World Languages for All Symposium - Session 2
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Including Heritage and Neurodiverse Language Learners in the World Language Classroom
"Not Just Talk: Creating Inclusive Learning Communities with Heritage and Second Language Learners"
Keynote address by Dr. Maria Carreira, Executive Director, American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese (AATSP)
Each session will feature a keynote address followed by a panel discussion. Light refreshments & certificates of attendance will be provided.
Panelists:
- Dr. Danja Mahoney, World Language Department Chair, Reading Memorial High School
- Yamil Baez, Spanish Teacher, Mt. Hope High School and adjunct faculty, RIC World Languages Education
- Nilson DaSilva, Portuguese Teacher, Shea High School & PhD Candidate
- Michaela McCaughey, Spanish Heritage Teacher TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
Organized by the RIC World Languages Education Program and the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies with support from the Institute and the Committee on College Lectures.