2014 pre-conference book

2014 Fall Conference

November 6-8

Radisson Paper Valley HotelAppleton, Wisconsin

2014 WAFLT Fall Conference Overview

Thursday, November 6, 2014

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $ Pre-Conference Workshop: De-Mystifying Educator Effectiveness for World Language Teachers

6:30–9:30 p.m. Registration is open – Atrium/Lobby

8:30 p.m. Conference Kick-Off Reception – Lawrence Room

Friday, November 7, 2014

7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration is open – Atrium/Lobby

7:45–8:15 New Teacher/New Attendee Orientation Session – Salon D

8:30–11:30 $ Friday Workshops

9:00–7:30 Exhibit Hall is open – Salons A, B, and C

11:45–1:15 $ Buffet Luncheon — Discover Languages Contest Awards – Empire Room

1:15–1:45 Exhibit Break

1:45–2:45 Special Interest Sessions A


3:15–4:15 Special Interest Sessions B


4:45–6:30 Awards Ceremony & Keynote Address – Distinguished Educator, Karen Fowdy; Linda Zins-Adams–The 6th C: Collaboration – Salon D

6:30–7:15 Wine & Cheese Reception and Raffle – Exhibit Hall

9:30–10:30 Webizens – Intermezzo

Saturday, November 8, 2014

7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration is open – Atrium/Lobby

6:45–7:45 WAFLT Business Meeting (Complimentary Continental Breakfast and Door Prizes) – Empire Room

7:45–9:15 $ Saturday Technology Sessions

8:00–1:00 Exhibit Hall is open – Salons A, B, and C

8:00–9:00 Special Interest Sessions C


9:30–10:30 Special Interest Sessions D


11:00–12:00 Language Association Meetings

12:15–1:15 $ Buffet Luncheon – Empire Room

1:30–3:00 $ Saturday Technology Sessions

1:30–2:30 Special Interest Sessions E

2:45–3:45 Special Interest Sessions F

3:45 Conference Closes

Conference Tip

Visit the WAFLT website for updatedconference information, online registration, and

complete descriptions of all sessions.

waflt.org

The creation of the 2014 WAFLT graphicon the cover of this publication was created by Susan Partin.

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2014 WAFLT Fall Conference Making Language Matter: Essential Learning, Effective Teaching

We are thrilled to invite you to the WAFLT Fall Conferencewhere we are celebrating 100 years of WAFLT. Here wecome together with colleagues to “enrich our teaching,inspire our students, and expand the relevance of worldlanguages in the K-16 curriculum and beyond!” These arejust a few reasons to join us in Appleton in November, andhere are even more:

• Educator Effectiveness has arrived and WAFLT isready to support you! Every teacher and administrator willbe required to submit goals for student achievement.Those goals, or Student Learning Objectives (Outcomes,SLOs), will become part of educator evaluation withineducator effectiveness frameworks. Join us for theThursday Pre-Conference Workshop, De-MystifyingEducator Effectiveness for World Language Teachers. Inthis workshop you will learn about and understand the roleof SLOs in the context of teacher effectivenessframeworks, and write your SLOs for your own students.(Why not bring your entire department along?)

• Friday Morning Workshops – We have something foreveryone; assessment, music, video, technology, andproficiency, just to name a few! Enhance your existingunits or design completely new ones.

• Friday and Saturday One-Hour Sessions – This year’sconference includes a plethora of learning opportunitiesacross languages, levels, and various areas of focus.

• Friday and Saturday Technology Workshops – Yourcolleagues are ready to share their high-tech tricks of thetrade and to help you enhance your instruction with thelatest trends in educational technology.

• Friday Afternoon Keynote Speaker – We are thrilled towelcome Linda Zins-Adams, German teacher, APconsultant, and current president of SCOLT (SouthernConference on Language Teaching), as she discussesThe 6th C: Collaboration. Linda will also present a 3-hourworkshop on Friday, during which she will share activitiesand student samples to demonstrate the connection of theWorld Language Standards to those stated in CommonCore documentation.

Registration opens Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. and theconference will officially begin with the traditional kick-offreception in the Lawrence Room at 8:30 p.m. Theregistration fee includes attendance at any of the

one-hour sessions on Friday afternoon & Saturday.Please note that Friday morning workshops, Saturday 90-minute Technology Sessions, and meals not includedin the registration fee are noted by the $ symbol on theConference Overview, page 2.

New teachers and first-time attendees are encouraged toattend the informal orientation meeting Friday morningfrom 7:45–8:15. Sessions that may be of particularinterest to new teachers are marked with this symbol (').The Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development andLicensure addressed in each session or workshop arenoted in the brackets following the title of the session. Youcan find a list of the standards on page 9.

We hope that you will also participate in some of theconference social activities. Please plan to attend theAwards Ceremony when we will honor the winners of theFrank M. Grittner and the Anthony J. Gradisnik Awardsand hear a message from the 2014 DistinguishedLanguage Educator, Karen Fowdy. This is a wonderfulopportunity for you to celebrate the achievements of yourlanguage colleagues. The wine and cheese reception,door prizes, and Webizens social are all back again! OnSaturday morning, join us for a complimentary continentalbreakfast and door prizes at the annual business meeting.

Online registration is the best way to register for theconference. You must have a current email address andcreate a login on the WAFLT website (waflt.org). As youregister, be sure to carefully read instructions and note thesessions that require an additional fee. Remember toregister early. Be sure to check deadlines for theconference and for hotel reservations. For the latter youshould contact the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel directly.We encourage you to share this document with yourcolleagues who are new to the profession and/or yourbuilding, as well as those who may not be WAFLTmembers. We also encourage you to renew your WAFLTmembership by going online at waflt.org or using the formon page 31. WAFLT members receive many benefitsthroughout the year, such as reduced registration fees forthe Fall Conference, FLESFEST, and the opportunity toapply for grants and scholarships.

We look forward to your joining us for the energy,professional development, and collegiality of the 2014WAFLT Fall Conference!

Linda Havas & Cathy Stresing, Program Co-chairs

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High SchoolVisitors’ Program:

Colleagues of the Future

Attention, High School Language Teachers:

Nominate one (or more) of your students to participate in the High School Visitors’Program: Colleagues of the Future at this year’s WAFLT Conference!

There is definitely a growing need for language teachersat all levels. The purpose of the WAFLT High SchoolVisitors’ program is to provide a realistic, insightful, andentertaining view of the teaching of World Languages. Weencourage you to promote this unique, interactiveopportunity to your junior and senior language students. There are probably students in your classes who wouldmake great teachers, but who have never considered thatpossibility. Perhaps they have already decided to pursuean education degree but not as a teacher of languages.Those are the students we hope you will help us find!

WAFLT will offer student participants the option ofchoosing to attend this workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. on Friday, November 7. If the student is selected toparticipate in the program, a non-refundable $10.00registration fee will be charged. Students will have theopportunity to attend the WAFLT luncheon at no chargeon the day of their workshop. Please do not send anymoney with student application(s). Confirmation materialswill arrive via email prior to the conference.

Please note:

C The teacher nominating the student must be registeredand present at the conference while the student isattending the workshop. However, teachers will notparticipate in the High School Visitors’ Program.

C Students who have not paid the required $10.00registration fee will not be permitted to attend the HighSchool Visitors’ Program.

C Students who arrive at the conference withoutpre-registering will not be admitted.

C Registered students are also eligible to attend any of theone-hour sessions offered on Friday, at no charge, providedthey are accompanied by their nominating teacher.

Special Application Procedures

If you have students interested in attending the WAFLTHigh School Visitors’ Program, we ask that the teachercomplete the student’s registration form. Please downloadand complete the registration information by visitingwaflt.org and selecting “High School Visitors’ Program.”

This form must be submitted via the teacher’s email address to:

[email protected] Friday, October 10, 2014

**Please note: registration is only available via email.

We thank you for your interest in this program andsincerely hope that you will nominate potential“colleagues of the future.” If you have any questions aboutthe program, please contact:

Lynn Sessler NeitzelHigh School Visitors Program Coordinator

[email protected](920) 921-2134

* WAFLT is not liable for the participating students.

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WAFLT Scholarship for

Tomorrow's Teachers

The Executive Board of the Wisconsin Association ForLanguage Teachers is pleased to offer up to 10scholarships available to college-level students preparingto become language teachers. The purpose of thesescholarships is to provide teachers-in-training withfinancial assistance to attend the WAFLT Fall Conference.By attending the conference, teachers-in-training will havethe opportunity to become familiar with WAFLT and thelanguage-specific professional organizations which alsohold meetings during the conference, meet and interactwith teachers already in the profession, become morefamiliar with trends in language education, and learn first-hand the benefits of membership in WAFLT.

Scholarship Requirements

C College/university juniors, seniors, or graduatestudents must be declared language teaching majorsor minors.

C Students who have completed or are currentlyenrolled in a language methods course are eligible.

C Nominators (methods instructor or cooperatingteacher) must be current members of WAFLT, musthave been members for at least the two yearspreceding the nomination, and may only nominate upto 5 students each.

C At least one scholarship will be available for each ofthe languages represented on the WAFLT Board,including: Chinese, French, German, Japanese,Latin, and one for Other World Languages.

Scholarship Amount

C Cost of registration for the WAFLT Fall ConferenceC Cost of a Friday Morning Workshop

The scholarship does not include meals or lodging.

Application process: Application instructions andimportant details can be found under “Grants andScholarships” at waflt.org and must be submittedelectronically to [email protected] by September 25.Please follow the specific steps listed (e.g., creating alogin) before submitting application.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Studentapplicants must first go to WAFLT’s website, waflt.org.Please follow the prompts to join WAFLT as a studentmember. Be sure to keep your login and passwordaccessible as you will need them whenever you accessyour information on the website or register for the WAFLTFall Conference. (Do not register for the WAFLT FallConference until you have heard from the scholarshipcommittee!) Students or nominators must submit theapplication electronically, including filling out andattaching the student application form, a one-pagepersonal statement explaining why they wish to attend theWAFLT Fall Conference, and an individualized letter ofrecommendation from a methods instructor or cooperatingteacher. All three documents should be submittedelectronically to [email protected] in one email by eitherthe student or the nominator.

Notification: The WAFLT Grants and ScholarshipsCommittee will process the applications and makerecommendations to the Executive Board. Scholarshipwinners will be notified by email in early October.

Important! Scholarship applicants should not register for theconference until after receiving notification of their status.

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SpecialPre-Conference Workshop

Thursday, November 6, 201410:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Additional Fee – $45Pre-Registration Required

De-Mystifying Educator Effectiveness for World Language Teachers

Measuring and Showcasing What Our Students Can Do

Presenters:

Gerhard Fischer, Karen Fowdy, Lynn Sessler Neitzel, Jolene Wochenske

Guiding Question: How can Student Learning Objectives assist World Language teachers to

communicate learning expectations to various stakeholders in clear and plain language?

In the 2014/2015 school year, the Educator Effectivenessinitiative will be implemented in all Wisconsin schooldistricts after a two-year pilot phase. Every teacher andadministrator will submit Student Learning Objectives(SLOs) that document student achievement and willbecome part of educator evaluation. This processprovides World Language teachers with an opportunity toset clear goals that enhance their students’ growing abilityto communicate in another language and to share thosegoals with students, parents, administrators, and schoolboards.

Workshop participants will:

C Consider the role of SLOs in the context of teachereffectiveness.

C Write SLOs that set clear expectations for what theirstudents will know and be able to do within a given timeframe.

C Explore the connections between SLOs, ProfessionalPractice Goals (PPGs), World Language Standards,“Can-Do” statements, and proficiency-basedassessments.

C Use technology tools and other means to document andshare student growth.

C Learn how to document and report student growth tovarious stakeholders.

$45 fee includes registration, lunch, andcoffee breaks

Register early; space is limited

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New Visions in Action:

A WAFLT Task Force Workshop &

A New Teacher’s Workshop

Friday, November 7

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

In the summers of 1999 and 2000, ACTFL and the NationalForeign Language Resource Center at Iowa State Universitycollaborated on an initiative that sought to address theissues in foreign language education and to outline a planof action that will be undertaken by the profession. Fivecritical concerns were identified to be discussed:

1. Architecture of the Profession2. Curriculum, Instruction, Articulation, and Assessment3. Research4. Teacher Development 5. Teacher Recruitment

Following the ACTFL model, the WAFLT Executive Boarddiscussed these five topics over the past decade. Now,WAFLT would like to invite all of its members to be part ofthe discussion. This year, two workshops will be held duringthe 2014 WAFLT Fall Conference. One will be for membersto participate in the creation of a WAFLT “New Visions inAction” Task Force. As part of this task force, members willbe asked to devote their time and expertise to refine thework that has already begun on the national and state leveland to answer the following questions:

1. What can WAFLT and its membership do?2. What are the priorities for these actions?3. Who will do the work?

The second workshop is geared toward teachers in theirfirst years of the profession. If you are a new teacher inthe first five years of your teaching career, consider thisworkshop as a way to share your experiences, collaboratewith colleagues, and get information on how you canbecome more informed and involved in the profession ofteaching world languages.

The five topics and three questions will be discussed duringthe Workshops on Friday morning. While there is no cost forthis Workshop, separate registration is required.*

Participants will be sent finalized agendas and discussionpapers once the registration forms have been received.

Important Application Procedures

People wishing to take part in the “New Visions in Action: A WAFLT Task Force” Workshop, or “New Visions inAction: A New Teachers Workshop” should complete theapplication form found on the WAFLT website at waflt.org.

Please email the downloaded and completed form by

October 1, 2014 to:Kyle Gorden – WAFLT NVA Chairman

[email protected](262) 723-6316

* Participants must also register for the 2014 WAFLTFall Conference.

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ConferenceKick-Off

Reception

Thursday, 8:30–10:00 p.m.Lawrence Room

... Relax after your drive to Appleton ... Renew acquaintances ... Meet new people ... Enjoy a beverage and snacks ... Mix and mingle

Snacks provided C Cash bar availableIncluded in your registration packet will be a coupon for a complimentary beverage for this reception only.

Welcome to WAFLT 2014!

Friday, 7:45–8:15 a.m. Salon D

Presenters

WAFLT Board Members

Are you a new teacher or a first-time WAFLT conference attendee?

Be sure to attend this Conference Orientation Sessionwhich will familiarize you with all the wonderful things thatWAFLT and the 2014 Fall Conference have to offer.

C Meet the WAFLT Executive BoardC Discuss the conference layoutC Receive many tips on making this a most rewarding

conference

New Teacher New Attendee

Orientation Session

Sessions marked with this icon ( ' ) will be of particularinterest to teachers

at the beginning of their careers!

Awards Ceremony&

Keynote Address

Friday, 4:45-6:30 p.m.Salon D

Awards CeremonyRecipients of the Distinguished Language Educator Award,

Anthony J. Gradisnik Award, Frank M. Grittner NewTeacher Award, and ISE Language Matters Award and

more will be recognized.

Keynote AddressLinda Zins-Adams – The 6th C: Collaboration

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Personal Conference Planner

Thursday, November 6, 2014

10:00–4:00 $ Pre-Conference Workshop: De-Mystifying Educator Effectiveness for World Language Teachers

8:30 p.m. Conference Kick-Off Reception – Lawrence Room

Friday, November 7, 2014

7:45–8:15 New Teacher/New Attendee Orientation Session – Salon D

8:30–11:30 $ Friday Workshop:

11:45–1:15 $ Buffet Luncheon – Discover Languages Contest Awards – Empire Room


1:45–2:45 Special Interest Session A:


3:15–4:15 Special Interest Session B:


4:45–6:30 Awards Ceremony & Keynote Address – Salon D

6:30–7:15 Wine and Cheese Reception – Exhibit Hall, Salon A, B, C

9:30–10:30 WAFLT Webizens – Intermezzo

Saturday, November 8, 2014

6:45–7:45 WAFLT Business Meeting (Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Door Prizes) – Empire Room

7:45–9:15 $ Saturday A.M. Technology Session: – OR –

8:00–9:00 Special Interest Session C:


9:30–10:30 Special Interest Session D:


11:00-12:00 Language Association Meetings

12:15–1:15 $ Buffet Luncheon (Door Prizes) – Empire Room

1:30-3:00 $ Saturday P.M. Technology Session: – OR –

1:30–2:30 Special Interest Session E:

2:45–3:45 Special Interest Session F:

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Conference Tip

The number in brackets after each title, e.g., [1]identifies the state teacher standard which applies to

that session.

Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure

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1) Teachers know the subjects they are teaching: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools ofinquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teachesand can create learning experiences that make theseaspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.

What we teach: culture, language, context

2) Teachers know how children grow:The teacher understands how children with broad rangesof ability learn and provides instruction that supports theirintellectual, social, and personal development.

Developmental aspects of learning

3) Teachers understand that children learndifferently:

The teacher understands how pupils differ in theirapproaches to learning and the barriers that impedelearning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverseneeds of pupils, including those with disabilities andexceptionalities.

Methods: differentiation

4) Teachers know how to teach:The teacher understands and uses a variety ofinstructional strategies, including the use of technology toencourage children's development of critical thinking,problem solving, and performance skills.

Methods: how to teach

5) Teachers know how to manage a classroom:The teacher uses an understanding of individual andgroup motivation and behavior to create a learningenvironment that encourages positive social interaction,active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Group work, learning environment, positive impact onstudent attitudes

6) Teachers communicate well:The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbalcommunication techniques as well as instructional mediaand technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, andsupportive interaction in the classroom.

Technology for pedagogical purposes

7) Teachers are able to plan different kinds oflessons:

The teacher organizes and plans systematic instructionbased upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, thecommunity, and curriculum goals.

Methods: curriculum and standards

8) Teachers know how to test for student progress:The teacher understands and uses formal and informalassessment strategies to evaluate and ensure thecontinuous intellectual, social, and physical developmentof the pupil.

Assessment

9) Teachers are able to evaluate themselves:The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continuallyevaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions onpupils, parents, professionals in the learning communityand others and who actively seeks out opportunities togrow professionally.

Reflective practitioner: National Board Certification andaction research

10) Teachers are connected with other teachers andthe community:

The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues,parents, and agencies in the larger community to supportpupil learning and well being and who ac ts with integrity,fairness and in an ethical manner.

