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Tue, 11/18
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST NADSFL Board Meeting (invitation only) and optional Tuesday workshop Meetings 
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST 2025 NCSSFL Meeting (Day 1) Meetings 
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Wed, 11/19
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7:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST NADSFL and NCSSFL Wednesday AM Breakfast (by invitation only) Special Events 
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST NADSFL Annual Meeting Day 1 (by invitation only) Meetings 
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM CST 2025 NCSSFL Meeting (Day 2) Meetings 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST NADSFL and NCSSFL Supervisor of the Year Luncheon (by invitation only) Special Events 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST ACTFL Convention Partners Leadership Reception Special Events 
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Thu, 11/20
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7:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST NADSFL and NCSSFL Thursday AM Breakfast (by invitation only) Special Events 
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST NADSFL Annual Meeting Day 2 (by invitation only) Meetings 
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST 2025 NCSSFL Meeting (Day 3) Meetings 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST NADSFL and NCSSFL Thursday Lunch (by invitation only) Special Events 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST ACTFL Assembly of Delegates Meetings 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST Reviewing and Writing the ACTFL/CAEP Report Meetings 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CST ACTFL President's Welcome Reception Special Events 
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Fri, 11/21
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12:00 AM CST E05 Exhibitor Workshop 
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM CST ACTFL Convention First Time Attendee Orientation and Welcome Session 
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST ACTFL Opening General Session General Session 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST ACTFL Central: Foreign Language Annals (FLA) Informational Session Session 
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM CST ACTFL Welcome Coffee Special Events 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: Perplexed about Prompting with AI? Meet C.L.E.A.R. Prompt Protocol Session 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Crafting an Attention-Getting Resume and Cover Letter for K-12 Positions Session 
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Sustainable Tech Session 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST ACTFL SideBar: Preparing Educators Now and for the Future Session 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E01 Exhibitor Workshop 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E02 Exhibitor Workshop 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E03 Exhibitor Workshop 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E04 Robust Reading Exhibitor Workshop 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E05 Exhibitor Workshop 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E06 Exhibitor Workshop 
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST E07 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST ACTFL Central: Be Published in The Language Educator - Find Out How! Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST A Picture is Worth 10 Words: Novice Intercultural Chats Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Acquiring High Frequency Latin Vocabulary: Leveraging Core Vocabulary Lists Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST ACTFL Affinity Group: Immigrant Educators Meetings 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Career, Community or Global Connection Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Curriculum and Instruction - Spanish Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Social Justice & Learner Identity Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Advocacy SOS: Strategies for Saving a Language Program Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Analyzing Short Narratives for ESL Oral Proficiency Growth Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Designing a French Heritage Curriculum: Project Pedagogy & Global Goals Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Designing Lessons to Focus and Sustain Learner Attention Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Detoxing from the Textbook: Creating a Purposefully Communicative Classroom Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Digital Readers: Advancing Language Skills Beyond Traditional Homework Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Discussion with AATG Leadership Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E08 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E09 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E10 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E11 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E12 The Ideal Lesson Plan: 10 Steps to Total Fluency Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E13 Fostering Biliteracy Through Oracy in the DLI Classrooms Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST E14 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Enriching Language Learning Through Community Engagement and Partnerships Presentation 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Equipping Teachers to Foster Success in Heritage Language Learners Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Expanding Access to Licensure for Heritage Language Teachers in MN Session 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Female Students' Heritage Language, Culture, Identity and Relationships Presentation 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Fostering Intercultural Competence with Travel Guides Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Fostering Learner Autonomy Through a Self-Directed Learning Cycle with AI Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Free Standards-based Teaching Resources from the Language Resource Centers Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Get Your Students Talking! Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Grapes with Cheese Taste Like a Kiss (Uvas con Queso Saben a Beso) Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST I Can Do It: From Feedback to Personalized Goals on the Path to Proficiency Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Let's Get Visible! Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Lights, Camera, Action! Folkloric Fairytales for Arabic Total Beginners Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Looking for Language: Content Focus Walls in the DLI Classroom Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Making an Impact in the Global Community Through a World Languages Fair Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Neurodiverse Minds, One Goal: Thriving in World Language Classrooms Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST New Tools for Building Language-based Escape Rooms with AI and VR Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Project-based Learning: A Dynamic Approach to Language Skill Assessment Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Reading for Success in the Spanish Classroom Using Vertical Alignment Session 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Unlocking Language Potential with AI and High-Impact Practices Presentation 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Using American Sign Language SIGNS to Aid Classroom & Behavior Management Session 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CST Using Thinking Routines to Enhance Inquiry in the Language Classroom Session 
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CST Bringing Spanish Cultures to Life: Classroom Applications After Travel Presentation 
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CST Language, Love, & Liberation: Testimonios y Pláticas of Comm Coll Students Presentation 
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CST Nurturing Future Global Professionals Through Business Language Instruction Presentation 
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CST Empowering Students with Career-Readiness Skills in Language Programs Presentation 
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CST Literary Exploration: Engaging Online Students Through Literary Analysis Presentation 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools (NCACLS) Lunch Special Events 
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CST Social Justice Identity Unit: Examining Impact in Intermediate Classroom Presentation 
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM CST AATJ Affiliate Representative Meeting Meetings 
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Launching a Successful Higher Ed Job Search - Locating Opportunities and Interpreting Job Announcements Session 
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Engaging Students with Social Media as Authentic Text Session 
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST ACTFL Central: What's New with the AAPPL Session 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST Navigating Challenges in Language Teacher Preparation Meetings 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Achieving Successful Interpersonal Writing Responses on the AP French Exam Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Affinity Group: LGBTQIA+ Educators Meetings 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: Notebook LM: Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Learning Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: What to Expect in Your First Year as a K-12 Language Teacher Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Cinema SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Curriculum and Instruction 1 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Diverse Learners Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Language Learning Through Text Engagement & Instructional Resources Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Roundtable Presentations 1 Roundtable 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Sidebar: Let's Talk Immersion! Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Advocating for World Languages: Perspectives from Higher Education Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST AI in the Language Classroom: Finding the Balance Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST AI-generated Feedback for Teachers and Students Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Aiming for 90: How to Increase Target Language Use World Language Classes Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Best of Central States: Routines - Reduce Prep & Increase Proficiency Session 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST Bridging Gaps: Teaching Advanced Russian Grammar in a Diverse Classroom Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Climate Justice: Teaching Sustainability in Chinese Classrooms Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Connect 4 Continuity, Collaboration, Culture and K-12 Content Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Connecting Languages and Cultures with Canva Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Dialing Down the Tech to Cultivate Community in the ESL Classroom Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E15 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E16 Connecting Language Acquisition and the Science of Reading Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E17 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E18 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E19 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E20 From Classroom to Global Stage: Projects That Empower Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E21 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Enhancing ASL Instruction with Figurative Language and Expansion Techniques Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Everyone's an ESL Teacher: Demystifying SLA for Mainstream Teachers Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Extensive Authentic Reading in Second Language Acquisition Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST From Motivation to Mastery: Lessons from a Study Abroad Experience Presentation 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST From Phonemes to Phrases: Unlocking Fluency with Phonetics and Idioms Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST From Routine to YOU-tine: Making Classroom Routines Work for You Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST From Uncertainty to Clarity: Simple Steps for Standards-Based Grading Session 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST Generating Chinese Texts with AI Aligned to ACTFL and Grading Standards Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Harnessing AI for Language Learning: Pronunciation, Assessment, and Text Generation Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST How to Help WL Education Programs Survive and Thrive in Current Times Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Identity Tensions in Teaching Arabic as a World Language in the US Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Innovating Conjugation Approaches: Pathways to Sustainable Success Session 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST Leading with the National Educational Standards Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Lele Doll: A Gateway to Mexican Culture and Inclusivity in the Classroom Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Music Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Mandatory Fun: Co-Curricular Events for Community Building and Retention Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Multimodal and Metalinguistic Approaches to Second Language Teaching Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Music at the Heart of IPAs in the Elementary World Language Classroom Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Navigating Life: Building Real-World Skills Through Micro-Credentials Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST New Headsets, New Mindsets: Integrating Virtual Reality Language Apps in L2 Classrooms Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Notes from the Field: ACTFL Guiding Principles in the K-5 WL Class Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Supporting Community College Self-Regulated Learning: A PLS-SEM Approach Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST TAD: Ethical Uses of AI for Second Language Writers Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Teach in the Peach: Mentoring New World Language Teachers in Georgia Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Teaching and Learning German: The Goethe-Institut in the USA Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST The AI-Powered Arabic Classroom Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST The Future is Now: Real Cases of Intercultural and Global Competence Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Unveiling Personality Through Reflexive Verbs: A Social-Emotional Learning Presentation 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST Utilizing the Written Corpus of Utah Dual Language Immersion (CUDLI) Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Creating Bilingual Vlogs with Students Using AI Tools: Hands-On Instruction Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Exploring the Effectiveness of iSpraak in Improving Mandarin Pronunciation Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Strategies of Care for Latinx Students Enrolled in Spanish Classes Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Teaching French in the Age of AI: Tools and Rubrics for Success Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Using ChatGPT to Generate Personalized, Target Language Stories Presentation 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST ACTFL/CAEP Reviewer Business Meeting Meetings 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Elevating Foreign Language Skills Through Pedagogical Translanguaging Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Exploring AI Tools to Generate Question Banks & Personalized Feedback Loops Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Open Educational Resources (OERs) in the Spanish-Language Classroom Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Overtures to Understanding: Teaching Multimodal Literacy Through Opera Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Using Film Clips as Core Language Content in a Reverse Design Curriculum Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Acquisition Driven Supports to Boost Output, Engagement, and Interaction Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Affinity Group: Disabled Educators Meetings 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: AI and Writing - Scaffolding for Reflection & AI in the L2 Writing Process Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Crafting an Attention-Getting CV and Cover Letter for Higher Ed Positions Session 
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Feedback Glow Up Time! Streamline Immediate, Specific, and Ongoing Feedback Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Teacher Retention and Support Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Technology and Digital Learning - Multiple Languages 1 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Learner Voice & Linguistic Diversity Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Sidebar: Students of Different Ability Levels in One Room Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Addressing Climate Change and Diversity Through Graphic Novels Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Best of SCOLT: Make It Fun, Make It Stick - Engagement Strategies for the World Language Classroom Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Beyond the Grade: Using Collaborative Assessment to Enhance Learner Agency Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Can IPAs and Equitable Grading Practices Increase Learner Empowerment? Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Centering Language in Social Justice Activities: Strategies that Work Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E22 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E23 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E24 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E25 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E26 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E27 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E28 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST EdTPA: Lessons Learned After a Decade of Preparing WL Teacher Candidates Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Empowering Teachers Abroad: Needs Assessment Tools for Training Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Encountering Mandarin Variations in Multiple-region Study Abroad Contexts Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Equatorial Guinea Speaks Spanish Too: Boosting Proficiency for All Learners Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Ethical AI in Spanish Classes: Empowering Learners Across Proficiency Levels Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Every Trick in the Book: Novice & Intermediate Reading Instruction Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Express Yourself: Authentic Student Voices in Language Learning Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Fostering Critical Writing and Reflection Through Digital Portfolios Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Fostering Identity Pride and Growth in the Chinese Heritage Classroom Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Fostering Intercultural Competence: A Virtual Exchange Brochure Project Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Gradatim: Boosting Student Confidence, Engagement, and Fluency Through Tier Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST How Sustainable is My Community?: Global Learning and Language Acquisition Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST How to Apply Krashen's Theories in the Classroom Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Influential Women–Celebrating Their Roots and Cultures Through Podcasts Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Innovative Assessment Practices in Large College Language Programs Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST K-16 Pathways to the Future Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Language Program Advocacy with the ACTFL Research Briefs Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Learning Beyond the Walls: Interdisciplinary Learning in the WL Classroom Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Leveling Up Your AI Game: Powerhouse Applications for Language Educators Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Navigating Language Ideology, Social Justice, and Emotions: Global Perspectives in Chinese Language Education Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Organizing Collaborative and Language-Inclusive Pedagogy Workshops Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in the World Language Classroom Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Screw It: The Nuts & Bolts of Transitioning to a Proficiency-based Program Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Signs of Success: Comparing CEFR & ACTFL Can-Do Statements in Sign Language Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Visualizing Language and L2 Writing in the Age of Generative AI Session 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Dialectal Inclusivity Classed and Racialized - French DLBE in the US Midwest Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Hybrid Learning with Film: Advancing K-12 French Education with CinéSchool Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Reflective Teaching: Cultivating Lifelong Growth as an Educator Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Students' Development of Social Justice Awareness Through a PBLL Project Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Impact and Advocacy: Perspectives from New England Arabic Teachers Council Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Impact of Novice Teachers' Behaviors on Student Emotions in Chinese Program Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Translanguaging & the Knowledge Gap - A Closer Look at Linguistic Transfer Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Using AI to Practice Spoken Italian: Talkio AI and Character AI Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST 25 Students, 25 Levels - How to Address Heterogeneity Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST A Year of Cultural Activities Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST AATJ Practice-Oriented Paper Session 1 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Access 101: Easy Inclusive Practices for the World Language Classroom Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Affinity Group: Neurodivergent Educators Meetings 
