Professional

Development

Let's grow together.

At Miss Porter’s School, we have made sweeping and ambitious changes in a short period of time to our schedule, grading system, and curriculum. We have experienced the pain points of rapid, innovative school change, and we want to share our network of experts and all that we have learned!

We offer year-round, professional development opportunities to do a deep dive into every aspect of school change, including shifting to competency-based curriculum development, mastery learning, assessment, changing your school’s schedule, and more. 

We invite you to join us at our next workshop to connect with like-minded educators, become part of a professional learning community, and find innovative pathways to successfully navigating your and your institution’s challenges.

Transforming Language Learning: Strategies for Lasting Impact

Join us for an engaging and dynamic conference dedicated to the principles of comprehensible input in language education! This event brings together expert teachers and passionate educators to explore effective strategies for enhancing language acquisition through clear, understandable communication.

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Where: Miss Porter’s School, Farmington, CT

Cost: $200 includes light snacks, refreshments and lunch. If the cost prohibits your attendance please email Sophie Paris. Presenters attend for free.

Highlights

Expert Workshops

Participate in hands-on workshops led by experienced educators specializing in comprehensible input. Discover innovative techniques and practical tools to implement in your classroom, tailored to various language levels and contexts.

Unconference Session

Engage in our unconference segment, where participants set the agenda! Share your ideas, challenges, and solutions in a collaborative environment, fostering a community of shared learning and creativity.

Teacher Roundtable

Join a dedicated roundtable session where you can ask questions and gain insights from experienced practitioners. This is a unique opportunity to discuss best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and exchange valuable resources with fellow educators.

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to the field, this one day conference will inspire you to deepen your understanding of comprehensible input and enhance your teaching practices. Come ready to learn, collaborate, and connect with fellow language educators!

Schedule

Time Event
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking Opportunities
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address by Jennifer Degenhardt, language teacher and multilingual author
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Workshop #1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Workshop #2
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Opt-in Discussions (Unconference Style)
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Roundtable with Presenters (30 minutes followed by Q&A)
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Closing

Schedule subject to change

Call for Proposals

Join us in fostering a collaborative environment that empowers educators to enhance their teaching practices and enrich language learning experiences. We invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for Transforming Language Learning: Strategies for Lasting Impact. This event aims to gather innovative voices in language education to explore and share effective strategies for implementing comprehensible input in the classroom.

Submission Guidelines: 

  • Workshops: Interactive sessions led by expert teachers that provide practical strategies and tools for implementing comprehensible input in language teaching.
  • Unconference Sessions: Attendees can propose topics of interest to facilitate discussions and collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic, participant-driven format.
  • Roundtable Discussions: Small-group sessions where participants can pose questions, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations about challenges and best practices in comprehensible input.
  • Title: A catchy title that reflects the essence of your session.
  • Abstract: A brief description (150-250 words) outlining the content, goals, and intended audience for your session.
  • Session Type: Indicate whether your proposal is for a workshop, unconference session, or roundtable discussion.
  • Presenter(s): Names, affiliations, and brief bios of all presenters involved.

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Relevance to the theme of comprehensible input and language teaching
  • Clarity of objectives and learning outcomes
  • Engagement and interactivity of the session
  • Originality and innovation in approach

Proposals must be submitted by December 15, 2024.

Please send your proposals to Maureen Lamb with the subject line “Comprehensible Input Conference Proposal.”
 We look forward to your innovative ideas and contributions!

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