Community connections: outreach, exchange programs,professional involvement

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Friday Morning — 8:30-11:30 Friday Workshops

Friday Morning WorkshopsAdditional Fee – $20

Pre-Registration Recommended

FW-1 Developing Global Competence: Integrating Culture and Language Development [1, 2, 4, 8]

Presenter: Pablo Muirhead, Coordinator of TeacherEducation, Milwaukee Area Technical College

Language: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

Explore and grapple with the concept of culture and globalcompetence. Learn how to make your rubrics reflective ofthe inextricable link between language and culture. Bridgetheory and practice as you make culture an integral part ofstudent learning.

'FW-2 Central States Workshop: Keeping it in theTarget Language [4, 5, 6]

Presenters: Nicole Thompson, Spanish Teacher, NewBerlin West High School; SuAnn Schroeder,French Teacher, Marshfield Middle and HighSchools


Consider the benefits of building language profic iencythrough 90% target language use in the classroom. Learnhow to maximize target language use and create anenvironment that supports and encourages students’efforts to communicate. (This workshop was presented atthe Summer Institute in August.)

FW-3 Teaching with Die Weiße Rose: Interessant,Aktuell, Machbar [1, 7]

Presenter: Mark Wagner, German Teacher, NicoletHigh School, Glendale

Language: GermanLevel: Middle School; High School; Post-Secondary

This German immersion workshop uses the Weiße Roseand Swing Kids to introduce the concept of Zivilcourageand discuss the role of peaceful citizen protest inmaintaining a healthy society in Germany and the US.

FW-4 Rigoberta Menchú + Las Hermanas Mirabal=Día Internacional de la Mujer [1, 6, 8, 10]

Presenter: Gladys Wisnefski, Retired CAPP Teacher,Oshkosh West High School

Language: SpanishLevel: High School; Post-Secondary

Nos concentraremos en las vidas de estas distinguidasmujeres centroamericanas, sus sacrificios y contribuciones.Discutiremos libros y películas relacionadas con el tema.Habrá una distribución de unidades pedagógicas queincluyen vocabulario español/español, cuestionarios yexámenes. ¡Todo en español!

'FW-5 New Visions in Action: A WAFLT NewTeacher's Workshop [1, 3, 4, 9]

Presenters: Susana Gorski, Spanish Teacher,Winneconne School District; Lynn SesslerNeitzel, Japanese Teacher, BlackhawkTechnical College, Janesville


This workshop is designed to help new teachers navigatetheir way through their first years in order to find successin our profession. Various topics will be explored,including self reflection, educator effectiveness, andengagement in professional organizations.

'FW-6 The 6th C: Collaboration [1, 4, 7, 8]Presenter: Linda Zins-Adams, German Teacher and AP

Consultant, Archbishop Moeller High School,Cincinnati, OH


Participants will examine how world language learningsupports the literacy goals of the Common Core StateStandards. Activities and student samples will be sharedto demonstrate the connection of the World LanguageStandards to those in the Common Core.

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FW-7 Using Songs and Video to CreateComprehensible Activities [1, 4, 6]

Presenters: Amy Buttner, Spanish Teacher, North ShoreMiddle School, Hartland; Elena López,Spanish Teacher, Lake Country School,Hartland


Learn how to use various sources of video and songs tobuild vocabulary through comprehensible input. Throughthe activities students can increase comprehension andreal language use through engaging authentic materials.Please bring a laptop.

FW-8 Increasing Cross-cultural Knowledge andLanguage Skills through Study Abroad [1, 10]

Presenter: Linda Schumacher, Language Instructor,Harper College, Palatine, IL

Language: All LanguagesLevel: High School; Post-Secondary

Learn advantages of a study abroad program pre- during,and post-travel. Participants will explore creating theprogram, choosing destinations, objectives and studentoutcomes, planning excursions, involving the home anddestination communities, promoting the program, andgaining support from convincing administrators.

'FW-9 Rated PG: Pinterest & Google Apps forEducation to the Rescue [5, 6, 8, 10]

Presenters: Shelly Tesch, Spanish Teacher, and PaulaMeyer, Spanish Teacher and TechnologyIntegration Specialist, Appleton Area SchoolDistrict


Participants will learn how to effectively set up, organize,and manage a Pinterest account, providing them withaccess to a wealth of materials. Participants will learn toincorporate Google Apps for Education for collaboration,assessment, and management of student work.

FW-10 The Winding Road to Proficiency [4, 8, 10]Presenters: Jeff Haubenreich, Spanish Teacher,

Bernadette van Willigen, German Teacher,Kimberly Hasenauer, Spanish Teacher, Laurie Wanta, Chinese Teacher, MaryVillagomez, Spanish Teacher, MenomoneeFalls High School


Stalled out? Presenters share their work using ACTFLresources as the guide with student proficiency as thedestination. After presenters share their approach,attendees will visit interactive stations where they canlearn and collaborate on specific aspects of proficiency.

FW-11 Essential Learning, Effective Assessment [3, 5, 7, 8]

Presenter: Kelly Ferguson, Spanish Teacher, LaFolletteHigh School, Madison


This workshop will focus on how we assess studentprogress. It will include assessment philosophy, rubrics,standards/skill-based assessments, and grade bookset-up. Participants should bring ideas/goals for a unit tobe taught shortly after the conference.

'FW-12 Connecting with the Common Core in theYoung Learner Classroom [4, 7]

Presenter: Helena Curtain, Associate Professor(Emerita), UW-Milwaukee

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Elementary; Middle School

We can learn from the Common Core literacy standardsto ensure we do not “coast” on low-level skills but insteadengage students with high-level skills. This workshop willfocus on strategies that develop academic and culturalenrichment, as well as language proficiency.

Conference TipAfter you have registered:

C Look for a detailed receipt sent via email as soon as the registration is processed.C Double check that you are signed up for the proper workshops and meal functions.C Make any changes/additions to your registration by logging in to the WAFLT website prior to the conference.C Please note that additions may require additional payment and on-site change requests are subject to availability.

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Friday Buffet Menu

South of the Border

Roasted corn and black bean saladPico de gallo, guacamole, and

fire roasted tomato salsaBlue and white corn chips

Soft and hard shell beef and chicken tacos, withshredded cheese, diced tomato, shredded lettuce,jalapeno peppers, chopped onions, black olives,

and sour creamVegetarian refried beans con queso

Mexican riceHomemade cinnamon churros

Cost: $16.00


'FW-13 Assessment to Inform Instruction [4, 8]Presenter: Paul Sandrock, Director of Education,

American Council on the Teaching ofForeign Languages


What does language performance look like? Examineassessments of proficiency and performance, end of unitassessments, and formative assessments checkingacquisition of language components. Build understandingof novice, intermediate, and advanced performance.Learn effective instructional strategies to developperformance.

FW-14 Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C? [1, 3, 7, 10]Presenters: Alissa Bratz, French Teacher, Milton High

School; Andrea Behn, French Teacher,Parker High School, Janesville

Language: All LanguagesLevel: High School; All Levels

Get your students Connecting with the Community,making Comparisons, and exploring target Cultures intheir own backyards. We'll share examples of developingCommunity Connection assignments, and give you thetools to give your students a mega-dose of the C's.

FW-15 High School Student's Workshop [1, 10]Presider: Lynn Sessler Neitzel, Japanese Instructor,

Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

Special registration is required for this entertaining andinteractive workshop offered to high school studentsconsidering a career in language education. Please referto the High School Workshop link on the WAFLT websitefor further details and registration information.

WAFLT LuncheonMaking Language

Matter Friday, November 7

11:45–1:15Empire Room

Join us in recognizing the student winners of the WAFLTDiscover Languages Student Postcard and Video contests.Awards will be given to world language students whodesigned a postcard and/or video that depicts the 2014WAFLT Fall Conference Theme: Making Language Matter.These contests were open to all world languagestudents in Wisconsin PreK-16. Come celebrate and seehow our students are helping Wisconsin DiscoverLanguages and Discover the World!

