ADE World & Native Language Updates

When individuals and organizations receive their packet of Global Seal of Biliteracy certificates, they'll find enclosed a letter. This letter will give them some tips on how to leverage their Global Seal and use it to highlight their language skills and open the door to future opportunities including advanced placement, scholarships, and more. Click on the highlighted text below to learn more about each opportunity. If you are an organization/school representative awarding the Global Seal, please share this information with your recipients.

• Common App
• LinkedIn
• College Credit

From the Global Seal of Biliteracy March Newsletter

Visit The Center for Applied Second Language Studies' YouTube page for 200 videos about language modeling and learning.

ACTFL seeks volunteers to serve one or two years on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The work of this Committee is an important way for ACTFL to act on one of the five pillars of our strategic plan.

The DEI Committee ensures that strategic objectives relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion are incorporated into ACTFL’s governance structure, initiatives, awards, and other programs, products, and services.

ACTFL members and nonmembers are encouraged to apply by completing a short application by November 30. All applicants will be notified of decisions by December 13.

Apply here

Are you a graduate student or faculty with an interest in the linguistic, cognitive, instructional, and socio-cultural dimensions of language learning and teaching? If so, then the 24th Interdisciplinary SLAT Roundtable is for you. CERCLL is a proud sponsor of this student-run event.

Free and in-person, February 7 & 8, 2025.

The theme of this year’s Roundtable is Interdisciplinarity in Language Research, Leadership and Pedagogical Practices. The organizers are seeking submissions on a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to:

• Pedagogy
• Language Program Administration & Leadership
• Language Program Evaluation
• SLA Theory & Research
• Curriculum Design
• Teacher Education
• Technology and language teaching/learning

Propsals are accepted for individual presentations, posters, and projects in progress, including projects that demonstrate collaborative research between graduate students and faculty.

Submission deadline for proposals: November 15, 2024

Submit your materials here: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC2xmbK4741DdBA

Are your students curious about careers in American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting?

Host an informative presentation designed for junior high and high school ASL classes and clubs to learn about what it is like to be an ASL interpreter.

Our presentation...

§ Constructs content for all levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced ASL students

§ Offers options for in-person or virtual delivery to suit your class needs

§ Provides insight into the rewarding career of ASL interpreting

Outlines a step-by-step guide on what it takes to become a professional interpreter