FAQs

A. Who is this membership for?
 The Belonging Lab is ideal for:

• World language teachers
• Dual language educators
• Multilingual/ESL teachers
• Instructional coaches
• Curriculum leaders
• Teacher leaders
• Pre-service teachers

B. What grade levels are supported?
 Resources are designed primarily for K–12 educators, with strategies that can be adapted across elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.

MEMBERSHIP CONTENT| PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

C. How often is new content added?
New content is added every month, with additional resources, videos, and classroom ideas shared throughout the month.

D. Can I access previous trainings?
Yes! Members have access to the growing library of previous trainings while their membership is active.

E. Are the trainings self-paced?
Yes. You can watch the trainings whenever your schedule allows.

F. Will there be live sessions?
Yes! Members can participate in live group sessions and Q&A opportunities. Replays are always updated if you can't attend live.

G. Do you provide certificates of completion?
Yes, certificates are available for completed professional learning experiences, and professional development credits as well! Click here to learn more about our parternship with the University of the Pacific. 

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

H. Are the resources editable?
Many templates and planning documents are editable so you can customize them for your students.

I. Are the instructional activities and content aligned to standards?
Yes. Resources are designed with ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, Social Justice Standards, proficiency-based instruction, and ALWAYS equitable teaching practices. *For more training on the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, check out our Signature VIP Program, Purposeful Proficiency: Design & Development*

J. Can I use these resources with novice and heritage learners?
Absolutely. Resources are designed intentionally to be differentiated for ALL learners.

MEMBERSHIP & BILLING

K. How much does membership cost?

The Belonging Lab Bundle includes our Signature VIP Program, Purposeful Proficiency: Design & Development. You will have access to The Belonging Lab and our Signature VIP Program $59.99 MONTHLY 

The Belonging Lab $39.99 MONTHLY

L. Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You may cancel your membership at any time. 

M. Is there a free trial?
Yes. There is a 7 day free trial.

N. Do you offer annual memberships?
You may pay annually instead of monthly. 

O. Can my department or school submit payment for this program? 

-Yes! Please contact me directly on the details. *Click here to access the letter pertaining to the program if you need it to submit to your school or department*

Purposeful Proficiency: Design & Development

P. What is Purposeful Proficiency?
Purposeful Proficiency: Design & Development is an advanced learning pathway that provides support for teachers in designing a proficiency-based curriculum, instruction, learning experiences, and assessments leading to authentic communicative proficiency.

Q. Is Purposeful Proficiency included with membership? 

See letter K above!

Technology

R. How do I access the membership?
After joining, you'll receive a welcome email with information to get you set up, and to assist you in accessing all content from your member dashboard.

S. Can I watch on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The membership is mobile-friendly and accessible from your phone, tablet, computer, and/or laptop.

Professional Development

T. Can my school or district purchase memberships?
Yes! We offer school and district licenses for teams interested in learning together. Contact us for group pricing.

U. Do you provide workshops for schools?
Yes! Professional development workshops and keynote presentations can be booked through Trailblaze Into Language Learning. Head to this link and connect with me via email! (you'll see the small white envelope on the first page)

Results

V. How is The Belonging Lab different from other memberships?
The Belonging Lab goes beyond lesson ideas. It helps educators foster classroom communities grounded in belonging, equity, intercultural competence, and proficiency-based instruction while providing accountability, deep reflection, ongoing support, and practical tools they can use immediately. 

This program centers on content and strategies to support us all to become more mindful of how we are teaching, what we are teaching, and whether or not it is purposeful and effective for our students, so that we can grow and become better teachers! ~Kia D. London

 W. What outcomes can I expect?
Scroll down to see a few of our testimonials OR head here!

Bonus FAQ

X. I'm overwhelmed already. Will I actually have time for this?
Yes. The Belonging Lab is designed for busy educators. Most trainings are concise and practical, and you can learn at your own pace. Even implementing one new strategy each month can make a meaningful impact on your teaching.

This last question is particularly effective because it addresses one of the biggest concerns teachers have before joining a professional learning membership.