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• CT COLT Professional Learning Series - Local to Global: Inspiring Students with UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • When
    December 12, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CT COLT is excited to present a series of five webinars for the 2024-2025 school year, themed "Connecting Our World Through Sustainable Development Goals."

  We’re kicking off the series with the session “Local to Global: Inspiring Students with UN Sustainable Development Goals” featuring Dana Martin and Saverio Palaia. Dana has been teaching Spanish at Conard High School in West Hartford, CT, for 12 years, focusing on Spanish 4 honors and a Spanish 5/6 course centered on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Saverio, a graduate student at the University of Connecticut specializing in Spanish and Italian education, is currently interning at Conard High School, where he is helping to develop Spanish curriculum related to the UN Sustainability Goals.

  Session abstract:

  We will discuss ways to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals to generate accessible and engaging topics within the classroom. With the use of authentic materials and a focus on reviewing grammar within context, participants will walk away inspired to redesign curriculum to focus on student-friendly topics that promote engagement.

  Registration for this workshop is free for CT COLT members. Please direct any questions to the CT COLT PD Committee by emailing professionaldevelopment@ctcolt.org.

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• CT COLT Professional Learning Series - Empower Gen Z with Action: Motivating students with UN SDGs

  • When
    January 16, 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CT COLT is excited to present a series of five webinars for the 2024-2025 school year, themed "Connecting Our World Through Sustainable Development Goals."

  We’re continuing our series with the second session “Empower Gen Z with Action: Motivating students with UN SDGs” featuring Lea Graner Kennedy. Lea is an accomplished instructional leader in World Languages, with experience as a teacher, administrator, and consultant. She works with K-12 students and K-16 educators to enhance curriculum, assessment, and instruction, ensuring access to high-quality language programs aligned with World-Readiness Standards, Social Justice Standards, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Lea is passionate about leading curriculum development and providing engaging, research-based professional learning that empowers teachers to grow in their practice using high-leverage teaching strategies.

  Session abstract:

  Explore units connected to UN SDGs that empower students to become multilingual, global citizens that make an impact. Gen Z Students are activists, motivated to make a difference in their communities and the world. We will explore strategies to maintain TL use and engage students through action and global challenges.

  Registration for this workshop is free for CT COLT members. Please direct any questions to the CT COLT PD Committee by emailing professionaldevelopment@ctcolt.org.

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• CT COLT Professional Learning Series - Ocean Voices: Bridging Bilingual Education and Ocean Literacy

  • When
    February 06, 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CT COLT is excited to present a series of five webinars for the 2024-2025 school year, themed "Connecting Our World Through Sustainable Development Goals."

  We’re continuing our series with the third session “Ocean Voices: Bridging Bilingual Education and Ocean Literacy” featuring Catherine Haase and Jamie Mack. Catherine is a Spanish teacher and World Language Department Chair at Torrington High School, now in her 14th year of teaching. She strives to create a welcoming classroom with engaging, creative lessons and holds degrees in Secondary Education, Spanish, Romance Languages, and Educational Leadership. This year, CT COLT proudly recognizes her as the 2024-2025 Language Teacher of the Year! 

  Session abstract:

  In this session, participants will explore how to foster community connections and raise environmental awareness through interdisciplinary connections between World Languages and other disciplines. Through connections with UN Sustainable Development Goals, participants will gain practical tips for how to empower climate advocacy, as well as learn about examples of interdisciplinary grants.

  Registration for this workshop is free for CT COLT members. Please direct any questions to the CT COLT PD Committee by emailing professionaldevelopment@ctcolt.org.

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• CT COLT Professional Learning Series - Redesigning Classroom Opportunities for Global Change Using the SDGs

  • When
    March 06, 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CT COLT is excited to present a series of five webinars for the 2024-2025 school year, themed "Connecting Our World Through Sustainable Development Goals."

  We’re continuing our series with the fourth session “Redesigning Classroom Opportunities for Global Change Using the SDGs” featuring Jimmy Wildman and Molly Murphy. Jimmy Wildman is the Head Teacher in the World Language Department at Glastonbury Public Schools and teaches Spanish at Glastonbury High School. He is deeply involved in all language programs and currently serves as the Immediate Past Chair of NECTFL and Executive Director for CT COLT. Molly Murphy has been teaching Spanish for 23 years in Glastonbury, CT, and is an experienced curriculum developer who designs lessons that integrate the UN SDGs and amplify student voices. She holds a BA in Spanish and Economics, along with a Master’s in Economics.

  Session abstract:

  This session will focus on how to use the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to engage students in meaningful and interesting projects of personal interest. Come and learn how the presenters have redesigned the curriculum to focus through the lens of human rights and global engagement.

  Registration for this workshop is free for CT COLT members. Please direct any questions to the CT COLT PD Committee by emailing professionaldevelopment@ctcolt.org.

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• CT COLT Professional Learning Series - Breaking Barriers: Using the Global Goals to Collaborate!

  • When
    May 01, 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  CT COLT is excited to present a series of five webinars for the 2024-2025 school year, themed "Connecting Our World Through Sustainable Development Goals."

  We’re wrapping up our series with the final session “Breaking Barriers: Using the Global Goals to Collaborate!” featuring Noemí Rodríguez. Noemí Rodríguez-Grimshaw (@team_lologramos) is a veteran language educator and founder of Lo Logramos Consulting. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in curriculum, assessment, technology, and communication strategies. An award-winning teacher, Noemí has presented at conferences worldwide and is committed to helping educators develop proficiency-based language programs.

  Session abstract:

  This session addresses the conference theme, "Connecting Our World Through Sustainable Development Goals," by equipping educators with current, high-leverage practices that leverage technology for impactful learning. This workshop aligns with the increasing focus on education for sustainable development (ESD) and global citizenship within language learning (https://www.unesco.org/en/sustainable-development/education ). Participants gain practical skills with effective online collaboration tools for global classrooms, a valuable asset in the increasingly interconnected world. Overall, this session provides educators with the tools and strategies to create engaging, relevant, and impactful learning experiences that empower students to become active global citizens.

  Registration for this workshop is free for CT COLT members. Please direct any questions to the CT COLT PD Committee by emailing professionaldevelopment@ctcolt.org.

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