“The Socially Just World Language Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning and Framework-Aligned Practices” was held virtually from July 16th-21st, 2021.

Our professional learning emphasizing self-care in service of social justice remains available for you to explore. We focused on learning recovery and on learning opportunities that empower teachers and students to thrive in all learning settings – online, hybrid, and in person. Have a look at the Keynote Sessions by clicking on the links below to access the pages that follow!

Our 2021 Keynote Speakers

Fri, July 16th

Cecelia Jordan, MA

Founder, Love in Public, community-rooted dual-language teacher, poet, and transformative justice leader

Go to Cecelia's Keynote Page!

Fri, July 16th

Iman Hashem MA

Arabic Language Lecturer, CSULB Program Director, Occidental College World Language Project (OCWLP)

Go to Iman's Keynote Page!

Fri, July 16th

Valerie Sun, EdD

Educational Technology & Information Services Teacher Specialist and Lecturer at CSU, LA

Go to Valerie's Keynote Page!

Sat, July 17th

L.J. Randolph, EdD

Associate Professor of Spanish and Education University of North Carolina, Wilmington

Go to L.J.'s Keynote Page!

Sun, July 18th

Akash Patel

Founder, Happy World Foundation and National Council Member at United Nations Association

Go to Akash's Keynote Page!

Mon, July 19th

Roni Habib, MA

Founder, EQ Schools, public speaker and leadership consultant

Go to Roni's Keynote Page!

Tues, July 20th

Vicky Xiong-Lor, EdD

Lecturer at CSU, Fresno, Hmong Bilingual Authorization Program and Hmong Teacher 

Go to Vicky's Keynote Page!

Wed, July 21st

Shawn Ginwright, PhD

Associate Professor, Africana Studies Department, San Francisco State University

Go to Shawn's Keynote Page!