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Tech That's the Bomb.com! Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG Research-oriented Paper Presentations Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST ACTFL ILR OPI Tester Meeting Meetings 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL MOU Signing with the Commission for Indigenous Languages in Canada Meetings 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Technology and Digital Learning 1 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Language Course Modality & Curricular Design Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Linguistic Development Research Across Linguistic Domains Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Roundtable Presentations 2 Roundtable 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Sidebar: Staying Sane When You Have Multiple Courses to Prepare for! Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST AI Invasion: Are Tomorrow’s Teachers On Board, Offboard, or Overboard? Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST An Analysis of an International Learning Partner Program Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Barriers to Bridges: AI & UDL, a Partnership on the Proficiency Pathway Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Best of PNCFL: Student Belonging & Indian Ed for All in the WL Curriculum Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Challenges in Listening Instruction Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Bringing Spanish to Life Through Authentic Projects Beyond the Classroom Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Building Bridges: A Community of Practice for University Language Faculty Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST College Credits for High School Classes: The Good, the Bad, and the Hidden Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Designing Policies and Practices with and for Chatbots Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Designing Your Own Leveled Readers: A Practical Guide for Language Teachers Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E29 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E30 Leveling Up: What Comes After Setting Proficiency Targets? Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E31 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E32 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E33 ¡VAMOS! / ¡EN CAMINO! – A dynamic new beginner series Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E34 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E35 How AI Is Revolutionizing Speaking Practice in Education Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Empowering Diverse Language Learners Through AI and Critical Pedagogy Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Empowering Heritage Learners through Translanguaging in Digital Narratives Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Empowering Language Learning with Digital Workbooks Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Experiential Learning in Language Teacher Education Presentation 
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST F-2-F, Blended, or Online: Which Method Best Promotes Language Proficiency? Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST French For All: An Initiative to Support French Language and Learners Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST From Travel to Teaching: High School Students Share Puerto Rican Adventures Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Fruition in Retention: Here's How! Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Generative AI in Chinese Language Classrooms for Heritage Learners Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Integrating Hanzi and Its Cultural Context into Language Classes Presentation 
3:30 PM - 3:52 PM CST Kafka in the Classroom: Integrating Creativity to Enhance Language Learning Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Listen Up! Designing Scaffolded Listening with Task-based Activities Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Literature in the Post-Secondary Classroom: Kafka & Goethe's Erlkoenig Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Low-stakes, Everyday Output Ideas Session 
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST Measuring Second Language Cognitive Processing During the OPI Using fNIRS Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Personalized Assessment: Your Students Are Your Best Content Session 
3:30 PM - 3:52 PM CST Revolutionizing Presentational Communication with Canva’s AI Tools Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Single Faculty German Programs - Best Practices Session 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) Board Meeting Meetings 
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST STEM and Humanities: Japan’s Heritage Sites Course and Student Insights Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Students' Perceptions of Using Virtual Reality and AI to Learn Languages Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Teacher's Reflection as a Tool for Change Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST The Online Language Learning Recipe: Best Practices for Success Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Think You Can Just Walk in and Speak the Language? Of Course You Can! Session 
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST To Continue or Not? Chinese Heritage Language Learners' Learning Motivation Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Transforming the Language Classroom Through Well-Being and Equity Practices Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Translanguaging: Creating Opportunities for Classroom Instruction Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST Unlocking the Power of Feedback Through Speech-to-Text Techniques Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ¡Soy profe!: Engaging Students in Learning Session 
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST Educational Experiences of Burmese Bilingual Students in the US Presentation 
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST Empowering Language Learning Through Infographics and Visual Communication Presentation 
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST Teaching Trends in U.S. K-12 Classrooms: Perspectives on TBLT and Beyond Presentation 
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST What Makes High Quality Experimental Research? The Case of Arabic Phonology Presentation 
3:53 PM - 4:15 PM CST Creating OERs: Benefits, Strategies, and Best Practices for Educators Presentation 
3:53 PM - 4:15 PM CST Goethe's Erlkönig: Elevating Cultural Competency via Pronunciation Practice Presentation 
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CST "Teacher Spanish": Students and Teachers Understanding Language Borders Presentation 
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CST A Path to Confident Conversation Participants Using PBI Class Activities Presentation 
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CST Object-based Language Teaching and Curriculum Building: State of the Art Presentation 
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CST On the Acquisition of Temporal Meaning of Double Past in Korean Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST AATJ Research-Oriented Paper Session Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Affinity Group: New Teachers (5 or Less Years in the Classroom) Meetings 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Distance Learning SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Interculturality 1 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Exploring Generative AI Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Fostering Cultural Competence & Intercultural Communication Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST AI-Supported Translanguaging: Enhancing ESL Writing and Metacognition Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Best of NECTFL: Nerds Unite! Fresh Insights for Language Classrooms Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Beyond the Classroom: Practical Approaches to Language Proficiency Success Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Can Chocolate Change the World? Session 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Constructing Cultural Knowledge Through Compositional Digital Video (DV) Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Creating Purposeful Learning Spaces for Proficiency in Language Classrooms Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Cutting It Out: Curating Diverse Classroom Libraries Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Deconstructed Task-Based Language Teaching for Effective Communication Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Developing Mandarin Social Language to Promote Language Acquisition Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Developing the ASL AAPPL: Best Practices for Test Development Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Dynamic Trio: Mix Project Based Learning, AI and AP Themes Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E36 Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E37 How to Help Your Students Write a Travel Journal Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E38 via nova: Modern Approaches to Teaching Latin Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E39 Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E40 Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E41 Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST E42 Exhibitor Workshop 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Embracing AI Tools to Enhance Three Modes of Communication Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Empowering Educators in Community-based Language Schools: Case of German Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Empowering Educators to Build Sustainable Programs: Two Perspectives Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Empowering Heritage Language Tutors: A University-Community Partnership Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Enhancing ICC: Integrating Cultural Materials Across Curricula and Beyond Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Enhancing Oral Literacy: Bridging Speaking and Differentiated Reading Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Flipping the Script: Are US Americans Really Monolingual? Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST French Bowl: Building Community, Visibility, and Recruitment Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST From Classroom to Career: Connecting Language Skills and Professional Goals Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Language Teaching Curricular Innovation in Higher Education Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Part of Our World: Increasing a Sense of Belonging in Spanish Class Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Prompting Perspectives: A.I., Culture, and Teaching Beyond Stereotypes Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Strategies for Differentiated Teaching in Multi-Level Language Classes Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Strategies to Inspire and Transform Elementary Language Lessons Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Students Who Succeed Can Read...Music! Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST The Power of Fear: A Balanced Approach to Motivating Language Learners Session 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Using Traditional Textiles to Teach Bangla Language, Culture, and History Presentation 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Who Paid the Price of Post-Pandemic Learning Loss?: Case of Japanese Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Writing for All L2 Learners in the Age of AI Session 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Examining Cultural Accuracy and Equivalence in AI Translation of Proverbs Presentation 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST The Use of a Digital Diagram to Promote Cultural Learning Presentation 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Video-based Teacher Resources for Authentic Storytelling in Japanese Presentation 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Virtual Exchange: Five Years in Review Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST Assessing Cultural-learning Through Portfolios: Measuring Effectiveness Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST Enhancing Language Learning with Immersive Technologies: Innovative Strategies Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST Promoting Cultural Competence, Self-care, and Compassion in WL Classrooms Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST Why Students in Social Mobility Institutions Are (Not) Studying Japanese? Presentation 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST "Chaos is a Ladder": Scaffolding Social Media for Language Learners Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST ACTFL Affinity Group: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Educators Meetings 
