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CLTA Online Newsletter
Greetings Educators of World Language and Culture
Celebrate Celebrate Celebrate
First Congratulations to our profession and the Advisory Committee for our updated World Language Standards The revised standards are titled California World Languages Standards for Public Schools Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve Here is the link httpswwwcdecagovbestssworldlanguageasp
Next Congratulations to Duarte Silva on his well-deserved retirement from most of his current duties including as the Executive Director of the California World Project Happily for all of us Duarte will remain a part of CLTA and a continuing resource and institutional memory for the profession
In conjunction with Duartes retirement from CWLP a hearty welcome and congratulations to Margaret Peterson who has returned home to World Languages as the new CWLP Executive Director
And speaking of institutional memory our own Lorraine DAmbruoso former CLTA Executive Director and Summer Seminar Co-Convener who was to have retired actually retired in the fall of 2018 volunteered to remain through December 31 to help our new Summer Seminar Co-Convener Don Doehla to become established in his new position
Each of these remarkable people has been and remains a mentor and model for the profession Each of these professionals is available to us as we carry forward the goals and dreams that we all share for our students in this new environment of global competency
Read in this newsletter about our CLTA-CIEE scholarship winners and Student of the Year who will be honored at the Conference Saturday Luncheon
There is so much more to learn and enjoy at the Conference this year in San Jose If you have not registered yet it is not too late [click here] Our amazing Conference Registrar Evelyn Bejarano has been keeping you updated twice monthly on Conference and all you need to know so watch for eblasts on the 5th and 25th of each month Meanwhile our amazing Newsletter Editor Barbara Bowden somehow keeps all the late breaking news in order to provide us with regular newsletter updates
We are an organization on the move with many new leaders and ideas Be a part of Conference to share in the excitement
See you there
Tanya
CLTA Newsletter Winter Issue 2019
In This Issue
CLTA Conference
New Executive Director CWLP
California SOYs
World Language Standards
Summer China Travel
Saucy Semana
Calendar
Go to our zazzle store for CLTA Gear Fun to wear at Conference
CLTA seeks Awards Chair
CLTA is looking for an Awards Chair For the 2020 Conference the new Awards Chair will shadow the current Awards Chair Alexis
Frink and be part of the committee that chooses both the award and grant winners For the 2021 Conference the new Awards Chair
will become part of the Conference Team headed by the Conference Coordinator As a part of the Conference Team CLTA will pay
for the Awards Chairrsquos travel registration and hotel room for FridaySaturday Conference
If you are interested in applying for this position please send a resume a list of events that you have worked on in your affiliate or in
another organization as well as a personal statement explaining why you are qualified for this position to Paula Hirsch at
phirschwindwardschoolorg See the list of duties HERE
NEW DEADLINES AWARDS amp GRANTS
STILL NEED YOU
Several Awards amp Grants Deadlines have been
extended to January 31 Please nominate or
apply today
bull Nominate a deserving colleague for
bull CWLP Teacher Leader Award
bull Apply for one of these scholarships or
grants
bull Centro Mundo Lengua Study Grant
bull Spanish Government Study Grant
bull Sydney Gorman Memorial Scholarship
for New Teachers
bull Memorial Scholarship
Lets make sure to make good use of these
opportunities
REGISTER NOW
Register online and pay with a credit card check or a PO
REGISTER HERE
Friday Salsa Soireacutee
sponsored by
Vista Higher Learning
Do you need time to unwind after a full day of work-
shops Come to the Salsa Soireacutee Friday night - from 730-
930 Listen to the band Son Chevere and learn to dance
the Salsa with Ryan Meade and his dance company
Rueda con Ritmo Theyrsquoll have you dancing some simple
salsa moves in no time Check out their dance moves in this
video httpsyoutubevZnIJpDk2OM
Chat with friends amp colleagues and learn to dance the Sal-
sa There will be a No-Host Bar and snacks to go with your
drink of choice
WE STILL NEED PRESIDERS REGISTER TO BE THE
PRESIDER OF YOUR WORKSHOP
bitly2019presider
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY
Hotel rate for singles doubles triples amp quads $169 per night
Use the link below to make your reserva-tion
Deadline to reserve a room is February 4 2019
Check out the new Conference Website
Youll find all of the information in one place dedicated to
the Conference
GO TO WEBSITE
2019 CLTA CONFERENCE
FIND MORE WORKSHOPS HERE
B3 Proficiency-based Grading and Assessment
Presenter Scott Benedict Teacher WT Eich Middle School
Bring a standards- and proficiency-based grading and assessment system to your classroom Finally make your students grades match their ability with a proficiency-based approach to grading and assessments
This workshop takes place on Thursday 228
E1 Creating a 100 Student-Centered Classroom - Inter-active Workstations
Presenter Joseph Pearson Graduate School Instructor - Teacher Credentialing Teach Now
Participants will learn about experience and design a unit of world-language study that is entirely student-centered and student-led Participants will acquire classroom management tools instructional strategies classroom organization techniques and learning activities that will help to empower students to take ownership of their learning on their own terms while also integrating ACTFL best practices and language-use expectations
This workshop takes place on Friday 31
Here are four CLTA suggestions for ThursdayFriday Pre-conference Workshops
F8 The INTO THROUGH and BEYOND of FLES Lessons
Presenter Esther Gonzalez Lower School Spanish Teach-er Woodland School
Attendees will participate and observe a typical FLES lesson (topictheme to be determined) then the presenter will deconstruct it and discuss best practices extension activities resources and other strategies You will have the opportunity to ask questions and come away with ideas that are easy to implement during your next lesson
This workshop takes place on Friday 31
G1 Innovate with technology to enhance your AP Span-ish Literature class
Presenter(s) David Campbell Spanish Teacher Mountain View High School
As the students Innovate With Language you can Innovate With Technology and make assessments streamlined and easy to grade This presentation focuses on using free plug-ins as well as other free websites that can be used for forma-
tive or summative assessments Special focus will be placed on using Doctopus and Goobric linked to Google Classroom to assess essays in preparation for the AP Spanish Litera-ture and Culture exam
This workshop takes place on Friday 31
California student wins $5000
to study abroad in Japan with CIEE All votes are in and we have a winner Please join us in congratulating Juan-Carlos Lopez from Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella our 2019 California Language Student of the Year Juan-Carlos was nominated by his language teacher Erin Woodward
She says of him ldquoHe goes out of his way to perfect his language skills especially the writing He is a leader as well as being strong academicallyrdquo Juan-Carlos will spend 4 weeks in Tokyo next summer to learn Japanese on CIEErsquos Global Navigator Japanese Language amp Pop Culture immersion program Two runners up were also awarded $2500 scholar-ships to participate in a CIEE Global Navigator Language amp Culture program Congratulations to them both and their teachers
Dakota Mendoza-Lewis (nominated by teacher Touria El Oudiyi) from Alexander Hamilton Senior High School will study Arabic in Rabat Morocco
