AATSP-NJ & NJHOF Fall Workshop at American Dream
About this Event
Join Us for the AATSP-NJ & NJHOF Fall Workshop!
Join us for an inspiring day of professional learning, collaboration, and community engagement as the New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP-NJ) and the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) come together to strengthen connections among educators, students, and community partners.
Held at the iconic American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this unique event will provide opportunities to:
- Explore innovative instructional practices for Spanish and Portuguese language classrooms
- Learn about programs and resources that support multilingual learners and heritage language students
- Connect with colleagues from across New Jersey and neighboring states
- Discover ways to build meaningful school-community partnerships
- Celebrate Hispanic and Lusophone cultures and their contributions to education
- Engage with organizations and leaders who are shaping the future of language education
Whether you are a K-12 teacher, higher education instructor, administrator, pre-service teacher, or community advocate, this workshop offers practical strategies, valuable resources, and meaningful networking opportunities to support your professional growth and enhance student achievement.
Together, we will build bridges that connect language, culture, leadership, and opportunity.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Sybil Sanchez | AATSP President
Info: Welcome from AATSP-NJ and NJHOF leadership
Overview of the workshop and goals
Celebrating our partnership and commitment to language education
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
AATSP-NJ Programs, Events & Opportunities
Info: Learn about upcoming AATSP-NJ initiatives, professional development opportunities, student programs, National Spanish Examinations, Spanish Honor Society activities, scholarships, awards, and ways to get involved.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
EL JUEGO ES UNA COSA MUY SERIA: Fórmulas para introducir contenidos culturales
Host: Román Navarro | Hablandis
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
Info: Discover how game-based learning can transform language and culture instruction. This interactive session will provide practical strategies and engaging activities that foster linguistic proficiency, cultural competence, and student motivation.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Storytelling: A Resource for Teaching Portuguese as a Heritage Language
Host: Renata Ross
Info: Explore the power of storytelling as a tool for developing language proficiency, strengthening cultural identity, and engaging heritage learners of Portuguese. Participants will gain practical ideas and classroom-ready resources.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Key takeaways and reflections
NJHOF partnership opportunities
Upcoming AATSP-NJ events
Q&A and networking
🕑: 12:30 PM
Afternoon Community Celebration
Host: NJHOF
Info: Following the workshop, NJHOF will host a special community event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
This afternoon program is open to the public and will feature opportunities to celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, and community engagement.
Agenda and event details will be announced by NJHOF. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 30.00 to USD 44.52