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST ACTFL Business Meeting Meetings 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST ACTFL Korean SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations: Korean Language Teaching Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST ACTFL Languages for Specific Purposes SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Interdisciplinary Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Language Learning Through Arts, Drama, and Multimodal Expression Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Policy, Sustainability, and Advocacy Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST AI Tools for Digital Literacies: Concrete Pedagogical Activities Session 
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM CST Arts Integration in Foreign Language Instruction Training: A Case Study Presentation 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Assessing Student Learning Outcomes; Compliant Practices Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Authentic Resources at All Levels: Two Practice-oriented Papers Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Best of SWCOLT: This Is Why We Do What We Do in Our Class Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Beyond Language Learning:Integrating SEL in Character Development and Games Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST City Pop and JFL Learning: Revival of Japanese 80’s Music in the U.S. Session 
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM CST Comics: Alternative Language Assessment for Generation Z Digital Natives Presentation 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Creating Skillful Communicators: Leveraging Intentional Skill Building Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Culturally Relevant Calentamientos: Language, Culture and Community Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Department Goals, Personal Growth; Crafting Relevant Personalized PD Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Differentiated Instruction for Mandarin and History in Secondary Immersion Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Expanding Your Horizons: Recruitment Through Interdisciplinary Initiatives Session 
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM CST Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Outcomes Presentation 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST French (L3+) for Speakers of English and Spanish Through Intercomprehension Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST French for Global Health: An Approach to Developing Innovative Materials Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Game On! Using Games to Promote Proficiency and Student Engagement Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Integrating Hispanic Culture Beyond the Textbook in Secondary Education Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Leading Curriculum Change in World Language Departments Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Lights, Cameras, Past Action! Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Linking Perception and Production in L2 Chinese Pronunciation Development Session 
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM CST Professional French: Partnering with Design for Experiential Learning Presentation 
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM CST Rethinking, Reshaping Language Programs to Prepare for the Global World Presentation 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Speak, Learn, Thrive: Practices to Elevate Proficiency in Immersion Classes Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in the World Language Class Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST Teaching as Advocacy: Connecting Classrooms and Communities Session 
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM CST The Integrated Performance Assessment in Diverse Korean Language Programs Session 
5:30 PM - 5:52 PM CST Utilizing Learning Videos to Learn with Authentic Content Presentation 
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM CST Creating LSP Courses to Meet Student and Community Needs Presentation 
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM CST Leveraging AI to Enhance Project-based Learning in Advanced Korean Presentation 
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM CST Linguistic Cartography - Visual Representations of Multilingualism Presentation 
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM CST Sustainability in L2 Courses: A Framework for Materials Evaluation Presentation 
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM CST Using Drama to Foster Multilingual Learners' (MLs) Engagement with Language Presentation 
5:53 PM - 6:15 PM CST Teaching the Holocaust in the German Classroom Presentation 
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM CST Beyond a Monocultural Focus on Language for Specific Purposes Presentation 
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM CST Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning Principles Presentation 
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM CST Language and Art in Action: Interdisciplinary Role-play Presentation 
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM CST Leveraging OPIc for Advocacy Purposes Presentation 
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM CST Multimodal Visualization Reflections as a Collaborative Prewriting Task Presentation 
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM CST ACTFL Awards Ceremony Special Events 
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM CST CLASS Membership Meeting & Swap Shop Special Events 
7:45 PM - 9:30 PM CST AATJ Officers and Directors Meeting Meetings 
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Sat, 11/22
Time Title Type
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST Dual Language Immersion Alliance Breakfast Special Events 
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM CST NNELL Networking Breakfast Special Events 
8:00 AM - 8:22 AM CST A Little SPARK Can Light a Fire for German Instruction! Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Accommodations for L2 Classes: What Works for Learners with Disabilities? Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Korean SIG Research-oriented Paper Presentations: Advancing Korean Learning Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Equitable and Inclusive Practices Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Technology and Digital Learning - Multiple Languages 2 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Developing Communicative Competence Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Arabic Voice of the Youth Project Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Bringing Indigenous and Afro-Indigenous Cultures into the WL Classroom Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Building a Strategic Framework for Dual Language Immersion Programs Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Building Curricula for a Language for the Professions Program Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Community Partnerships: Building a SPARK Lab & A Sister Cities Exchange Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Comparing the Pedagogical Power of VR Apps for Language Learning Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Developing WL Students’ Literacy Through Writer’s Workshop Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Empowering Immigrant and Refugee Women Through AI-enhanced ESL Instruction Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Empowering Novice Learners to Read Novels Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Enhancing Cultural Awareness and Linguistic Precision Through Translation Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Enhancing Language Learning Through University & High School Collaboration Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Enhancing Mandarin Proficiency: Integrating Listening, Reading, and Immersive Learning Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Enhancing Visual-spatial Skills for Effective Representation in ASL Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Enhancing Writing Proficiency with ChatGPT: Bridging Theory and Practice Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST From Inside Out: Fostering Cognitive Engagement in the Language Classroom Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Google Sites: Enhancing the HL Classes with a Multidisciplinary Focus Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Incorporating Well-being Components into Language Teacher Education Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Integrating Listening and Reading Skills in Media Chinese Class Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Latin Proficiency Portfolios: Tracking Performance Data Over Time Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Making Strategic Instructional Choices in Activity Designs Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST More than Just Language: Awareness-raising to Improve Student Retention Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Multiliteracy in Motion: Leveraging Social Media for Student Engagement Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Program Revamp: College Students Back to Teach in Middle School Classrooms Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Spanish Immersion Program for Learner Centered Environments Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Spanish Instruction to Improve Native Language Literacy and ELA Performance Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Stories of Resistance: Introducing French and Belgian Colonial Histories Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Thinking Routines to Cultivate Deeper Learning in the Target Language Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Transforming Language Learning with AI SORA: Hands-on Strategies Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Trauma-Informed World Language Teaching: Myths, Truths, and Next Steps Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST We Got Massive Data from Differentiated Assessments, Now What? Session 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST AI-Powered Critical Writing: Revolutionizing Assessment and Growth Presentation 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Bridging Differences: Foreign Language Learning and Fostering Understanding Presentation 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E43 Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E44 Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E45 Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E46 Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E47 Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E48 Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CST E49 AI for Oral Proficiency: University of Wisconsin Insights Exhibitor Workshop 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Effects of Pronunciation Corrective Feedback on Third-year Korean learners Presentation 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Transforming In-Class Review Activities into Immersive Mandarin Experiences Presentation 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Unlocking SPVEs: Oral Proficiency Development and Pedagogical Insights Presentation 
8:23 AM - 8:45 AM CST Christkindlmarkt, Sister City Exchange and Scholarships: Our Communities Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Back to Fundamentals: How to Help Students Achieve Superior in Listening Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Inclusion and Technology: Adapting Language Education for Diverse Learners Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Integration of an AI-based Conversational Chatbot into Language Curricula Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Learners' Perceptions of 'Language Helpers' During Virtual Interactions Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Virtual Reality as a Tool for Collaborative Language Learning in Portuguese Presentation 
