[HERITAGE-LIST] Conference: Heritage Language Programs Conference -- REGISTRATION DEADLINE 15 SEPTEMBER

Sun Sep 7 00:34:42 UTC 2014

And with thanks for our other colleague at CAL, Joy Peyton, for this reminder.....

You are receiving this communication because you work on or are interested in heritage language topics.

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This conference is approaching soon!
See information on accommodation below.

Heritage Language Programs Conference
Register by September 15!

Community-Based Heritage Language Schools:
Promoting Collaboration among Educators, Families, and Researchers
This conference will bring together teachers, administrators, and parents involved in community-based language schools across the United States, along with language researchers, to explore ways to address together important issues in language education. We will have the opportunity to share challenges, best practices, and other information and resources.

The conference will include presentations by leaders in the field of heritage language education, who will also lead discussions with conference participants as we collaboratively seek effective solutions to our common challenges.

The sponsors hope that this conference will start productive partnerships in which community-based language schools work together as well as with parents, public, private, and charter school programs, universities, and other organizations to advance the goal of supporting the rich heritage language resources in our country.

We will hear a keynote address from Dr. Terrence Wiley, President of the Center for Applied Linguistics, on Linguistic Landscapes and Their Power in Heritage Language Education, and then we will hear from and discuss with presenters on three critical topics in heritage language education: Engaging Partners in our initiatives; Building Strong, Sustainable Programs; and Motivating and Empowering Students. At a closing reception, we will have the opportunity to network and collaborate.
We look forward to seeing you soon!!
Dates:
Saturday, September 27, 2014: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a closing reception

Pre-Conference Event - Friday, September 26, 2014: 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Location: American University, Washington DC, Mary Graydon Center, rooms 2 - 5
For more information and to register:<http://american.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b884f4a586594fec99063780&id=00c86bd5c1&e=0cdcea2b32>
http://www.american.edu/cas/seth/bilingual/Community-Based-Heritage-Language-Schools-Conference.cfm<http://american.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b884f4a586594fec99063780&id=75ef1d90b8&e=0cdcea2b32>

Space is limited, so plan to register soon!
Registration and payment:

  *   Regular Registration: $100.00. Registration closes September 15. Checks must be received by September 19.
  *   At the door: $125.00 (also for anyone who pre-resgistered but did not submit payment
  *   Students: $20.00 with valid student ID
Please make checks payable to American University and send to:
Lindsay Joy
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
MGC 330C
Washington, DC 20016
Organized by the AU Bilingual Education Program and AU TESOL Program
Co-sponsored by the Center for Applied Linguistics

Accommodations
A block of rooms is reserved at the Embassy Suites in the Chevy Chase Pavilion - 4300 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015.
The rate is $179.00 per night not including tax.

To make a reservation at the Embassy Suites:
- Call 202-362-9300 or toll free at 1-888-324-2728. Please ask for the AU/Community-Based Heritage Language Schools Conference block
- Online reservations can be made at www.embassysuitesdc.com<http://american.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b884f4a586594fec99063780&id=084711892a&e=0cdcea2b32>. Select the "Book a Room" link and enter the group code of "AUN" on the group code line.

Getting to the Conference:
We encourage conference attendees to take public transportation. American University is on the AU/Tenleytown Red Line Metro stop. There is a shuttle that runs from the metro to campus.

Detailed directions and maps can be found here - http://www.american.edu/aumaps/index.cfm<http://american.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b884f4a586594fec99063780&id=4657ffbfc7&e=0cdcea2b32>

Parking:
On Friday evening, parking is available in the SIS Garage and the Katzen Arts Center Garage. These garages have pay-as-you-go spaces for $2.00 per hour. You do not need to pay for parking after 5:00 pm.

You may park on campus on Saturday free-of-charge.