Linda Egnatz
Connections that Make Language Learners World-Ready (Fri/Sat Sessions)
The World-Readiness Standards come to life in the very practical “C” of “Connections.” Discover how to design units around BOTH Content and Language Acquisition Goals that engage students and provide them with real-world language skills, global interactions and meaningful learning that is useful beyond the walls of your classroom. This session will help you plan BIG PICTURE as you learn to align proficiency goals to thematic topics from multiple subject areas and UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals. |
Linda Egnatz, Executive Director of Global Seal of Biliteracy
Linda Egnatz is most known for her role as national cheerleader for the Seal of Bilteracy which recognizes language learners for their proficiency in two languages. Her support for the movement began in Illinois where she testified on its behalf as a 2013 Golden Apple Teacher of Excellence Award Winner. As the ACTFL 2014 National Language Teacher of the Year, she expanded her advocacy for language learners to support other states working to adopt a State Seal. In 2015, Egnatz served on the ACTFL/NCSSFL/TESOL/NABE collaborative committee that designed the National Guidelines for the Seal of Biliteracy. In 2018, she left the classroom to become Executive Director of the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a program designed to fill in the opportunity gap for bilinguals of any age who want to celebrate and certify their language skills. Followers of @miprofeAP on social media will recognize the hashtag #2bilit2quit; meaning that “when students succeed, language program retention increases.” Egnatz is Nationally Board Certified and has taught junior high, high school and college levels of Spanish, including AP Spanish Language & Culture and AP Spanish Literature. She is a Past President of the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and currently serves ICTFL as Advocacy Chair and Webmaster. She is a member of the Joint National Council on Languages (JNCL-NCLIS) Board, the ACTFL Professional Learning Committee and the Pulsera Project Education Committee. A frequent conference speaker and World Language trainer, she embraces opportunities to coach teachers on moving their students toward higher levels of language proficiency. Egnatz has a B.A. in Romance Language Education and holds an M.A. in Spanish Literature from Purdue University. |
“Putting Proficiency into Practice:
How to Move Students from Novice High to Intermediate High” (Thurs Workshop)
This workshop is a step-by-step how-to guide for motivating learners as they grow their language skills. Learn to engage learners by connecting interests and goals to learning. Increase classroom motivation and excitement with tangible pathway goals that support the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, Standards-Based Grading and Seals of Biliteracy. try out some 21st century classroom activities that drive proficiency and learn how assessments and feedback can turn you into a more successful language learning coach.
How to Move Students from Novice High to Intermediate High” (Thurs Workshop)
This workshop is a step-by-step how-to guide for motivating learners as they grow their language skills. Learn to engage learners by connecting interests and goals to learning. Increase classroom motivation and excitement with tangible pathway goals that support the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, Standards-Based Grading and Seals of Biliteracy. try out some 21st century classroom activities that drive proficiency and learn how assessments and feedback can turn you into a more successful language learning coach.