Session Details

This professional development program provides World Language educators with targeted training on the effective use of various technology resources to support language acquisition and differentiated instruction. Participants will learn how to select, assign, and customize skill-based practice in IXL to reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and language structures, as well as how to use Newsela to support authentic reading, cultural awareness, and proficiency-based instruction at varying language levels. Educators will gain skills in using platform data to monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction to meet individual learner needs. The intentional use of these tools enhances student engagement, supports differentiated learning, and promotes growth in reading, writing, and language proficiency.

This program directly supports participants within the World Language certification and instructional assignment by aligning digital instructional tools to language-specific standards and proficiency goals. The training applies across languages and levels, allowing teachers to adapt IXL and Newsela resources to their specific courses while maintaining consistent instructional practices. As a result, all World Language educators are equipped with strategies to differentiate instruction, assess student progress, and support language development within their assigned courses.