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Friday Afternoon — 1:30-2:30 Special Interest Sessions

A-1 From LOTS to HOTS: Broaden yourPedagogical Tool Kit to Include More HigherOrder Thinking Skills [3, 4, 7, 8]

Presenters: Holly Morse, Chair, World LanguageDepartment, and Jean Plum, SpanishTeacher, University School of Milwaukee

Language: French; German; Italian; SpanishLevel: High School

A-2 You've Got the Part! Students as DialectCoaches [6, 7, 8]

Presenter: Amy Callahan, Senior Lecturer,UW-Milwaukee

Language: FrenchLevel: Post-Secondary

A-3 Deutsche Film und Literatur [3, 4, 7, 8]Presenters: Melanie Lasee, German Teacher,

Ashwaubenon High School; David Coury,German Professor, UW-Green Bay

Language: GermanLevel: High School; Post-Secondary

A-4 Schokolade - Nicht nur für Lehrer/Innenempfohlen [1, 2, 3, 4]

Presenter: Sigurd Piwek, Teacher, Milwaukee GermanImmersion School

Language: GermanLevel: Elementary; Middle School; High School

A-5 Developing Smart Blended LanguageCourse [1, 3, 4, 7]

Presenter: Mingyu Sun, Director, UW-MilwaukeeLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

A-6 Opening Routines Using InteractiveWhiteboards [3, 4]

Presenters: Lisa Cook, Teacher, Longfellow MiddleSchool; Eva Tuinstra, Teacher, East HighSchool, Wauwatosa

Language: All Languages; GermanLevel: All Levels

A-7 Keep your Eye on the Target: Capturing andShowcasing Student Progress - WAFLTSummer Institute Showcase [2, 6, 7]

Presenter: Lisa Hendrickson, Chair, WAFLT SummerLanguage Leadership Institute, Monroe HighSchool (Retired)


A-8 New Exams ... New Tools ... HMH Pre-APResources at a Glance [1, 2, 3, 7] (exhibitor)

Presenter: Thoma Bastin, National Content Specialist,Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Language: French; SpanishLevel: High School

A-9 Technology to Enhance Learning Languageand Cultures [6, 7]

Presenters: Julie Horvath, Spanish Teacher, and JamieGurholt, French Teacher, Beloit MemorialHigh School

Language: French; SpanishLevel: High School

'A-10 Got Transitions? Top Techniques for MakingYour Lessons Flow [4, 7]

Presenter: Deana Zorko, Spanish Teacher, LaFolletteHigh School

Language: SpanishLevel: All Levels

A-11 Essential Questions as a Catalyst forCommunication [1, 4, 5]

Presenter: Donna Clementi, World Language MethodsInstructor, Lawrence University


A-12 It’s All Just Fun and Games: Adaptable Gamesfor the Foreign Language Classroom [3, 4, 5, 7]

Presenter: Lisa Yager, Graduate Student, UW-MadisonLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

'A-13 Focusing on Learning: A Sharing Session forNew Teachers [1, 6, 7, 8]

Presenter: Ellen Onsrud, French Teacher, Lake MillsHigh School

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Middle School; High School

'A-14 Strong World Language Programs ThroughWisconsin’s Global Education AchievementCertificate [1, 6, 10]

Presenter: Gerhard Fischer, International and WorldLanguages Education Consultant, Dept. ofPublic Instruction


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Friday Afternoon — 3:15-4:15 Special Interest Sessions

'B-1 Essential and Effective Survival Tips for NewTeachers [2, 3, 5]

Presenters: Janet Rowe, World Languages Coordinator,and Keli Reinke, Spanish Teacher,Hortonville High School


B-2 Collaborative Mentoring for the 21st Century [4, 5, 9, 10]

Presenter: Karen Fowdy, WAFLT BoardLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

B-3 Language Learning in STEM - RealisticChance or Utopia? [1, 2, 3, 4]


Language: GermanLevel: All Levels

B-4 Giving Them Something to Talk About: GermanTV Series in the HS Classroom [4, 5, 6, 7]

Presenters: Sarah Seidler, German Teacher, Ripon HighSchool; Lisa Gierke, German Teacher,Stoughton High School

Language: GermanLevel: High School

B-5 Making Language Matter via PersonalizedLearning [2, 3, 7, 8]

Presenter: Daniel Tess, Latin & German Teacher,Brookfield Central High School

Language: LatinLevel: High School; All Levels

B-6 It Takes a Community to Nurture Foreign

Language Learners [5, 7, 10]Presenters: Yuko Kojima, Lecturer, Masako Lackey,

Senior Lecturer, Shinji Takahashi, Lecturer,and Suga Atsuko Borgmann, SeniorLecturer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Language: All Languages Level: All Levels

B-7 From Level 1 to Proficiency [1, 5, 7, 10](exhibitor)

Presenter: Katie Henly, German Programs Coordinator,Intercultural Student Experiences


B-8 Appy Hour [5, 6, 7]Presenter: Emily Urquizo, Elementary World Language

Teacher, Waunakee Community SchoolDistrict

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Elementary; Middle School

B-9 Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning toEnrich and Deepen Student Understanding ofthe World and Their Place in it [1, 4, 7]

Presenters: Jennifer Mielke, Spanish Teacher, andRenee Weber, French Teacher, UniversitySchool of Milwaukee

Language: French, SpanishLevel: All Levels

B-10 Developing Communication with Short Filmsand Comprehensible Input [2, 3, 5, 6]

Presenter: Marta Ruiz Yedinak, Spanish Teacher,Ripon High School


B-11 Close Reading, Not Just for Text Anymore [4, 7]Presenters: Lauren Rosen, Language Technology

Integration Specialist, University ofWisconsin; Deana Zorko, Spanish Teacher,Madison West High School

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Middle School; High School; Post-Secondary

'B-12 It's Essential: World Language Educators asTransformational Leaders [6, 9, 10]

Presenter: Lynn Sessler Neitzel, Curriculum andAssessment Director, Blackhawk TechnicalCollege, Janesville


'B-13 From Tic-Tac-Toe to Bingo: UsingDifferentiated Instruction in Formal andInformal Assessment [3, 5, 8]

Presenter: Mary Zuidema, World Language EducationSupervisor, UW-Madison


B-14 2013 Technology Institute Follow-Up [6, 7, 8]Presenter: Jody Ziemann, Department Chairperson,

Berlin High SchoolLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: Middle School; High School

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WAFLT WebizensFriday, November 7

9:30-10:30 p.m. - Intermezzo

Communicate, Collaborate, Participate!

Wish you were doing more with technology inteaching and learning? Already integrating

technology? Need some new approaches? Have atech problem to solve? Meet with colleagues in realtime to share, solve problems, and grow your ideas.

Join WAFLT’s 21st Century CommunicationsCommittee for an informal social in Intermezzo.

Friday Afternoon — 4:45-6:30 Awards Ceremony | Keynote Address

Salon D

Awards Ceremony

WAFLT will recognize members who have received specialawards and recognitions during the past year, includingrecipients of the Distinguished Language Educator Award,Anthony J. Gradisnik Award, Frank M. Grittner New TeacherAward, and ISE Language Matters Award.

Presider

Keely Lake, WAFLT President

Presenter

Josh LeGreve, WAFLT President-elect

Honored Attendee

Karen FowdyWAFLT 2014 Distinguished Language Educator

The 6th C:Collaboration

With the increased awareness of the value of worldlanguage learning, collaboration is vital to make our voicestronger and unite as one to help us get the messageacross that we belong as a Core. We need to makeadministrators see that languages are no longer to beviewed as expendable electives to be eliminated in timesof financial cuts, but rather as a professional entity thatshould be expanded. In addition, as language teacherswe need to advocate for further opportunities to work andshare with other departments of an institution. In thiskeynote speech, Linda Zins-Adams will share personalstories of collaboration and report on examples onsuccessful collaboration occurring nationally amongvarious professional organizations.

Linda Zins-Adams teachesGerman at ArchbishopMoeller High School inCincinnati, OH. She is acertified and trained APconsultant, reader/tableleader, and reviewer forCollege Board and hasconducted numerous state,regional, and nationalworkshops and webinars.She has received theDistinguished Alumna fromthe University of Cincinnati, the Federal Republic ofGermany Friendship Award, and theAATG/Goethe-Institut Certificate of Merit, and recently theAward for Excellence in Foreign Language InstructionUsing Technology with IALLT (K-12). Linda is the currentpresident of the Southern Conference on LanguageTeaching (SCOLT) and during her term on the SCOLTboard she served as the SCOLTalk editor and AwardsChair.

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Conference Tip

If this is the first WAFLT Conference you areattending, please check the “first time attendee” box

when registering to receive special instructions and recognition.

Continental Breakfast

Danish Pastries, Muffins, and Bagels

Coffee, Tea, Milk, Orange Juice

Cost: Complimentary with Registration

Breakfastwith WAFLT

Saturday, November 86:45–7:45 a.m.

Empire Room

Saturday Morning — 7:45-9:15 A.M. Technology Sessions

SaturdayTechnology Sessions

Additional Fee – $10Pre-Registration Recommended

'T-1 Create a Hybrid Classroom: Build or BetterYour Class Website [3, 4, 5, 6]

Presenters: Sarah Shea, French Teacher, Craig HighSchool, Janesville; Heather Lawrence,Spanish Teacher, Brodhead MS/HS


BYOD! Bring Your Own Device to build or enhance yourclass website. No web experience necessary! We will useonline tools to demonstrate how to create a hybridclassroom, a virtual space encouraging students to takeresponsibility for their learning.

T-2 Connect to That Culture Through AuthenticDocuments [1, 3, 7, 10]

Presenters: Brett Lipshutz, French Teacher, UniversitySchool of Milwaukee; Jeanne Kasza,Spanish Teacher, West Bend East HighSchool


Participants will work through a simple 4-step process forbuilding cultural competency and linguistic problemsolving skills through interactions with authenticdocuments and apps. Participants will collaborate inlanguage groups to produce usable activities forincreasing receptive skills.

u Attend the annual business meetingu Meet the officers and board members of WAFLTu Find out about the professional activities sponsored by

WAFLT for this school yearu Get information about the 2015 WAFLT Fall Conferenceu Win a door prize!

