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RIFLA 2021 VIRTUAL Fall Conference

02 Oct 2021 8:00 AM • VIRTUAL

We at RIFLA promote language. We understand that language has power and should be used to unify and not to attack or marginalize. We also believe that the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States is a force that does not weaken but instead enriches us as a country. We condemn the use of hateful language and violence against any person or community based on race or ethnicity and stand in solidarity with all victims of hate crimes and bigotry.

Many Thanks to our 2020 Virtual Conference Sponsors!!

Many thanks to our RIFLA 2020 sponsors and exhibitors!!!

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Call for RIFLA Fall Conference 2021 Presenter Proposals and Sponsors

RIFLA 2021 Fall Conference:

Interculturality Is Our Reality

Saturday October 2nd, 2021

Virtual Conference

Call for Proposals and Exhibitors!

Sponsors and Exhibitors: Register by Aug. 1 here and at www.rifla.org

Deadline for Presenter Proposals: July 31st : fill out this form and register at www.rifla.org after August 1st

CT COLT Summer Proficiency Institute

Creating Performance Based Assessments to Support My Curriculum

Led by Greg Duncan & Facilitators

Virtual Event: Wednesday, June 23-Friday, June 25 (9:00-1:00)

Proficiency Party (online): Thursday, June 24 (5:00-6:00)

All participants welcome (new & returning SPI attendees)

The Seal will go LIVE as a RIDE endorsed designation with RI legislative support this year, 2021! See the FAQ documents below for details. This is a highly recommended program for all graduating seniors in Rhode Island!

How do I administer the Seal of Biliteracy test while teaching remotely? Check out this slideshow and feel free to adapt to your population and needs.

T esting with AAPPL

Testing with AVANT

RIFLA Statement and Call to Action

Today we stand in solidarity with all those who are protesting, and most especially with our students and with the Black community of Rhode Island. We condemn the killing of George Floyd and recognize that it is yet another racially motivated death in a country where people of color are oppressed due to centuries of systemic racism.

As educators, we realize that we must do our part to combat all systems of hate, injustice, racism, and violence in our society and that we must strive to make our classrooms inclusive, safe places for all students. We acknowledge that we must confront and try to dismantle our own biases and be willing to talk openly and honestly with our students about race and personal identity. As language educators, we recognize that language has the power to build empathy and traverse the divide within our communities. Making space for dialogue on race, and racism in the US, while difficult, is essential. Having challenging discussions with our students on equity and justice is essential.

What we say matters. Speaking up matters. However, what we do matters more. Our actions matter more. We pledge to do more, to honor this work and our students, by learning, questioning, listening, and taking action.

Black Lives Matter. Always.

Remote Teaching Resources

Here are some resources curated by language teachers and organizations around the country. Feel free to add to the slideshow! Now more than ever we need our network of RIFLA members to get through!

RIFLA Curated Resources Slide deck