TEACHER TRAINING

Training Meetings for Teachers
of Italian Language and Culture Worldwide

SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025

SUPERCIAO ARCOBALENO Training Sessions for Italian Language and Culture Teachers Worldwide

SUPERCIAO TOUR – ARCOBALENO

  • Dedicated for over thirty years to methodological and didactic research aimed at effectively meeting the needs of Italian language teachers by providing high-quality tools aligned with the evolution of studies, society, and education.
  • Active in organizing and managing educational and cultural travel experiences within a renewed perspective of Travel to learn and learn to travel.
  • Committed to supporting schools by providing grants in educational materials through a structured program that closely connects language study with the experience of group travel.
The 2024-2025 academic year marks another step in our ongoing mission to support the teaching and promotion of the Italian language and culture abroad, through new projects in our three key areas:

  • Development of educational materials for Italian language instruction
  • Teacher training programs for Italian language educators
  • Educational and cultural travel experiences for students and adults in Italy and across Europe

SPRING 2025: JOIN OUR MAJOR ONLINE EVENTS

Our educational and social philosophy continues to evolve with exciting new perspectives, and we invite you to explore them by attending our upcoming online conferences.
With Italy Boarding Pass as the cornerstone of our initiatives, we are committed to:

  • Implementing cutting-edge methodological and didactic strategies
  • Embracing a forward-thinking and dynamic approach to education
  • Fostering collaboration, exchange, and solidarity among educators
  • Using AI-driven tools intelligently to enhance teaching and learning
  • Engaging in an interactive online workshop as part of these sessions

In 2025, Italy Boarding Pass further strengthens its role as a global hub for Italian language teachers, offering opportunities for networking, professional growth, and access to educational grants—a recognition of the dedication of teachers striving to enhance Italian language instruction worldwide.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Online via Zoom at 9:30 AM (NY time)

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: AN ESSENTIAL INTEGRATION
Revisiting the tools for teaching language through cultural and real-life dimensions—from art to historical narratives, from everyday expressions of a people to the breakdown of stereotypes.
Italian culture and language form an inseparable integration, where mutual enrichment fosters a simultaneous learning experience that combines linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Speakers: Mirtilli Morgana – Roberta Pennasilico – Federica Protti

Conference Schedule
(All times in New York time zone – ET)
9:10 AM
ZOOM Opening and Online Access – Welcome Remarks
9:30 AM
FIRST PART: PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
This session will introduce teaching materials designed for both online and in-class instruction, supporting independent and group work, in-person or remote learning. The resources include activities, exercises, language-specific topics, assessment strategies, and reinforcement processes for language acquisition.

• Passaporto per l’Italia: A comprehensive educational tool for developing essential communication skills and understanding the structural foundations of the Italian language.
o Helps students use basic Italian for both comprehension and communication
o Introduces key grammatical and syntactic principles

10:00 AM
• Panorama Italiano 3: A cutting-edge resource for teaching Italian language and culture, fostering an integrated approach between communication and linguistic structure exploration.
o Encourages language application in diverse contexts
o Enhances cultural understanding through communication strategies

10:30 AM
SECOND PART: TEACHER WORKSHOP
A hands-on session where educators (voluntary participants) will actively engage in a live demonstration of classroom lesson applications using the presented materials.
To participate, early registration is required to receive credentials and instructions before the session.

11:00 AM
THIRD PART: EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAMS IN ITALY AND EUROPE
This segment will focus on traditional and classic travel itineraries, while also highlighting immersive cultural discovery experiences that apply learned language skills in interactive and engaging ways, including:
• Treasure hunts
• Real-world language application activities
• Direct interactions with Italian students

11:30 AM
CLOSING REMARKS
• Continuing collaboration with educators
• Upcoming conference dates and initiatives
• Support opportunities for Italian Language and Culture programs for the 2025/2026 academic year

Saturday, May 10, 2025 – Online via Zoom at 9:30 AM (NY time)

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: AN INSEPARABLE INTEGRATION
Redefining Teaching Tools for Italian Language Through Cultural and Everyday Life Perspectives
From art to historical testimonies, from daily life expressions to moving beyond stereotypes, this session explores how the Italian language and culture form an indissoluble connection. Through this integration, mutual enrichment fosters a simultaneous acquisition of linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Key Topics:
• Revamping language teaching strategies through cultural immersion
• Enhancing language learning by connecting it to real-life experiences and societal expressions
• Overcoming stereotypes and fostering a deeper, more authentic understanding of Italian identity
Speakers:
Mirtilli Morgana – Roberta Pennasilico – Federica Protti