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST CLTA Member Networking Breakfast Special Events 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: Brisk It! Session 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Navigating the Job Interview and Negotiating an Offer for Higher Ed Positions Session 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST ACTFL Central: National Study on Motivations for Taking Languages Session 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Tech Ease for Techies Session 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST ACTFL Electronic Poster Presentations 1 Electronic Poster 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CST ACTFL Sidebar: The Power of Ungrading Session 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Be Like the King: Teaching Formal Persian Through Historical Drama Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Changing Seats Daily to Keep Students on Their Toes and Using the L2! Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Computer Science Related Projects and Language Learning Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Conceptualizing Corrective Feedback as a Language Teaching Assistant Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Effectiveness of Project-based Language Learning Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Empowering Student Voice: Writing for Purpose in World Language Education Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Engaging Community-based Curriculum for Enriching Study Abroad Experiences Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Enhancing Comprehension and Production Skills Through Summarization Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Examination of an Elicited Imitation Task: A FACETS Approach Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Exploring the World Through Language: FLES Program Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Fostering Reciprocal Engagement: Evolving Roles in Chinese Language CEL Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST High School Principals' Instructional Leadership Regarding WL Programs Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Identifying and Breaking Stereotypes Through Ethical Language Instruction Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Investigation of Interference Phenomena in Diverse Learners' Speech Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Learning About Germany's Colonial Past: A Study Abroad trip to Namibia Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Learning Recommendations for Young Learners Taking Chinese Proficiency Test Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Online Approved: Clone and Adapt a Digital Resource for Novice French Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Oral History with Local Migrant Communities to Build Programs Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Reaching Distinguished Speaking Proficiency in Russian Interpreter Training Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Student-oriented Korean Grammar Class Based on the PACE Model Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST The Experiential Language Learner: A Journey Beyond the Classroom Presentation 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST Virtual Reality & Artificial Intelligence in Task-based Language Teaching Presentation 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST ACTFL Central: Be Published in The Language Educator - Find Out How! Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST AATJ Practice-Oriented Paper Session 2 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Languages for Specific Purposes SIG Research-oriented Paper Presentations Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Interculturality 2 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Technology and Digital Learning 2 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Advancing Oral Language Development Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Sidebar: What is Proficiency and How do I Grade That? Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Awarding and Motivating Students Through National Contests and Scholarships Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Catching Sign Language Cheaters: Strategies for Ensuring Authentic ASL Work Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Challenging Ideologies: Critical Approaches to Heritage Spanish Teaching Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST DELFinitely Better: Mapping Success Through the DELF Trail (and Beyond) Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Develop Multicompetencies with the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Empowering Heritage Language Learners in Traditional WL Classrooms Session 
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM CST Empowering Language Programs: Inspiring Learners, Leading Change Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST From Madinina to Martinique: Exploring the Island of Flowers Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Global Citizenship in the Language Classroom: Teaching the UN SDGs Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Goodbye Presentations!: Designing Speaking Tasks for 21st Century Learners Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST How to Establish and Expand Arabic as a World Language Program Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Innovative Collaboration Across Levels: Developing Hybrid Japanese Courses Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Instant AI Transcripts: Ten Keys to Leveraging Target-Language Streaming TV Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Instilling Career Competitiveness in Today’s Language Learners Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Lemme Post on Spam: Leveraging Insta-Inspired Communicative Tasks in the TL Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Oral Utterance Fluency in Spanish as a L2 in Evaluative Contexts Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Small Language Programs Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Restorative Practices: Inclusive Learning for All Session 
10:00 AM - 10:22 AM CST Rock the Block Schedule: Strategies to Keep Students Engaged for 80 Minutes Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Rooted in Words: Biodiversity Awareness and SDGs in Language Education Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Speak Like a Pro: Harnessing AI to Enhance Oral Fluency Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Student Self-Reflection: The SMART Way to Assess Intercultural Proficiency Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Student-centered Teaching: Rock the Block Schedule & Inquiry-based Projects Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Teachers' Perceptions on Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST The Power of Culture in Project-based Learning Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST The Trans-Turn: What Translanguaging Means for World Language Educators Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Training and Implementing Customized GPT Tools for Beginning-Level Chinese Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Translation as Anti-Racist Teaching: Beyond Critical Linguistic Awareness Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Unlocking the Mysteries of the Mayan Calendar: A Cultural Exploration Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Words that Matter: Vocabulary Growth in Languages for Specific Purposes Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Writing with Tech: Equipping Students and Instructors in World Languages Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Boosting Speaking Proficiency: Using Snorkl AI for Practice and Progress Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Business Italian in Practice: Language, Culture, and Professional Contexts Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Enhancing Communication and Cultural Competence for Specific Purposes Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Lost in AI Adoption: Enhancing Language Teaching or Replacing Teachers? Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Receptive and Productive Vocabulary Size as a Window into Proficiency Presentation 
10:23 AM - 10:45 AM CST "Languaging": Disciplinary Literacy Through Inquiry-based Projects Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST A Dual-Approach Model of Medical Spanish and Clinical Experience for Health Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST Advocating for Language Programs: Human-Centric Skills in the AI Era Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST Beginning Asynchronous Online Learners Novice Oral Language Production Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST Bring Literature and Culture to Life in 2nd Year Through Cultural Analysis Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST Formative Assessment with AI Tools in Language Teaching and Learning Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST A Qualitative Study of Foreign Language Anxiety: What Do Our Students Say? Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: ChatGPT in Class - Coach, Not Crutch Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Open Forum on Job-Seeking for Higher Ed World Language Positions Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Less Commonly Taught Languages SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Interdisciplinary - Spanish Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Research SIG Paper Presentations: Focus on Advocacy and Leadership Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Innovative Tools & Approaches Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Teacher Support & Collaboration in Multilingual Education Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Roundtable Presentations 3 Roundtable 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST ACTFL Sidebar: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students and Colleagues Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Beyond the Classroom Walls: Developing Community Engagement Courses Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Building a Crosswalk to Bridge the World Language-CTE Credit Divide Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Classroom Buddies: Collaborative Learning in an Immersion Program Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Connecting Language and Culture Through Immersive Role Play Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Creating Engaging Spaces for Students Through Diversifying Course Materials Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Cultivating Dual Language Expertise Through the Micro-Credentialing Program Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Cultural Connections in the Classroom: Integrating Shadow Puppetry, Cuisine, and Experiential Learning Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Digital Empowerment in Language Teaching Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Diversifying Authentic Resources to Create Belonging in French Class Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST DocYOUmentary: The World Through Words and Your Language Journey Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E50 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E51 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E52 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E53 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E54 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E55 Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST E56 On the Hook Exhibitor Workshop 
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CST Effects of Game-based Learning on EFL Adolescents in SDGs Classes Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Enhancing Dual Language Learning with Cooperative Strategies Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Enhancing Language Learning Through Neurosciences Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Fear-Free Communication: Translingual Practices and Innovative Tools Session 
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CST Fostering a Culture of Peace via Model U.N. Activity in Language Education Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST German Children and Youth Literature: New Trends and Traditional Works! Session 
