SUMMER INSTITUTES

2026 Summer Institute

Wednesday, June 17th and Thursday, June 18th

8am - 3:30pm 

West Florida High School 

150 E Burgess Rd,

Pensacola, FL 32503

Audience:

Grades 6–12 Educators (Modern Languages, ASL, Classical Languages)

Together, we'll explore strategies to sustain student engagement and fuel our own motivation. Through collaboration, inspiration, and resilience, we’ll grow as educators and support each other in creating a positive and lasting impact!

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Call for Proposals

Theme:

Language Blueprints: Engineering Access for the Future Global Citizen

Submission Deadline:

March 31, 2026, NLT - 6:00 p.m. CT

We invite you to submit a session proposal for our 2-day Summer Professional Learning Institute. We are looking for "Master Builders"—innovative practitioners from public, private, and diverse districts—to share their blueprints for success.

Presentation Strands

We are seeking 60-minute workshops or 30-minute "Micro-Lab" presentations in the following areas:

• Foundation & Access (The Universal Design): Strategies for differentiated instruction, scaffolding for diverse learners, and creating inclusive environments where every student (neurodiverse, heritage, or novice) has an entry point.
• Modern Toolkits (The Innovation): Practical applications of AI, VR, and digital media that move beyond "gadgetry" to enhance authentic proficiency and cultural decoding.
• Future-Proofing (The Global Citizen): Shifting pedagogy toward 21st-century skills, interdisciplinary connections, and real-world advocacy for language programs in a 2026+ landscape.
• The Classical & Visual Bridge: Specialized sessions for Latin and ASL that highlight how these unique disciplines provide the ultimate "blueprint" for modern communication and cognitive development.

Submission Requirements

Please submit a brief proposal (max 300 words) that includes:

1. Session Title: A catchy, "blueprint-themed" title.
2. The "Blueprint" (Objective): What is the specific takeaway or "tool" teachers will leave with?
3. The "Access" (Inclusivity): How does your session ensure relevance across different language types or student ability levels?
4. The "Future" (Innovation): How does this prepare students for the world of tomorrow?

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Please email info@ffla.us with any questions.