SLI 2024 Event Information

Theme: "Engagement and Motivation in the Language Classroom" 

Register for the 2024 Summer Language Institute

SLI 2024 Themes and Speakers

Kate Grovergrys

Kate Grovergrys

Kate Grovergrys is a skilled educator with over 25 years of experience delivering engaging language instruction. Her current position is at Madison Area Technical College, and she holds a B.A. from Valparaiso University in Indiana, and a M.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. 

Ying Jin

Ying Jin

Ying Jin is a passionate and enthusiastic educator of Chinese language and culture with over 20 years of teaching experience in diverse educational settings. She currently teaches at Cupertino High School in California. 

Technology and Classroom Management: Suggestions and Solutions, Roundtable Discussion Facilitated by Kathleen Shelton

Travel Information

The CEDAR LRC is pleased to offer a discounted group rate at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Uptown/University Area for attendees of the Summer Language Institute. The address is 2500 S Market St, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Attendees will have until July 24th to book at the Fairfield Inn with the discounted rate. To reserve your room, you may either: 

  1. Click the booking link: Book your group rate for the CEDAR Summer Language Institute or
  2. Call the hotel directly at 513.281.2200 and reference group name:  CEDAR Summer Language Institute

Please note that reservations are with the Fairfield Inn and not under the jurisdiction of the CEDAR LRC.

Daily Schedule 2024

  • 8:00am-9:00am         Registration & Networking
  • 9:00am-10:30am       Keynote with Q&A Session - Kate Grovergrys
  • 10:30am-10:45am     Coffee Break 
  • 10:45am-11:15am     Activity Blast! 
  • 11:15am-12:30pm     Keynote Speaker Workshop - Kate Grovergrys
  • 12:30am-1:30pm       Lunch (provided) 
  • 1:30pm-2:00pm         Activity Blast!
  • 2:15pm-4:00pm         Workshop 
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm         Coffee Break
  • 4:15pm-4:45pm         Exhibitions (vendor & VR booths) 
  • 8:00am-9:00am         Registration & Networking
  • 9:00am-10:30am       Keynote with Q&A Session - Ying Jin
  • 10:30am-10:45am     Coffee Break  
  • 10:45am-11:15am     Activity Blast! 
  • 11:15am-12:30pm     Keynote Speaker Workshop - Ying Jin
  • 12:30am-1:30pm       Lunch (provided)
  • 1:30pm-2:00pm         Activity Blast! 
  • 2:15pm-4:00pm         Workshop 
  • 4:00pm-4:15pm         Coffee Break
  • 4:15pm-4:45pm         Exhibitions (vendor & VR booths)
  • 8:00am-9:00am         Registration & Networking
  • 9:00am-10:00am       Roundtable Discussion: “Technology and Classroom Management:                                     Suggestions and Solutions”
  • 10:00am-10:15am     Coffee Break 
  • 10:15am-10:45am     Activity Blast! 
  • 10:45am-12:00pm     Workshop 
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm       Lunch (provided) and Closing Remarks