11:00 AM - 11:22 AM CST Guided Accent Exposure Enhances Communicative Competence and L2 Identities Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST How To Use Visual Art to Retain a Second Language: ASL Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Innovative Grading Strategies for the Proficiency-based Language Classroom Session 
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CST Integrate Shadow Puppetry into Language Class: A Multimodal Learning Project Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Interculturality on the Camino de Santiago: A Language Teacher's Guide Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Literacy for Multilingual Learners: What Do ALL Educators Need to Know? Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Making Reading Fun: Using Authentic Texts to Engage Language Learners Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Motivation, Belonging, and Growth: Designing a Thriving Language Classroom Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Promoting Transcultural/Translingual Competence via Linguistic Landscapes Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Reflection Through Rubrics: Empowering Students as Acquisition Partners Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Reimagining Language Assessment: Creative Projects and Smart Feedback Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST So, When is the Game? From Language Practice to Meaningful Communication Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Strengthening Chinese Language Programs Through Social-Emotional Learning Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CST Teacher Collaboration: A Contextual Framework for Materials Development Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST The Best Japanese 2 High School Curriculum of All Time Session 
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CST The Emergence of Sociolinguistic Competence During Short-term Study Abroad Presentation 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Transforming Language Learning with Augmented Reality and Memory Palaces Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Visual Scaffolding for Authentic Ancient Texts Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST World Language FLEX Education: Not Just Fun and Games... Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Writing the Great Heritage Novel: Cultivating Voices Through Vignettes Session 
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CST Wrong Answers Only: Designing Assessment Using Plausible Distractors Session 
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST Contemplative Pedagogy in the Spanish L2 Classroom: A Literary Approach Presentation 
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST Food as Culture: Designing Advanced CFL Unit on Chinese Cuisine and Custom Presentation 
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST From Prompts to Scores: Evaluating Generative AI in Assessing IELTS Writing Presentation 
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST Individualized Pronunciation Training in a Foreign Language Course Presentation 
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST Unshatterable Image of Native-Speaker Teachers: Tolerance for Teacher Errors Presentation 
11:23 AM - 11:45 AM CST Fostering Inclusivity in Mixed-Ability Classes Through Task Flexibility Presentation 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST A Path Toward Pedagogical Reform: Teacher Training Programs Presentation 
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Simple Tips & Tricks in Maximizing your Use of Canva Session 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Bridging Language Learning and EMI: Insights from AI’s Real-Time Feedback Presentation 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Can Text-Based Pedagogy Facilitate L2 Writing Development?­ Presentation 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Language Across Curricula: From El Greco to Geometry Presentation 
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST Motivating Students Through Experiential Learning and Career Readiness Presentation 
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM CST AATJ Teacher Award Luncheon Special Events 
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CST ACTFL Central: Updates from ACTFL Testing! Session 
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM CST CLASS Annual Luncheon & Award Ceremony Special Events 
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM CST Embassy of France Luncheon Special Events 
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM CST Embassy of Spain Luncheon Special Events 
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM CST Korea Foundation Luncheon & ACTFL Korean SIG Meeting Special Events 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: Chat GPT and Gemini Gems - The Wonderful World of CustomGPTs Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Navigating the Job Interview for K-12 Teaching Positions Session 
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Thinking Literally Outside the Box: Google Slides for More Than Presentations Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Teacher Preparation and Recruitment Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Building Resilience & Reducing Anxiety Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Pathways from Language Learning to Long-term Outcomes Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Sidebar: World Language Teaching in Rural Areas: Challenges, Strategies, and Success Stories Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Teacher Development SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST ACTFL Teacher of the Year Cohort Presents: Top 10 Tips to Thrive Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Advancing Careers with Portuguese for Specific Purposes Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Build to Last: The Blueprint for a Longstanding Program Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Classroom Management is Not About Rules, It is About Engagement Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Connecting Classrooms to the World Through Stories Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Connecting to Communities: Integrating Modern Standard Arabic and Dialects Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Culturally Responsive Language Instruction: Beyond the Textbook Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E57 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E58 Bridging the gap: Supporting the leap to Intermediate Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E59 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E60 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E61 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST E62 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST E63 Exhibitor Workshop 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST Effective Mentorship: Strategies for Supporting New Colleagues/Instructors Presentation 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST Effective Strategies for Teacher Education in TBLT: A Global Review Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Empowering Engagement and Personal Growth for Lifelong Learners Through SNA Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Empowering Voices: Strengthening Literacy Skills for Heritage Learners Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST FILL the Future: Theory in Action Session 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST From Casa to Career: Insights on Adolescent Heritage Spanish Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST From Silent to Talkies: Developing Spanish Communication n' Cultural Skills Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Hands-On Learning: Project-based Success in the ASL Classroom Session 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST L2 Writing Across Tasks: Empirical Insights and Pedagogical Implications Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST L2 Writing, Speaking, and AP Instruction: Insights for Chinese Learners and Instructors Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Nurturing Cultural Ties in Spanish Heritage Education via Family Engagement Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Preparing LSP Professionals: Target Competencies, Strategies, and Materials Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Presenting at ACTFL 2026: How to Write a Comprehensive ACTFL Proposal Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Promoting Language Development with Engaging Interactive Activities Session 
1:30 PM - 1:52 PM CST Stronger, Better, Faster Together: Working on Close Collaboration Groups Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Teaching Louisiana French Session 
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM CST The Role of Grit in Language Learning Among Monolingual and Multilinguals Presentation 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Transdisciplinary Connections: Spanish, Chinese, and English Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Transformative Translations: Dual Credit and Internship Program Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Unlocking Language with AI: Escape the Room, Not the Learning! Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Using AI to Create Culturally Relevant Material for the Classroom Session 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Using All the Tools: Collaboration with Educators and Partner Organizations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CST Vibing with Students - How to Increase Classroom Engagement Session 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Enhancing Oral Proficiency of Chinese Heritage Learners via Self-Assessment Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Language Anxiety in Technology-Mediated Interactions: To Bot or Not Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Leveraging the Global Seal to Promote Retention and Career Readiness Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Preparing Pre-Service Language Teachers for Success in Student-Teaching Presentation 
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CST Recruiting World Language Teachers via a Teacher Residency Program Presentation 
1:53 PM - 2:15 PM CST CTE and Language Learning: Best Practices for Career Readiness with German Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST A Mixed-Methods Study of ChatGPT's Role in AP Chinese Instruction Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Connecting Student Outcomes and Teacher Expectations: Beyond Proficiency Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Engaging Elementary Teacher Candidates with Multilingual Literacies Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST From the Imposter Syndrome to Agency: Engaging ELLs in Peer Review Presentation 