Conference Tip

Newer teachers will be particularly interested in thesessions marked with this icon: '

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Saturday Morning — 8:00-9:00 Special Interest Sessions

C-1 NNELL/FLES Networking Session [1, 2, 7, 10]Presenter: Jessica Bradley, Spanish Teacher, Highland

View Elementary, GreendaleLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: Elementary; Middle School; All Levels

C-2 College Credit in High School: Increase YourEnrollments With Concurrent Enrollment FrenchPrograms through UW-Green Bay [4, 7, 10]

Presenters: E. Nicole Meyer, Chair, French, UW-GreenBay; Erin Gutschow, French Teacher, WestDe Pere High School; Trenton Sorenson,Coordinator, CCIHS, UW-Green Bay

Language: FrenchLevel: High School

'C-3 Tips for Teaching a Combined-Level WorldLanguage Class [3, 5]

Presenter: Paula Johnson-Fox, French Teacher,Muskego High School

Language: All Languages Level: High School

C-4 French Connections: Our Network forWisconsin Educators [10]

Presenters: Jennie Bolen, Grand Concours CoordinatorAATF-WI, Holmen Middle School; AndreaBehn, President-elect AATF-WI, JanesvilleHigh School; SuAnn Schroeder,Pressident-AATF-WI, Marshfield HighSchool

Language: FrenchLevel: All Levels

C-5 Die Weiße Rose: Zivilcourage - heute undgestern [1, 2, 3, 7]


Language: GermanLevel: Middle School; High School; Post-Secondary

C-6 A Multiple Intelligence Approach to a SummerImmersion Program [1, 3, 7]

Presenter: Shinji Takahashi, Lecturer, University ofWisconsin - Milwaukee

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Elementary; All Levels

C-7 The Formula for Successful LanguageImmersion – at Home and Abroad [1, 4, 7, 10](Exhibitor)

Presenter: Helene Vincent, Program Developer, EFEducational Tours

Language: Chinese; French; German; Italian;Japanese; Spanish

Level: All Levels

'C-8 Curriculum Under Construction: Rebuilding toFocus on Performance Assessments [2, 7, 8]

Presenters: Stephanie Krenz, German Teacher, andTrish Schaefer, Spanish Teacher, River BluffMiddle School; Amber Little, GermanTeacher, and Lisa Ballweg, SpanishTeacher, Stoughton High School

Language: German; SpanishLevel: Middle School; High School C-9 Essential Learning through Digital Media [6]Presenter: Armando Gonzalez, Professor, Winona

State UniversityLanguage: SpanishLevel: High School; Post-Secondary

C-10 A Focus on Community: Addressing Place,Purpose and Belonging through TargetLanguage Communication [1, 5, 7, 10]

Presenter: Paul J. Hoff, Professor, Spanish and ForeignLanguage Education, UW-Eau Claire

Language: SpanishLevel: Middle School; High School; Post-Secondary

C-11 Using the Wisconsin Performance Standardsby Implementing LinguaFolio Wisconsin K-8and 6-16+ [1, 3, 4]

Presenters: Jackie Dove, Retired French Teacher,Elmbrook Schools; Kyle Gorden, GermanTeacher, Elkhorn Area High School


'C-12 Pikto “chat”: Engaging today's WorldLanguage Learners [6, 7]

Presenter: Lynn Sessler Neitzel, Curriculum andAssessment Director, Blackhawk TechnicalCollege, Janesville


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'C-13 Flip It! Gain Time to Apply Knowledge &Differentiate with Flipped Lessons [3, 4, 5, 7]

Presenters: Lauren Rosen, Language TechnologyIntegration Specialist, University ofWisconsin; Deana Zorko, Spanish Teacher,Madison West High School; Natalia Roberts,Russian Teacher, UW-La Crosse

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Middle School; High School;

Post-Secondary

2014 Conference Program Committee

Linda HavasProgram Co-Chair

Greendale High School

Cathy StresingProgram Co-Chair

Wauwatosa East High School

Ellen AciernoDubuque (IA) Community School District

Ashley BanningSherman Middle School, Madison

Marge DraheimRetired, Appleton East High School

Kari EwoldtDe Pere High School

Sarah FortmanLake Denoon MS, Muskego

Karen FowdyRetired, Monroe High School

Carly GoodkindGreenfield High School

Lisa HendricksonRetired, Monroe High School

Chie KakigiTreasurer, WiATJ

Jeanine KopeckyWoods School, Lake Geneva

Keely LakeWayland Academy, Beaver Dam

Lynn Sessler NeitzelBlackhawk Technical College,Janesville

Keli ReinkeHortonville High School

Janet RoweHortonville High School

Tracy SandbergRetired, Menasha High School

Jessica SwemkeLincoln High School, Manitowoc

Jodi Rief ZiemannBerlin High School

Deana ZorkoMadison West High School

Conference Tip

Look for hotel reservation information on page 27,and registration information starting on page 28 of

this publication.

To ensure your place at the conference, registeronline at waflt.org or complete your registration

form and send it by October 23, 2014

Be sure you have a place to stay – make your hotel reservation directly with the

Radisson Paper Valley Hotel by

October 12, 2014, to receive special WAFLT rates.

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D-1 Creating Enriching Chinese Class for YoungLearners [1, 4, 5]

Presenter: Qiuhong Zhang, Mandarin Chinese Teacher,Wisconsin International School, DePere

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Elementary; Middle School; High School

'D-2 Support Learning Through Student LearningObjectives (SLOs) [1, 4, 8, 9]

Presenters: Lisa Hendrickson, Consultant and RetiredSpanish Teacher, Monroe School District;Gerhard Fischer, International and WorldLanguages Education Consultant, Dept ofPublic Instruction


'D-3 Building Proficiency In the Novice LevelClassroom : From One Word Responses toFunctional Chunks [4, 9]

Presenter: Helena Curtain, Associate Professor(Emerita), UW-Milwaukee


D-4 Gaston Leroux’s “Le Fantôme de l’Opéra” as acultural phenomenon-transnationaladaptations [1, 7, 10]

Presenter: Andrzej Dziedzic, Professor of French, UW-Oshkosh

Language: FrenchLevel: High School; Post-Secondary

D-5 Du bist, was du isst! Food, Identity, and Film inGerman Language Courses [7]

Presenter: Jeanne Schueller, Faculty Associate,UW-Madison


D-6 Fünfundzwanzig Jahre Mauerfall 1989-2014.Vor, wahrend und nach der Mauer [1, 3, 7]

Presenter: John Stark, Retired Teacher, NorthernIllinois University


D-7 Latin for Gifted Learners: Lessons Plannedand Lessons Learned [3, 7]

Presenter: Rebecca M. Berger, Director, The WisconsinCenter for Gifted Learners

Language: LatinLevel: Elementary; Middle School

D-8 Redefining Possibilities for LearningLanguages [1, 4, 7] (Exhibitor)

Presenter: Janice Holter Kittok, Education Consultant,Educator in Service


D-9 Digital Storytelling in the Foreign LanguageClassroom [6]

Presenter: Julie Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, WinonaState University


'D-10 More than a Trip: “Go Live” [1, 7, 8, 10]Presenter: Jessica Swemke, Spanish Teacher, Lincoln

High School, ManitowocLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: High School; All Levels

'D-11 Unlock the Gateway to Communication:Keeping it in the Target Language! [1, 4, 6]

Presenters: Jamie Gurholt, French Teacher, and JulieHorvath, Spanish Teacher, Beloit MemorialHigh School


D-12 Keepin’ it R-E-A-L in Your Instruction [3, 4, 5, 7]Presenter: Pablo Muirhead, Coordinator of Teacher

Education, Milwaukee Area TechnicalCollege


'D-13 Standards Based Grades in the WLClassroom: How to Transition from aTraditional Grading System [4, 7, 8]

Presenters: Susan Loeffler-Bell, Spanish Teacher,Muskego High School; Josh LeGreve,Spanish Teacher, Green Lake School District

Language: SpanishLevel: Middle School; High School

D-14 Culture Leads To Communication [1, 4, 7, 10]Presenters: Kathi Koepke, French/Spanish Teacher,

Arrowhead High School, Hartland; EmilyPaprocki, Spanish Teacher, Greendale HighSchool


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Saturday Morning — 11:00-12:00 Language Association Meetings

LM-1 WACLT Business Meeting [10]Presenter: Sarah Bailey, WACLT President, UW-

Marathon CountyLanguage: ChineseLevel: All Levels

Come join us for the WACLT Business Meeting. We shall bediscussing events related to WACLT, as well as taking theopportunity to connect and share ideas on ways to enhanceand promote the teaching of Chinese in the state.

LM-2 AATF Business Meeting [10]Presenter: SuAnn Schroeder, AATF President,

Marshfield High SchoolLanguage: FrenchLevel: All Levels

Wisconsin French educator meeting for AATF-WImembers and persons interested in membership. You areinvited to attend to discuss Wisconsin activities andnetwork with other French professionals.

LM-3 WI-AATG Business Meeting [10]Presenter: Tobias Barske, Associate Professor,

UW-Stevens PointLanguage: GermanLevel: All Levels

Attendees will learn about upcoming program options fortheir students and be updated on the status of WI-AATG.They will have the opportunity to connect with otherGerman teachers. Attendees will also hear from the 2014WI-AATG Distinguished German Educator.

