4th, Greg Duncan provided a one-day condensed workshop to over 30 APS world language teachers. He provided a fantastic overview of the ACTFL proficiency levels and important characteristics and behaviors of effective world language teachers.

To access a copy of the presentation and his Grammar Wall resource, click below:

Download APS Composite Workshop Sept 14

Download Grammar Walls a la Greg Duncan

Pre-Planning: Accountability and Assessment

Many thanks to Adam Churney from Research and Accountaiblity for his information on ESOL and World Languages "By the Numbers" His presentation is provided at the link below:

Download ESOL SLO 20140729

 

Pre-Planning: August 2014

2014 - 2015 Pre-planning

Welcome to a new school year! All ESOL, world languages and dual immersion teachers are required to attend a full day training during pre-planning. These teachers should register in myPLC for this event in order to recieve credit for the clock hours. The course number for the session is #155899. Teachers should select the appropriate section based on their job assignment for next year...ESOL or World Languages/Dual Immersion.

 

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Time: 8:00 - 4:30

Location: North Atlanta High School Auditorium

Agenda Outline:

Morning Session: Keynote "What Every Educator Needs to Know about 2nd Language Acquisition" with Dr. Bill VanPatten

lunch: (on your own)

Afternoon Sessions: Grouped by ESOL, World Languages/Dual Immersion

*All AP World Languages teachers are required to attend this pre-planning training. AP specific information will be shared in the afternoon and then on a day dedicated to AP world languages later in the school year.

What Every Educator Needs to Know about SLA - VanPatten

During Pre-planning on July 29th Bill VanPatten presented to all APS ESOL and World Languages teachers. Click below to access a pdf of the presentation and the audio recording:

VanPatten ppt: Download Bvp SLA Presentation APS

VanPatten audio part 1: Coming soon!

VanPatten audio part 2: Coming soon!