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST Revolutionizing GTA Training: Innovative Strategies for Program's Success Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST AATJ Practice-Oriented Paper Session 3 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Curriculum and Instruction 2 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Exchanges & Community Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Learner Identity & Language in Classroom Learning Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Roundtable Presentations 4 Roundtable 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Sidebar: From Fast Food to Fresh Learning: Making Classroom Activities More Nourishing Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL Teaching and Learning of Culture SIG Practice-oriented Paper Presentations Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST ACTFL's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Radical Listening Session Meetings 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST AI and Chrome Extensions: Enhancing Language Learning and Engagement Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST AI-Powered Business Chinese Mock Interviews: From Classroom to Career Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Building a Culturally Responsive Elementary Language Program Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Chatbot Activities in the Spanish Classroom: Challenges and Possibilities Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Concept to Argument: Developing Complex Reasoning in Language Instruction Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Cultivating Cultural Competency in American Sign Language Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Designing a Thematic Unit Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Different Languages, Levels, & Abilities! Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Digital Resources for French Instruction: The French Embassy Collection Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E64 Speak, See, Savor: Unlocking Cultures Through Language Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E65 Facilitating Student Acquisition Through Target Language Talk Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E66 Designing for Reading: The Cambridge Latin Course at 60 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E67 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E68 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E69 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST E70 Exhibitor Workshop 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Empowering Chinese Teaching - Introducing Chinese Online Class of NJCTA Presentation 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Empowering Language Learners: Building Efficacy Through Study Abroad Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Engaging Students in Arabic: Dual and World Language Classroom Strategies Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Extensive Reading in the Heritage Language Class: Benefits and Model Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Fostering Transformative Learning Through Representation in L2 Classrooms Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST From Surviving to Thriving: Redesigning Language Majors for the Future Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Games that Promote Collaboration and Engagement in World Language Classes Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST How to Nurture a Love of Reading in Spanish Class Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Integrating Language with History, Entertainment, and Art of the Edo Period Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Intrigue & Intermediates: Interactive Frameworks that Inspire & Motivate Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Latin American Changemakers: Using Our Voices for Social Good Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Latino Educators Rising: Building Reliable Systems for Retention and Equity Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST L’art du court-métrage: Film Shorts for the World Language Classroom Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Motivating Learners with Culturally Responsive Approaches and Collaboration Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Preservice Teachers' Perceptions and Integration of Artificial Intelligence Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Proactive Classroom Management: Applied Behavior Analysis for Inclusion Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Proficiency-oriented Language Instruction Through Authentic Material Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Rethinking Language Assessment: A Framework for Quality Work & Proficiency Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST SCOLT Region Meet and Greet Meetings 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Scoring Success: Building Language and Community Connections Through Soccer Session 
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST Service-Learning and Community Engagement with French in Louisiana Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Sustainability Lessons & Information Integrity in the German Classroom Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST The Immersive Asynchronous ASL Classroom: Mission Impossible? Presentation 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Towards a Principled and Pedagogic Translanguaging for Language Instruction Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Transforming Challenges: Leadership Moves for Sustainable DLI Programs Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Transforming Chinese Learning: AI and Social Media Integration Session 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Transforming Mandarin Learning: AI Mock Interviews, Gamified Experiences, and Tone Production Feedback Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CST Using AI Tools to Enhance Cultural Competence in Language Learning Presentation 
2:30 PM - 2:52 PM CST Waste Not, Learn a Lot: Sustainability in the German Language Classroom Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Artifacts as Gateways to Culture: Bridging Products to Perspectives Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Connecting Cultures & Careers: Virtual Exchange in Spanish for Professions Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Exposure to Exposure: Overcoming Foreign Language Anxiety in Students Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Gamified Learning: Black Myth - Wukong in Advanced Mandarin Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Immersive Business Japanese: Real-World Readiness Through Active Learning Presentation 
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST Nerves to Notas: Building Confidence in African-American Spanish Learners Presentation 
2:53 PM - 3:15 PM CST United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Enhancing Learners' Listening Skills Through Genre-based Strategies Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Personalized and Automated Dual-Modal Feedback for Chinese Tone Production Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Timed Dictation for Kana and Kanji Learning: An Alternative to Copying Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Translanguaging: A Pedagogical Link for Spanish Speakers Learning Italian Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Using Cross-Cultural Exchange to Advance French Language and Culture Presentation 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CST Weaving a Tangled Web: Incorporating AI into Intercultural Competence Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST A Corpus-based Analysis of Cohesive Devices Produced by L2 Chinese Writers Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST A Cultural Sandwich: Make AP students Hungry for Beauty and Aesthetics Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: One Task, Many Levels - Differentiating with AI Session 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Career Cafe: Refuel, Reflect, Reconnect! Sustaining Your Passion for K-12 Teaching Session 
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST ACTFL Central: Language Connects Foundation Donor Impact in Action - Stories of Teachers and Students Session 
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge: Ready to Refresh Your Tech Playlist? Session 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST ACTFL Electronic Poster Presentations 2 Electronic Poster 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST ACTFL Sidebar: Novice Level Learners Session 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Breaking Boundaries: Enhancing Intercultural Competence Through VR Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Building School-Family Partnerships for Heritage Language Program Success Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Conceptual From the Start: A Beginner Level Phrasal Verb Curriculum Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E71 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E72 Aligning ACTFL Guidelines with Dual Language Principles Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E73 Introduction to New Japanese Workbook "COMPASS 1" Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E74 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E75 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E76 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST E77 Exhibitor Workshop 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Facilitated Language Study: An Innovative Approach to Language Learning Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Help Your Students Learn How to Learn Languages Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Interactive Writing and Mediated Action in a Kindergarten Literacy Lesson Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Interdisciplinary Approaches in Russian Interpreter Preparation Program Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Language Education in the Age of AI: Evolving Roles and Emerging Challenges Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST LFLTA Annual Meeting Meetings 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Making it Obvious: Contextualizing Language Functions for the Workplace Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Models for Teaching Linguistic Diversity in Language Courses Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Pronunciation Teaching Guides/Templates for Less Commonly Taught Languages Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Read Between the Lines: Transforming Reading Instruction with Digital Tools Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Teacher vs. Peer Feedback in L2 Arabic Classrooms Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST The Power of Passion: Game-design Skills Enhance Japanese Digital Stories Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Think, Talk, Learn: Enhancing Language Learning through Thinking Routines Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Tutor, Co-Author or Sidekick?: Generative AI in Novice-Level Writing Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Utopian Classroom: iPads vs. Reality of Paper Presentation 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST Validating a Portuguese Reading Proficiency Test Presentation 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST ACTFL/Middlebury Research Forum Reunion Meetings 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST A.I. + Human Intelligence = Student Ownership of Language Learning Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Career, Community or Global Connection - Spanish Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Research SIG Paper Presentations: Focus on Practice Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Heritage Language Learning & Identity in Diverse Contexts Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Voices from the Field on Innovation, Challenges, and Growth Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ACTFL Teacher Development SIG Research-oriented Paper Presentations Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Advocating for Justice Through a Genre-based Approach Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Bridging Global Issues and Local Action:Teaching Civics in Chinese Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Bringing French to Your Community with Children's Programs Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Designing Business Language Courses: A Domain Analysis Approach Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Energizing Interpersonal Interaction Through Global Debates Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Enhancing Advanced Learners' Research Skills: Flagship Program Insights Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Grow, Reflect, Lead: Communities supporting Arabic Teacher Development Session 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Heritage Language Maintenance: Identity, Social Context, and Investment Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST How to Keep the Ball Rolling: The World Cup 2026 in the Classroom Session 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST Is Generative AI Transforming Language Teacher Education, Too? Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST It's Time to Rethink: Create a More Valuable Language Program Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Jingles ARE the Way: Create and Use Short Songs in the Language Classroom Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Liberation, Joy, and Creative Resistance in the Language Classroom Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Myths, Facts, and Strategies to Elevate Intermediate Learners Session 
