Ohio Seal of Biliteracy
Denison University just announced that it will award up to 4 college credits for students earning the Seal of Biliteracy!
Senior application deadline has been extended to May 10. I have begun to schedule site-based testing, please be sure your students sign up on our website to test if needed, as soon as possible!
The applicaiton window for Juniors and Seniors is now open for the Ohio Seal of BIliteracy. Please share this informaiton with your students and encourage those with high proficiency levels, and meeting the English Language Requirements to apply. More information can be found on our website at: ccsoh.us/SealofBiliteracy.
Tentative CAAP delivery date: April 29, 2019
Chinese PD: Developing Chinese Literacy From Character Acquisition to Reading Proficiency
Lending Library Titles
Please contact me if you have Lending Library Titles so that we can schedule a pick up date.
Get students talking more by asking more questions- Martina Bex
Check out this video from Martina Bex about asking better questions to get your students talking more! It's less than 5 minutes!! You can find Martina's website and blog here: https://comprehensibleclassroom.com/
New PD Opportunities
Bande Dessinee for the French Classroom. Two-day workshop at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library.
Final Exams Are Ready!
Thank you to our wonderful Final Exam Writing Team!! Finals exams were finished this week and are available in our World Languages Team Drive. World Languages - Final Exams - 2019 Final Exams. Final exams will not be shared via a Word Document this year, just Google Drive. Please note: All exams are posted with view-only permissions. If you wish to make any edits to the document, you must first Make a Copy (File -> Make a Copy), please DO NOT request Edit access as this changes the exam for everyone. Please contact me if you notice any errors. I will correct and I will communicate through our newsletter any updates to the documents.
Summer Language Study Opportunities for Teachers & Students
Teachers - AP Summer Institutes
Students - Kent State University STARTALK Summer Language Academy
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2019
Students - Summer Linguistics Institute for Youth Scholars
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2019. Need-based financial aid is available. contact program director Dr. Julia McGory at mcgory.1@osu.edu
OSU Summer Language Courses
iFLT Conference - July 15-18; St. Petersburg, Florida
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OSU Summer Seminars Abroad for Spanish Teachers
The program will take place from July 9-25, 2019 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Upcoming Seminars
Environmental Issues, June 3-7, 8:30 - 3:30pm. Click here for more information. Teaching about Asia, June 10-14, 8:30 - 3:30pm. Click here for more information.
Summer Scholarships & Opportunities
Professional Development Opportunities
Global Citizenship in the Spanish Classroom: Using Spanish commands to explore micro-financing with Kiva.
April 30, 2019 - 6pm
Summer 2019 Institute in Montreal and Quebec City
Early Release PD Recordings: Find the links to the recordings to our Early Release Virtual PD here. If you are interested in participating in future Early Release Virtual PD, please consult your administrator. If approved, sign up in PDS - Course number 33368.
Registering For A CCS Activity
CCS has adopted a new PD planner. Click here for instructions on how-to register for a CCS Professional Development Opportunity.
Upcoming Dates
April 29, 2019 - Tentative CAAP delivery date
May 1, 2019 - Best Practices PD - Pathway to Proficiency At Hudson Lab 2.
May 13, 2019 - Quarter 4 grading window opens
May 15, 2019 - HS Department Chair Meeting
May 29, 2019 - Quarter 4 Grading Window Ends
May 30 ,2019 - Quarter 4 Grading Verification & Corrections Due
May 31, 2019 - CAAP Pick up
Lending Library
Use the sign-up sheets below to reserve copies of lending library titles. I will deliver the books to your school by the requested time frame. Please contact me with any questions.
Want a book not listed? Submit your suggestions here.
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