Join us on Tuesday, January 28 at 5:00 pm for a webinar with Dr. Marta Adán on strategies to empower Spanish heritage language learners (HLLs) through thematic units designed to spark their inner activist. Discover how literacy-focused classrooms can foster sustainable change by centering students' identities. Learn about a capstone project framework rooted in social justice standards, enabling students to take ownership of their learning through year-long research and advocacy projects. This presentation offers invaluable insights for creating impactful learning experiences in both L2 and Spanish heritage classrooms.
Dr. Marta Adán, is a dynamic heritage Spanish speaker and educator at CREC’s Academy of Aerospace and Engineering. A visionary leader in language education, Dr. Adán developed a district-wide Spanish heritage speaker pathway and was a 2023 CREC Teacher of the Year nominee. Known for her innovative curriculum design, she empowers language learners through identity-focused instruction and a social justice lens.
This webinar, co-hosted by the AATSP, the fourth in a ten-part series for the 2024-2025 school year in collaboration with our partner organizations. These webinars will feature presenters sharing valuable insights, including information about their organizations, member benefits, pedagogical strategies, and topics closely related to their fields.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, January 28th. For questions, please contact the CT COLT PD Committee at professionaldevelopment@ctcolt.org.
