Wayside Publishing

21/08/2025

Florida, here we come!

We’re excited to join the AATSP Florida Chapter Conference, September 25–27 in Kissimmee, FL, celebrating our roots and cultures.

Stop by the Wayside booth to meet Dagoberto Polanco and Eduardo Rodriguez and explore Érase una vez, the first and only Spanish Comprehension-Based Reader Program™. Designed by award-winning educators, it immerses learners from novice to intermediate high in culturally rich stories that build proficiency and confidence.

📌 Don’t miss Dagoberto’s session Engaging and Impactful Strategies for Vocabulary Instruction. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies for vocabulary acquisition through communicative tasks and comprehensible input.

🌎 Bring Spanish to life in your classroom. Step into Spanish, one story at a time: waysidepublishing.com/series/spanish/erase-una-vez

20/08/2025

Wayside is heading to AZLA 2025!

Meet our team, Kristen Kurtzman, Rich Rosenlof, and Mariana Jimenez, on September 13 at the Professional Learning Center, Tempe Union High School District.

Don’t miss:
💡 Presentation: Brainstorming Technology Use in the Language Classroom with Mariana Jimenez — discover how AI is transforming language learning.
⭐ Giveaway: Win a 1-year Nualang subscription for you + up to 150 students ($499 value). Boost confidence with interactive practice and real-time feedback.
🌍 Networking: Swap ideas with our team and leave with ready-to-use strategies for the new school year.

We can’t wait to connect with you! See how Wayside can help you level up language learning in your classroom: https://www.waysidepublishing.com/languages

15/08/2025

¡Cada historia te lleva a un mundo nuevo!📚🌎

Say hello to Érase una vez, the Spanish program that makes reading the key to real-world proficiency. Built by award-winning educators and grounded in language acquisition research, this program immerses students in Spanish from day one through engaging, level-appropriate stories.

Why teachers and students love it:

⭐ Four-leveled programs from Novice to Intermediate High
⭐ Each reader includes audio recordings by native speakers
⭐ Culturally rich stories, from Frida Kahlo to Manatí
⭐ Teacher tools, including auto-grading, guides, printable games, and 100+ strategies
⭐ Works in print, digital, or hybrid classrooms
⭐ Perfect for heritage and dual language learners

With built-in highlighting, note-taking, and calendars in FlexText®, plus all-in-one access through Learning Site®, teaching and learning Spanish has never been easier or more engaging.

Flexible. Research-backed. Student-approved. Teacher-approved.

Discover more: waysidepublishing.com/series/spanish/erase-una-vez

11/08/2025

With back-to-school just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to level up your professional skills!

Start the new academic year strong with our FREE (for a limited time) course, Ignite the Spark — designed to help educators energize their teaching and make a real impact in the classroom.

Get ready for September and make this your best school year yet! 🎓

Explore more: https://www.expandprolearning.com/course/ignitethespark

11/08/2025

🌟 Still time to join us LIVE at 2 PM ET! 🌟
Do not miss our final Poolside Proficiency session of the season: Make a Splash When Talking about Proficiency and Using Level-Appropriate Language.

🌎 Discover ready-to-use strategies for presenting level-appropriate language and gain a clear understanding of what it means to be a novice, intermediate, or advanced learner.

📣 Register now and be part of the conversation: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vlN5WL_EQFCqpW9Qw4wUBQ #/registration

Grab your sunglasses and floaties and join the Wayside Publishing Professional Learning Team for a live Poolside Proficiency session that will have you swimming in practical strategies and soaking up ideas to support student-centered conversations about proficiency. Whether you are just testing the....

05/08/2025

Ready to start the school year with clarity on language proficiency? 🎯

Join us live on August 11 at 2 PM ET for the final session in our Poolside Proficiency summer series: “Make a Splash When Talking about Proficiency and Using Level-Appropriate Language.”

In this session, you'll learn how to apply ACTFL’s proficiency levels effectively in your classroom. Walk away with practical, classroom-ready strategies for using and teaching level-appropriate language, whether your students are just beginning or already advancing.

You’ll gain tools to meet learners where they are and help them grow with confidence. 🌟

Secure your spot and enter the school year with confidence: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vlN5WL_EQFCqpW9Qw4wUBQ #/registration

Grab your sunglasses and floaties and join the Wayside Publishing Professional Learning Team for a live Poolside Proficiency session that will have you swimming in practical strategies and soaking up ideas to support student-centered conversations about proficiency. Whether you are just testing the....

28/07/2025

🌊 Splash into our final Poolside Proficiency Drop of the summer.

Providing Level-Appropriate Language:
Learn how to present and practice language in meaningful contexts, a key part of proficiency-based instruction.

