KCLTA

Kern County Language Teachers’ Association

[KCLTA @kclta1]

Congratulations Beth on being recognized as CLTA Outstanding Teacher! We are so proud of your achievement. #CLTA26 @CLTAtweets

[CA Prof Learning @CaProfLearning]

Register today for @CADeptEd's Formative Assessment Shared Practices Webinar Series!
Up first:
Flexible by Design: Formative and Accessibility Strategies for Every Learner
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3:30‒5:00 p.m.
https://t.co/VpzVEVmbjs

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

As world language educators, we pour so much into our students—every day. But when was the last time you poured into yourself? 🫗🥛

✨ Professional development isn’t just a checkbox✅. It’s an investment in YOU. In your craft. Your confidence. Your creativity. And ultimately—your joy in teaching.💖

The truth is: Growing as an educator makes the job easier, not harder. When we learn new strategies, share ideas, and connect with others who get it—we become more effective and more energized.⚡💪🏽

💡 Let’s keep evolving. Let’s make our classrooms more engaging, more inclusive, and more impactful. Let’s do it together. 💗

Whether you're just starting out or have years behind you, there’s always room to grow—and always something new to try. Join us for upcoming professional development opportunities designed for YOU—because you deserve it. 🌱💬

@WLSumSem
#WorldLanguageTeachers #LifelongLearners #InvestInYourself #TeacherGrowth #PDwithPurpose #CIclassroom #LanguageEducators #BetterTogether #TeacherLife

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Don't forget, this Wednesday, March 26th, is our next book club webinar meeting! If you haven't registered yet, go to https://t.co/44YStY9jDi to do so. You'll receive a Zoom link & code to join the live webinar! See you there.

⏰️4:30PM

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

The Berkeley Language Center & the California World Language Project are seeking a site Co-Director for @CalBWLP. Check out the job description and apply at https://t.co/mZuT9fFeom.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

It's #FunFactFriday! What's your take on this? Do you think it's true? Comment and share your thoughts!

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

WLSUMSEM is just a few months away! Collaborate with other WL educators to elevate your teaching and gain wonderful insights. For more information & to register, go to https://t.co/bZCK3XuT7x. See you there!

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Build your classroom community with food.  Today is National Empanada Day. Empanadas are handheld pies or turnovers, where a filling is enclosed in a pastry dough and then baked or fried. You can make your empanadas with meat, cheese, vegetables or fruit fillings. The name empanada comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb empandar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. What is your favorite empanada? Share your thoughts with us. #NationalEmpanadaDay #TeacherTipTuesday

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRtwTF.

Strand A: Learn to create engaging, standards-aligned world language lessons that build literacy and communicative skills. This hands-on workshop explores California’s World Languages Standards and Framework to support effective K–12 instruction.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRtwTF.

Strand B: Explore how to integrate generative AI into world language teaching through this hands-on, standards-aligned workshop for K–12 educators. Learn how AI works, discover tools for lesson planning and student engagement, and develop ethical, effective practices for classroom use. Leave with ready-to-use resources, strategies, and a supportive network of like-minded educators.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRtwTF.

Strand C: Discover how to create inclusive, engaging world language lessons that support students’ identity, belonging, and language growth. This interactive workshop explores practical strategies for integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) into your teaching. Participants will adapt materials, share insights, and develop actionable plans to foster DEIB in their classrooms and communities.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRu4Jd.

Strand D: Reimagine your dual language immersion (DLI) teaching through a lens of social-emotional learning, equity, and global citizenship. This workshop explores transformative SEL, translanguaging, and inclusive practices to redesign DLI curriculum for deeper impact. Participants will collaborate with peers to develop best practices that support equity and language proficiency across all immersion models.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRu4Jd.

Strand E: Teach Spanish with purpose! Join this all-Spanish, hands-on workshop to design equity-centered lessons and assessments using authentic texts and a communicative approach. 🌍✨ Explore AI tools, collaborate with peers, and leave with ready-to-use resources that inspire meaningful student engagement.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRu4Jd.

Strand F: Boost your French teaching game! In this immersive workshop, design a full IPA with targeted rubrics and explore strategies to engage students in all communication modes. ✨ Plus, discover AI tools to streamline planning and bring fresh energy to your instruction!

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRtwTF.

Strand G: Keep ai (love), empathy, and global connection at the heart of your Japanese classroom! In this workshop, design unit plans inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals to build intercultural fluency and communication skills. 🌏 Create ACTFL-aligned lessons that spark critical thinking and connect learners to local and global issues.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRu4Jd.

Strand H: 🌏 Reimagine Mandarin education in the age of AI! This workshop explores how to integrate AI tools to teach global issues, social justice, and sustainability—all while enhancing instruction and intercultural learning. 🧠✨ Empower your students to become thoughtful, 21st-century global citizens through innovative, real-world teaching strategies.

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRtwTF.

Strand I: 🌟 Set your students on a language journey they’ll love—starting in Level One! This workshop equips teachers with engaging, standards-aligned strategies to build community, boost communication, and center novice learners from day one. 💬✨ Leave inspired and ready to make your Level One class unforgettable!

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

We invite you to consider the following leadership opportunity to contribute to TK-16 professional opportunities for multilingual and multicultural educators through the Berkeley World Language Project (@CalBWLP), located at UC Berkeley. Apply here ➡️
https://t.co/mZuT9fFMdU

[California Language Teachers' Association @CLTAtweets]

Join us @WLSumSem July 18th-23rd in beautiful Santa Barbara. For more information, please go to https://t.co/ihFEIRu4Jd.

Strand J: 🌍 Calling all future language educators! This dynamic strand introduces college language majors and minors to teaching as a powerful, purpose-driven career. ✨ Dive into hands-on activities, connect with inspiring educators, and explore how you can make a global impact through language education.