Please note:
We strongly encourage you to carefully select your cohort BEFORE you register.
If you are uncertain of your cohort or strand, please use this self-placement guide.
If someone else is registering you online, please fill out the paper form so that they have accurate information when completing your registration.
Beginning Acquisition-driven Instruction (ADI)
Monday – Friday mornings:
- Attend specific workshop with your cohort
- Learn about principles of Language Acquisition and the Basics of Acquisition-driven Instruction (ADI)
- View a demonstration of ADI in less commonly taught language
- Participate in guided practice and Q/A with cohort mentors and coaches
- Spend time reflecting, asking questions and preparing to take ADI home to your own classroom.
Monday – Friday afternoons:
You Choose: Observe language labs and/or attend a variety of ADI sessions from a variety of perspectives from highly experienced ADI practitioners.
Advanced-beginning Acquisition-Driven Instruction
Monday – Friday mornings:
- Attend Advanced Beginning Cohort training sessions
- Participate in reflection, guided practice and Q/A with cohort mentors and coaches
- Practice or observe others practicing under the guidance of your cohort mentors and coaches
Monday-Friday afternoons:
You Choose: Observe language labs and/or attend a variety of ADI sessions from a variety of perspectives from highly experienced ADI practitioners.
Monday – Friday Lunch Time:
Have the opportunity to further refine your presentation skills through Lunch-time Talks
Intermediate Cohorts
Monday – Friday mornings:
- Attend your Intermediate Level Cohort training sessions
- Participate in reflection, guided practice and Q/A with cohort mentors and coaches
- Practice or observe others practicing under the guidance of your cohort mentors and coaches
Monday – Friday afternoons:
You Choose: Observe language labs and/or attend a variety of ADI sessions from a variety of perspectives from highly experienced ADI practitioners.
Monday – Friday Lunch Time:
Refine your presentation skills or learn from others through Lunch-Time Talks
Experienced Skill Level
Monday-Friday Mornings:
- Attend Experienced Cohort training sessions
- Participate in reflection, guided practice and Q/A with cohort mentors and coaches
- Practice or observe others practicing under the guidance of your cohort mentors and coaches
Monday – Friday Afternoons:
You Choose: Observe language labs and/or attend a variety of ADI sessions from a variety of perspectives from highly experienced ADI practitioners.
Wednesday and Thursday Lunch Time:
Refine your presentation skills, learn from others through Lunch-Time Talks