Kyra Batarse (nominated by teacher Jonathan Fall) from San Leandro High School will study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing China Juan-Carlos will be honored at the CLTA 2019 Conference in San Jose CA We look forward to seeing you there To learn more about CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad programs and scholarships check out this link additional funding is still available up until February 8
th
CONGRATUATIONS to all our California SOYs
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORmdashCWLP
I am pleased to forward the message from
Duarte Silva (see below) and the attached
letter announcing the appointment of
Margaret Peterson as the new Executive
Director of the California World Language
Project Many of you know Margaret
already and will welcome her to the
CWLP position knowing she will bring
much to our profession in this new capacity for her
We thank and extend congratulations to Duarte Silva
current Executive Director of CWLP for the many years of
dedicated and extraordinary service to all of the world
language and culture teachers in California Duarte is a
tireless advocate for languages and culture and for the
profession and I know he will continue to support us all in
ways that he can during his well-earned retirement from
CWLP
This is in many ways a new era but is also a continuation
of the professionalism and traditions that have kept our
organization in service for nearly 50 years To put it another
way we are all still family
So Farewell Duarte Welcome Margaret
Dear Colleagues
It is with great pleasure that I forward the attached letter
signed by CWLPrsquos Principal Investigator Professor Amado
Padilla and CSMP Executive Director Claudia L Martinez
formally appointing Margaret Peterson as the new CWLP Site
Director Margaret will assume the position on January 14
2019 and I am still planning to formally retire on January 31
2019 but will be available for general consultation for
remainder of the academic year
I know that all of you will welcome Margaret with open arms
into our CWLP family and will support her in her new position
as much as you have supported me over the years No one
can ask for anything more and I will always be grateful for the
trust you placed on me day in and day out I would not have
been able to carryout my function without for it was a great
source of strength and I know it will be for Margaret as well
Take care and again please be sure to extend a hearty CWLP
welcome to Margaret as she rejoins our community in this new
leadership role
All the best
Duarte M Silva Executive Director
California World Language Project
Click Here for Letter from CWLP
California has new World Languages Standards
SBE-Adopted WL Standards Pre-Publication
The IQC approved and recommended the draft standards to the SBE on November 16 2018 The SBE approved the IQC recommendation and adopted the standards at the January 9ndash10 2019 SBE meeting The revised standards are titled California World Languages Standards for Public Schools Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve Visit the World Languages Standards Web page to learn more about how the new WL Standards were developed
To download the pre-publication standards approved by the SBE select the link - WL Standards
Resources are Coming
To support the implementation of the California Department of Education is currently developing resources that highlight
bull what is essential for educators to know about the new standards
bull why the Communities and Comparisons goal areas have been placed into the primary domain of Communication and
bull how the WL Standards illustrate necessary shifts in instructional approaches intended to bring about optimal performance among students in world languages classrooms
Expect an update like this one when these resources become available in late Februaryearly March
Please encourage your colleagues to join the World Languages listserv to receive notifications of updates regarding the WL Standards and the WL Framework
Looking for something to do this summer You
might be interested in this Teachers love this pro-
gram and want to come back year after year
Registration deadline is February 19 2019
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program
Established in 2004 this program is a non-profit inter-cultural and educational exchange program sponsored by the Chinese schools in China
bull Participating teachers provide twelve days of English instruction (six 45-minute sessions daily) for K ndash 8 students
bull Participating teachers will be provided with the following by the Chinese schools
bull International round trip airfare reimbursement from Los Angeles to China
bull Free hotel housing and meals for the duration of the program
bull Free tours of 5 cities in China (hotels meals admissions transportation all paid for)
bull Chinese culture and language workshops on campus
bull Certificate of Completion of English Instruction and Professional Development
For Eligibility click HERE
This program including the tours is for participating teachers only
Teach and Travel in China
A Unique Cultural Experience
2019 Tentative Program Schedule June 25 ndash July 23 2019
Contact Information china_master_teacheryahoocom
Application Deadline February 10 2019
Program Website httpwwwsctntporg
Sally Lowe (California Certified Teacher) Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program httpwwwsummerchinatravelandteachingprogramorg or httpwwwsctntporg
Mailing Address
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program 7040 Avenida Encinas Suite 104 ndash 219 Carlsbad CA 92011
As CLTArsquos 2018 recipient of the Spanish Embassy Grant for Travel I immersed myself in the city and culture of
Salamanca for one week this summer My time there impressed upon me the value of boldly engaging in learning
experiences with an open mind At the beginning of this school year I will ask my students to consider what it could look
like for them to be ten percent braver in our Spanish class and to take on the collective challenge of learning a new
language as a community I understand that my integrity as a teacher and impact on student success is multiplied when I
can demonstrate to students that I am both a guide and partner in learning when they write I write when they converse I
converse when they take risks I take risks and celebrate their bravery Without a doubt my saucy semana in Salamanca
has helped prepare me to show studentsmdashnot just tellmdashthat I am committed to learning with them
My week in Salamanca fortunately coincided with the international conference for educators called ldquoiexclEspantildeol para
Todosrdquo At their closing ceremony I found myself conflicted between the choice to awkwardly avoid the karaoke staged in
the middle of an amphitheater full of Spanish teachers anxiously awaiting the first signs of fiesta orhellip be ten percent
braver and boldly sing the nightrsquos first song ldquoDes-pa-citordquo Since I often encourage my students to engage with music and
authentic sources of language I felt especially compelled to let the insanely irresistible melody bring me to my feet and
step outside of my comfort zone Afterwards I was approached and congratulated by another attendee a fellow high
school Spanish teacher originally from Spain and currently teaching in Norway By taking a risk in front of a crowd of
Spanish teachers I formed a new friendship Together we decided to organize a pen-pal correspondence for our students
to video message one another using the educational technology tool called FlipGrid We hope that our studentsrsquo common
pursuit of cultural connection through the Spanish language enriches their lives as global citizens
I learned this summer that an essential element of Project-Based Language Learning is to create a public product that is
shared beyond the classroom with a broader community Therefore I took advantage of my trip in Spain to film a short
