RIFLA upcoming events

Leveraging AI in the World Languages Classroom (09 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Sponsored by Lingco and presented by Noemi Rodríguez.

Explore practical ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance world language teaching and learning. This interactive webinar will introduce teachers to AI tools and strategies for creating engaging activities, differentiating instruction, developing authentic language practice, and supporting student creativity while maintaining academic integrity. Participants will leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately in their world languages classrooms.

Noemí Rodríguez (@team_lologramos) is a veteran language educator who has been sharing and supporting teachers across the globe since 2005. She graduated from Rutgers University and has her M.Ed in both language education and reading. In 2014 and 2024, the Fellowship of Language Educators of New Jersey awarded her workshops “Best of NJ” and in 2023 the President’s Award for her continued leadership in language education. As an award-winning educator, she specializes in language curriculum, assessment design, technology integration, reading and communication strategies. She has presented at state, regional, national and international conferences over the past fifteen years. Noemi’s mission is to provide ongoing, customized support to ensure the best world language proficiency-based programs in all schools

RI Collaborative World Languages Education Workshop 2026 (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:00-11:30 am

Refreshments and registration: 8:30-9:00 am

Location: Student Union Ballroom, Rhode Island College

Address: 352 RI College Road, No. Providence, RI

Map: https://ric.college-tour.com/ (building # 40)

Parking Lots: K and J

Title: Embracing our students' languages: resisting ideocide

Description: Educational and linguistic uniformity comes with the subordination or subsequent elimination of other educations, languages, and traditions (i.e. ideocide (Appadurai, A., 2006)). This workshop encourages us to:

● critically examine how teaching practices may unintentionally contribute to ideocide by devaluing student’s family or community languages.

● explore the personal and institutional challenges faced when resisting ideocide and,

● share strategies for addressing its consequences in ways that affirm students’ linguistic identities incorporating Critical Sociocultural Linguistic Literacy (CrisoLL) (Holguín Mendoza, 2018).

Presenter Bio: Dr. Sánchez Walker studies factors affecting acquisition and development of Spanish as a second and as a heritage language such as, among many others, educational context, and institutional and classroom ideologies. Her latest project investigates microaggressions experienced by Latinx students in educational institutions. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she earned her Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2019. She currently teaches Spanish at Yale University.

Current RIFLA Members will receive PLU's for this activity.

Sponsored by: The RIC Committee on College Lecture; the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies; RIFLA; CMRI

RIFLA Winter PD In Person Event (02 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Come, connect and enjoy: A RIFLA afternoon for world language educators hosted by RIFLA and Wayside Publishing Company

Teaching can be isolating. Come gather with colleagues, share ideas, enjoy some conversation—and leave with fresh inspiration for your classroom.

Where: BIRCH & BAY — 2ND FLOOR,
323 Main St., Wakefield, RI

FEATURED WORKSHOP

Mike Travers
Spanish Teacher • 6–12 World Language Department Chair • MAFLA President • National Presenter & Author

Proficiency-Based Teaching: Practical Ideas You Can Use

Get practical strategies and fresh perspectives on proficiency-based teaching, assessment, curriculum, and student-centered instruction.

WHY JOIN US?

Connect with fellow world language educators
Get ideas you can take back to your classroom
️Share & collaborate with colleagues
Relax & enjoy refreshments + the signature RIFLA cocktail

BONUS!

Attend 3+ RIFLA events between September & December 2 and be entered to win a FREE NECTFL Conference Registration ($240 value!)

Bring a NEW member: You and your new member can receive a discounted membership price when the new member registers onsite.

Program:
4:00–4:15 — RIFLA Business Meeting
4:15–5:30 — Networking
5:30–6:30 — Workshop
6:30–7:00 — Q&A

$15 RIFLA MEMBERS | $35 GUESTS

Refreshments + signature RIFLA cocktail offered!
Cash bar available

RIFLA upcoming events

Leveraging AI in the World Languages Classroom (09 Nov 2026)

RI Collaborative World Languages Education Workshop 2026 (14 Nov 2026)

RIFLA Winter PD In Person Event (02 Dec 2026)

Come, connect and enjoy: A RIFLA afternoon for world language educators hosted by RIFLA and Wayside Publishing Company

Where: BIRCH & BAY — 2ND FLOOR,
323 Main St., Wakefield, RI

FEATURED WORKSHOP

WHY JOIN US?

BONUS!

$15 RIFLA MEMBERS | $35 GUESTS

COME FOR THE CONNECTION.

LEAVE WITH NEW IDEAS.

RIFLA upcoming events

Leveraging AI in the World Languages Classroom (09 Nov 2026)

RI Collaborative World Languages Education Workshop 2026 (14 Nov 2026)

RIFLA Winter PD In Person Event (02 Dec 2026)

Come, connect and enjoy: A RIFLA afternoon for world language educators hosted by RIFLA and Wayside Publishing Company

Where: BIRCH & BAY — 2ND FLOOR, 323 Main St., Wakefield, RI

FEATURED WORKSHOP

WHY JOIN US?

BONUS!

$15 RIFLA MEMBERS | $35 GUESTS

COME FOR THE CONNECTION.

LEAVE WITH NEW IDEAS.

Where: BIRCH & BAY — 2ND FLOOR,
323 Main St., Wakefield, RI