May 2009 ::
May 20, 2009
2009 Fall Conference Registration Opens
Online Registration for the 2009 KWLA Fall Conference is now open. Early-Bird Registrations will be accepted until July 31! Take advantage of early-bird pricing for a record 15 hands-on workshops on topics such as technology, dance, literacy, professional learning networks and more. 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 2008/2009 KWLA membership fees AND a choice of workshops. Passes start at just $89.00!
May 20, 2009
2009 State Festival Results
KWLA is proud to announce the results of the 2009 KWLA State Festival. Over 1,500 students participated on Saturday, May 15 at the University of Kentucky. Congratulations to all who participated! Results are now available for download.
May 16, 2009
2009 KWLA Keynote Speaker Announced
KWLA is proud to announce the keynote speaker for the 2009 KWLA Fall Conference. David Warlick, a 30 year educator, has been a classroom teacher, district administrator, and staff consultant with the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. For the past ten years, Mr. Warlick has operated The Landmark Project, a consulting, and innovations firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. His web site, Landmarks for Schools, serves more than a half-million visits a day with some of the most popular teacher tools available on the Net. David is also the author of three books on instructional technology and 21st century literacy, and has spoken to audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and South America. Learn more about David on his blog at: http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/
May 04, 2009
2009 Festival Update
Schedule You can now download a copy of the schedule of events as well as directions to campus: 2009 Festival Schedule »» Video Entries All videos entries for the 2009 KWLA World Language Festival should be sent to the State Festival Director at University of Kentucky / MCL / 1055 POT / Lexington KY 40506. Entries should arrive no later than May 10th. Scholarships The University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University are once again offering scholarships for seniors who have participated in the KWLA Festival. You can now download scholarship applications: WKU Application »» | UK Application »»