The Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) and Romance and Classical Studies (RCS) have teamed up to plan a series of talks and workshops related to accessibility for language learning and teaching. This inaugural series will take place in late February and early March 2025. We will offer a balance of engagement modalities, including both in-person and virtual engagement. Faculty, staff, and students of all levels are welcome to join these events. 

More information will be posted on this page as it becomes available. To stay updated, make sure you sign up for the CeLTA Brief newsletter!

Planning committee:

Caitlin Cornell (CeLTA)

Saulo Gouveia (Romance and Classical Studies)

Claudia Berrios-Campos (Romance and Classical Studies)

Schedule:

Specific dates, times, locations, and modalities will be added to this schedule as plans are finalized. Check back frequently!

2/26 – Kickoff event featuring Kate Sonka of Teach Access

Modality: in-person

Time: 11:30-1:00pm Eastern

Location: B-135 Wells Hall (CeLTA main space)

Spring Break (3/3 – 3/7) – Introduction to Second Language Learning and Disability by Caitlin Cornell 

Modality: Online, asynchronous (pre-recorded video; link coming in February)

Time: Asynchronous 

Location: remote

3/10 – Follow-up question and answer session based on the video introduction by Caitlin Cornell

Modality: online, synchronous

Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern

Location: remote

3/11 – Faculty Listening Session for Study Abroad leaders facilitated by Hailee Ridge of Education Abroad and Caitlin Cornell

Modality: In-person

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern

Location: B-135 Wells Hall (CeLTA main space)