Learn to Teach for Proficiency with Acquisition-Driven Instruction at the 2025 CI Summit!

At the heart of the CI Summit is the belief that teaching isn't only about imparting knowledge—it's also about creating lasting connections and fostering a community that shares from the heart.

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The CI Summit is an international training event for World Language teachers focused on Acquisition-Driven Instruction (ADI).

On July 21–23, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma, educators from around the world will come together to learn, share, and grow in the spirit of Comprehensible Input and Acquisition-Driven Instruction.

For 2025, we've crafted an innovative program filled with hands-on spotlight sessions, collaborative squads, and inspiring spotlight speakers, all designed to give you practical tools and fresh ideas to take back to your classroom. And our support doesn't stop when the conference is over—all attendees will enjoy exclusive webinars and live events into the fall semester and beyond!

"Being a part of this community of World Language teachers is the best. We learn from each other, support each other and understand the difficulties and joys of teaching a world language. The connections we made are lasting and invaluable."
—Mindy F.

"Overall an amazing experience! I love the feel of community. I connected with so many incredible educators/people and learned so much not just from the presenters, but also the other attendees."
—Claudia S.

"This was hands-down, the most helpful and most informative conference I have ever attended. I've never been to a conference with such amazing teachers and methods of presenting the information that I needed. I cannot believe how much I learned and how much this is going to change my teaching."
—Camille S.

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Bring your reusable water bottle, something to facilitate note-taking (like a pad of paper and pen or a laptop), an open mind, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn!

Registration includes full access to all three days of the conference! That means you'll be part of a Squad, get to choose a language for your Study, and be able to select a Spotlight to attend. You will also receive lunch every day of the conference, as well as snacks during breaks and morning coffee and tea.

Yes, we will have morning and evening events to encourage networking, as well as many opportunities for connections to happen spontaneously and naturally. Expect to make new friends at this conference with a heart!

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What is Comprehensible Input (CI)?

The idea of CI in language learning and teaching has been around for a long time, but there can still be uncertainty among language teachers about what it really means. In this video, Justin Slocum Bailey from Voces Digital breaks it down in simple terms, offering a clear answer to the question, "What Is Comprehensible Input?"—and what that means for teachers.

Join a community of World Language teachers committed to teaching with proficiency and heart.