In this session we problematize issues that emerge in our initial teacher education and teacher development practices. We claim that if teachers and learners work together to understand what goes on among them during their regular classes, they engage in and become responsible for the quality of their classroom lives.

This presentation discusses second language (L2) teaching to English Language Learners through a project that aims at improving content knowledge in L2 acquisition. It also discusses practical teaching skills and strategies of pre-service teachers at an institution of higher education. This session benefits educators who need specific L2 knowledge and strategies.

This session will examine the diverse requirements and characteristics of world language certification programs across and within eight states. Discussion will center around common and diverging requirements among LTE programs. Through a dynamic discussion, participants will examine the issues and analyze the significance of these variations.

How can instructional video be used for adult ESL professional development? The presenter shares a video series that uses classroom footage and teacher interviews to demonstrate effective practices for literacy through transition-level classes. Funded through a foundation, the series is freely accessible to programs.

Research provides overwhelming evidence that supported new teachers have fewer issues and are retained in greater numbers than those who do not receive mentoring support. This session will present the Fairfax County Public Schools mentoring model and will provide participants the opportunity to discuss their own mentoring and induction models.

This session will examine the premise that collaborative practices within a school focusing on improving instruction for English language learners can effect change on many levels: individually, within a peer group, and within a school site or district. Teachers' experiences offer direction on structuring staff development to improve student learning.

What could be more helpful than senior colleagues' assistance in navigating demands of the workplace? Nonetheless, mentoring is not always welcome. This presentation addresses challenges faced by mentors and program administrators at the Defense Language Institute. Exemplar cases will be presented to illustrate both challenges and successes of the programs.

This interactive presentation defines supervision as an essential component of teacher development. It simultaneously promotes benefits the novice FL/ESL instructor (K-12/GTA) and student achievement. Session activities are based on a three-part framework, thus assisting participants to formulate appropriate guidelines suitable for local implementation.