LM-4 Wisconsin Association of Teachers ofJapanese Business Meeting [10]

Presenter: Atsuko Borgmann, Senior Lecturer,UW-Milwaukee

Language: JapaneseLevel: All Levels

Please join and connect with peer Japanese teachers.Wisconsin teachers of Japanese will share news andexchange ideas on many topics. Statewide events suchas Japan Quiz, language sessions at Anime Milwaukee,and a video contest will be discussed.

LM-5 WLTA Business Meeting [10]Presenter: Daniel Tess, WLTA President, Brookfield

Central High SchoolLanguage: LatinLevel: All Levels

WLTA will meet to elect officers, discuss programs, andmake plans for 2015. Any Latin, Greek, or ClassicalHumanities teachers are welcome!

LM-6 Meeting for Other World Languages (OWL) [10]

Presenter: Keely Lake, WAFLT President, WaylandAcademy, Beaver Dam

Language: All Languages; Less Commonly TaughtLanguages

Level: All Levels

Please come and share news and ideas for the promotionof less commonly taught languages in the state ofWisconsin. We hope to see you there!

LM-7 AATSP-WI Business Meeting [10]Presenter: Fred Cruz, AATSP-WI President, Brookfield

AcademyLanguage: SpanishLevel: All Levels

AATSP-WI will address language and culture topics aswell as the results of the NSE and Concurso Oral. Therewill be the Distinguished Educator of the Year Award, ourcultural presentation, and our “Regalos de vinos.”

Conference Tip

Bring return address stickers so you don’thave to sign your name, address, and email address

every time you order something from theexhibitors. Take advantage of exhibit breaks

to visit the exhibit area and thank theexhibitors for their participation.

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Saturday Luncheon Menu

Asian Influence

Oriental noodle salad with pea podsCrab rangoon

Sweet & sour porkTeriyaki chicken stir-fry

Steamed white riceStir-fry vegetables with fresh gingerAlmond cookies and fortune cookies

Cost: $16.00

Saturday Buffet Luncheon

November 812:15-1:15

Empire Room

Saturday Afternoon — 1:30-3:00 P.M. Technology Sessions

SaturdayTechnology

SessionsAdditional Fee – $10

Pre-Registration Recommended

'T-3 Google It - Your Way! [3, 8]Presenter: Brian Wopat, French Teacher, Onalaska

High SchoolLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

Have you ever wanted to integrate Google into yourcurriculum but didn't know how or have the time to learn?Now is the time to learn! Come learn Google tools andintegrate them into your instruction.

T-4 Designing Authentic Tasks and Assessmentsvia Google Forms [3, 7, 8]

Presenter: Caitlin Smith, Spanish Teacher, WaunakeeCommunity School District


Collaborate with colleagues and create authenticassessments using Google Forms. Come with a Googleaccount and a YouTube link to an age-appropriateauthentic video to create your own task, or just watch aswe walk through creating and grading.

'T-5 Let Technology Do Your PR [6, 10]Presenter: Michele LaPean-Usher, French & Spanish

Instructor, Milton Middle/High SchoolLanguage: All LanguagesLevel: All Levels

Understand the need to promote your program butalready have a full plate? Short on time? Come for somehands-on learning to make advocacy quick and easy!Bring a computer and be ready to collaborate during thisopen format.

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Saturday Afternoon — 1:30-2:30 Special Interest Sessions

E-1 The Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe--FranceOverseas [1, 4]

Presenter: Beverley G. David, Assistant Professor ofFrench and Spanish, Department of ForeignLanguages, UW-Stevens Point

Language: FrenchLevel: Middle School; High School;

Post-Secondary; Other

E-2 STEM and AP German [1, 4]Presenter: Jolene Huberty Wochenske, Teacher,

Middleton High SchoolLanguage: GermanLevel: Middle School; High School

E-3 Conversation Table Using Google Hangouts:From Online Chat to F2F Chat – WrittenFluency and Oral Fluency Development [3, 6,7, 8]

Presenter: Kazuhide Takeuchi, Associate Instructor,Indiana University, Bloomington

Language: All LanguagesLevel: Post-Secondary; All Levels

E-4 National Board Certification, Restructured (butStill) Rigorous Professional Development [9]

Presenters: Meg Graham, World Language DeptChair/Spanish Teacher, Mukwonago HighSchool; Sharon Bradish, Spanish Teacher,Columbus High School


E-5 Using Communities to Engage Students’Active Learning Strategies about HispanicCultures: Project-Based Learning [1, 4, 6, 10]

Presenters: Susana Perez-Guijo, Instructor, and RuthSolarte, Instructor, Alverno College,Milwaukee


E-6 ¡Menuda movida, tío! Teaching Spanish YouthSpeech [1, 3]

Presenter: Luis Diaz Perez, Target Language Expert(TLE), Carthage College, Kenosha

Language: SpanishLevel: All Levels

'E-7 Languages in the European Union: CurriculumEnrichment, Teacher Resources, and TeacherOpportunities [7, 10]

Presenters: SuAnn Schroeder, French Teacher,Marshfield High and Middle Schools;Csanád Siklós, Associate Director,European Union Center of Excellence,UW-Madison

Language: All Languages Level: All Levels

E-8 Targeting Higher Level Proficiencies in L2Writing [2, 4, 7, 9]

Presenters: Josh Brown, Asst Professor of German, andLara Steinike, Student, UW-Eau Claire


'E-9 Promoting Languages at All Levels [10]Presenters: Keely Lake, WAFLT President, Wayland

Academy, Beaver Dam; Karen Fowdy,WAFLT Board, Independent Consultant


E-10 Stamps, Stations, and Student LearningTargets [3, 5, 8]

Presenters: Jen Purdy, Spanish Teacher, Ania Momot,Spanish Teacher, and Emily VanDyne,Spanish Teacher, Union Grove High School


E-11 Engaging with the Host Culture During StudyAbroad [1, 4, 7]

Presenters: Josh Brown, Asst. Professor of German andMartina Lindseth, Professor of German,UW-Eau Claire


E-12 Distance Learning: Challenges of TeachingLanguages from a Different Site [1, 3, 4, 5]

Presenter: Kyle Gorden, German Teacher, ElkhornArea High School


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Saturday Afternoon — 2:45-3:45 Special Interest Sessions

F-1 Micro to Macro: Scaffolding Activities for theFrench Classroom [3, 4, 6]

Presenter: Eric Anderson, Lecturer, UW-MilwaukeeLanguage: FrenchLevel: Middle School; High School; Post-Secondary

F-2 Relative Clauses: Do we Speak the Way WeWrite? [1, 4, 7]

Presenter: Tobias Barske, Associate Professor,UW-Stevens Point

Language: All Languages; GermanLevel: Middle School; High School; Post-Secondary

'F-3 Comprehensible Input: Maximizing TargetLanguage in Levels 1 and 2 [1, 4, 7]

Presenters: Rachel Arendt, Spanish Teacher, BriannaHemauer, French Teacher, and KatyWolner, Spanish Teacher, Chippewa FallsMiddle School; Luke Madsen, SpanishTeacher, Angie Oplinger, Spanish Teacher,and Michele Nuttelman, French Teacher,Chippewa Falls High School

Language: French; SpanishLevel: Middle School; High School

F-4 Creando puentes: UW-Green Bay SpanishCollege Credit in High School Partnership [1, 9, 10]

Presenters: Cristina Ortiz, Chair of Modern Languages,UW-Green Bay; Amelia Canilho, SpanishTeacher, Sturgeon Bay High School; BethNelson, Spanish Teacher, New London HighSchool; Jodi Resch Brownell, SpanishTeacher, Crandon High School; Tracie VanGhem-Rottier, Spanish Teacher, PulaskiHigh School

Language: SpanishLevel: High School

F-5 Misión imposible [1, 7]Presenter: Natalie Patritto, Spanish Instructor, Hurley

K-12Language: All LanguagesLevel: High School; Post-Secondary

F-6 Club Cafe- How to Make Your Ho-Hum ClubAWESOME! [10]

Presenter: Ellen Acierno, German Teacher, DubuqueSenior High School, IA


F-7 #OurKidsCanTalkCanYours? [3, 4, 5, 8]Presenters: Stephanie Diedrich and Molly Malone, IB

Spanish Teachers, Catholic Memorial HighSchool, Waukesha; Adrienne Ruzicka,Spanish Teacher, Whitnall High School,West Allis


F-8 Increasing Attention in the World LanguageClassroom [4, 7]

Presenters: Anne Hlas, Associate Professor, KristaNeyers, Student Researcher, and SarahMolitor, Associate Lecturer, UW-Eau Claire


Post-Secondary

'F-9 The New World Language Classroom: GoingOne to One [3, 4, 5]

Presenters: Deb Bowe-Wielgus, French Teacher, andTaylor Gudates, Spanish Teacher,Waukesha West High School

Language: All LanguagesLevel: High School; All Levels

F-10 Internationalize Your Curriculum: A Toolboxfrom UW-Madison [1, 3, 10]

