Language Learning Symposium 2025: Full Schedule

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5:00pm PDT

The GLAD Pictorial in 11th Grade U.S. History

Thursday May 15, 2025 5:00pm - 5:35pm PDT

Do older high school students benefit from the GLAD Pictorial? Yes! Come to this session to learn how students interacted with the GLAD Pictorial to support their content area learning in U.S. History.

Speakers

Bethany Plett

School-Based Specialist, Highline Public Schools

Thursday May 15, 2025 5:00pm - 5:35pm PDT
Room 1210

Session 1, Secondary

5:40pm PDT

GLAD Strategies in Science: Observation Charts & Picture File Cards

Thursday May 15, 2025 5:40pm - 6:15pm PDT

Room 1210

Participants will understand how Observation Charts and Picture File Cards can be used in science classrooms to support language development through peer communication.

Speakers

Dana Dyer

Secondary Science Specialist, Highline Public Schools

Thursday May 15, 2025 5:40pm - 6:15pm PDT
Room 1210

Session 2, K-12

6:20pm PDT

Bridging Language Proficiency and Recognition: Supporting Learners on the Path to the Seal of Biliteracy

Thursday May 15, 2025 6:20pm - 6:55pm PDT

Room 1210

This session is designed for middle and high school teachers, district administrators, and school-based coordinators. Together, we’ll explore how to effectively support students in navigating Highline’s World Language Credit by Proficiency program and the pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy.

The presentation will offer a clear explanation of ACTFL proficiency levels and how they align with the Credit by Proficiency guidelines. We’ll focus on how to identify when students are ready to demonstrate their skills, and when it may be more beneficial to wait in order to build proficiency.

Speakers

Mary Orozco

Central Office Specialist, Highline Public Schools

Mary supports secondary World Language teachers with instructional strategies, curriculum resources and professional development opportunities. Contact Mary with questions about the World Language Credit by Proficiency test, as well as secondary World Language programs.

Thursday May 15, 2025 6:20pm - 6:55pm PDT
Room 1210

Session 3, Secondary