video of my own tapas tour and uploaded it onto Youtubecom In the video ldquoiexclQueacute ricordquo I enthusiastically meet new
people speak in Spanish with friendly locals explore the city and try a variety of foods With each tapa I savored the
multicultural influences of the countryrsquos cuisine traditional Spanish dishes like tortilla de patatas and gazpacho a
mini-hamburguesa showing the culinary influences of globalization and a falafel with hummus from a Syrian and Arabic-
speaking restaurant owner Now when I ask students to publish their work I model my personal commitment to
connecting with global audiences and illustrate how meaningful learning can happen outside the classroom
Studying abroad in Salamanca allowed me to disconnect to reconnect mdash I seized the opportunity to step back from
teaching and step into my studentsrsquo shoes to better empathize with their perspective as learners I learned about Spanish
art history architecture philosophy language pragmatics and instructional strategies With so many new ideas to take
in I needed more chances to absorb what I was hearing and seeing with hands-on experience Luckily our teacher asked
us to write and perform raps summarizing an article we read about Cervantes novel ldquoDon Quijoterdquo I actively engaged with
the content to synthesize my understanding of the readingrsquos main ideas with keywords a rhyming scheme and rhythm of
4 beats per line I was able to better connect with the content when encouraged to express myself through a medium that
particularly interested me Similarly I want my students to explore creative outlets for grappling with material I encourage
them to take ownership of their learning by making personalized choices about how they express themselves For
example students might choose to create a rap poem instructional video theatrical performance storybook graphic-
novel puppet show song or speech A key component to our class is connecting the academic skills we learn with
personal passions and then creating unique performances or products to share and inspire growth To demonstrate here
is the rap I wrote in Salamanca
Habiacutea una vez un hidalgo
un hidalgo de la Mancha alto y flaco
Flaco bellaco elegiaco y maniaco
iexclLos molinos de viento le daban mucho asco
Con Sancho su caballo casco y lanza
Quijote entra en batalla y nunca se cansa
Asiacute Panza y su amo se hicieron famosos
iexclSiempre fieles a Dulcinea del Toboso
My Saucy Semana in Salamanca
By Michael Vossen
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
March 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
February 2019
Important March Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
March 27 2019
CLTA Webinar
Webinars are FREE for CLTA Members and will begin at 500 pm for one hour with time at the end for Questions and Answers
Not able to attend Webinars will be available to view on the CLTA website in the Members Only page
Not sure if youre a Member Send a message to the registrar at registrarcltanet
March 28 - 30 2019
Southwest Conference on Lan-guage Teaching (SWCOLT) in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fort Worth Texas
Important February Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
Innovate with Lan-guages
2019 Plenary Speaker
Francisco Jimeacutenez
author of Cajas de Cartoacuten
Professor JImeacutenez will sign books after his speech during the plena-
ry
CLTA Important
Dates
Contact Us
CLTA California Language Teachersrsquo Association
Tanya Zaccone Executive Director Email exec-
directorcltanet
Visit us on the web at wwwcltanet
View CLTA Events at httpscltanetevents
REGISTER NOW
Register online and pay with a credit card check or a PO
REGISTER HERE
Friday Salsa Soireacutee
sponsored by
Vista Higher Learning
Do you need time to unwind after a full day of work-
shops Come to the Salsa Soireacutee Friday night - from 730-
930 Listen to the band Son Chevere and learn to dance
the Salsa with Ryan Meade and his dance company
Rueda con Ritmo Theyrsquoll have you dancing some simple
salsa moves in no time Check out their dance moves in this
video httpsyoutubevZnIJpDk2OM
Chat with friends amp colleagues and learn to dance the Sal-
sa There will be a No-Host Bar and snacks to go with your
drink of choice
WE STILL NEED PRESIDERS REGISTER TO BE THE
PRESIDER OF YOUR WORKSHOP
bitly2019presider
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY
Hotel rate for singles doubles triples amp quads $169 per night
Use the link below to make your reserva-tion
Deadline to reserve a room is February 4 2019
Check out the new Conference Website
Youll find all of the information in one place dedicated to
the Conference
GO TO WEBSITE
2019 CLTA CONFERENCE
FIND MORE WORKSHOPS HERE
B3 Proficiency-based Grading and Assessment
Presenter Scott Benedict Teacher WT Eich Middle School
Bring a standards- and proficiency-based grading and assessment system to your classroom Finally make your students grades match their ability with a proficiency-based approach to grading and assessments
This workshop takes place on Thursday 228
E1 Creating a 100 Student-Centered Classroom - Inter-active Workstations
Presenter Joseph Pearson Graduate School Instructor - Teacher Credentialing Teach Now
Participants will learn about experience and design a unit of world-language study that is entirely student-centered and student-led Participants will acquire classroom management tools instructional strategies classroom organization techniques and learning activities that will help to empower students to take ownership of their learning on their own terms while also integrating ACTFL best practices and language-use expectations
This workshop takes place on Friday 31
Here are four CLTA suggestions for ThursdayFriday Pre-conference Workshops
F8 The INTO THROUGH and BEYOND of FLES Lessons
Presenter Esther Gonzalez Lower School Spanish Teach-er Woodland School
Attendees will participate and observe a typical FLES lesson (topictheme to be determined) then the presenter will deconstruct it and discuss best practices extension activities resources and other strategies You will have the opportunity to ask questions and come away with ideas that are easy to implement during your next lesson
This workshop takes place on Friday 31
G1 Innovate with technology to enhance your AP Span-ish Literature class
Presenter(s) David Campbell Spanish Teacher Mountain View High School
As the students Innovate With Language you can Innovate With Technology and make assessments streamlined and easy to grade This presentation focuses on using free plug-ins as well as other free websites that can be used for forma-
tive or summative assessments Special focus will be placed on using Doctopus and Goobric linked to Google Classroom to assess essays in preparation for the AP Spanish Litera-ture and Culture exam
This workshop takes place on Friday 31
California student wins $5000
to study abroad in Japan with CIEE All votes are in and we have a winner Please join us in congratulating Juan-Carlos Lopez from Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella our 2019 California Language Student of the Year Juan-Carlos was nominated by his language teacher Erin Woodward
She says of him ldquoHe goes out of his way to perfect his language skills especially the writing He is a leader as well as being strong academicallyrdquo Juan-Carlos will spend 4 weeks in Tokyo next summer to learn Japanese on CIEErsquos Global Navigator Japanese Language amp Pop Culture immersion program Two runners up were also awarded $2500 scholar-ships to participate in a CIEE Global Navigator Language amp Culture program Congratulations to them both and their teachers
Dakota Mendoza-Lewis (nominated by teacher Touria El Oudiyi) from Alexander Hamilton Senior High School will study Arabic in Rabat Morocco
