Frequently Asked Questions
Teacher Seminars FAQs
1. Where are the Teacher Seminars held?
2. Do you have to be a current world language teacher in order to enroll in the Teacher Seminars?
3. Are the seminars conducted in English?
4. What is the deadline for applying to the Teacher Seminars?
5. What are the dates for the program?
6. Where do we live?
7. Where do we eat?
8. When can we check in and out of the dorm?
9. What if I still have questions?
1. Where are the Teacher Seminars held?
The seminars are held on the campus of Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota. Bemidji is located 241 miles north of Minneapolis, 151 miles east of the Fargo/Moorhead area. Delta Airlines flies into Bemidji.
Visit the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce Web site for information about the area.
2. Do you have to be a current world language teacher in order to enroll in the Teacher Seminars course?
It is not a requirement to be currently teaching; however, the course will be especially meaningful if you are currently teaching or have taught in the past. Current and past classroom experiences give you a frame of reference for discussions and assignments.
3. Are the seminars conducted in English?
Yes, the seminars attract teachers of all world languages so the classes are conducted in English. During your stay in Bemidji, you will spend time at the Language Villages, located 10 miles outside of Bemidji, where you will have the opportunity to interact in the languages you speak. Transportation will be provided for these visits.
4. What is the deadline for applying to the Teacher Seminars?
Applications will be accepted until May 1; after May 1, applications will be accepted on a space-available basis. Email educators@cord.edu for the status of your application.
5. What are the dates for the program?
The program begins with an orientation and welcome at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 17. The final day of class ends with a celebration dinner following a full day of classes on Wednesday, June 27. You should plan your departure to take place after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, or on the morning of June 28.
You will be housed in Linden Suites, a newly renovated dorm on the campus of Bemidji State University. Towels and bedding are provided. The dorm is configured into two or three person suites with a shared bathroom for each suite. You will have a private bedroom space with a twin bed. There is wireless Internet, though it can prove very helpful to bring an Ethernet cable if you have one. The rooms are air-conditioned. The dorm is located across the street from Lake Bemidji.
Meals are provided on campus at the Newman Center. The cooks are hired by Concordia Language Villages and will serve an international menu. A continental breakfast is served every morning. Lunch is at 12:15, and supper is at 6 p.m. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice to educators@cord.edu.
8. When can we check in and out of the dorm?
You can check in on Sunday, June 17, after noon. If you need to arrive earlier or on Saturday, please contact us to make special arrangements.
You can check out on the morning of June 28.
9. What if I still have questions?
Contact Brandon Bastien Locke, Teacher Seminars Instructor, at blocke@cord.edu.
