Description: This one-day workshop is designed to enhance a teacher’s ability to understand and to work effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their families. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Workshop topics may include: writing letters to the Hispanic students’ parents; family customs and how they can relate to welcoming school and classroom environments; Mexican celebrations and holidays, and working with translation. Participants will:

• Take away key Spanish language and cultural knowledge for use in the classroom
• Apply knowledge about second language learning to classroom instruction
• Acquire strategic Spanish language abilities to nurture meaningful relationships with Latino students and their families
• Visit an authentic local Latino setting & use Spanish for authentic purposes
• Learn how to find and use materials in Spanish for use in the English language classroom
• Become role models for ALL students by starting a lifelong language learning journey

All students will receive a certificate of completion.

Instructor:  Dr. Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor, Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia

Cost:
$250 on or before April 1, 2012
After April 1, 2012: $275
Send 10 or more from your school and receive a discounted registration fee of $225 per person.
Bring $10 cash for lunch for the Spanish Emersion luncheon to be held at an authentic restaurant.

Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Workshop Flyer

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