At-a-Glance Schedule Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 12:00 Registration Desk Opens 1:00 Pre-Conference Workshops 4:00 Sessions Begin 5:30 Welcome Reception & Plenary Presentation Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 7:00 Registration Desk Opens 7:45 Chapter Breakfasts 9:15 Sessions Begin 10:15 Keynote Address 12:00 Awards Luncheon & JNCL-NCLIS Update 1:30 Afternoon Sessions Begin 5:00 Conference Close

Alabama World Languages Association Conference

2017 Highlights

Featured Talks From Nationally Recognized Educators Keynote Address by ACTFL President Pete Swanson (GSU)

Updates from JNCL-NCLIS Executive Director Bill Rivers

Plenary and Session from FLTEACH Co-Founder Jean Leloup (USAFA)

Themes To Be Explored Use Target Language 90%+ Use Authentic Cultural Texts Plan with Backward Design Model Design Communication Activities Leverage TechnologyUse SCOLA | Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Incorporate International Music | Blogs Employ Assessment |Embrace Culture Target the Seal of Biliteracy

More Exciting Speakers Gilda Socarrás (Auburn University)

Ken Stewart (Vista Higher Learning & Chapel Hill High School, NC) Adam Martin (Auburn High School) Bill Worden (University of Alabama)

Karelin Rivera (Madison City Schools)Lisa Garrison (Vestavia Hills City High School)

Carolyn Fitzgerald (Auburn University)Nick Gossett (University of South Alabama)

Metka Zupancic (University of Alabama)Kelly Scheetz (AATSP & Franklin High School, TN)

Julián Arribas (University of Alabama at Birmingham)

Full conference schedule available November 2016!

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