Upcoming Webinar: Building Bridges for K–16 Pathways in World Languages
We invite you to join us for a free webinar, sponsored by the MLA Committee on K–16 Alliances, on building bridges from the K–12 to the college language classroom. Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and networks.
The webinar will take place at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, 25 February 2025.
About the Event: This webinar offers strategies for fostering effective collaborations with K–12 programs to support the continued study of world languages from elementary school to postsecondary classrooms. Speakers will share proven models that have positively influenced recruitment and retention efforts, including dual and concurrent enrollment; K–16 collaborations on the local, state, and national level; and professional development for future teachers. The session, open to both K–12 and postsecondary educators, will conclude with a Q&A opportunity.
Moderator: Christian Rubio (Bentley Univ.), chair of the MLA Committee on K–16 Alliances
Speakers: María M. Carreira (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese), Jill Landes-Lee (Bridge Program, Univ. of Utah), Susanne Rinner (SPARK for German program, Goethe-Institut), and Elena Shimanskaya (University of Nevada, Reno)
Questions? Email Lydia Tang at ltang@mla.org or Mai Hunt at mhunt@mla.org.
When: Tuesday,February 25, 20255:00PM ET
Where: Online
Featured Presenter:
Jill Landes-Lee
State Director, Utah Bridge Program
