We hold a conference each year, where program directors and administrators of community-based heritage language schools; members of the language communities involved in these schools; and directors and leaders in public, private, and charter schools who are interested in working with community-based heritage language schools come together to share research and best practices. Please let us know if you would like to receive announcements about future conferences. Write to joy@peytons.us.
The conference is for program directors and administrators of community-based heritage language schools; members of the language communities involved in these schools; and directors and leaders in public, private, and charter schools who are interested in working with community-based heritage language schools.
There will be opportunities to connect and converse with leaders of national language organizations in the United States and other countries, to connect with colleagues working with community-based schools, and participate in workshops on the following topics:
- Features of High-Quality Instruction
- Using Technology Tools and Platforms in Instruction
- Building Extensive Reading Practices in the Classroom
- Early Childhood Education and Language Learning
- Empowerment Through Collaboration: Motivating and Supporting HL Teachers
- Engaging Teachers of Community-based Schools in Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- Administering a Heritage Language School: Successfully Leading a Team of Professionals and Volunteers
- Creating Outreach Materials to Raise Awareness
We are grateful to the conference sponsors:



And partners:

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Information about past conferences at American University in Washington DC can be found here:
Photos from previous conferences: