Elementary Languages for Leaders Webinar Series
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What is this FREE series all about?
Lead your Elementary Language Programs for Growth
Elementary Languages for Leaders is designed for school and district leaders who want to move beyond fragmented, “extras-based” programs and toward consistent, proficiency-building pathways.
Each session spotlights a core element of effective elementary world language programs, giving leaders a framework to evaluate their programs and practical ideas to support teachers.
Elementary Language Leaders Workshops Series
When: September 25, 2025 4:00 PM EDT
What Works in Elementary Language Programs: Keys to Effective Curriculum, Teaching, and Mindset
Elementary world language teachers work tirelessly to spark joy in their classrooms. But without program alignment, students often leave elementary school with scattered experiences instead of lasting proficiency.
Leaders will learn:
- The three essentials of strong programs: mindset, curriculum, and teaching practices.
- How to spot common pitfalls that limit program effectiveness.
- Practical ways to support teachers and build programs that last.
When: November, 13, 2025 4:00 PM ET
Stories, Literacy, and Language Learning: Connecting Early Language Programs to the Literacy Goals
Discover how storytelling and meaningful input connect directly to how children learn to read, aligning language learning with district literacy goals.
Leaders will learn:
- How storytelling and comprehensible input align with literacy development.
- Ways to position language learning as part of a school’s literacy priorities.
- Strategies to ensure language programs support—not compete with—core learning goals.
When: January 22, 2026 4:00 PM ET
Sustaining Elementary Programs: Staffing, Turnover, and Long-Term Success
Explore leadership strategies to ensure programs thrive long-term—even through staffing changes and teacher turnover. Let’s build programs that last beyond individual teachers.
Leaders will learn:
- Structures that support consistency even when staff changes occur.
- How to equip teachers with resources and networks to reduce burnout.
- Leadership approaches to embed language programs into the long-term fabric of a school or district.
When: March 26, 2026 4:00 PM ET
Measuring What Matters: Evaluating Elementary Language Program Effectiveness
Explore leadership strategies to ensure programs thrive long-term—even through staffing changes and teacher turnover. Let’s build programs that last beyond individual teachers.
Leaders will learn:
- Alternative measures that reflect communication growth and intercultural competence.
- How to demonstrate program value to stakeholders beyond test data.
- Practical tools for ongoing program reflection and improvement.
Why Attend?
- Evaluate your elementary world language program with a clear framework.
- Learn strategies grounded in proficiency-based language teaching and learning.
- Discover how to support elementary language teachers so their creativity leads to lasting success.
Ready for Next Steps?
Looking for a curriculum designed around storytelling, communication, and proficiency?
👉 Learn more about Aventuras in Learning
Want to explore how to strengthen your program through leadership and strategy?
👉 Book a discovery call with Michelle at Proficiency Paths
About The Sponsors
Proficiency Paths
Proficiency Paths partners with schools and districts to design programs, professional learning, instructional coaching, and leadership practices that support proficiency-focused teaching and learning.
Aventuras in Learning
Is a story-based educational platform designed to support elementary and world language teachers by offering resources that help students acquire Spanish naturally through storytelling, while saving teachers valuable planning time.
Our stories include visuals, repetition, and high-frequency vocabulary to make the language easy to understand and enjoyable to acquire.