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The Conference Extension Workshop has a long-standing Central States tradition. Participants in this event learn from nationally recognized experts. All conference participants are welcome to register and attend this outstanding professional development. In addition, each state organization is encouraged to send up to two representatives to the Extension Workshop who will replicate the workshop at their own state conference or district, using the workshop materials and thus “extending” the workshop in their state. This can be either as a session, half-day workshop or full-day workshop. State representatives who “extend” the workshop will have their workshop fee reimbursed and receive a small stipend to defray costs. Extension Workshop reimbursement applies only to those whose states have an active State Advisory Council Membership.
This Year's Topic: Self-Assessment to Build Learner Agency and Proficiency
Presenter: Karen Nickel, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Date/Time: Thursday, March 11, 2027 from 8:30am to 12:30pm
Workshop Description: Self-assessment is a powerful way to support proficiency development while fostering greater ownership of learning. This interactive workshop provides practical self-assessment tools and strategies that empower learners to reflect on their performance, monitor their progress, and develop greater agency. Using proficiency-based indicators grounded in ACTFL proficiency guidelines, performance descriptors, and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, workshop participants will see how self-assessment helps learners recognize strengths, identify areas for growth, and take an active role in their proficiency development.
Through hands-on activities, workshop participants will experience self-assessment from the learner’s perspective and examine how these practices support timely, meaningful feedback and help learners make informed decisions about their next steps. Participants will leave with adaptable self-assessment tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately to strengthen learner agency and support ongoing proficiency development.
Languages: English; all language backgrounds are welcome.
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