Kyra Batarse (nominated by teacher Jonathan Fall) from San Leandro High School will study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing China Juan-Carlos will be honored at the CLTA 2019 Conference in San Jose CA We look forward to seeing you there To learn more about CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad programs and scholarships check out this link additional funding is still available up until February 8
th
CONGRATUATIONS to all our California SOYs
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORmdashCWLP
I am pleased to forward the message from
Duarte Silva (see below) and the attached
letter announcing the appointment of
Margaret Peterson as the new Executive
Director of the California World Language
Project Many of you know Margaret
already and will welcome her to the
CWLP position knowing she will bring
much to our profession in this new capacity for her
We thank and extend congratulations to Duarte Silva
current Executive Director of CWLP for the many years of
dedicated and extraordinary service to all of the world
language and culture teachers in California Duarte is a
tireless advocate for languages and culture and for the
profession and I know he will continue to support us all in
ways that he can during his well-earned retirement from
CWLP
This is in many ways a new era but is also a continuation
of the professionalism and traditions that have kept our
organization in service for nearly 50 years To put it another
way we are all still family
So Farewell Duarte Welcome Margaret
Dear Colleagues
It is with great pleasure that I forward the attached letter
signed by CWLPrsquos Principal Investigator Professor Amado
Padilla and CSMP Executive Director Claudia L Martinez
formally appointing Margaret Peterson as the new CWLP Site
Director Margaret will assume the position on January 14
2019 and I am still planning to formally retire on January 31
2019 but will be available for general consultation for
remainder of the academic year
I know that all of you will welcome Margaret with open arms
into our CWLP family and will support her in her new position
as much as you have supported me over the years No one
can ask for anything more and I will always be grateful for the
trust you placed on me day in and day out I would not have
been able to carryout my function without for it was a great
source of strength and I know it will be for Margaret as well
Take care and again please be sure to extend a hearty CWLP
welcome to Margaret as she rejoins our community in this new
leadership role
All the best
Duarte M Silva Executive Director
California World Language Project
Click Here for Letter from CWLP
California has new World Languages Standards
SBE-Adopted WL Standards Pre-Publication
The IQC approved and recommended the draft standards to the SBE on November 16 2018 The SBE approved the IQC recommendation and adopted the standards at the January 9ndash10 2019 SBE meeting The revised standards are titled California World Languages Standards for Public Schools Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve Visit the World Languages Standards Web page to learn more about how the new WL Standards were developed
To download the pre-publication standards approved by the SBE select the link - WL Standards
Resources are Coming
To support the implementation of the California Department of Education is currently developing resources that highlight
bull what is essential for educators to know about the new standards
bull why the Communities and Comparisons goal areas have been placed into the primary domain of Communication and
bull how the WL Standards illustrate necessary shifts in instructional approaches intended to bring about optimal performance among students in world languages classrooms
Expect an update like this one when these resources become available in late Februaryearly March
Please encourage your colleagues to join the World Languages listserv to receive notifications of updates regarding the WL Standards and the WL Framework
Looking for something to do this summer You
might be interested in this Teachers love this pro-
gram and want to come back year after year
Registration deadline is February 19 2019
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program
Established in 2004 this program is a non-profit inter-cultural and educational exchange program sponsored by the Chinese schools in China
bull Participating teachers provide twelve days of English instruction (six 45-minute sessions daily) for K ndash 8 students
bull Participating teachers will be provided with the following by the Chinese schools
bull International round trip airfare reimbursement from Los Angeles to China
bull Free hotel housing and meals for the duration of the program
bull Free tours of 5 cities in China (hotels meals admissions transportation all paid for)
bull Chinese culture and language workshops on campus
bull Certificate of Completion of English Instruction and Professional Development
For Eligibility click HERE
This program including the tours is for participating teachers only
Teach and Travel in China
A Unique Cultural Experience
2019 Tentative Program Schedule June 25 ndash July 23 2019
Contact Information china_master_teacheryahoocom
Application Deadline February 10 2019
Program Website httpwwwsctntporg
Sally Lowe (California Certified Teacher) Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program httpwwwsummerchinatravelandteachingprogramorg or httpwwwsctntporg
Mailing Address
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program 7040 Avenida Encinas Suite 104 ndash 219 Carlsbad CA 92011
As CLTArsquos 2018 recipient of the Spanish Embassy Grant for Travel I immersed myself in the city and culture of
Salamanca for one week this summer My time there impressed upon me the value of boldly engaging in learning
experiences with an open mind At the beginning of this school year I will ask my students to consider what it could look
like for them to be ten percent braver in our Spanish class and to take on the collective challenge of learning a new
language as a community I understand that my integrity as a teacher and impact on student success is multiplied when I
can demonstrate to students that I am both a guide and partner in learning when they write I write when they converse I
converse when they take risks I take risks and celebrate their bravery Without a doubt my saucy semana in Salamanca
has helped prepare me to show studentsmdashnot just tellmdashthat I am committed to learning with them
My week in Salamanca fortunately coincided with the international conference for educators called ldquoiexclEspantildeol para
Todosrdquo At their closing ceremony I found myself conflicted between the choice to awkwardly avoid the karaoke staged in
the middle of an amphitheater full of Spanish teachers anxiously awaiting the first signs of fiesta orhellip be ten percent
braver and boldly sing the nightrsquos first song ldquoDes-pa-citordquo Since I often encourage my students to engage with music and
authentic sources of language I felt especially compelled to let the insanely irresistible melody bring me to my feet and
step outside of my comfort zone Afterwards I was approached and congratulated by another attendee a fellow high
school Spanish teacher originally from Spain and currently teaching in Norway By taking a risk in front of a crowd of
Spanish teachers I formed a new friendship Together we decided to organize a pen-pal correspondence for our students
to video message one another using the educational technology tool called FlipGrid We hope that our studentsrsquo common
pursuit of cultural connection through the Spanish language enriches their lives as global citizens
I learned this summer that an essential element of Project-Based Language Learning is to create a public product that is
shared beyond the classroom with a broader community Therefore I took advantage of my trip in Spain to film a short
video of my own tapas tour and uploaded it onto Youtubecom In the video ldquoiexclQueacute ricordquo I enthusiastically meet new
