Summer PD in Segovia, Spain

 ACQUIRE & INSPIRE:

 Immersive Spanish Teacher Workshop Series in 

Segovia, Spain

Join me (Kara Jacobs) and AnneMarie Chase on a ten day Professional Development trip in Segovia, Spain from June 16 - June 25, 2024.

Workshops:

You will participate in six workshops designed to hone your Acquisition Driven Instruction skills, taught by Kara and AnneMarie. Topics range from Unit Design, Comprehensible Culture, Assessment and you’ll even experience acquiring a new language like our students do.  Our small group (limited to 12 participants) will allow you plenty of time to dig in, ask loads of questions and process your learning along with other motivated Spanish teachers from all over the US and beyond. The cherry on top is the location of our workshops: overlooking the Plaza Mayor of Segovia, right next to the Cathedral! There’s no AC at the workshop location, but we’ll be comfortable with Segovia’s average June temperature in the mid 70s. 

Homestay:

You will spend 9 nights with a Spanish host family, right in the city of Segovia. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch on most days and dinner with your new familia española who is excited to share their city and home with you!   And just to put your mind at ease, you’ll have your own bedroom during your homestay. 

Cultural Activities:

Segovia has so much to offer and we will take advantage of it! You’ll spend most mornings in professional development workshops but the afternoons/evenings are dedicated to discovering Segovia and its culture. No visit would be complete without a visit to the magnificent Alcázar de Segovia. We’ll  learn about the historic acueducto romano that towers over the city and wander through the Palacio Real de La Granja de San Ildefonso.  Just think of the wealth of cultural knowledge you’ll be able to share with your students.  

Day Trip to Salamanca:

We’ll travel by train to the picturesque city of Salamanca. Other than lunch all together (included in the program cost) the day is yours to explore Salamanca. Wander through Old Town, check out the Universidad de Salamanca, (one of Europe’s oldest!) cross the Puente Romano or just take it easy people watching in the Plaza Mayor with a cold drink. 

Who is this trip designed for?!

Spanish teachers who are interested in developing their Acquisition Driven Instruction/Comprehensible Input Teaching skills alongside like minded teachers. An adventurous spirit is important too: if public transportation, staying with a Spanish family and lots of walking doesn’t sound like a good time, this isn’t the trip for you! If you have questions or concerns, please reach out; we’d love to chat with you! 

Sound like the trip of a lifetime? We would love for you to join the adventure! Spots are limited to 12  participants, so don’t wait to sign up!

Total cost: $1900

What’s included? 

Included in the trip cost:

• Homestay experience (private bedroom)  including breakfast, lunch and dinner each day

• 6 Professional Development Workshops taught by Kara and AnneMarie

• Day trip to Salamanca (Train transportation and lunch)

• Cultural activities in the afternoons/evenings

• Farewell dinner on our last evening together

What’s not included?

• Flight to and from Madrid

• Transportation to and from Segovia but we will provide detailed recommendations.  (metro + train or bus is easiest!)

• Travel Insurance, optional but recommended

• Snacks, souvenirs and spending money

Ready to join us?!

Next Steps & Important dates:

• ASAP: Sign up here and pay $500 deposit via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI

• February 1st:  $700 payment due  via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI

• May 1st:  $700 final payment due  via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI

• TBD: Zoom meeting for those interested, to ask questions and hear more details

A few more things:

We must have 12 participants to make this trip a reality. We ask that you wait to buy your plane tickets and make final travel arrangements until Dec 15. On (or before) Dec 15, if we have enough participants, we’ll confirm that the trip is on- buy you plane tickets, start packing and get excited! 

If we do not have enough participants by December 15, your $500 deposit will be returned to you in full. 

The $500 deposit is non-refundable after December 15th, unless your spot can be filled. If your spot can be filled, we will refund your deposit in full (although we will miss you!)