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Adrienne and Mary Beth are thrilled to be able to offer Saving Our Sanity: A Mid-year Reboot for Heritage Teachers. This one day training is intended to offer practical strategies and ideas that teachers with heritage classes can implement in their classes the very next day. In the morning, we will discuss a wide range of strategies for successfully incorporating reading in your heritage class, including how to meet the needs of students who may be struggling to be able to read at all. In the afternoon, we will tackle writing and share many options to implement writing in different ways in your classes, starting tomorrow. Whether you’ve had a rough semester, are new to teaching heritage classes and not sure what to do next, or are just looking for a refresher course to give you some new ideas, we’ve got you covered!
While we recommend attending live so you can ask questions in real time, sessions will be recorded for those who can not attend. The recordings will be available for one week after the course (until Thursday, 1/11/24, at midnight Eastern).
All attendees will receive a certificate for 5 hours of the training. You may use this certificate when applying for recertification but it is up to you to verify with your state education entity that it will be accepted.
Early bird pricing (first 15 spots): $150 + $11.90 in Eventbrite fees, total of $161.90
General admission pricing: $175 + $13.58 in Eventbrite fees, total of $188.58
Purchase orders are accepted, please email adventuresinheritageteaching@gmail.com.
After December 1st, refunds will not be provided since the recordings will be available. Thank you for your understanding.
Read some feedback from participants who have participated in our Summer Heritage Teacher Workshops (note: we have not offered this mid-year workshop before, and the sessions will be different than our Summer Heritage Teacher Workshop; however, we offer these testimonials as evidence of our expertise and past experiences of workshop attendees):
“This workshop helped me see how I needed to be a different kind of teacher for my Heritage students. And, after nearly drowning last year in my first attempt teacher a Heritage class, I was very beaten down from that experience. But, this workshop has given me tons of hope. It was practical, easy to understand, and the demos were really, REALLY helpful. It was helpful to be in a student’s shoes. I am thankful for Adrienne and Mary Beth being willing to share their work and knowledge–it truly has been a blessing and worth every darn penny. ” -Amanda Benavidez-Williams
“This workshop provides a wonderful and supportive space for teachers of Heritage. The co-facilitators have years of experience, skills and resources to share. A must for anyone teaching Heritage.” -Susanne Kissmann
“This workshop was worth it. It was interactive, personal, and gave me and my new colleague the confidence we needed to get our program under control. We left with great tools and ideas that we could immediately put into action.” –Meghan Loveless
“I have been teaching Heritage Speakers for 12 years and still felt that this workshop provided so much valuable information. I learned so many things to use in my classroom and really felt that Adrienne & Mary Beth know what they are talking about. They were informative and ready to answer questions that anyone had. We were able to practice what was taught and discuss with other teachers what we learned. I am hopeful that I can attend another workshop with both of them. ” -Kate R
“As a teacher new to teaching native and heritage speakers of Spanish, I found this workshop invaluable. I left feeling energized, encouraged, and ready to implement all the new ideas and strategies I learned.” –Nina Hidalgo
“I have struggled for so long trying to figure out ways and developing strategies to support my student. I am the only Spanish teacher in my school and unfortunately do not get to collaborate with a team the way we did during the past two days. I am grateful for the opportunity you have provided for me to learn and collaborate during the workshop. More specifically I can begin the school year with a clear plan and structure.” -2022 Participant
“I highly recommend the Heritage Teacher Workshop. Throughout the workshop, presenters shared valuable resources, provided access to curriculum and curriculum planning and modeled meaningful instructional strategies that were proven to engage heritage learners. Also, the opportunity to collaborate with heritage teachers from around the country was a welcomed opportunity to learn from each other. This workshop was just what our district team needed to move the process forward for our students.” –Toni Theisen, Thompson School District World Language and Dual Language TOSA, Loveland, CO; ACTFL President 2013; ACTFL Teacher of the Year 2009
“One of the most practical and hands on workshops that I have participated in for teaching Heritage Spanish. Actually doing the lessons as if we were students gives us an important perspective on how it feels. This will allow me to be a better teacher. Having the opportunity to network with other teachers of Heritage Spanish is so valuable. The presenters are very open about their journey as teachers and this allows those who attend to learn from their experiences instead of spending precious time learning on our own.” -2022 Participant
“This workshop is good for teachers who have taught native speakers and for teachers who expect to teach native speakers. It has valuable materials for both types of educators.” -DA
“My brain is super full (in a good way!) and I have so many ideas to work with. I have been building a literacy based program in my L2 classes for the last few years, and the strategies shown here reaffirmed what I know and do in my classroom, but have also taught me how to be the teacher my Heritage students need me to be. I was struggling making the switch from language teacher to language ARTS teacher, but I feel much more confident now after attending this workshop.” – 2022 Participant
“The two facilitators are currently in the classroom teaching. They see what we see in our classes and the demand for this class. Also, the way they teach is good and I am grateful I had the opportunity to learn from Adrienne and Mary Beth.” -2022 Participant
“I got many usable ideas (as opposed to a bunch of theory). The presenters were very approachable and knowledgeable. TY” – 2022 Participant
“I wish I had taken this workshop last summer BEFORE I began teaching the Heritage class at my school. I really struggled last year, and I was very heartbroken at the end of the year. I feel reinvigorated now.” – 2022 Participant
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Meet your workshop leaders, Adrienne Brandenburg and Mary Beth Johnson
- Have been teaching high school heritage Spanish since 2012 and 2010, respectively
- Mary Beth has served as the World Language Curriculum Supervisor in her school district for the last several years
- Have each developed their own heritage curriculum and heritage programs from the ground up
- Have presented on heritage topics at ACTFL, SWCOLT, PNCFL, IFLT, CCFLT, RIFLA, AATSP conferences, and the Inspired Proficiency and What in the World? Language podcasts
- Moderate a powerful PLN on Facebook
- Have published essays in books for heritage teachers
- Adrienne is a K-12 representative on the ACTFL Board of Directors and has served as the Chair of the Spanish for Heritage Language Learners Special Interest Group
- Have served as district consultants about meeting the needs of Spanish heritage speakers
- Look forward to working with you!
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