Conference Schedule
(All times in New York time zone – ET)
9:10 AM
ZOOM Opening and Online Access – Welcome Remarks
9:30 AM
FIRST PART: PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Building upon the work initiated during the March 15 session, this segment will showcase instructional materials designed for both online and in-class learning. These resources support independent and group activities, in-person or remote instruction, with targeted exercises on specific linguistic topics, evaluation strategies, and reinforcement of language acquisition.
A key focus will be placed on integrating cultural awareness into language instruction.
• Panorama Italiano 4: A new edition that expands upon Panorama Italiano 3.
This resource promotes an immersive approach to learning Italian by emphasizing the intrinsic connection between language and culture. Through cultural dimensions reflecting history and daily life, students will discover the Italian language in its most authentic contexts.
A detailed presentation of this project, currently in development, will highlight its availability for the 2025/2026 academic year.

10:15 AM
• Patrimoni Italiani, Arte in Viaggio, and Diario di Viaggio
These comprehensive resources provide rich, hands-on learning opportunities through simulations of classroom activities. Teachers will actively participate in exercises and lesson demonstrations.

Designed for students in grades 7-12 at beginner, intermediate, and advanced language proficiency levels, these materials offer structured, engaging, and interactive learning pathways.
Teacher Participation: Educators will be actively involved in this session. Early registration is encouraged to facilitate interaction and lesson implementation.

11:00 AM
SECOND PART: EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAMS TO ITALY AND EUROPE
This segment focuses on experiential learning through travel, reinforcing classroom instruction by allowing students to use the Italian language in real-life situations.
Key aspects include:
• Practical application of learned language skills
• Direct engagement with Italian culture through local markets, food traditions, daily schedules, schools, and community life
• Curated travel programs that seamlessly integrate Italian language and culture
Travel to Learn and Learn to Travel: A new vision for teaching Italian, emphasizing immersive experiences that foster deeper cultural understanding.

11:30 AM
CLOSING REMARKS
• Continued collaboration with teachers
• Future conference dates and upcoming initiatives
• Exclusive opportunities to support Italian language and cultural education
for the 2025/2026 academic year

Saturday, September 13, 2025 – Online via Zoom at 9:30 AM (NY time)

Teaching and Learning Italian Language and Culture:
Annual Work Plan for Different Levels of Language Proficiency
Methodology and instructional strategies for both individual and group activities, aimed at fostering language use in communication while exploring its structural foundations. The approach integrates multimedia, interactive, and technologically advanced projects, designed for both in-class and remote learning.
The session will include the presentation and practical demonstration of materials structured to align with the specific classroom setting and the learning needs of students. Special focus will be given to assessment and evaluation tools, ensuring effective monitoring of progress and achievement.

COMING SOON ONLINE

Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Onsite:
Entry & Coffee: 9:00 – 9:20 AM (NY time)
Columbus Citizen Foundation 8 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: A DRIVER OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING, TOWARD A RENEWAL OF TEACHING
CONFERENCE OF ENGAGEMENT AND STUDY
9:20 AM – 1:30 PM (Closing Session & Lunch)
The Italian language and culture serve as a powerful force for connection, bringing together diverse communities committed to its preservation and promotion. It fosters a rediscovery of traditions while embracing innovation, strengthening both a sense of belonging and openness. As a cornerstone of identity, it propels the renewal of teaching methods and ensures a strong presence in society.

Special thanks to Lisa Ackerman, Executive Director of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, for hosting this conference.

COMING SOON ONLINE

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
An inspiring thought for teaching and learning.

Diamo voce al silenzio delle classi con le parole degli studenti

  • Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 9:15 AM (NY Time)
  • Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 9:30 AM (NY Time) – ONLINE
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 9:15 AM (NY Time) – ONLINE
  • Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3:30 PM (NY Time) – Live from ACTFL Philadelphia (ONSITE)
  • Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 9:30 AM (NY Time) – ONLINE
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9:30 AM (NY Time) – ONLINE
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 9:30 AM (NY Time) – ONLINE
  • Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM (NY Time) – ONSITE

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