Avant Assessment

I’m thrilled to share that I’m starting a new position as Director of Workplace Initiatives at Avant Assessment! It’s an honor to be part of such an innovative and forward- thinking organization that is committed to making a meaningful impact through assessments and workplace solutions. I’m looking forward to working alongside an incredible team to drive new initiatives that foster growth, collaboration, and a positive work culture. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey — I can’t wait to dive in and contribute to our collective success! #NewBeginnings #AvantAssessment #WorkplaceInitiatives #Leadership #Teamwork #ExcitedForTheFuture

Language skills are a key pillar of national defense. As K-12 & university programs decline, our national security offices are left with a growing gap between need and supply. National security experts are expressing a dire concern over this gap, saying that they are intent on closing it via increased language education. JNCL-NCLIS believes in the power of grants such as the World Language Advancement and Readiness Act and the National Security Education Program to advance the quantity and quality of language programs across the country. We must invest more in language education for the future of defense. Office of the Director of National Intelligence DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY, DEPARTMENT OF #nationalsecurity #defense #LAD25

My presentation at ACTFL included a review of the impressive resource platforms shared by the AATF. This resource project is the result of 13 years of collaboration and organization. And yet, there are still French teachers who haven't heard of these open-to-all and free resources. Please share with your colleagues. And then: Please share on the Resource Depot! It will be something magical if everyone adds one idea. Merci! The AATF's Resource Depot has over 200 shared and FREE activities, games, lessons, units, and videos available to all. Think Macys+TpT (but FREE!) https://lnkd.in/g6NTEANp >105 Pinterest boards that organized by themes and topics: https://lnkd.in/gJFFpqc5 > 190 YouTube playlists organized by themes and topics from around the Francophone world: https://lnkd.in/gGgraDAK > 48 Wakelet collections: https://lnkd.in/gzRH7SiQ

December is #LearnAForeignLanguageMonth! 🎉 JNCL-NCLIS celebrates all the ways learning a new language can enrich our lives and is committed to advocating for access to language programs for all. Learning a language is a gateway to new cultures, people, and opportunities. It boosts your brainpower, increases your memory, opens new career opportunities, and fosters cultural connections. For businesses, multilingual employees can be a critical tool for expanding markets, creating new partnerships, and including all consumers. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already proficient, the journey of learning languages makes our communities and our nation stronger. At JNCL-NCLIS, we’re proud to advocate with language professionals across the country to make learning a language a reality for every student. What is your language story? How has learning and speaking another language impacted your life? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and tag a multilingual you want to hear speak up for language learning! #Language #LAD25 #Multilingual #LanguageLearning #CulturalConnections #EmpowerThroughLanguage

The report shows that Former ELs, students who achieved English proficiency and exited EL programs by high school, are thriving academically, and even outperforming their peers in various key areas. This report is a testament to the incredible potential of our young people and the impact of bilingual education programs and support. And as advocates for Latino equity in education, this research is a powerful tool in shifting the narrative on bilingual education and English Learners, and it helps us in our advocacy for policy solutions that make bilingual education and supports more accessible.