Flexible, impactful professional learning designed specifically for busy world language educators.
Bring meaningful, actionable professional development to your entire department, school, or district with this self-paced course collection created by Joshua Cabral of World Language Classroom. These ten virtual workshops address key instructional practices for building proficiency, boosting engagement, and supporting confident communication in the target language—at every level.
Each course includes audio discussion and explanations, clear examples, planning templates and classroom strategies. Teachers can get Personalized Certificates of Course Completion for each course or for the entire program. Educators can move through the courses individually, in small groups, or together as a department. A comprehensive implementation guide for department chairs and administrators is included, making it easy to plan, track progress, and support meaningful follow-up.
What Topics are Covered?
10 high-impact courses on essential world language teaching topics:
- Using Authentic Texts at Every Proficiency Level
- Boosting Interpersonal Speaking at All Levels
- Designing Activities That Are Fun and Communicative
- Engaging Reading Activities That Build Proficiency
- First Steps for Teaching Grammar in Context
- Intentional Planning for Proficiency: From Input to Assessment
- Building Listening Skills Through Prediction, Summarizing, and Focus Tasks
- Short Writing Tasks That Build Confidence and Proficiency
- From Vocabulary Lists to Communicative Tasks
- Improving Student Writing with Sentence Frames and Scaffolds
What is included?
- Personalized Department Webpage with one-year access for all participants
- The 10 Courses Listed Above. Each with:
- Audio – perfect for on-the-go listening
- Detailed Notes – follow along and refer back anytime
- Reflection Activity – connect the content to your own classroom
- Examples at Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels
- Planning Template – specific to the course topic
- Additional Resources – dive deeper when you’re ready
- Personalized Certificate – for your PD records and to document your clock hour professional work
- Bonus content:
- ACTFL Core Practices Guide
- Proficiency Level Descriptors and Leveling-Up Suggestions
- Bloom’s Taxonomy in the Language Classroom
- Assessment and Feedback Tips
- The Path to Proficiency Bulletin Board
- Two Q&A opportunities: Teachers can submit questions by a specific deadline, and Joshua will respond with personalized audio answers
- Detailed Administrator Implementation Guide:
- Sample Implementation Models
- Pacing Suggestions
- Email Templates for Departmental Communication
- Discussion Guides for Each Course
- Personalized Certificates of Course Completion for each course or for the entire program
Why Schools and Districts Choose This PD
✅ Affordable, high-quality PD at a lower cost when on-site workshops are cost-prohibitive
✅ Flexible use: Teachers can work on their own, in small teams, or during department time
✅ Practical learning designed for real classrooms and busy teachers
Cost
Flat rate of $1500 for department, school, or district access for one year of use, site access for all participants, all downloadable materials, two Q&A response cycles, and the implementation guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is this PD for?
This PD series is designed specifically for world language educators across all languages and levels—elementary through high school. It’s ideal for departments looking to align instruction with proficiency goals and communicative practices.
How long does each course take to complete?
Each self-paced course takes about 30–40 minutes. With 10 courses total, teachers can work through the content in manageable chunks, fitting it into their schedules without overwhelm.
How do teachers access the materials?
Once purchased, your department receives a personalized course webpage with password-protected access. Teachers can log in anytime during the one-year access period to view the courses, download materials, and submit questions.
How does the Q&A support work?
Twice during the year, teachers can submit questions after completing any of the courses. Joshua will review all submissions and provide personalized audio responses to the group, offering clarification, examples, and next steps.
Is this only for individual departments?
No. This PD can be purchased by a single department, an entire school, or even a district. The flat fee covers all language educators within your institution for one full year.
Do teachers receive a certificate?
Yes. Each course includes a personalized certificate of completion for individual accountability and professional growth documentation. Teachers can also get one certificate will all of the clock hours when then work through all of the courses.
