Mensaje otoñal
Estimados colegas y miembros de la AATSP-NJ
Muchos de nosotros ya hemos regresado a nuestros lugares de trabajo con la gran expectativa de continuar creando enlaces mientras navegamos con nuestros estudiantes en la experiencia del Regreso a Clases.
Durante el verano, algunos de nosotros tuvimos la oportunidad de asistir a nuestra primera conferencia histórica en Atlanta, GA donde pudimos no tan solo reflexionar sino compartir, intercambiar conocimientos y tener un tiempo espectacular entre colegas y amistades.
En la AATSP continuamos trabajando arduamente en busca de herramientas necesarias para seguir fomentando, apoyando y contribuyendo al intercambio de información pedagógica y académica conjuntamente con nuestros colegas. Están todos cordialmente invitados a participar en nuestro Taller Otoñal, el sábado 2 de octubre de 2021 donde compartiremos los siguientes talleres:
- ¿Cómo implementar el trabajo por proyectos en la clase de idiomas?
- Uso de las *TIC en la clase de idiomas.
Nuestra celebración temática es Valorando nuestras raíces y construyendo nuestro futuro, por lo que los animamos a que vengan vestidos o traigan algún atuendo que represente algún país de habla hispana.
Adicionalmente, durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre, los animamos a que compartan con nosotros las diferentes actividades o proyectos, los mismos que estaremos publicandolos semanalmente en nuestra página electrónica.
¡Esperamos verlos pronto!
Cordialmente,
Sybil Sanchez Jacome
AATSP-NJ Presidente
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Dear colleagues and members of the AATSP-NJ
Many of us have already returned to our workplaces with the great expectation of continuing to build links as we navigate with our students in the Back to School experience.
During the summer, some of us had the opportunity to attend our first historic conference in Atlanta, GA where we were able to not only reflect but share, exchange knowledge and have a spectacular time among colleagues and friends.
At AATSP we continue to work hard in search of the necessary tools to continue promoting, supporting and contributing to the exchange of pedagogical and academic information together with our colleagues. You are all cordially invited to participate in our Autumn Workshop, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 where we will share the following workshops:
- How to implement project work in the language class?
- Use of *TIC in language class.
This year our themed celebration is Valuing our roots and building our future, so we encourage you to come dressed or bring some outfit that represents a Spanish-speaking country.
Additionally, during Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, we would like to celebrate with you by publishing on our website the different activities or projects on a weekly basis.
Hope to see you all soon!
¡Todos a una!
Sybil Sanchez Jacome
AATSP-NJ President
AATSP-NJ UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Workshop 2021
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AUGUST MEMBER UPDATES/BULLETINS
- Last Sept 30, AATSP launched the inaugural National Teach Spanish Day. The purpose of NTSD is to promote the teaching of Spanish as a profession, to call attention to the current Spanish teacher shortage (K-12) in the U.S., and to emphasize the importance of Spanish as a world language. Check out the video created by the Spanish Teachers of Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. See the official proclamation (PDF) of National Teach Spanish Day.
- AATSP now has over 10,400 followers on Facebook! Thank you for your support on social media!
- Have you seen the new and vastly improved AATSP Career Center? Find your next great job opportunity there!
- National's Hispania journal is pleased to announce the creation of a new section of Short-form Articles, which will accompany their existing array of Research Articles. Short-form Articles are editorially reviewed, instead of undergoing external peer review, and consist of only 1,500 to 3,000 words. Visit their website for more details:https://www.aatsp.org/page/Hispania
- We have over 3000 SHH chapters nationwide, but have you consider establishing a chapter of the Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad (SHA) at your elementary or middle school? Current SHA sponsors report that this service-based student organization supports efforts to individualize instruction through meaningful projects that students love. For more information, click here
Your students can earn the New Jersey State SEAL of Biliteracy
www.nj.gov/education/aps/cccs/wl/biliteracy/
The New Jersey Department of Education State Seal of Biliteracy identifies graduating high school students who are able to demonstrate proficiency in English in addition to one or more world languages. The State Seal of Biliteracy certifies that a high school graduate has:
Demonstrated proficiency in English by meeting English language arts graduation requirements or attained the appropriate cut score on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment (for English Language Learners); and
Demonstrated a linguistic proficiency level of at least Intermediate Mid according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines, or demonstrated a level deemed equivalent to Intermediate Mid for languages such as American Sign Language or Native American languages.
The New Jersey Department of Education State Seal of Biliteracy identifies graduating high school students who are able to demonstrate proficiency in English in addition to one or more world languages. The State Seal of Biliteracy certifies that a high school graduate has:
Demonstrated proficiency in English by meeting English language arts graduation requirements or attained the appropriate cut score on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment (for English Language Learners); and
Demonstrated a linguistic proficiency level of at least Intermediate Mid according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines, or demonstrated a level deemed equivalent to Intermediate Mid for languages such as American Sign Language or Native American languages.
