CFA: Professional Development Grant | American Council of Teachers for Russian

 

Professional Development Grant:  accepting applications from graduate students Honoring Olga E. Kagan, an expert in second language and heritage language pedagogy, this award aims to support the professional development of Russian language instructors. In 2023, this fund offers support for graduate students who wish to develop their teaching skills. Eligible reimbursable expenses include travel to professional and academic conferences, conference registration fees, pedagogical workshops, and other professional development and/or training activities which focus on language pedagogy. Requirements for the current award period: Must be enrolled in an MA or PhD program in Russian language, literature or cultural studies or in a related discipline Application must be accompanied by a letter of support from the graduate advisor or chair  Must be an ACTR member if awarded (membership is not required to be considered) Applications are due by April 1. Recipients will be announced by May 1 Funds must be used within 12 months of notification of the award Awards will be disbursed upon presentation of receipts Apply Here Please share with graduate students even if they are not ACTR members!     Olga Kagan (1947-2018) was a professor of Russian at UCLA for more than 30 years and directed both the UCLA International Institute’s Center for World Languages and the National Heritage Language Resource Center. She co-authored 11 Russian-language textbooks, as well as numerous articles and book chapters on the study and teaching of Russian as L2 and heritage language. A talented educator, a dedicated researcher, and a passionate advocate for bilingualism, she made fundamental contributions to the field of heritage language study and pedagogy. She served on the ACTR Board of Directors for many years and supported Russian language teachers both in the US and internationally through professional workshops, mentorship, and research collaborations.   Up to $300 for each of two awardees per year Applications are due April 1, 2023

Professional Development Grant:  accepting applications from graduate students

Honoring Olga E. Kagan, an expert in second language and heritage language pedagogy, this award aims to support the professional development of Russian language instructors. In 2023, this fund offers support for graduate students who wish to develop their teaching skills. Eligible reimbursable expenses include travel to professional and academic conferences, conference registration fees, pedagogical workshops, and other professional development and/or training activities which focus on language pedagogy. Requirements for the current award period: Must be enrolled in an MA or PhD program in Russian language, literature or cultural studies or in a related discipline Application must be accompanied by a letter of support from the graduate advisor or chair  Must be an ACTR member if awarded (membership is not required to be considered) Applications are due by April 1. Recipients will be announced by May 1 Funds must be used within 12 months of notification of the award Awards will be disbursed upon presentation of receipts

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Please share with graduate students even if they are not ACTR members!

Suggested Professional Development Opportunities in Summer 2023  CARLA Summer Institutes for Language Teachers ACTFL online courses 2023 Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) in Action Summer Institute International Association for Language Learning Technology: Conference 2023 STARTALK institutes PEARLL Summer Institute Series (will be announced in February) Center for Applied Linguistics Question Formulation Technique Workshop