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GWATFL invites you to participate in our Conference for language educators, featuring sessions that focus on innovative programs, emerging trends and best practices. 

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​GWATFL
2023 Spring Conference

 for World Language Educators

April 29, 2023​

Washington, DC

Registration to GWATFL Conferences Includes GWATFL membership!
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Register for a GWATFL conference and you are automatically a GWATFL member!​
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Keynote
Empowering Students Through Active Learning & Ownership 

Language is a powerful tool for students to access unique jobs, opportunities and relationships. When students are empowered and own their experience, they are able to capitalize on and guide their language learning and acquire viable skills that will impact them throughout their life. By transforming our practices and creating student-directed spaces, teachers ensure that students take these skills far beyond the classroom. Through engaging strategies that can be used immediately in class, we will bring to life empowered, active learning. 
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Darcy Rogers

Darcy is the Founder of Organic World Language (OWL), and began developing the methodology in 2003. Her work is based on second language acquisition research, student motivation, neuroscience and best teaching practices. Focusing on creating a space for second language to be naturally acquired, she believes in placing emphasis on students developing language through movement, social interaction, proficiency, play and an immersive environment. The key element is the importance of building relationships and creating community in the classroom, while putting the student in the center as the curriculum. Darcy received her Bachelors in Spanish and Education from Western Oregon University and her Masters in Spanish Literature from University of Northern Iowa, Tec de Monterrey en Querétaro, México. She taught high school Spanish for 14 years in Oregon, and was an adjunct professor at Southern Oregon University teaching Spanish for two years. In her time at the high school level she worked developing and creating schools. She was part of a Bill Gates grant and later a Coalition of Essential Schools affiliate public school.  Since 2011, she has been presenting at national conferences and working with schools, teachers and students to implement OWL values, strategies and techniques internationally. Darcy has been a Keynote or Guest Speaker at COFLT/WAFLT, IATLC, MaFLA, VFLA, BOLT, and LSU.

​Schedule and Program for the #GWATFL23 Spring Conference

View the ​GWATFL 2023 Spring Conference schedule & directory.

​Sponsored by:

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George Mason Graduate Certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education

An innovative 15-credit program providing expertise in social-justice oriented approaches to teaching Spanish as a heritage language as well as the sociolinguistic characteristics and cultural backgrounds of heritage speakers. Can be completed fully online!
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Schedule and Program for the #GWATFL22 Spring Conference:

​https://gwatfl22spring.sched.com/
View the ​GWATFL 2022 Spring Conference schedule & directory.


Become a GWATFL Conference Exhibitor / Sponsor

​Sponsored by:

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George Mason Graduate Certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education

An innovative 15-credit program providing expertise in social-justice oriented approaches to teaching Spanish as a heritage language as well as the sociolinguistic characteristics and cultural backgrounds of heritage speakers. Can be completed fully online!

Time2Talk
​Teachers use Time2Talk to offer students real life Spanish practice with our team in LATAM and Spain at any time —from anywhere— through a mobile device. No scheduling and completely customizable to your lesson plans.
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American College of Education
•Accredited through the Higher Learning Commission
• 100% online, offering a broad range of micro-credential, certificate, bachelor, graduate, and post-graduate programs and courses
​• Affordable, with most master’s programs under $9,500 and doctorate programs under $24,000 ​
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Carnegie Learning
Carnegie Learning provides outstanding resources for World Language.  Our resources include Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian and Spanish for Spanish speakers.
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Past GWATFL Virtual Fall 2021 Program​ and Session Descriptions


Past GWATFL Virtual Spring Conference 2021


Past GWATFL Virtual Fall Conference 2020

Keynote, Panels & Sessions:

GWATFL Virtual Fall 2020 Program

Past GWATFL 2020 in-person Fall Conference Program.

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Keynote:
Title: Can-Do Learning:  A Blueprint for Reaching Higher
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Description:

Imagine that all language learners achieve a level of language proficiency that is high enough to proudly put on their resumé!  How might your program gear up to support all learners to achieve that outcome? The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements provide the blueprint to guide learners to meet their goal.  Empower yourselves as educators to unleash your superpowers; build your repertoire of high leverage teaching practices that connect with 21st century skills of collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication; and focus on developing and assessing what learners CAN DO with what they know. 



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We are thankful for the ongoing support of all our GWATFL Sponsors! It is through your ongoing support that we are able to advance our mission to provide professional development and advocacy opportunities for World Language teachers. Your support also contributes to our vision of world language educators collaborating and advocating to develop passionate global citizens.  There are many opportunities to support GWATFL!
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