This session will offer an in-depth look of the French for All initiative and the French Embassy's educational programs, which support the growth and enrichment of French education and bilingualism in the United States, from kindergarten through higher education. Participants will learn about various Calls for Proposals designed to support school districts, higher education French departments, and teachers. The session will also highlight the inaugural French for All Summer Institute, which will gather over 100 teachers for a week-long professional development program tailored to diverse teaching tracks. This session will showcase practical ways to use available resources and examples of implemented projects through the embassy grants. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session and a collaborative discussion with presenters.
Count on Command Performance Books to build your library and encourage the joy of reading. Introduce students to la Francophonie with the Qui parle français? series. Take them to dystopian lands with La Planète grise graphic novels. See how they react to the classroom drama in the La Classe des confessions books. Use riddles from À Quoi je pense? as a warm-up. In this session will introduce you to all our most requested readers. Youpi!
"Enrich your classes with the Francophonie of the Americas thanks to TV5MONDE! Are you looking for authentic and interactive resources to introduce your students to the diversity of the Francophone world? TV5MONDE offers a wealth of educational content to help you explore the history, culture, and identities of Francophone communities in North America, the Caribbean, and beyond!"
Enjoy learning about Senegalese "teranga" as two Chicago-based French teachers discuss their experiences traveling in Francophone West Africa with Vive L'expérience. This session will explore the itinerary followed, the relationships forged, the cultures shared, the lessons learned, as well as how these experiences have been incorporated into the classroom. There will be time for Q&A and more information for those interested in future trips to Senegal with Vive.
In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies and tools to create meaningful, engaging learning experiences that build proficiency. Through real-world applications and authentic resources, the session will highlight high-leverage practices that boost student engagement and confidence. Topics include strategies that support student interactions in all 3 modes of communication through effective use of authentic resources. Participants will explore how an intentional and effective learning cycle meets students' needs and interests, encouraging learners to continue their language learning journey.
Immersing students not just in the French language but also in the culture is such an enriching way to learn, especially with a language as globally influential as French. It opens up a world of connections and opportunities. The idea of turning language learners into global communicators is inspiring, as it focuses on both language proficiency and cultural understanding—skills that are essential in our interconnected world.
French really does have an incredible global footprint, whether it’s in diplomacy, business, the arts, or international organizations. What are some specific aspects of French culture you plan to explore with your students. Is it through literature, cuisine, history, music, or something else?
Discover the profound connection between history, culture, and language through Soulmates and Strangers, the remarkable true story of the lifelong bond between two young women—one American, the author’s mother, and one French—beginning as pen pals in 1936. Spanning decades, war, and continents, their friendship unfolds through letters and real-life encounters, offering a powerful exploration of resilience, identity, and human connection. This presentation highlights epistolary storytelling as a compelling tool for teaching French language, history, and cross-cultural understanding.
More than just a training center for French teachers, Francophonia defines itself as an articulator of projects where educational communities (principals, teachers, students, and apprentices in vocational training) meet through unique pedagogical and intercultural experiences. Francophonia is also a conviction that education shapes tomorrow's world and gives future generations the tools to meet the challenges they will face.
Come and learn how to become an active member of our community through our programs: - School trips. - Continuing education for language teachers. - Internships in France for your students. - “les universités d’été”, a summer program where more than 1400 teachers from 91 countries come to Nice (on the beautiful French Riveria) for professional development workshops and cultural events designed around our values: pedagogical excellence, innovation, and intercultural understanding.
La littérature jeunesse est un outil puissant dans l’enseignement du français. Les livres sont une fenêtre sur la francophonie et renforcent les compétences linguistiques et les connaissances culturelles. Il faut donc proposer des livres diversifiés et inclusifs, mais lesquels? Où trouver des livres adaptés à l'âge et au niveau des élèves? Comment les exploiter? Plongeons dans un monde de ressources en français pour soutenir les enseignants. Et pour que les élèves aient du plaisir!
Although the combined split-level class is a common reality in our French programs, there are few resources available to help teachers approach this unique challenge. This presentation will explore strategies and resources to differentiate intermediate French instruction while ensuring all students stay engaged and challenged. Attendees will take away concrete examples of scaffolding ideas for different proficiency levels, strategies to align AP and non-AP content without lowering rigor, and ways to incorporate flexible assessments, small-group instruction, and project-based learning.
