Language acquisition does not require extensive use of conscious grammatical rules and does not require tedious drill.

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.MCPS is proud to announce that over 2,000 graduating seniors have qualified to earn the #MarylandSealofBiliteracy in 46 languages of our community - all before AP & IB testing this spring. #BilingualandBiliterate for the bright future of Montgomery County, MD and beyond!

The United Nations sees multilingualism as an “essential factor in harmonious communication among all peoples and an enabler of multilateral diplomacy,” assuring greater transparency, efficiency, and empathy. ow.ly/Mjbt50RcMZT

So thrilled to welcome Maris to our monthly MCPS MS and HS World Languages instructional leaders meeting to share her expertise around second language acquisition. We have studied the book she is co-author of this past school year. #CommonGround

French teachers from MCPS & Amy Pritchett Baltimore County spent the day Embassy of France in the U.S. with Xavier Gillet from CLEMI - Centre pour l’éducation aux médias et à l’information learning about les informations sportives. Right on time for Les Jeux Olympiques Paris ! Merci Yoël Kidane !

Gwen Filipiak from the Department of Strategic Initiatives Shawn Krasa shared exciting opportunities for all, including World Languages students: Summer Rise, CCRD, Internships, & #ApprenticeshipMD! So excited for the possibilities. #BilingualandBiliterateforourFuture #MDblueprint

We're 'in flight' MCPS Summer Leadership Experience for World Languages instructional leaders, exploring enrollment data, language proficiency, & leadership! 🦋 We see ripples of positive change via effective strategies & global perspectives. #LanguageLeadership #ButterflyEffect

Today we SPARKed Joy w/ MCPS World Languages RTs/CSs Day 2 of professional learning! Thanks Kathy Durán AvantMORELearning who brought home our #butterflyeffect message w/innovative strategies 4 increased proficiency. Together we soar to new heights! 🌟💐🦋 #ProficiencyJourney

🦋 Small shifts in MCPS #WorldLanguages instruction create marvelous metamorphosis 🐛 🦋. Our summer experience soared into the 🦋 #ButterflyEffect 🦋 of #Proficiency, #DataforEquity, & #Leadership! #BestTeamEver #LanguageTeachers #ManyLanguagesOneCommunity #Wearetheworld 🌍💙💚

Calling our fabulous, knowledgeable, and engaging MCPS World Languages Educators - please submit a proposal and join us at this premier event in our state! Teachers who learn together inspire generations of bilingual and biliterate students for a better community and 🌎!

We need YOU to share your talent with Maryland! Submit your proposal today! ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… NECTFL FLAVA FLENJ PSMLA #langchat

🎉Congratulations to the graduates of MCPS! 🎓 This year, nearly 2,100 #STAMPers earned their Maryland Seal of Biliteracy—amazing achievement!👏bit.ly/4dPTGEr #SealOfBiliteracy #MCPSgrad #LanguageProficiency #LanguageTeaching #LangChat MCPS World Languages

Calling all local #WorldLanguages educators: Take advantage of this opportunity to present at the #FallConference. Share your perspectives on effective language instruction. Will you propose an immersive workshop, a presentation, or a panel discussion? bit.ly/MFLA24proposal

MCPS Back to School Fair: Meeting community members, sharing our love for languages and how they bring our community together was our theme! This gentleman & his family from Ghana speak 13 languages! #LanguagesMatter #GlobalCitizens #ConnectingCommunities #MDSealofBiliteracy

Here’s to a fantastic new school year, MD world languages educators! 👩🏽‍🏫🧑🏿‍🏫 Share your go-to strategies at our Fall Conference on Oct 26! Submit your proposal by Aug 31: bit.ly/MFLA24proposal 🌍💡 #MFLA #LanguageEducation #ProficiencyPathways #TeachLanguages

Calling all MCPS World Languages Educators - we want to see 👁️‍🗨️ you on October 26th at MC in Rockville for s great day of professional learning and collegiality! Get your registration before 9/16 you save! We will see you there! 🗨️💬🌎🌍 💬🗨️

Mark your calendars for the MFLA Fall Conference: October 26th at the beautiful campus of Montgomery College in Rockville! Enjoy a full day of professional learning and collegiality! #LearnTogetherLeadTogether #MultilingualMaryland Register now: mfla.regfox.com/2024-fall-conf…

#MFLA invites members to apply for the A & R Productions Scholarship for WL educators bit.ly/AandRawardMFLA…… & the Kim Shinozaki Memorial Award for WL Leaders bit.ly/KSawardMFLAoct…… Renew/add membership & sign up 4 our 10/26 conf at MC-Rockville: mfla.regfox.com/2024-fall-conf…

MCPS World Languages RTs and Teachers - this is a FABULOUS opportunity to dig further into the book we read together last school year! 💬 🤔 📚 📖 #LearnTogetherLeadforProficiency #MCPSforward