KSWLA 2008 November 7-8, 2007 Overland Park, KS
Participants will reflect on their priorities as they plan units and lessons. They will explore how to balance priorities so that the units and lessons are "healthy" for both students and teachers. The audience will participate in activities from Concordia Language Village that increase student interest and engagement. Donna Clementi is the Director of Education and Research for Concordia Language Villages, after spending 33 years teaching French in the Appleton Area School District. She was a member of the ACTFL Performance Assessment Unit Pilot Project and was on the Wisconsin Guide to Curriculum Planning team.
WORKSHOP PRESENTER
Donna Clementi
Concordia Language Villages
Planning instruction for today's world language students has never been more exciting...and challenging. Learn how the acronym P.R.I.C.E. can serve as an organizer for effective lesson and unit planning.
PHOTOS KSWLA 2008
The busy registration table was manned by Treasurer Kathy Frieze, Vice President Nominee Leah McKeeman, Treasurer Nominee Michele Barbian, and Vice President Melanie Adams (not pictured is Phyllis Farrar, who was off presenting one of two sessions!).
One of the many wonderful breakoutsessions!
KSDE World Language Consultant Phyllis Farrar presented sessions on the newly revised World Language Standards.
Keynote speaker Donna Clementi presented two workshops on the theme, "The P.R.I.C.E. Is Right!"
Past-President Jerry Smartt introduces 1st Year Teachers: our VIPs!
2008 Loren Alexander Award Recipient: Lindsey Alexander
2008 Kansas World Languages Teacher of the Year: Marilyn Bolton, Buhler High School
Local Committee Members Terri Lindberg and Diane DeNoon help prepare the VIP dinner for 1st-year teachers.
Local Chairperson Karen Tritt and Treasurer Kathy Frieze help serve at the VIP dinner.
1st-year teacher VIPs and Alexander Award recipient Lindsey Alexander enjoy dinner and conversation with workshop presenter Donna Clementi and KSWLA Vice President Melanie Adams.
Outgoing officers Kathy Frieze (Treasurer) and Jerry Smartt (Past President) show off their recognition plaques.