The Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers conducts annual conferences about teaching to and reaching Level 4 (near-native) proficiency. Each fall, a workshop is held at Howard University: this workshop is devoted to teaching practices and hands-on training for teaching and learning to Level 4. Demonstrations of Level 4 proficiency are a part of each conference.

The Coalition Of Distinguished Language Centers 2005 Conference

Third Annual Workshop On Teaching & Learning To Near-Native Levels Of Language Proficiency - Washington DC - October 22, 2005

Welcoming Comments: Christian Degueldre
Chairman of the Board, Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers
Co-Director, ADLP Center, San Diego State University

Sponsors:
Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers &
American Councils for international Education

Keynote Address:
Prince Firas of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Sessions:
5:30-7:00 Board Meetin & Dinner

Keynote Address:
Ambassador Ruth Davis 2003 Friends of Advanced Language Proficiency Awardee

The Coalition Of Distinguished Language Centers 2004 Conference

Second Annual Workshop On Teaching & Learning To Near-Native Levels Of Language Proficiency - Howard University - November 13, 2004

Sponsors:
CLDC Washington Branch for Instruction - Howard University
Center for the Advancement of Distinguished Language Proficiency - SDSU
Language Acquisition Resource Center - SDSU

Keynote & Registration:
Blackburn Hall, Howard University beginning at 8:30 am

Sessions:
Locke Hall, Howard University beginning at 11:00 am

Keynote Address:
Ambassador Ruth Davis 2003 Friends of Advanced Language Proficiency Awardee

Directions:

  • Metro: Green Line to Howard University Stop, walk north on Georgia Avenue about five long blocks past Howard Hospital, turn right on Howard place and through the gates to Locke Hall, where sessions will take place. Keynote address will be in auditorium in Blackburn, next door to Locke.
  • Alternatively, when entering metro get bus transfer and pick up northbound Georgia Ave. bus outside of metro station - it will cost 25 cents in addition to the transfer ticket.
  • By car: parking should be available in all university lots.

CDLC Conference Website