Already subscribed? 📬 Check your inbox.
New to Poolside? Sign up now and get this resource right away: https://www.waysidepublishing.com/teaching-resources/professional-learning/poolside-proficiency

And don’t forget to register for our live session on August 11! We’ll explore practical strategies to help students confidently move through ACTFL’s proficiency levels.

🌟 Earn professional development hours and leave with tools you can use immediately.

This summer, why not mix a bit of fun into your professional development with our "Poolside Proficiency Bingo"? Designed specifically for world language…

21/07/2025

Did you miss our latest Poolside Proficiency live webinar? 🏊
Catch the recap now and discover practical strategies to enhance your language instruction.

This webinar "Dive Into Comprehensible Input and Target Language Use" focuses on increasing target language use while keeping learning meaningful and accessible for students.

What you’ll gain:
🎯 Proven CI strategies and scaffolding techniques
🌎 Ideas for consistent 90%+ target language instruction
🧩 Creative classroom routines and management tips
⭐ Ways to build student confidence and risk-taking in TL use

An ideal resource for teachers looking to recharge, reflect, and gather fresh strategies before the new school year begins.
Watch on your own schedule and kick off the year with renewed confidence and inspiration.

Don’t forget to register for the next live session on August 11.

🎥 Watch the recap here: https://www.waysidepublishing.com/teaching-resources/dive-into-comprehensible-input-and-target-language-use

Watch the live Poolside Proficiency webinar recap!

15/07/2025

⛱ Did you catch our third Poolside Proficiency content drop of the summer?

Talking with Students and Stakeholders About Proficiency

This time, we’re diving into how to make ACTFL proficiency levels meaningful and easy to understand for students, parents, and school leaders alike. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas to support student-centred conversations, build confidence, and celebrate growth at every level.

With each Poolside drop, you get a curated mix of resources to watch, read, and listen to, all designed to support your growth anytime, anywhere, even poolside.

🌟 Free, flexible, and sent straight to your inbox. Join the Poolside Proficiency community today:

This summer, why not mix a bit of fun into your professional development with our "Poolside Proficiency Bingo"? Designed specifically for world language…

14/07/2025

Vive la France... et la Francophonie !

Bastille Day is the perfect moment to bring French culture alive in your classroom and inspire curiosity about the francophone world.

At Wayside, we believe learning French is about more than vocabulary and grammar. It’s about real conversations and meaningful connections.

Our new EntreCultures 2nd Edition (©2026) is the only truly proficiency-based language program built around Can-Do Statements. It immerses students in authentic resources to build real-world communication skills.

With Nualang™, you can create custom, interactive lessons—including Bastille Day topics—that boost vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and confidence.

Start building your Bastille Day lesson now and be ready to engage students from day one.

🇫🇷 📚 Free tour of EntreCultures: https://www.waysidepublishing.com/series/french/entrecultures

💡💻 Try Nualang free for 30 days: https://nualang.com/pricing/

14/07/2025

🏊‍♀️✨ It’s almost time! Join the Poolside Proficiency team live today!

Our webinar on Comprehensible Input & Target Language Use is happening today at 2 PM ET — starting soon!

💬 Connect with fellow World Language educators, learn practical strategies, and get ready to boost student confidence and engagement.

💡 You’ll gain:
• Strategies for using 90%+ target language every day
• Ready-to-use activities for class
• More confidence in bringing Comprehensible Input to life

Don’t miss your chance to make a splash. Join us live now!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jR1Qy_S2ThuQ9f9SE0xYYg #/registration

Take the plunge and join this live session with the Wayside Publishing Professional Learning Team, designed to dive deeper into your asynchronous learning of Comprehensible Input and 90%+ Target Language Use. Whether you’ve dipped your toes into our recordings, blogs, or podcasts, or you're taking...

11/07/2025

🏊‍♀️ Ready to dive deeper? Join our live webinar on Comprehensible Input and Target Language Use — July 14!

You’ve already jumped in with our first two Poolside Proficiency content drops, now it’s time to dive even deeper!

💬 Upcoming Webinar:
Join the Wayside Publishing Professional Learning Team for a live, hands-on session building on what you’ve already learned. Connect with fellow World Language educators, explore practical strategies, and boost student engagement and confidence.

🗓 Date & Time: July 14 | 2 PM ET

💡 What you’ll gain:
• Practical strategies to bring Comprehensible Input and target language use to life
• Greater confidence using 90%+ target language every day
• Ready-to-use activities to boost proficiency and excite students

✨🏊 Ready to make your next big splash in teaching? Sign up now! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jR1Qy_S2ThuQ9f9SE0xYYg #/registration

Take the plunge and join this live session with the Wayside Publishing Professional Learning Team, designed to dive deeper into your asynchronous learning of Comprehensible Input and 90%+ Target Language Use. Whether you’ve dipped your toes into our recordings, blogs, or podcasts, or you're taking...