End-of-Year Workshop Series: Developing & Assessing the Three Modes of Communication

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Want to attend both workshops in the series? The two 1-day workshops are being offered concurrently on May 6 and May 13. Sign up on our discounted bundle page and based on enrollment, we'll assign you to a workshop on both dates.

Developing & Assessing the Three Modes of Communication

Begin by developing a shared understanding of what language proficiency is across levels and how to support learners’ progress towards proficiency goals. Develop a toolbox of strategies to design purposeful units and performance tasks in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational) and identify day-to-day learning activities that support language goals. Apply the principles of backward design and the use of authentic resources to effectively plan meaningful learning experiences in the target language. Explore the assessment of language skills in each mode of communication as well as strategies for involving learners in self-assessment for ongoing proficiency growth.

Dates: Saturday, May 6 OR Saturday, May 13

Time: 10:30am – 6:00pm Eastern Time

Delivery: Virtual, via Zoom and ACTFLearn Central (LMS)

Attending the virtual workshop in its entirety (including completing the post-workshop tasks on the LMS) equates to 8 hours of professional development. After registering, additional details about joining our ACTFLearn Central course for the workshop and accessing the Zoom meeting will be sent to participants several days prior to the workshop date.

Registration Options:

Please choose the date on which you would like to attend the Zoom meeting for the workshop.

NOTE: Based on enrollment for each date, we may be forced to proceed with just one date for the workshop. In this case, all registrants would be invited to attend on the date with sufficient enrollment or receive a refund. However, please note that a recording of the workshop will be provided, in the case of last-minute scheduling conflicts for participants. We do not, however, recommend planning to only watch the recording as live attendance is necessary for receiving a certificate of participation.

Member Rate:

Membership dues must be paid prior to registering for the workshop to register at the member rate. Please note, ACTFL will not refund the difference for those who register at the nonmember rate and then later join ACTFL. ACTFL membership fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

School Purchase Orders:

If you need to submit a purchase order, please email plc@actfl.org for further instructions. Please make sure to read our full Purchase Order page for additional details and requirements.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellation requests must be made in writing to plc@actfl.org. Refunds cannot be processed for cancellations after Friday, May 5. Should you need to cancel, you will be charged a 20% cancellation fee. Refunds will be processed in the same manner in which payment was received. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.