HCPSS World Languages

The HCPSS Office of World Languages consists of Coordinator Kimberly Banks, Resource Teacher Rhoda Núñez-Donnelly, and Administrative Secretary Susan Tillman.

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

Finding authentic resources, making texts accessible, and creating activities that are authentic are on our menu of activities at the HCPSS WL Level 1 Teacher retreat this afternoon! Great work around Teaching for Social Justice! @HcpssA

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

HCPSS World Language Level 1 teachers are using the lens of social justice to learn how to incorporate authentic resources in the classroom.
MHMS WL teacher Anna Burkett gave an outstanding presentation on Teaching for Social Justice with Authentic Resources. @hcpss_mhms

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

We are so proud of each of these students and their teachers. What a wonderful celebration of student achievement this was! @HcpssA

[Long Reach HS @hcpss_lrhs]

Our inspiring World Language teachers inducted 60 new Honor Society members (Spanish, French, German and Chinese) and recognized 38 graduating seniors at a lovely ceremony in the Atrium last night. #OneLongReach @HCPSSWorldLang @hcpss_smil

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Please help support Lead with Languages, add a #Twibbon now! https://t.co/WvWVIWW9JM

[Lead with Languages @LeadWLanguages]

February is Lead with Languages Advocacy Month!
Each year we highlight stories that celebrate the ways #language programs have a positive impact on students, professionals, and communities.
Check out our Media Kit to learn how you can get engaged! https://t.co/6jnaOIRFUO

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Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish Honor Society inductions are occurring at MRHS this afternoon. Congratulations, new members!

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

@Liuyi35441267 @HCPSS Thank you for sharing this correction, @Liuyi35441267.

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No matter what language you say it in, the message holds true. @HCPSS

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This message, spotted outside a World Language classroom at Lake Elkhorn Middle School, is one we should all see and remember! @HCPSS

[Ms. Jennifer Patterson @msjenpatterson]

Look at the amazing (and international) collaboration. This is a video of a class in France opening the box of goodies @mme_ghezzi class sent over to thank them for their partnership! Truly inspiring, and totally engaging! @HCPSSWorldLang @OURHoHS

[ACTFL @actfl]

ACTFL is seeking raters for the 2020 AAPPL in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. The deadline to apply is January 3rd, 2020.
To apply, visit: https://t.co/GGsUIvkfup

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

HCPSS World Language educators are engaging in professional learning this afternoon at River Hill High School. Collaborative planning, language circles, and Canvas/Technology Drop-In Support are all on our agenda!

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@BillJBarnes @hcpsselemla @HCPSS The Office of World Languages is thankful for your leadership!

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

“We teach languages best when we use it for what it was designed for: communication” (@skrashen, 1981, p. 11).

#langchat

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

Greetings from the AHS World Language Department and WL Coordinator Kim Banks after Monday’s High School Professional Learning! @hcpss_ahs

[Lead with Languages @LeadWLanguages]

"With #language skills in urgent and rising demand among U.S. employers, the next generation of Americans is relying more than ever before on #multilingualism."
Thank you @IIEglobal for bringing awareness to the campaign!
https://t.co/TUKa6COiiy
@GenStudyAbroad @actfl

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

Kim Banks, Coordinator of World Languages, Rhoda Núñez-Donnelly, World Language Resource Teacher, and 15 HCPSS World Language Teachers engaged in fantastic professional learning this weekend at the 2019 ACTFL Convention in Washington, D.C.! #ACTFL19 @HCPSS

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@FrauRill @mme_ghezzi @carmenscoggins @hcpss_hohs Can’t wait to hear more about this!

[HCPSS World Languages @HCPSSWorldLang]

Apply to teach world languages in Howard County Maryland! #actfl2019 https://t.co/5Nlz89VXb7