Public series enrollment of Spanish for Relationship-Building, Level 1 closes September 11, 2026.
If you are a district and would like to explore the option of scheduling a private Spanish for Relationship-Building series for exclusively for your employees, please book a call below.
"I want to help our Spanish-speakers feel welcome, and it's really hard to do just using apps all the time."
This is a common situation schools find themselves in. Many of your staff, whether in central office or the front office, the classroom or the clinic, want to connect with Spanish-speaking students and families.
They are frustrated by how impersonal it feels to type a phrase into Google Translate. If they have interpreters available (which are AMAZING!), they still feel that to rely on them completely puts an unnecessary distance between them and families, and leaves families feeling less than comfortable with staff.
They see the anxiety and even frustration in students, parents and caregivers, and they want to be able to do something to help. They want to have some foundational Spanish language skills to create shared moments of direct connection.
They are frustrated by how impersonal it feels to type a phrase into Google Translate. If they have interpreters available (which are AMAZING!), they still feel that to rely on them completely puts an unnecessary distance between them and families, and leaves families feeling less than comfortable with staff.
They see the anxiety and even frustration in students, parents and caregivers, and they want to be able to do something to help. They want to have some foundational Spanish language skills to create shared moments of direct connection.
Spanish Instruction for School Employees
Public Spanish courses. Schools and districts can send one or a handful of people to a virtual Spanish course with a focus on role or purpose.
The September-October 2024 cohort of Spanish for Relationship-Building is now open for enrollment.
Private Spanish courses. For schools and districts with 12 or more employees who want to learn practical Spanish, it can be most cost-effective to book a private course just for your people! Plus, it creates a learning community in your schools that helps participants gain confidence and accelerate their learning! Courses can be in-person for the St. Louis area or virtual anywhere. Fall 2024 is FULL, and booking for Spring 2025 is now OPEN, but spaces are filling up fast.
To inquire about about setting one up for your district, or just asking questions, book a free call. Discounts are available for small districts and those without Title III funding.
Classes include
Spanish Kickstarter Workshops. For one-time professional development sessions, such as for professional development days, you can book a kickstarter workshop for anywhere from 1-3 hours.
Book a free call to discuss your PD needs and to compare calendars.
The September-October 2024 cohort of Spanish for Relationship-Building is now open for enrollment.
Private Spanish courses. For schools and districts with 12 or more employees who want to learn practical Spanish, it can be most cost-effective to book a private course just for your people! Plus, it creates a learning community in your schools that helps participants gain confidence and accelerate their learning! Courses can be in-person for the St. Louis area or virtual anywhere. Fall 2024 is FULL, and booking for Spring 2025 is now OPEN, but spaces are filling up fast.
To inquire about about setting one up for your district, or just asking questions, book a free call. Discounts are available for small districts and those without Title III funding.
Classes include
- Spanish for Relationship-Building (for all roles in a school)
- Spanish for Office Professionals
- Spanish for Instructional Staff
- Spanish for Nurses & Counselors
Spanish Kickstarter Workshops. For one-time professional development sessions, such as for professional development days, you can book a kickstarter workshop for anywhere from 1-3 hours.
Book a free call to discuss your PD needs and to compare calendars.
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What have students said?
"Anne's teaching is so individualized. I feel like this is the type of teaching every kid should get. I feel like I am learning, and I'm never left thinking, 'I don't need this.' It's great."
- Lisa
"The benefits of this class have been tremendous... Any time we asked Anne about things we needed to say specific to our position or school, she made sure we knew how to say them and the key words to listen for in a response. The vocabulary shared was immediately applicable to our work. This course has opened more layers of communication with our families. I plan to continue offering this course and creating one for teachers once some semblance of normalcy returns."
- Evelyn
"I've been trying to learn Spanish literally my entire life and working with Anne is the most progress I've ever made. She was patient, knowledgeable, and helped me learn Spanish I could use in everyday conversations. I would highly recommend working with Anne."
- Lauren
"A large function of my position is knowing and communicating with parents and families. However, there was always a gap in connecting with my Spanish-speaking families. While I am not fluent in Spanish (yet), Anne's lessons have helped me increase my confidence and relationships with our Spanish-speaking scholars and families. Her lessons and homework assignments are perfect for people with busy schedules. She never makes you feel like you are behind and instead works to support you where you are. I love that Anne creates SO MANY videos, does live lessons, and more to help us practice and learn what is most relevant in our day-to-day functions first! I am truly grateful for all of her help."
- Briana
"Anne is like the yoga teacher of Spanish. I felt way more confident speaking to [a parent] after just one lesson."
- Molly
"This has been so much fun and useful! I have shared [Anne's] teaching strategies with one of our new Spanish teachers. It has been helpful for me to support her with instruction."
- Wendy
"I feel like it was really exciting to have class. I looked forward to it... [Anne is] an awesome teacher and I would love to attend another class with the group."
- Reauna
"[My Spanish] has evolved greatly. I use it more often and am more determined than before. You're awesome!"
- Ericka
"I have enjoyed [the course]. I have gotten to see co-workers I normally wouldn't see and gained the ability to have Spanish in common. I have been speaking with more Spanish-speaking students and got complimented on how well I've been doing."
- Audris
- Lisa
"The benefits of this class have been tremendous... Any time we asked Anne about things we needed to say specific to our position or school, she made sure we knew how to say them and the key words to listen for in a response. The vocabulary shared was immediately applicable to our work. This course has opened more layers of communication with our families. I plan to continue offering this course and creating one for teachers once some semblance of normalcy returns."
- Evelyn
"I've been trying to learn Spanish literally my entire life and working with Anne is the most progress I've ever made. She was patient, knowledgeable, and helped me learn Spanish I could use in everyday conversations. I would highly recommend working with Anne."
- Lauren
"A large function of my position is knowing and communicating with parents and families. However, there was always a gap in connecting with my Spanish-speaking families. While I am not fluent in Spanish (yet), Anne's lessons have helped me increase my confidence and relationships with our Spanish-speaking scholars and families. Her lessons and homework assignments are perfect for people with busy schedules. She never makes you feel like you are behind and instead works to support you where you are. I love that Anne creates SO MANY videos, does live lessons, and more to help us practice and learn what is most relevant in our day-to-day functions first! I am truly grateful for all of her help."
- Briana
"Anne is like the yoga teacher of Spanish. I felt way more confident speaking to [a parent] after just one lesson."
- Molly
"This has been so much fun and useful! I have shared [Anne's] teaching strategies with one of our new Spanish teachers. It has been helpful for me to support her with instruction."
- Wendy
"I feel like it was really exciting to have class. I looked forward to it... [Anne is] an awesome teacher and I would love to attend another class with the group."
- Reauna
"[My Spanish] has evolved greatly. I use it more often and am more determined than before. You're awesome!"
- Ericka
"I have enjoyed [the course]. I have gotten to see co-workers I normally wouldn't see and gained the ability to have Spanish in common. I have been speaking with more Spanish-speaking students and got complimented on how well I've been doing."
- Audris
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