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2026 CLTA CWLP Summer Seminar
Human-Centered AI: Policy Practice Purpose
Join us in beautiful Santa Barbara, July 17–22, 2026, for CLTA/CWLP Summer Seminar — the ultimate PD for language teachers! This year’s theme is Human-Centered AI: Policy Practice Purpose. Dive into research-based, cutting-edge learning, connect with passionate educators, and leave inspired. Don’t miss it!
These amazing strands taught by award-winning, highly accomplished teachers:
- Strand A: Standards Teaching Toolkit - Christine Lanphere & Daphne Williams
- Strand B: Generative AI - Nicole Naditz
- Strand C: DLI - Wendy Cheong & Iman Hashem
- Strand D: Spanish - Michael Silva & Dr. Maylén RR Sullivan
- Strand E: Portuguese - Deniz Borges, Nancy Pérez, Dr. Duarte Silva
- Strand F: French - Dr. Cécile Nedellec
- Strand G: Japanese - Dr. Yoshiko Saito-Abbott & Ann Jordan
- Strand H: Mandarin - Ying Jin & Hsiao-Yun (Angela) Liao
- Strand I: Leadership - Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither & Dr. Ali Miano
- Strand J: Student - Mio Nishimura & Dr. LJ Randolph
Plus, if you know a college student who could be inspired to become a language teacher, please nominate them for a full scholarship in the student strand! The Student Strand is taught by Dr. LJ Randolph & Mio Nishimura.
Limited financial support is available:
- Japanese teachers apply here for the Oka Scholarship.
- Chinese teachers apply here for the Chinese Scholarship.
- California-based CLTA members can apply here for the Sylvia Jones Memorial Scholarship (partial scholarships).
To secure your spot in the strand of your choice — register now! Don’t wait, spaces fill fast. Need support? Use this letter to request professional development funds from your administrator.
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