As world language educators, we spend so much of the school year pouring energy into creating meaningful, engaging experiences for our students. But when summer arrives, we often find ourselves craving two things: rest and renewal.
This summer, what if you could have both?
Whether you’re looking to refresh your approach, gather new ideas for the year ahead, or simply connect with a community that understands your unique challenges, there’s an opportunity waiting for you—and it’s completely online.
The best part? There’s something for every level of teaching—elementary, middle, and high school. We’ve put together a list of online summer PD opportunities for world language teachers that are practical, inspiring, and designed with your real classroom in mind.
Let’s take a look at what’s out there for you:
CI Reboot 2025 (July 7–10) — Use code
carolina2025 for a $20 discount! The
CI Reboot aims to re-ground teachers in the basics of Comprehension-Based Teaching and TPR Storytelling.
NNELL Summer Summit (July 21–22) — Connect with fellow educators who share your passion for early language learning. It’s a great chance to share ideas and get inspired!
Español en acción (July 22–August 5) — This is a K-12 Spanish teacher course (novice & intermediate levels) features a fresh, classroom-ready approach. Building on last year’s focus on innovative methods and general skill strategies, this year’s course is packed with practical, ready-to-use activities from day one.
Didactas —
Courses designed for world language educators to learn at their own pace while discovering new methodologies and strategies. I will be presenting
Historias con propósito: enseñando español en primaria a través de los Objetivos Globales — bring Spanish to life through stories that connect lessons to global goals and inspire your students to become change makers.
Un verano sin apuros — A 6-week summer group and finish with a complete collection of strategic, aligned APSL thematic units—ready to launch without the overwhelm.
AP en Tus Manos —
If you teach AP Spanish, don’t miss this resource-packed course for both new and experienced teachers—get practical tools, proven strategies, and fresh ideas to align your teaching with AP expectations and boost student success!
And a Special Surprise from the Elementary Spanish Community! I’m sharing something exciting at the beginning of July that you won’t want to miss! If you’re looking for a supportive community to share ideas, resources, and encouragement — this is for you. Join the
waitlist !
Wishing you a restful and inspiring summer — and I hope this list helps you find the perfect PD opportunity to fuel your passion!
