KWLA+Conference+2013

=TO REGISTER FOR "Rethink and Reboot" follow this link to our new website (under construction) - www.kwla.org =

= = =2013 KWLA Fall Conference Proposal Form =  Hello future KWLA Learning Session Facilitators! We are pleased to have you submit this proposal to present at our conference this year. Please closely follow the steps below so as to avoid confusion and complications that may impede processing of your proposal.
 * September 19-21, 2013, Hilton Lexington Downtown**


 * CONFERENCE THEME**

The theme for this year’s conference, //Rethink and Reboot: Keeping your Program Relevant// should evoke thoughts, one to rethink and reboot. We all strive to get our learners to the prescribed level of proficiency within that content area. But how do we keep our program relevant for our learners? From Program Review and New Kentucky Standard for World Languages, it is time for us to rethink and reboot and keep our program relevant. Besides the annual fall conference proposal, another major focus of this year's conference will be continuing growing and shaping the Showcase, both regional and state, events. It would be great if we had several proposals that reflect your experiences in getting your students ready and feedback from the past two years. Thank you, and good luck in your professional endeavors. We look forward to reviewing your proposal.


 * LEARNING STRANDS**

This year's KWLA conference will once again be organized around the domains of the Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) Project (http://www.tellproject.com). While developing your session and workshop proposal consider the criteria of Learning Environment, Planning, Teaching the Lesson, Assessment, Resources, Collaboration and Professionalism.

What are the learning goals of your proposed session or workshop? What exactly will those that attend your session walk away with? You must include at least three statements that summarize what attendees will know and/or be able to do by the end of the allotted time. These are examples:
 * LEARNING TARGETS**


 * Learning Target 1: || By the end of this (session/workshop) participants will have a better understanding of the Interpretive Mode of communication that they will apply to planning and assessment. ||
 * Learning Target 2: || Participants will know how to scan the Internet for authentic resources such as videos, advertisements, etc., that they can use as prompts for the Interpretive Mode and to begin the Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) cycle. ||
 * Learning Target 3: || Participants will be able to design different layers of questions and prompts according to the proficiency levels of their students. Participants will create a series of questions in this (session/workshop) which they will share with peers for feedback. ||
 * MODEL PROPOSAL** Wondering what a successful proposal could look like? Take a look at this completed model proposal form for inspiration: [|//Model Proposal//]


 * PROPOSAL DEADLINE** Proposals will be accepted until May 24, 2013 A committee of language affiliate representatives and other KWLA board members will review proposals by early June.