Presenters: Nancy Heingartner, Outreach Coordinator,Center for Russia, East Europe, and CentralAsia (CREECA) and Csanád Siklós,Assistant Director, Center for EuropeanStudies, UW-Madison

Language: All Languages; Less Commonly TaughtLanguages

Level: All Levels

'F-11 Use It, Don't Lose It! [1, 4, 6, 9]Presenters: Jeanne Kasza, Spanish Teacher, West

Bend School District; Brett Lipshutz, FrenchTeacher, University School of Milwaukee


'F-12 Indicators of Global-mindedness [1]Presenters: Donna Clementi, Instructor, Lawrence

University, Appleton; Paul Sandrock,Director of Education, ACTFL


Post-Secondary

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Conference Sessions by Language

All Languages

A-5 Developing Smart Blended Language CourseA-6 Opening Routines Using Interactive WhiteboardsA-7 Keep Your Eye on the Target: Capturing and

Showcasing Student Progress A-11 Essential Questions as a Catalyst for

CommunicationA-12 It’s All Just Fun and Games: Adaptable Games

for the Foreign Language ClassroomA-13 Focusing on Learning: A Sharing Session for

New TeachersA-14 Strong World Language Programs Through GEACB-1 Essential and Effective Survival Tips for New

TeachersB-2 Collaborative Mentoring for the 21st CenturyB-6 It Takes a Community to Nurture Foreign

Language LearnersB-7 From Level 1 to ProficiencyB-8 Appy HourB-9 Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning to Enrich

and Deepen Student Understanding of the WorldB-10 Developing Communication with Short Films and

Comprehensible InputB-11 Close Reading, Not Just For Text AnymoreB-12 It's Essential: World Language Educators as

Transformational LeadersB-13 From Tic-Tac-Toe to Bingo: Using Differentiated

Instruction in Formal and Informal AssessmentB-14 2013 Technology Institute Follow-UpC-1 NNELL/FLES Networking SessionC-3 Tips for Teaching a Combined-Level World

Language ClassC-6 A Multiple Intelligence Approach to a Summer

Immersion ProgramC-11 Using WI Performance Standards by Implementing

LinguaFolio Wisconsin K-8 and 6-16+C-12 Pikto “chat:” Engaging Today's World Language

LearnersC-13 Flip It! Gain Time to Apply Knowledge &

Differentiate with Flipped LessonsD-1 Creating Enriching Chinese Class for Young

LearnersD-2 Support Learning Through Student Learning

Objectives (SLOs)D-3 Building Proficiency In Novice Level Classroom:

From One Word Responses to Functional ChunksD-8 Redefining Possibilities for Learning LanguagesD-10 More than a Trip: “Go Live”D-11 Unlock the Gateway to Communication: Keeping

it in the Target Language

D-12 Keepin’ it R-E-A-L in Your InstructionD-14 Culture Leads To CommunicationE-3 Conversation Table Using Google HangoutsE-4 National Board Certification, Restructured (but

Still) Rigorous Professional DevelopmentE-7 Languages in the European UnionE-8 Targeting Higher Level Proficiencies in L2 WritingE-9 Promoting Languages at All LevelsE-10 Stamps, Stations, and Student Learning TargetsE-11 Engaging with Host Culture During Study AbroadE-12 Distance Learning: Challenges of Teaching

Languages from a Different SiteF-2 Relative Clauses: Do We Speak the Way We

Write?F-5 Misiòn imposibleF-6 How to Make Your Ho-Hum Club AWESOME!F-7 #OurKidsCanTalkCanYours?F-8 Increasing Attention in the World Language

ClassroomF-9 The New World Language ClassroomF-10 Internationalize Your Curriculum: A Toolbox from

UW-MadisonF-11 Use It, Don't Lose It!F-12 Indicators of Global-mindednessFW-1 Developing Global Competence: Integrating

Culture and Language Development FW-2 Central States Workshop: Keeping it in the

Target LanguageFW-5 New Visions in Action: New Teacher's WorkshopFW-6 The 6th C: CollaborationFW-7 Using Songs and Video to Create

Comprehensible ActivitiesFW-8 Increasing Cross-cultural Knowledge and

Language Skills through Study AbroadFW-9 Rated PG: Pinterest & Google Apps for

Education to the RescueFW-10 The Winding Road to ProficiencyFW-11 Essential Learning, Effective AssessmentFW-12 Connecting with the Common Core in the Young

Learner ClassroomFW-13 Assessment to Inform InstructionFW-14 Are you Getting Enough Vitamin C?LM-6 Meeting for Other World Languages (OWL)T-1 Create a Hybrid Classroom: Build or Better Your

Class WebsiteT-2 Connect to Culture Through Authentic DocumentsT-3 Google It - Your Way! T-4 Designing Authentic Tasks and Assessments via

Google FormsT-5 Let Technology Do Your PR

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Conference Sessions by Language

Chinese

C-7 The Formula for Successful Language Immersion-atHome and Abroad

LM-1 WACLT Business Meeting

French

A-1 Broaden your Pedagogical Tool Kit to IncludeMore Higher Order Thinking Skills

A-2 You've Got the Part! Students as Dialect CoachesA-8 HMH Pre-AP resources at a GlanceA-9 Technology to Enhance Learning Language and

CulturesB-9 Interdisciplinary Project-Based LearningC-2 College Credit in High School C-4 French Connections: Network for WI EducatorsC-7 The Formula for Successful Language ImmersionD-4 Gaston Leroux’s Le fantôme de l’opéra as a

cultural phenomenon-transnational adaptationsE-1 The Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe-France

OverseasF-1 Micro to Macro: Scaffolding Activities for the

French ClassroomF-3 Maximizing Target Language in Levels 1 and 2FW-2 Central States Workshop: Keeping it in the Target

LanguageLM-2 AATF Business Meeting

German

A-1 Broaden your Pedagogical Tool Kit to IncludeMore Higher Order Thinking Skills

A-3 Deutsche Film und LiteraturA-4 Schokolade-Nicht nur für Lehrer/Innen empfohlen A-6 Opening Routines Using Interactive WhiteboardsB-3 Language Learning in STEM B-4 German TV Series in the HS ClassroomC-5 Die Weiße Rose: Zivilcourage-heute und gestern C-7 The Formula for Successful Language Immersion C-8 Curriculum Under Construction: Rebuilding to

Focus on Performance AssessmentsD-5 Du bist, was du isst! Food, Identity, and Film in

German Language CoursesD-6 Fünfundzwanzig Jahre Mauerfall 1989-2014. Vor

wahrend und nach der Mauer E-2 STEM and AP GermanF-2 Relative Clauses: Do We Speak the Way We Write?FW-3 Teaching with Die Weiße Rose: Interessant,

Aktuell, MachbarLM-3 WI-AATG Business Meeting

Japanese

C-7 The Formula for Successful Language Immersion LM-4 WiATJ Business Meeting

Latin

B-5 Making Language Matter via Personalized LearningD-7 Latin for Gifted Learners: Lessons Planned and

Lessons LearnedLM-5 WLTA Business Meeting

Less Commonly Taught Languages

C-7 The Formula for Successful Language Immersion F-10 Internationalize Your CurriculumLM-6 Meeting for Other World Languages (OWL)

Spanish

A-1 Broaden your Pedagogical Tool Kit to Include MoreHigher Order Thinking Skills

A-8 HMH Pre-AP Resources at a GlanceA-9 Technology to Enhance Learning Language and

CulturesA-10 Top Techniques for Making Your Lessons FlowB-9 Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning C-7 The Formula for Successful Language Immersion C-8 Curriculum Under Construction: Rebuilding

Curriculum to Focus on Performance AssessmentsC-9 Essential Learning through Digital MediaC-10 Addressing Place, Purpose and Belonging through

Target Language CommunicationD-9 Digital Storytelling in the Foreign Language

ClassroomD-13 Standards-Based Grades in the WL Classroom: How

to Transition from a Traditional Grading SystemE-5 Using Communities to Engage Student’s Active

Learning Strategies about Hispanic CulturesE-6 ¡Menuda movida, tío! Teaching Spanish youth

speechF-3 Comprehensible Input: Maximizing Target

Language in Levels 1 and 2F-4 Creando puentes: UW-Green Bay Spanish College

Credit in High School partnershipFW-4 Rigoberta Menchú + las hermanas Mirabal= día

Internacional de la mujerLM-7 AATSP-WI Business Meeting

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WAFLT Conference Hotel – Radisson Paper ValleyNovember 6-8, 2014

ReservationCode

CancellationPolicy Single Double Triple Quad Amenities

Radisson Paper Valley Hotel333 W. College Avenue(920) 733-8000 or 800-242-3499www.radissonpapervalley.com

WAFLT 24 hoursprior to arrivaldate

$96 $106 $116 $126 Indoor pool,restaurantsand lounges

Reservation Deadline: October 10, 2014

C You may register by phone at 920-733-8000 or 800-242-3499 or online a www.radis sonpapervalley.com. You will need acredit card at the time of reservation and you will receive a confirmation number. Specify WAFLT as the reservation code.

C “Concierge” accommodations are available at the Paper Valley Hotel (PVH). Call 800-242-3499 and request in-housereservations for additional information and rates. Specify WAFLT as the reservation code.

C The PVH has 387 rooms and the property is 100% smoke-free.

