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 Whoa NNELLy! The
Trifecta of Resources!
The trifecta of resources for Early Language Learning!
On a cart? In a class? Online? Connect Common Core
through innovative, tested and approved technology,
assessments and activities. Start by bringing
assessments into the 21st century, continue around the
track through activities and technology and win with
support for your program!
Professional Learning Target Area:
Personalized Learning
Level: PreK – 8
Presenters:
Nadine Jacobsen-McLean,
nadine.jacobsen23@gmail.com
Lynn Sessler Neitzel,
neitzell@mjsd.k12.wi.us
Andrea Suarez,
andrea.soyceleste@gmail.com
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: All
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Intercultural
Competence in the Early Language Classroom
In this session, we will discuss the importance of
intercultural competence in the early language classroom
and explore how language lessons can be modified to help
students develop intercultural competence. We will share
sample lessons, units, and rubrics created for a
research project feature in NNELL’s Learning Languages
journal.
Professional Learning Target Area:
Research-informed instruction
Level: PreK-8
Presenters:
Michael Byram, Durham University,
m.s.byram@durham.ac.uk
Dorie Conlon-Perugini, Glastonbury Public Schools,
peruginid@glastonburyus.org
Manuela Wagner, University of Connecticut,
manuela.wagner@uconn.edu
Language of Presentation: English
Applicable Language: All
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Assessing Chinese
Proficiency: Examples from Immersion
Participants will learn how assessments of Chinese
proficiency for elementary age students can be used in
daily instruction for all ages. Participants will see
examples of assessment activities that integrate
academic content and language functions. Through
student-to-student interaction and teacher-to-student
interaction, assessments help teachers to create a
highly engaging classroom that builds overall Chinese
proficiency.
Professional Learning Target Area:
Standards and Assessment
Level: PreK-12
Presenter:
Kathleen Wang, Pioneer Valley Charter School,
kwang@pvcics.org
Language of Presentation: Chinese and
English
Applicable Language: All
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The NNELL annual breakfast provides attendees an
opportunity to network with other early language
learning professionals. Join us for conversation on the
latest in early language learning from leading
professionals in the field. Sponsored in part by
Santillana USA. Admission is by ticket only. The cost is
$33 and may be purchased when completing
NNELL is now accepting proposals for our next Learning
Languages Journal volume 19, Issue 1. The theme is
Learning Languages, Any Place Any Time. The deadline for
proposals is September 15, 2013. You can email your
proposal to NNELL President Rita A. Oleksak at