people speak in Spanish with friendly locals explore the city and try a variety of foods With each tapa I savored the
multicultural influences of the countryrsquos cuisine traditional Spanish dishes like tortilla de patatas and gazpacho a
mini-hamburguesa showing the culinary influences of globalization and a falafel with hummus from a Syrian and Arabic-
speaking restaurant owner Now when I ask students to publish their work I model my personal commitment to
connecting with global audiences and illustrate how meaningful learning can happen outside the classroom
Studying abroad in Salamanca allowed me to disconnect to reconnect mdash I seized the opportunity to step back from
teaching and step into my studentsrsquo shoes to better empathize with their perspective as learners I learned about Spanish
art history architecture philosophy language pragmatics and instructional strategies With so many new ideas to take
in I needed more chances to absorb what I was hearing and seeing with hands-on experience Luckily our teacher asked
us to write and perform raps summarizing an article we read about Cervantes novel ldquoDon Quijoterdquo I actively engaged with
the content to synthesize my understanding of the readingrsquos main ideas with keywords a rhyming scheme and rhythm of
4 beats per line I was able to better connect with the content when encouraged to express myself through a medium that
particularly interested me Similarly I want my students to explore creative outlets for grappling with material I encourage
them to take ownership of their learning by making personalized choices about how they express themselves For
example students might choose to create a rap poem instructional video theatrical performance storybook graphic-
novel puppet show song or speech A key component to our class is connecting the academic skills we learn with
personal passions and then creating unique performances or products to share and inspire growth To demonstrate here
is the rap I wrote in Salamanca
Habiacutea una vez un hidalgo
un hidalgo de la Mancha alto y flaco
Flaco bellaco elegiaco y maniaco
iexclLos molinos de viento le daban mucho asco
Con Sancho su caballo casco y lanza
Quijote entra en batalla y nunca se cansa
Asiacute Panza y su amo se hicieron famosos
iexclSiempre fieles a Dulcinea del Toboso
My Saucy Semana in Salamanca
By Michael Vossen
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
March 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
February 2019
Important March Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
March 27 2019
CLTA Webinar
Webinars are FREE for CLTA Members and will begin at 500 pm for one hour with time at the end for Questions and Answers
Not able to attend Webinars will be available to view on the CLTA website in the Members Only page
Not sure if youre a Member Send a message to the registrar at registrarcltanet
March 28 - 30 2019
Southwest Conference on Lan-guage Teaching (SWCOLT) in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fort Worth Texas
Important February Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
Innovate with Lan-guages
2019 Plenary Speaker
Francisco Jimeacutenez
author of Cajas de Cartoacuten
Professor JImeacutenez will sign books after his speech during the plena-
ry
CLTA Important
Dates
Contact Us
CLTA California Language Teachersrsquo Association
Tanya Zaccone Executive Director Email exec-
directorcltanet
Visit us on the web at wwwcltanet
View CLTA Events at httpscltanetevents
California student wins $5000
to study abroad in Japan with CIEE All votes are in and we have a winner Please join us in congratulating Juan-Carlos Lopez from Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella our 2019 California Language Student of the Year Juan-Carlos was nominated by his language teacher Erin Woodward
She says of him ldquoHe goes out of his way to perfect his language skills especially the writing He is a leader as well as being strong academicallyrdquo Juan-Carlos will spend 4 weeks in Tokyo next summer to learn Japanese on CIEErsquos Global Navigator Japanese Language amp Pop Culture immersion program Two runners up were also awarded $2500 scholar-ships to participate in a CIEE Global Navigator Language amp Culture program Congratulations to them both and their teachers
Dakota Mendoza-Lewis (nominated by teacher Touria El Oudiyi) from Alexander Hamilton Senior High School will study Arabic in Rabat Morocco
Kyra Batarse (nominated by teacher Jonathan Fall) from San Leandro High School will study Mandarin Chinese in Beijing China Juan-Carlos will be honored at the CLTA 2019 Conference in San Jose CA We look forward to seeing you there To learn more about CIEE Global Navigator High School Summer Abroad programs and scholarships check out this link additional funding is still available up until February 8
th
CONGRATUATIONS to all our California SOYs
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORmdashCWLP
I am pleased to forward the message from
Duarte Silva (see below) and the attached
letter announcing the appointment of
Margaret Peterson as the new Executive
Director of the California World Language
Project Many of you know Margaret
already and will welcome her to the
CWLP position knowing she will bring
much to our profession in this new capacity for her
We thank and extend congratulations to Duarte Silva
current Executive Director of CWLP for the many years of
dedicated and extraordinary service to all of the world
language and culture teachers in California Duarte is a
tireless advocate for languages and culture and for the
profession and I know he will continue to support us all in
ways that he can during his well-earned retirement from
CWLP
This is in many ways a new era but is also a continuation
of the professionalism and traditions that have kept our
organization in service for nearly 50 years To put it another
way we are all still family
So Farewell Duarte Welcome Margaret
Dear Colleagues
It is with great pleasure that I forward the attached letter
signed by CWLPrsquos Principal Investigator Professor Amado
Padilla and CSMP Executive Director Claudia L Martinez
formally appointing Margaret Peterson as the new CWLP Site
Director Margaret will assume the position on January 14
2019 and I am still planning to formally retire on January 31
2019 but will be available for general consultation for
remainder of the academic year
I know that all of you will welcome Margaret with open arms
into our CWLP family and will support her in her new position
as much as you have supported me over the years No one
can ask for anything more and I will always be grateful for the
trust you placed on me day in and day out I would not have
been able to carryout my function without for it was a great
source of strength and I know it will be for Margaret as well
Take care and again please be sure to extend a hearty CWLP
welcome to Margaret as she rejoins our community in this new
leadership role
All the best
Duarte M Silva Executive Director
California World Language Project
Click Here for Letter from CWLP
California has new World Languages Standards
SBE-Adopted WL Standards Pre-Publication
The IQC approved and recommended the draft standards to the SBE on November 16 2018 The SBE approved the IQC recommendation and adopted the standards at the January 9ndash10 2019 SBE meeting The revised standards are titled California World Languages Standards for Public Schools Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve Visit the World Languages Standards Web page to learn more about how the new WL Standards were developed
To download the pre-publication standards approved by the SBE select the link - WL Standards
Resources are Coming
To support the implementation of the California Department of Education is currently developing resources that highlight
bull what is essential for educators to know about the new standards
bull why the Communities and Comparisons goal areas have been placed into the primary domain of Communication and
