Ohio Seal of Biliteracy
Denison University just announced that it will award up to 4 college credits for students earning the Seal of Biliteracy!
The application window for Juniors is open for the Ohio Seal of BIliteracy. Please share this information 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.
Lending Library Titles
Please contact me if you have Lending Library Titles so that we can schedule a pick up date.
Final Exam Corrections
Level 1 Spanish Reading - Question 11, Answer D was changed to alleviate confusion.
Level 1 Spanish Listening - Answer key for number's 7 & 9 were changed.
Level 2 French Reading - First Article Title Changed
PD Opportunities
Chinese PD: Developing Chinese Literacy From Character Acquisition to Reading Proficiency
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
May 23, 2019 at 6:30pm - Seal of Biliteracy Awards Night. CSIA. Email me to RSVP!
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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