Summer Institute International

The AIM Summer Institute is an action-packed conference held over two to three days to provide teachers from around the world with the opportunity to work directly with AIM experts in hands-on and specialized workshops.

Cost: TBD

2018 dates will be announced soon!

2017 Program Guide

The Summer Institute will enable new teachers to learn about the unique techniques and strategies used in the AIM, and experienced teachers to deepen their knowledge and skills.

Connect and share best practices with teachers from across North America and around the world who share a passion for languages and innovative teaching practices

Get ready for 2018 Summer Institute International! (Dates to be announced very soon)

Languages covered: French (Beginner and Experienced), Spanish (Beginner and Experienced) and Mandarin (Beginner)

Keynote Speaker: Wendy Maxwell!

Wendy Maxwell is an award-winning teacher who has transformed second language instruction, both in Canada and internationally. Wendy is the program creator and lead author of AIM Language Learning’s programs. Wendy is the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence (1999) and the H.H. Stern Award for Innovation in Second Languages (2004).

A wealth of topics will be covered for both new and experienced AIM teachers.
Examples include:

Strategies for Success in the AIM Classroom
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and AIM
Integrating Culture and Action-Oriented Tasks
Assessment in an AIM Classroom
Classroom Management, Tips & Techniques
Making Grammar Fun – the Inductive Approach
Get them speaking spontaneously
Targeting the Target Language
AIM, theThe Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and the Ontario Curriculum
The Essential Elements of AIM – it’s NOT about the play !

and much more!

“The Webinars were one of the most exciting learning experiences I have had recently. It was so great to learn, discuss, collaborate and share with colleagues from all over, including other ‘Canadian provinces, and the U.S.-Lousiana, New Hampshire. Thanks so much AIM Language learning for the wonderful professional development opportunity!”
Pauline Fice-Galea