I created acollection of topics to bring meaningful, actionable professional development to your entire department, school, or district more easily. These 15 workshops address key instructional practices for building proficiency, boosting engagement, and supporting confident communication in at all levels and for any language.
Each topic includes an audio discussion and explanation of the topic, notes to follow and reference, clear examples at various proficiency levels and planning templates. Teachers can get personalized certificates of course completion for each course or for the entire program. They can move through the courses individually, in small groups, or together as a department. A comprehensive implementation guide for department leaders and administrators is included, making it easy to plan, track progress, and support meaningful follow-up.
What Topics are Covered?
- Intentional Planning for Proficiency
- Creating Communicative Tasks From Vocabulary Lists
- Teaching Grammar Communicatively and in Context
- Enhancing Interpersonal Speaking
- Strengthening Listening Skills
- Strategies That Build Listening and Reading Comprehension
- Getting the most out Authentic Texts
- Reading Activities That Build Proficiency
- Speaking or Writing Tasks That Require No Prep
- Build Confidence with Short, Focused Writing Tasks
- Strengthening Writing Skills
- Writing Feedback That is Focused, Quick and Effective
- Activities That Are Fun and Communicative
- Making Space For All Students to Participate
- Assessing What Students Can Do With the Target Language with IPAs
What is included?
- Personalized Department Webpage with one-year access for all participants
- All Materials For the 15 Topics 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 Documents:
- CI Toolbox Activities
- Planning For Proficiency
- 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
- Personalized Q&A: Teachers can submit questions at any time through the department Webpage and I will respond back individually with 2 days.
- 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 when on-site workshops are not possible
✅ Flexible use: Teachers can work on their own, in small groups or during department meeting time
✅ Practical learning designed for real classrooms and busy teachers
Cost
Flat rate of $2000.00 for department, school, or district access for one year of use, site access for all participants, all downloadable materials, Q&A 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 topic takes about 30–40 minutes. Teachers can work through the content in manageable chunks, fitting it into their schedules without overwhelm.
How do teachers access the materials?
Once contracted, your department receives a personalized course webpage with password-protected access. Teachers can log in anytime during the one-year access period to access the materials materials, and submit questions.
How does the Q&A support work?
There is is link to submit questions directly to me at any time. I will respond personally within 2 days to the email address that the teachers puts in the question form.
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 topic includes a personalized certificate of completion for individual accountability and professional growth documentation. Teachers can also get one certificate with all of the clock hours when then work through all of the topics.