4:30 PM - 4:52 PM CST Perspectives from the Field: The Unstainable Work of WL Teacher Education Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Pragmatics in Action: Strategic Communication and Leadership Opportunities Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Proficiency-Friendly Oral Feedback: A Community College Viewpoint Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Sense of Belonging: Students Voices on Dynamic Learning Communities Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Silently Soaring to Mastery: The Power of a Free Voluntary Reading in L2 Session 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST State Policies for World Language Education: The National Landscape Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Student Activities with AI: Moving from Tools to Teaching Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Summer Immersion Camp: Celebrating 20 Years of Language Advocacy Session 
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST The Use of Open Educational Resources in Medical Spanish Courses Presentation 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Using Functional Speaking Exercises to Increase Accuracy and Confidence Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST Viva la causa, Viva la huelga: Farm Worker Rights in the Spanish Classroom Session 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST ¡Azúcar! Energizing Your Classroom Through Music and Dance Session 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Awareness and Agency among Latinx Spanish–English Bilinguals Presentation 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Empowering Bilingual Professionals: A Curriculum for Lifelong Growth Presentation 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Student Perceptions of More-than-Language Development and Enrollment Plans Presentation 
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Supporting Teachers of Multilingual Learners in Mainstream Spaces Presentation 
4:53 PM - 5:15 PM CST Developing Creative Strengths of Preservice Language Educators Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST Cultivating Intercultural Competences in the Community Through Reflection Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST DIG Into Data: Enhancing Language Curriculum with Diagnostic Insights Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST Guiding Learners to Interpret & Discuss Texts: WL Teachers' Practices Presentation 
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM CST HL and L2 Discourse: Language Ideologies, Expertise and Learning Gains Presentation 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST AATJ General Membership Meeting and Reception Special Events 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST ACTFL Special Interest Group (SIG) Fair Special Events 
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Sun, 11/23
Time Title Type
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Curriculum and Instruction 3 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Technology and Digital Learning - ESL Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Navigating Identity & Race in K-12 Language Teacher Development Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Beyond Forms: Fostering Proficiency Through Authentic Grammar Encounters Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Bidi Bidi Bom Bom: Engaging Heritage Learners with Grammar in Context Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Create School-Level Intervention Program to Support All Language Learners Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST EFL Learners' Pragmatic Writing: Using AI in a Task-based Writing Class Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Empowered Instruction with AI: Interpersonal and Interpretive Tasks Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Engaging ELLs/EBs Through Comprehensible Input and Classroom Management Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Engaging Strategies to Improve Language Skills Through Speech Contests Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Enhancing Language Learning Through Extensive Reading Programs Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Evidence-based Best Practices for Affirming Trans & Nonbinary Students Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Extensive Reading Class – Activities, Grading, and Instructor's Role Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST French Class on Reel: Lessons for Students and Teachers Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST From Scratch: Crafting Dynamic and Inquiry-based AP Spanish Language Units Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST How Language Program Directors Navigate Challenging Situations Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Incorporating Gender-Inclusive Language: Lesson Planning and Implementation Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Integrating DEI in Language Learning: Inclusive Language, Decision-based Tasks, and Community Engagement Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
8:00 AM - 8:23 AM CST Novice-Level Interpersonal Writing with an AI Chatbot Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Play-Based Learning to Build Connections Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Processing Input - The Missing Piece To Learners' Language Ownership Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Ready, Set, Go: Transforming Language Classrooms Through Play Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Redefining Teacher Roles: AI as a Partner in Japanese Language Learning Session 
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CST Storying the Classroom: Revisiting the Voices of Black Female WL Teachers Presentation 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Strategies for Sustaining University Language Programs Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST The Inclusive French Classroom: Non-Binary French Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST Using AI to Extend Experiential Language Learning Opportunities Session 
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CST World Language Teacher Leadership: Reflections, Research, and Action Session 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST A Raciolinguistics Approach of Latina Heritage Speakers as K-12 Teachers Presentation 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Decision-based Tasks to Enhance Language Learning with DEI Presentation 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Integrating AI Technologies to Support Translanguaging in ESL Classrooms Presentation 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM CST Towards a More A/Effective Vocabulary Learning Experience Presentation 
8:23 AM - 8:45 AM CST Using Ai to Your Advantage for Interpretive Tasks Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Being the Voice for the Local Chinese Community Through Service Learning Presentation 
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST CLASS Board of Directors Meeting Meetings 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Critical Race Praxis in ELT: A Comparative Study of MA Preparation Programs Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Integrating AI-Powered Chatbots into Language Teaching Presentation 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM CST Metacognitive Awareness for Developing L2 Authentic Listening Skills Presentation 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CST ACTFL AI Corner Classroom: AI Classroom Wrap-up Session 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CST ACTFL Sidebar: Letting Go of the Textbook in Higher Ed - It's Okay! Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Practice-oriented Papers: Technology and Digital Learning 3 Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: Arabic Language Teaching & Learning Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST ACTFL Research-oriented Papers: LCTL - Heritage Learners, Multimodality, Teacher Preparation Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST AI-Enhanced Storytelling: Bringing Culturally Authentic Characters to Life Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Beyond Zoom: Fostering Immersive Virtual Language Exchange Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Bridging the Gap: Designing OER for Heritage Language Learners Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Building Spaces for Heritage Language Learners: Insights from Russian Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Changing the Tune: How to Prepare for a Language Curriculum Overhaul Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST Chatbot Language Tutors: AI-enhanced Curriculum Design Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Communicative, Compelling, and Comprehensible: Class Surveys for All Levels Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Connecting Languages and Cultures: From TalkAbroad to AI-Infused IPAs Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Course Design of East Asian Soft Power in a Chinese and Japanese Classroom Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Cultivate Student Agency and Proficiency Growth Using Personalized Learning Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Family and Community Engagement: Mandarin DL Program Promotion and Advocacy Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST From Inquiry to Impact: Practical Strategies for Action-Oriented Education Session 
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST High-Leverage Practices for Oral Competence: Insights from Arabic Learners Presentation 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST It's All About the Food! Let's Get Cooking! Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST It's Simple, But Not Easy: The Reality of Teacher Self-Care Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Leveraging AI to Enhance English Language Proficiency: A Practical Guide Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Motivation Through Games & Social Emotional Learning Through Drama Practice-Oriented Paper Presentations 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Progressing the Novice Learner Up the Proficiency Scale Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Reinventing Small Language Programs: Chinese, German & Japanese Cases Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Teachers as Catalysts for Change in World Language Departments Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST The Power of Belonging: Building Communities to Inspire Language Learning Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST The Strength of Our Diversity: How 6 Languages Thrive Under One Roof Session 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST Us vs. Them: Challenging Dehumanization in the Foreign Language Classroom Session 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Arabic Teachers' Perceptions of Agency Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Machine Translation in (Spanish) Language Courses Presentation 
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST Multimodal Digital Practices in Language Teaching: A Systematic Review Presentation 
10:23 AM - 10:45 AM CST Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning Through Drama-Based Pedagogy Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST A Policy Analysis of Hmong Bilingual Teachers' Certification Processes Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST Designing AI-Powered Conversation Activities for Spanish Language Learning Presentation 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CST Heritage Language Maintenance: Arabic in the U.S. via an Ethnographic Lens Presentation 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST ACTFL Closing General Session General Session 
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