Let's get to know each other!

How many years have you been teaching?

• 1 - 5 years

• 6 - 10 years

• 11 - 15 years

• 15 + years

Which of the following best describes you?

• I have a degree in Education & formal training in language teaching.

• Teaching is not my first career. I came into it from another field

• Emergency hire as a language teacher, minimal or no prior language teaching experience

• I have teaching experience and/or training in multiple subjects

What comes to mind when you hear the word "proficiency"?

Are you required to teach to any specific set of standards?

• ACTFL Standards

• State Standards

• Private school, department sets the standards

• Nothing formal or official, I set my standards

How familiar are you with proficiency-oriented language teaching strategies?

• Very familiar! Use them in my classes all the time

• Somewhat familiar, interested to learn more

• Not really familiar.

• I have no idea what you're talking about.