bull how the WL Standards illustrate necessary shifts in instructional approaches intended to bring about optimal performance among students in world languages classrooms
Expect an update like this one when these resources become available in late Februaryearly March
Please encourage your colleagues to join the World Languages listserv to receive notifications of updates regarding the WL Standards and the WL Framework
Looking for something to do this summer You
might be interested in this Teachers love this pro-
gram and want to come back year after year
Registration deadline is February 19 2019
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program
Established in 2004 this program is a non-profit inter-cultural and educational exchange program sponsored by the Chinese schools in China
bull Participating teachers provide twelve days of English instruction (six 45-minute sessions daily) for K ndash 8 students
bull Participating teachers will be provided with the following by the Chinese schools
bull International round trip airfare reimbursement from Los Angeles to China
bull Free hotel housing and meals for the duration of the program
bull Free tours of 5 cities in China (hotels meals admissions transportation all paid for)
bull Chinese culture and language workshops on campus
bull Certificate of Completion of English Instruction and Professional Development
For Eligibility click HERE
This program including the tours is for participating teachers only
Teach and Travel in China
A Unique Cultural Experience
2019 Tentative Program Schedule June 25 ndash July 23 2019
Contact Information china_master_teacheryahoocom
Application Deadline February 10 2019
Program Website httpwwwsctntporg
Sally Lowe (California Certified Teacher) Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program httpwwwsummerchinatravelandteachingprogramorg or httpwwwsctntporg
Mailing Address
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program 7040 Avenida Encinas Suite 104 ndash 219 Carlsbad CA 92011
As CLTArsquos 2018 recipient of the Spanish Embassy Grant for Travel I immersed myself in the city and culture of
Salamanca for one week this summer My time there impressed upon me the value of boldly engaging in learning
experiences with an open mind At the beginning of this school year I will ask my students to consider what it could look
like for them to be ten percent braver in our Spanish class and to take on the collective challenge of learning a new
language as a community I understand that my integrity as a teacher and impact on student success is multiplied when I
can demonstrate to students that I am both a guide and partner in learning when they write I write when they converse I
converse when they take risks I take risks and celebrate their bravery Without a doubt my saucy semana in Salamanca
has helped prepare me to show studentsmdashnot just tellmdashthat I am committed to learning with them
My week in Salamanca fortunately coincided with the international conference for educators called ldquoiexclEspantildeol para
Todosrdquo At their closing ceremony I found myself conflicted between the choice to awkwardly avoid the karaoke staged in
the middle of an amphitheater full of Spanish teachers anxiously awaiting the first signs of fiesta orhellip be ten percent
braver and boldly sing the nightrsquos first song ldquoDes-pa-citordquo Since I often encourage my students to engage with music and
authentic sources of language I felt especially compelled to let the insanely irresistible melody bring me to my feet and
step outside of my comfort zone Afterwards I was approached and congratulated by another attendee a fellow high
school Spanish teacher originally from Spain and currently teaching in Norway By taking a risk in front of a crowd of
Spanish teachers I formed a new friendship Together we decided to organize a pen-pal correspondence for our students
to video message one another using the educational technology tool called FlipGrid We hope that our studentsrsquo common
pursuit of cultural connection through the Spanish language enriches their lives as global citizens
I learned this summer that an essential element of Project-Based Language Learning is to create a public product that is
shared beyond the classroom with a broader community Therefore I took advantage of my trip in Spain to film a short
video of my own tapas tour and uploaded it onto Youtubecom In the video ldquoiexclQueacute ricordquo I enthusiastically meet new
people speak in Spanish with friendly locals explore the city and try a variety of foods With each tapa I savored the
multicultural influences of the countryrsquos cuisine traditional Spanish dishes like tortilla de patatas and gazpacho a
mini-hamburguesa showing the culinary influences of globalization and a falafel with hummus from a Syrian and Arabic-
speaking restaurant owner Now when I ask students to publish their work I model my personal commitment to
connecting with global audiences and illustrate how meaningful learning can happen outside the classroom
Studying abroad in Salamanca allowed me to disconnect to reconnect mdash I seized the opportunity to step back from
teaching and step into my studentsrsquo shoes to better empathize with their perspective as learners I learned about Spanish
art history architecture philosophy language pragmatics and instructional strategies With so many new ideas to take
in I needed more chances to absorb what I was hearing and seeing with hands-on experience Luckily our teacher asked
us to write and perform raps summarizing an article we read about Cervantes novel ldquoDon Quijoterdquo I actively engaged with
the content to synthesize my understanding of the readingrsquos main ideas with keywords a rhyming scheme and rhythm of
4 beats per line I was able to better connect with the content when encouraged to express myself through a medium that
particularly interested me Similarly I want my students to explore creative outlets for grappling with material I encourage
them to take ownership of their learning by making personalized choices about how they express themselves For
example students might choose to create a rap poem instructional video theatrical performance storybook graphic-
novel puppet show song or speech A key component to our class is connecting the academic skills we learn with
personal passions and then creating unique performances or products to share and inspire growth To demonstrate here
is the rap I wrote in Salamanca
Habiacutea una vez un hidalgo
un hidalgo de la Mancha alto y flaco
Flaco bellaco elegiaco y maniaco
iexclLos molinos de viento le daban mucho asco
Con Sancho su caballo casco y lanza
Quijote entra en batalla y nunca se cansa
Asiacute Panza y su amo se hicieron famosos
iexclSiempre fieles a Dulcinea del Toboso
My Saucy Semana in Salamanca
By Michael Vossen
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
March 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
February 2019
Important March Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
March 27 2019
CLTA Webinar
Webinars are FREE for CLTA Members and will begin at 500 pm for one hour with time at the end for Questions and Answers
Not able to attend Webinars will be available to view on the CLTA website in the Members Only page
Not sure if youre a Member Send a message to the registrar at registrarcltanet
March 28 - 30 2019
Southwest Conference on Lan-guage Teaching (SWCOLT) in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fort Worth Texas
Important February Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
Innovate with Lan-guages
2019 Plenary Speaker
Francisco Jimeacutenez
author of Cajas de Cartoacuten
Professor JImeacutenez will sign books after his speech during the plena-
ry
CLTA Important
Dates
Contact Us
CLTA California Language Teachersrsquo Association
Tanya Zaccone Executive Director Email exec-
directorcltanet
Visit us on the web at wwwcltanet
View CLTA Events at httpscltanetevents
California has new World Languages Standards
