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Do you want to deepen your practice as a world language teacher and sharpen your skills around proficiency?  In today’s episode, we’re exploring a way to do just that through the lens of National Board Certification. I’m joined by Erin E.H. Austin, a French teacher in Colorado, and Lisa Bartels, a French teacher in North Carolina. They are both National Board Certified Teachers.  Together, we’ll break down why the process is especially beneficial for language teachers and what it actually looks like to go through the process, step by step.

Topics in this Episode:

• what National Board Certification is and how it is different from state certification 
• why world language teachers should consider pursuing National Board Certification and the  professional benefits 
• how the certification process impacts teachers and their classroom practice
• who a good candidate for National Board Certification is
• what the National Board Certification process look like for a world language teacher and the  part of the process that tends to feel most challenging for language teachers 
• what teachers can realistically expect in terms of timeline, time commitment, and cost and how teachers can plan strategically so the process feels manageable 
• Erin and Lisa's Book: Achieving National Board Certification in World Languages, Proven Strategies and Tips for Accomplished Teaching.  20% discount code : 25AFLY4 (valid through the end of March 2026)

Connect with Erin E.H. Austin:

• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• BlueSky
• Website: onygomadame.com

Connect with Lisa Bartels:

• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Facebook 
• Twitter/X 
• Website: explorecurriculum.com

A Few Ways We Can Work Together:

• Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers
• On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments
• Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments

Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community:

• Website: wlclassrom.com
• Instagram:  @wlclassroom
• Facebook Group: World Language Classroom
• Facebook:  /wlclassroom
• LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral
• Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia
• X (Twitter):  @wlclassroom
• Threads: @wlclassroom

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.