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

UGA Hotel and Conference Center
1197 South Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA 30602

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