SBE-Adopted WL Standards Pre-Publication
The IQC approved and recommended the draft standards to the SBE on November 16 2018 The SBE approved the IQC recommendation and adopted the standards at the January 9ndash10 2019 SBE meeting The revised standards are titled California World Languages Standards for Public Schools Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve Visit the World Languages Standards Web page to learn more about how the new WL Standards were developed
To download the pre-publication standards approved by the SBE select the link - WL Standards
Resources are Coming
To support the implementation of the California Department of Education is currently developing resources that highlight
bull what is essential for educators to know about the new standards
bull why the Communities and Comparisons goal areas have been placed into the primary domain of Communication and
bull how the WL Standards illustrate necessary shifts in instructional approaches intended to bring about optimal performance among students in world languages classrooms
Expect an update like this one when these resources become available in late Februaryearly March
Please encourage your colleagues to join the World Languages listserv to receive notifications of updates regarding the WL Standards and the WL Framework
Looking for something to do this summer You
might be interested in this Teachers love this pro-
gram and want to come back year after year
Registration deadline is February 19 2019
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program
Established in 2004 this program is a non-profit inter-cultural and educational exchange program sponsored by the Chinese schools in China
bull Participating teachers provide twelve days of English instruction (six 45-minute sessions daily) for K ndash 8 students
bull Participating teachers will be provided with the following by the Chinese schools
bull International round trip airfare reimbursement from Los Angeles to China
bull Free hotel housing and meals for the duration of the program
bull Free tours of 5 cities in China (hotels meals admissions transportation all paid for)
bull Chinese culture and language workshops on campus
bull Certificate of Completion of English Instruction and Professional Development
For Eligibility click HERE
This program including the tours is for participating teachers only
Teach and Travel in China
A Unique Cultural Experience
2019 Tentative Program Schedule June 25 ndash July 23 2019
Contact Information china_master_teacheryahoocom
Application Deadline February 10 2019
Program Website httpwwwsctntporg
Sally Lowe (California Certified Teacher) Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program httpwwwsummerchinatravelandteachingprogramorg or httpwwwsctntporg
Mailing Address
Summer China Travel amp Teaching Program 7040 Avenida Encinas Suite 104 ndash 219 Carlsbad CA 92011
As CLTArsquos 2018 recipient of the Spanish Embassy Grant for Travel I immersed myself in the city and culture of
Salamanca for one week this summer My time there impressed upon me the value of boldly engaging in learning
experiences with an open mind At the beginning of this school year I will ask my students to consider what it could look
like for them to be ten percent braver in our Spanish class and to take on the collective challenge of learning a new
language as a community I understand that my integrity as a teacher and impact on student success is multiplied when I
can demonstrate to students that I am both a guide and partner in learning when they write I write when they converse I
converse when they take risks I take risks and celebrate their bravery Without a doubt my saucy semana in Salamanca
has helped prepare me to show studentsmdashnot just tellmdashthat I am committed to learning with them
My week in Salamanca fortunately coincided with the international conference for educators called ldquoiexclEspantildeol para
Todosrdquo At their closing ceremony I found myself conflicted between the choice to awkwardly avoid the karaoke staged in
the middle of an amphitheater full of Spanish teachers anxiously awaiting the first signs of fiesta orhellip be ten percent
braver and boldly sing the nightrsquos first song ldquoDes-pa-citordquo Since I often encourage my students to engage with music and
authentic sources of language I felt especially compelled to let the insanely irresistible melody bring me to my feet and
step outside of my comfort zone Afterwards I was approached and congratulated by another attendee a fellow high
school Spanish teacher originally from Spain and currently teaching in Norway By taking a risk in front of a crowd of
Spanish teachers I formed a new friendship Together we decided to organize a pen-pal correspondence for our students
to video message one another using the educational technology tool called FlipGrid We hope that our studentsrsquo common
pursuit of cultural connection through the Spanish language enriches their lives as global citizens
I learned this summer that an essential element of Project-Based Language Learning is to create a public product that is
shared beyond the classroom with a broader community Therefore I took advantage of my trip in Spain to film a short
video of my own tapas tour and uploaded it onto Youtubecom In the video ldquoiexclQueacute ricordquo I enthusiastically meet new
people speak in Spanish with friendly locals explore the city and try a variety of foods With each tapa I savored the
multicultural influences of the countryrsquos cuisine traditional Spanish dishes like tortilla de patatas and gazpacho a
mini-hamburguesa showing the culinary influences of globalization and a falafel with hummus from a Syrian and Arabic-
speaking restaurant owner Now when I ask students to publish their work I model my personal commitment to
connecting with global audiences and illustrate how meaningful learning can happen outside the classroom
Studying abroad in Salamanca allowed me to disconnect to reconnect mdash I seized the opportunity to step back from
teaching and step into my studentsrsquo shoes to better empathize with their perspective as learners I learned about Spanish
art history architecture philosophy language pragmatics and instructional strategies With so many new ideas to take
in I needed more chances to absorb what I was hearing and seeing with hands-on experience Luckily our teacher asked
us to write and perform raps summarizing an article we read about Cervantes novel ldquoDon Quijoterdquo I actively engaged with
the content to synthesize my understanding of the readingrsquos main ideas with keywords a rhyming scheme and rhythm of
4 beats per line I was able to better connect with the content when encouraged to express myself through a medium that
particularly interested me Similarly I want my students to explore creative outlets for grappling with material I encourage
them to take ownership of their learning by making personalized choices about how they express themselves For
example students might choose to create a rap poem instructional video theatrical performance storybook graphic-
novel puppet show song or speech A key component to our class is connecting the academic skills we learn with
personal passions and then creating unique performances or products to share and inspire growth To demonstrate here
is the rap I wrote in Salamanca
Habiacutea una vez un hidalgo
un hidalgo de la Mancha alto y flaco
Flaco bellaco elegiaco y maniaco
iexclLos molinos de viento le daban mucho asco
Con Sancho su caballo casco y lanza
Quijote entra en batalla y nunca se cansa
Asiacute Panza y su amo se hicieron famosos
iexclSiempre fieles a Dulcinea del Toboso
My Saucy Semana in Salamanca
By Michael Vossen
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
March 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
February 2019
Important March Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
March 27 2019
CLTA Webinar
