2012 KWLA Showcase and Gala Event
January 17, 2012 We are pleased to announce that the long-awaited Guidelines for the Showcase and Gala Event are now available. In this document, you will find eligibility guidelines and event descriptions, as well as dates and contact information for the upcoming regional showcases. You'll notice that many of the events are similar to those that we've offered in the past. The major change for 2012 is that all students must demonstrate proficiency in the target language. We view this as a positive move towards aligning the objectives of our state showcase event with the Kentucky Standard for World Language Proficiency and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
NEW! Got questions? Please see this newly developed Frequently Asked Questions document.
2012 KWLA Winter Workshop
January 4, 2012 
KWLA is excited to launch regional Winter Workshops this year to bring quality professional development to you! "New Standard! New Student Showcase! Happy New Year!" This workshop is designed to acquaint teachers with the importance of having proficiency targets, planning to teach to them and then providing assessment opportunities designed to meet set targets. Join colleagues from your regiona in a discussion focused on the Kentucky Standard for World Language Proficiency and how the KWLA World Language Showcase can be the vehicle to allow students to demonstrate-to themselves and to their teachers-what they can do with the language they have been learning.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
(9:00 AM/8:00 AM (Eastern/Central) - 4:00 PM/3:00 PM (Eastern/Central)
- Boone County Public Library, Burlington
- Jackson County High School, McKee
- JCPS Gheens Academy, Louisville
- Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green
- Muhlenberg County High School, Greenville
- FCPS - IAKSS, Lexington
- Elkhorn Crossing School, Georgetown
- East Carter High School, Grayson
Online Registration for the January Winter Workshop
Saturday, February 18, 2012
(9:00 AM/8:00 AM (Eastern/Central) - 4:00 PM/3:00 PM (Eastern/Central)
- Boone County Public Library, Burlington
- Jackson County High School, McKee
- John Hardin High School, Elizabethtown
- Prestonsburg High School, Prestonsburg
- Murray State University, Murray
- Lexington and Louisville locations to be announced
Online Registration for the February Winter Workshop
Member-Registration cost: $25 (includes six hours of professional development, boxed lunch and refreshments). Non-Member Registration: $50 (includes six hours of professional development, boxed lunch and refreshments AND 2012 Membership fees)
Conference Program
September 19, 2011 Need some extra time planning your conference participation this weekend? You can now download the 2011 Fall Conference Program. Conference attendees will receive a printed copy when they arrive at the hotel.
KWLA Seeks Applicants for Executive Director Position
August 29, 2011 The Kentucky World Language Association is seeking applications for Executive Director to organize student showcase event. Download the job description.
The KWLA World Language Showcase & Gala is a network of statewide events designed to certify and showcase students' communicative and intercultural competencies that are aligned with state, national and international benchmarks. Student performances demonstrate the application of 21st century skills in real-world situations as preparation for life in college, the workplace and the global community.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest indicating any previous experience with organizing similar events no later than SEPTEMBER, 14, 2011 via email to festival@kwla-online.org. For questions please contact KWLA President, Randy Barrette at president@kwla-online.org.
2011 Fall Conference Registration
July 10, 2011 Online Registration for the 2011 KWLA Fall Conference is now open. Early-Bird Registrations will be accepted until August 20, but don't delay as special passport pricing and workshop space is limited. SAVE, SAVE, SAVE and get the most out of your conference experience. There are a variety of conference passes available that include your conference registration, wine & cheese reception (Friday), breakfast, lunch choices, your 2011/2012 KWLA membership fees AND a choice of workshops. Start your registration today »»
2011 Fall Conference Call for Proposals
April 25, 2011. KWLA is now seeking proposals for learning sessions and workshops during the 2011 Fall Conference "Making Proficiency Happen: Kentucky Leading The Way", September 22-24, in Lexington. Vision for this year's conference: K-16 faculty will benefit from a conference in which sessions and workshops are aligned with nationally recognized standards. Conference sessions and workshops will be of an adequate length to provide participants the time to understand, practice and plan around a standard(s). To this end, our call for proposals will ask potential presenters to propose 60 and 90 minute sessions, and 3-hour workshops, allowing for more profound treatment of the topic, strategy, etc. Knowledge and skills gained should contribute to understanding and implementation of a performance-based classroom, helping guide students toward proficiency.
2011 Fall Conference Call for Proposals
April 25, 2011. KWLA is now seeking proposals for learning sessions and workshops during the 2011 Fall Conference "Making Proficiency Happen: Kentucky Leading The Way", September 22-24, in Lexington. Vision for this year's conference: K-16 faculty will benefit from a conference in which sessions and workshops are aligned with nationally recognized standards. Conference sessions and workshops will be of an adequate length to provide participants the time to understand, practice and plan around a standard(s). To this end, our call for proposals will ask potential presenters to propose 60 and 90 minute sessions, and 3-hour workshops, allowing for more profound treatment of the topic, strategy, etc. Knowledge and skills gained should contribute to understanding and implementation of a performance-based classroom, helping guide students toward proficiency.
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