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The HL Programs Fair
Feb. 5th and 6th, 2022
A virtual event
 
We invite HL teachers from all languages and levels of education to showcase successful program-level strategies for meeting the needs of their heritage language learners. Program-level strategies include model courses and curricula, as well as other educational offerings such as internships, study abroad, extra-curricular activities, and participation in the Seal of Biliteracy.

 
We welcome presentations on

  • The overall design and implementation of successful HL programs
  • Particular program components such as curricula, student recruitment and retention, professional development, and advocacy and promotion
  • Actionable, place-based solutions for specific instructional settings
  • The challenges and constraints faced by specific instructional settings​ and/or languages
  • The opportunities and rewards of running a successful HL program
  • Underrepresented groups within the HL teaching communities in the U.S. and abroad.

The deadline for abstract submission is Dec. 28th at 11:59 pm PST.
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Presentations will be scheduled in 30-minute blocks, including 10 minutes for questions.

Questions? Contact us:
Sybil Alexandrov: sybil.alexandrov@yale.edu
Maria Carreira: Maria.carreira@csulb.edu
Alejandro Lee: leealejandro@gmail.com

This virtual event is free and open to the public.
Registration will open on January 5th. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link.
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* 1. Name of presenter(s)

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* 2. Title of your presentation

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* 3. Please provide a 75-150 word summary of your presentation. Be sure  to describe the main point of your presentation and to outline why it matters. Also, specify the educational level and language of your program, as well as other program characteristics, as needed.

Below is a sample abstract: 
In this presentation I will describe a certificate program in professional Spanish for college-level students. The “Certificate in Professional and Conversational Competence for Spanish Heritage Speakers” is designed for students who want to develop their language skills for use in a professional setting but who do not necessarily want to pursue a Spanish major or minor. With that in mind, the certificate emphasizes the development of field-specific vocabulary and presentational skills. With flexible coursework and a hands-on approach to language learning, this program accommodates HL speakers with different proficiency levels, academic backgrounds, and professional goals. Attesting to its perceived value, this certificate has become a popular academic add-on for Spanish-speaking students from a wide range of majors.

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* 4. Heritage language(s) taught at the program that you are  presenting.

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* 5. Please choose from the following list of descriptors those that apply to your program

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* 6. Educational level of your program. If you are unsure about where your programs fits here, please enter your best guess.

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* 7. Please complete the following prompt in 25-50 words:
Attendees to this presentation will learn about...

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* 8. In addition, to having traditional 20-minute presentations, the  fair will feature affinity forums. where individuals with shared interests and goals will have the opportunity to meet. Please suggest topics for affinity forums that would be of interest to you or, more generally, suggest topics for affinity forums that would be valuable to have at the fair. These may include, for example, language-specific groups, groups on course articulation, teacher training, assessment, curriculum and materials design,  etc.

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* 9. Please enter the following information for the main contact person for  this presentation

Thank you!!  We will review your abstract and get  back  to you no later than January 5th, 2021.

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* 10. We welcome your comments and suggestions for how to make this a productive and successful event for practitioners from all backgrounds.

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