Webinars are FREE for CLTA Members and will begin at 500 pm for one hour with time at the end for Questions and Answers
Not able to attend Webinars will be available to view on the CLTA website in the Members Only page
Not sure if youre a Member Send a message to the registrar at registrarcltanet
March 28 - 30 2019
Southwest Conference on Lan-guage Teaching (SWCOLT) in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fort Worth Texas
Important February Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
Innovate with Lan-guages
2019 Plenary Speaker
Francisco Jimeacutenez
author of Cajas de Cartoacuten
Professor JImeacutenez will sign books after his speech during the plena-
ry
CLTA Important
Dates
Contact Us
CLTA California Language Teachersrsquo Association
Tanya Zaccone Executive Director Email exec-
directorcltanet
Visit us on the web at wwwcltanet
View CLTA Events at httpscltanetevents
As CLTArsquos 2018 recipient of the Spanish Embassy Grant for Travel I immersed myself in the city and culture of
Salamanca for one week this summer My time there impressed upon me the value of boldly engaging in learning
experiences with an open mind At the beginning of this school year I will ask my students to consider what it could look
like for them to be ten percent braver in our Spanish class and to take on the collective challenge of learning a new
language as a community I understand that my integrity as a teacher and impact on student success is multiplied when I
can demonstrate to students that I am both a guide and partner in learning when they write I write when they converse I
converse when they take risks I take risks and celebrate their bravery Without a doubt my saucy semana in Salamanca
has helped prepare me to show studentsmdashnot just tellmdashthat I am committed to learning with them
My week in Salamanca fortunately coincided with the international conference for educators called ldquoiexclEspantildeol para
Todosrdquo At their closing ceremony I found myself conflicted between the choice to awkwardly avoid the karaoke staged in
the middle of an amphitheater full of Spanish teachers anxiously awaiting the first signs of fiesta orhellip be ten percent
braver and boldly sing the nightrsquos first song ldquoDes-pa-citordquo Since I often encourage my students to engage with music and
authentic sources of language I felt especially compelled to let the insanely irresistible melody bring me to my feet and
step outside of my comfort zone Afterwards I was approached and congratulated by another attendee a fellow high
school Spanish teacher originally from Spain and currently teaching in Norway By taking a risk in front of a crowd of
Spanish teachers I formed a new friendship Together we decided to organize a pen-pal correspondence for our students
to video message one another using the educational technology tool called FlipGrid We hope that our studentsrsquo common
pursuit of cultural connection through the Spanish language enriches their lives as global citizens
I learned this summer that an essential element of Project-Based Language Learning is to create a public product that is
shared beyond the classroom with a broader community Therefore I took advantage of my trip in Spain to film a short
video of my own tapas tour and uploaded it onto Youtubecom In the video ldquoiexclQueacute ricordquo I enthusiastically meet new
people speak in Spanish with friendly locals explore the city and try a variety of foods With each tapa I savored the
multicultural influences of the countryrsquos cuisine traditional Spanish dishes like tortilla de patatas and gazpacho a
mini-hamburguesa showing the culinary influences of globalization and a falafel with hummus from a Syrian and Arabic-
speaking restaurant owner Now when I ask students to publish their work I model my personal commitment to
connecting with global audiences and illustrate how meaningful learning can happen outside the classroom
Studying abroad in Salamanca allowed me to disconnect to reconnect mdash I seized the opportunity to step back from
teaching and step into my studentsrsquo shoes to better empathize with their perspective as learners I learned about Spanish
art history architecture philosophy language pragmatics and instructional strategies With so many new ideas to take
in I needed more chances to absorb what I was hearing and seeing with hands-on experience Luckily our teacher asked
us to write and perform raps summarizing an article we read about Cervantes novel ldquoDon Quijoterdquo I actively engaged with
the content to synthesize my understanding of the readingrsquos main ideas with keywords a rhyming scheme and rhythm of
4 beats per line I was able to better connect with the content when encouraged to express myself through a medium that
particularly interested me Similarly I want my students to explore creative outlets for grappling with material I encourage
them to take ownership of their learning by making personalized choices about how they express themselves For
example students might choose to create a rap poem instructional video theatrical performance storybook graphic-
novel puppet show song or speech A key component to our class is connecting the academic skills we learn with
personal passions and then creating unique performances or products to share and inspire growth To demonstrate here
is the rap I wrote in Salamanca
Habiacutea una vez un hidalgo
un hidalgo de la Mancha alto y flaco
Flaco bellaco elegiaco y maniaco
iexclLos molinos de viento le daban mucho asco
Con Sancho su caballo casco y lanza
Quijote entra en batalla y nunca se cansa
Asiacute Panza y su amo se hicieron famosos
iexclSiempre fieles a Dulcinea del Toboso
My Saucy Semana in Salamanca
By Michael Vossen
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
March 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
February 2019
Important March Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
March 27 2019
CLTA Webinar
Webinars are FREE for CLTA Members and will begin at 500 pm for one hour with time at the end for Questions and Answers
Not able to attend Webinars will be available to view on the CLTA website in the Members Only page
Not sure if youre a Member Send a message to the registrar at registrarcltanet
March 28 - 30 2019
Southwest Conference on Lan-guage Teaching (SWCOLT) in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fort Worth Texas
Important February Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
Innovate with Lan-guages
2019 Plenary Speaker
Francisco Jimeacutenez
author of Cajas de Cartoacuten
Professor JImeacutenez will sign books after his speech during the plena-
ry
CLTA Important
Dates
Contact Us
CLTA California Language Teachersrsquo Association
Tanya Zaccone Executive Director Email exec-
directorcltanet
Visit us on the web at wwwcltanet
View CLTA Events at httpscltanetevents
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
March 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28
February 2019
Important March Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
March 27 2019
CLTA Webinar
Webinars are FREE for CLTA Members and will begin at 500 pm for one hour with time at the end for Questions and Answers
Not able to attend Webinars will be available to view on the CLTA website in the Members Only page
Not sure if youre a Member Send a message to the registrar at registrarcltanet
March 28 - 30 2019
Southwest Conference on Lan-guage Teaching (SWCOLT) in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) Fort Worth Texas
Important February Dates
February 28-March 3 2019
CLTA Conference in San Jose
Innovate with Lan-guages
2019 Plenary Speaker
Francisco Jimeacutenez
author of Cajas de Cartoacuten
Professor JImeacutenez will sign books after his speech during the plena-
ry
CLTA Important
Dates
Contact Us
CLTA California Language Teachersrsquo Association
Tanya Zaccone Executive Director Email exec-
directorcltanet
Visit us on the web at wwwcltanet
View CLTA Events at httpscltanetevents