C No charges are applied to your credit card until you check out, unless you do not abide by the hotel’s cancellation policy.

C Tax exemption will be allowed if: (a) your school has a tax exempt number; (b) you have a purchase order; or (c) you havea letter stating the charges will be reimbursed by a tax exempt entity. This information has to be in the PVH system atleast two weeks prior to arrival.

C Express check-out will save you time and will eliminate long lines. When you check in, make it clear how payment is to bemade. You will receive a bill under your door the night before departure or you can access it on the TV. Then you can justleave your key in the room.

C Please allow for state and local taxes when making your plans. Contact the Paper Valley Hotel for further details.

Downtown AppletonWashington Street Ramp (entrances on Washington or Division)and Midtown Ramp (entrances on Superior, Appleton, andLawrence Streets) have skywalks to the Paper Valley Hotel. Cost topark is $2.00 which is paid to an automatic machine on your way into the ramp and take your receipt to activate the gate.

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Online WAFLT Membership/Conference Registration InstructionsRegister online at waflt.org by October 24, 2014

WAFLT Online Membership Procedures

C Login at waflt.org – OR – create a new login C Click on “Account Information”C Click on “Edit,” update your personal information, and saveC Click the “Join” or “Renew” button

C Note: Save on conference registration by renewing your membership first!

WAFLT Online Conference Registration Procedures

C Go to waflt.org. Note: Save on conference registration by renewing your membership first!C You must have a login to register for the conference. Create that first if you have not done so in the past.C Follow the conference drop-down to the annual conference page and click the “Register now” link.C You will be prompted to login.C Complete the registration form. You will receive a detailed confirmation via e-mail when your registration has been

successfully completed.C Pay with a credit card. Your registration will be finalized when you complete the registration process and pay with a

credit card. – OR – C Pay by check. Complete the registration form online, print it, and mail the receipt and a check payable to WAFLT to:

WAFLT Registration ~ P.O. Box 1493 ~ Appleton, WI 54912

The form contains a code that will allow us to finalize your registration once we receive the check. Checks must be includedwith this form. Any forms received without checks will be returned to you unprocessed. A $25 fee will be charged for checksreturned because of insufficient funds. We cannot accept school purchase orders. Please note:C Thursday offers a five-hour pre-conference workshop with an additional fee of $45 which includes lunch.C Friday morning is reserved for workshops with an additional fee of $20. Pre-regis tration is recommended.C Saturday offers 90-minute morning and afternoon technology sessions for an additional fee of $10. Pre-regis tration is

recommended.C Onsite registration is an additional $10.00 on Friday and/or Saturday.C If you have any special needs under ADA, please advise us by email to [email protected]. ASL needs must be

requested in writing by October 1, 2014.

Refund ProcedureC Refund requests must be made in writing by November 30,

2014, and sent to WAFLT at P.O. Box 1493, Appleton, WI54912.

C A service charge of $20.00 is applied to all refunds.C No refunds for meals or workshop tickets are possible after

October 19, 2014.C Membership dues are non-refundable.

Important!

If your school district submits your registration forattending the WAFLT Fall Conference, pleasedouble check that the proper workshops, mealfunctions, etc. are selected. You will receive a

detailed receipt by email as soon as your registration has been processed.

Prior to the conference you are able to makechanges/additions to your registration by logging into

your WAFLT account. Additions may require extrapayment. Change requests made on-site at the

conference cannot be guaranteed.

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Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers & Discover LanguagesWisconsin

Presents the 2014 Discover Languages

Student Video & Postcard Contests

Contest Theme:

Making Language Matter:Essential Learning, Essential Teaching

For All Students Enrolled in World Language Classes in Wisconsin

Elementary (PK-5) ~ Middle School (6-8) ~ High School (9-12) ~ Post-Secondary (Undergraduate)

As you learn more about our world, bring the world to Wisconsin. Show us how much languages mean to you and how important

they are in your life!

Submission Deadline October 10, 2014

Visit waflt.org for contest details to begin!

Help Wisconsin Discover Languages and Discover the

FAQs

What is the WAFLT payment address?

Payments can be mailed to WAFLT – P.O. Box 1493 –Appleton WI 54912

What is WAFLT’s phone number?

Because our organization is run entirely by volunteers, wedo not have a central office. For registration-specificconcerns, please email us at [email protected].

What if my school district is paying for myregistration and mailing a check?

Start your registration online and print your paymentreceipt. Then, give the receipt to your district to write thecheck. We recommend that you ask your district howmuch time is needed to allow sufficient time forprocessing. To avoid late registration fees, checks mustarrive no later than the Friday before the conference.

Can I attend the conference without registering?

No. All attendees must register for the conference.

I can only attend Friday. Is there a special Friday-onlyoption?

WAFLT registration is available for Friday/Saturday orSaturday only. There is no Friday-only option.

The Friday workshop I wanted to attend is full. Is therea waiting list?

We do not maintain a waiting list, but occasionally takelate cancellations which may make tickets available.Check at the registration table to see if seats in theworkshop you would like to attend have become available. Is there a Thursday-only option?

Yes. Consult the online registration form for the mostcurrent rate information.

I registered using my personal credit card and need tosubmit a receipt to my district for reimbursement.

Login to your account at waflt.org. Click on the “MyReceipts” link at the left side of the screen. You may viewand print a receipt from that link.

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Mail-in WAFLT Membership Conference RegistrationNovember 6-8, 2014

Please Print

Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Home Street Address City State Zip Telephone Number

( )

Name of Institution

School/Work Street Address City State Zip Telephone Number

( )

School/Work E-mail Address Home E-mail Address

The above information is: � a new home address � a name change Previous name was

All WAFLT materials should be mailed to: � my home address � my work/school address

� Check here if this is your first WAFLT conference

Please check the appropriate spaces below:

Language(s) Taught: Position: Level:

Chinese Teacher ElementaryFrench Administrator Middle/JuniorGerman Department Chair High SchoolJapanese Supervisor/Coordinator College/UniversityLatin Student Teacher Other: Spanish Other: Other:

Instructions

C Mail this WAFLT Membership/Conference Registration form by October 24, 2014 to:

WAFLT ~ P.O. Box 1493 ~ Appleton, WI 54912

C Checks must be included with this form. Any forms received without checks will be returned to you unprocessed.C Payment must be in U.S. currency. No school purchase orders can be accepted . A $25.00 fee will be charged for

checks returned because of insufficient funds.C Refund request must be made in written form by November 30, 2014, and sent to the WAFLT Registration address.

WAFLT service charge for refunds is $20.00. Membership dues are non-refundable. Refunds for meals and/or workshoptickets are not possible after October 24, 2014.

C If you have any special needs under ADA or special menu needs, please advise on an attached sheet to this form. ASLneeds must be requested in writing by October 1, 2014.

C If you are unable to attend the Conference, but wish to join WAFLT for 2014, you may do so online at waflt.org or bychecking the appropriate box in Membership Dues section on the following page and inc luding your check. WAFLT doesnot sell or share our membership list with anyone!

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Mail-in WAFLT Membership / Conference Registration

MembershipDues

� Regular Member – 3 Years – $80.00 � Retired – 3 Years – $65.00� Regular Member – 1 Year – $30.00 � Retired – 1 Year – $25.00� Lifetime Member – $600.00 � Student Member – $25.00

$

ConferenceRegistrationFee (Includes

admission to allsessions exceptOptional TicketedEvents (below)

� Regular Member – $45.00� Retired or Student Member – $30.00� Non-member – $80.00� Saturday Only Member – $35.00� Saturday Only Non-Member – $55.00

$

Thursday Workshop (includes registration, breaks, & lunch) � Member $45.00 � Non-Member $55.00 $

OptionalTicketedEvents

Pre-registrationrecommended

� Friday Workshops – $20.00 Indicate your top three choices by code (i.e., FW-1, FW-2, etc.) in order of preference: First _______ Second ________ Third ________

� A.M. Saturday Technology Session – $10.00Indicate your top two choices by code (i.e., T-1, T-2, etc.) in order of preference: First _______ Second ________

� P.M. Saturday Technology Session – $10.00Indicate your top two choices by code (i.e., T-3, T-4, or T-5) in order of preference: First _______ Second ________

$

$

$

Meals Friday LuncheonSaturday Luncheon

$16.00 Number - _____ x $16.00 = _______$16.00 Number - _____ x $16.00 = _______

$

EndowmentContribution

General Endowment ContributionProfessional Development Scholarship (Honoring Dr. Roma Hoff, Dr. Connie Knop, and Dr. Irène Kraemer)

Student Study Scholarship (Honoring O. Lynn Bolton)

$

$

$

Please make check payable to WAFLT

(School purchase orders cannot be accepted) Total Amount $

Return completed form by October 24, 2014 with check to:

WAFLTP.O. Box 1493

Appleton, WI 54912

For Office Use Only

Date Received Check Number S P Amount

Register Online at waflt.orgPay by credit card – OR –

Print, mail, and pay by check

Please note: On-siteRegistration (Friday and/or

Saturday) $10 extra

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2014 pre-conference book

Documents

sessions c

p2014 waflt fall conference

waflt website

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years of waflt

waflt isready

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