Since 1985, The Occidental College World Language Project, with sites in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, has provided language educators with professional development programs that meet the needs of teachers throughout their careers. Programs focus on activities that reflect best practices grounded in the Common Core Standards, 21st Century Skills Map, and California's World Language Content Standards, Foreign Language Framework, English Language Development and Career Technical Education Standards. Programs are offered once a month, on Saturdays throughout the year. For further information, visit www.la-stars.net, contact ocflp@oxy.edu or 323.259.2949.

Need a teacher? Need a job?

See the OCWLP Jobs Bulletin Board for Southern California at http://la-stars.net/jobs/

Visit the Calendar of Events for Southern California world language teachers.

If you have events to add, be sure to follow the format of the calendar, limit the entry to three lines and include a contact number or website. http://www.la-stars.net/calendar/

Since our programs are authorized by the State and Federal Government, you may wish to use funds from Title I, (Disadvantaged Learners), Title II, Part A (Professional Development), or Title III (English Learners).

Scholarships are available for teachers unable to secure funds through their schools or districts. Please contact us at ocflp@oxy.edu for further information.

Units may be purchased for courses linked to our programs. The current fee is $50 per quarter unit.

September - December (4 session programs)

• 21st Century Skills and Common Core Competencies in World Language Education
• Enhancing Common Core and Standards-Based Instruction through Technology
• Using Film to Enhance Common Core and Standards-Based Competencies of Spanish Speakers
• Using the ELD and Common Core Standards as a Roadmap to Academic Success (SECONDARY)
• Using the ELD and Common Core Standards as a Roadmap to Academic Success (ELEMENTARY)
• Preparing Students for the AP Exam in Spanish Language and Culture

http://www.la-stars.net/regfall13.pdf

December - April (5 session programs)

• Common Core and Standards-Based Practices for Foreign Language Teachers
• Using STORIES to Enhance Common Core and Standards-Based Foreign Language Instruction
• Common Core and Standards-Based Practices for Teachers of Spanish Speakers
• Addressing the Common Core through Authentic Communication in the Standards-Based Classroom
• Beyond the Textbook Common Core and Standards-Based Instructional Practices (Levels 1-3)
• Standards-Based Assessment of Common Core for Foreign Language and Native Speakers
• Preparing Students for the Examination in AP Spanish Language and Culture and the Common Core
• Preparing Students for the Examination in AP Spanish Literature and Culture and the Common Core

http://la-stars.net/regwinter1314.pdf

Ongoing Programs:

• Invitational Leadership Development Programs
• National Board Certification: World Languages and English as a New Language
• Partnership Programs and Contract Services for School and Districts

Recent partnerships:

2012-            Qatar Foundation International Teacher Council and Curriculum Projects
2011-            Teach for America World Language Teacher Instructional Support Project
2010-            UCLA Confucius Institute Mandarin Teacher Leadership Project
2010-2013    Alameda County Office of Education FLAP: K-12 Arabic Immersion
2010-2013    Culver City USD FLAP: 9-12 Spanish Immersion/Native Speaker
2009-2012    Alliance for College Ready Schools Guaranteed Curriculum Project
2007-            STARTALK Arabic Teacher Leadership Project
2006-            Los Angeles USD World Language Instructional Support Project

Resources:

Occidental College World Language Project                       

http://www.la-stars.net/oxybrochure.pdf

World Language Education and the Common Core    

http://www.la-stars.net/commoncorepresentation.pdf

The World Language Educator's Toolbox

http://www.la-stars.net/toolbox.pdf

California World Language Content Standards

http://www.la-stars.net/standards.pdf

California Foreign Language Framework

http://www.la-stars.net/framework.pdf