NISN Diné Language Mentor and Apprentice Program

05/13/2026

📣 Yá’át’ééh Diné Educators, Language Teachers, Apprentices & Community Members!

Join the NISN Diné Bizaad Bee Na'nitin Yíhooł'aah Mentor + Apprentice Program for an upcoming Professional Development Webinar Session featuring:

✨ Navajo Nation – Five Content Standards Interactive Webinar
🎤 Presented by Dr. Audra Platero

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MDT)
💻 Location: Zoom Webinar

Dr. Audra Platero, NISN Curriculum Development Specialist and Diné Language educator, will share practical strategies and approaches for implementing the Navajo Nation Five Content Standards in educational settings. This session will also support participants preparing for the Navajo Nation Diné Language & Culture Assessment administered through the Navajo Nation OSCAD Office.

This is a great opportunity for current and future Diné language educators to strengthen instructional practices grounded in Diné language and cultural foundations.

✅ Register today:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/58MZRXM

Please share with fellow educators, mentors, apprentices, and anyone interested in supporting Diné language and culture education.

05/13/2026

📣 Yá’át’ééh Diné Language Teachers, Apprentices, Mentors & Community Members!

Join the NISN Diné Bizaad Bee Na'nitin Yíhooł'aah Mentor + Apprentice Program for our upcoming:

✨ Diné Language & Culture Assessment (DLCA) Prep + Testing Sessions ✨

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
📍 NISN Office – 924 Park Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM
🕣 Prep Training: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (MDT)
🕣 OSCAD Testing: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (MDT)

These in-person sessions are designed to support individuals seeking 520 certification and current 520-certified teachers earning PD hours. Participants will receive preparation support for the Diné Language & Culture Assessment administered by the Navajo Nation OSCAD Office.

⚠️ Important:
To be eligible to test on 06/12/26, individuals are required to attend the prep training on 06/06/26.

✅ REGISTER TODAY:
🌐 https://www.nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org/dine-language

🔗 Click the link above to sign up and learn more!

05/11/2026

Reminder! Don't forget to register your attendance to our remaining PD sessions this year. We look forward to seeing some of you join us! Ahxéhee'😊

05/06/2026

There’s still time to grow and learn with us this program year (closing June 2026) 🌿

We’re inviting Diné Language educators to join our remaining Professional Development opportunities focused on Cultural Foundation, Writing Development, and Assessment. These sessions are designed to strengthen your connection to Diné lifeways while supporting classroom instruction, professional practice, and preparation for the 520 Native American Language and Culture certification.

Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning, participants will deepen their cultural and instructional skills while building confidence for assessment and certification pathways.

Upcoming PD Opportunities (Register Below):

📍 Renewal 520 Native American Language and Culture Certification Webinar — Thursday, May 7, 2026 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)— Virtual (Zoom)
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5VNXL8Q

📍 Information Session: Sustaining the Diné Language & Culture Teachers in NM— Saturday, May 9, 2026 (8:30 AM - 2:30 PM)— UNM-Gallup In-Person
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9L86B2D

📍 Ooljee’ Bahane’ (Moonlight Stories) — Saturday, May 16, 2026 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)— Virtual (Zoom)
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6LYPBR

📍 Navajo Nation - Five Content Standard Interactive Webinar
— Saturday, May 30, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)— Virtual (Zoom)
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/58MZRXM

📍DLCA Prep Training with Cultural Foundation
— Saturday, June 6, 2026 (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)— Albuquerque, NM NACA Inspired Schools Network In-Person
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLVMTDV

Spaces are limited—secure your spot and continue strengthening Diné language education for future generations. Attendees will receive a PD certificate. Those with a current 520 certification are eligible to use these hours toward their 520 renewal process/application with the Navajo Nation OSCAD Office. Ahxéhee'.

04/24/2026

Yá'át'ééh! 🌄

Are you working on strengthening your Diné writing skills? Join us for an Interactive Webinar on Writing Development!

📅 Thursday, April 30
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Dr. Audra Platero, NISN Curriculum Development Specialist, will share strategies you can use to practice and improve your Diné Bizaad writing. This session will also help those preparing for the Navajo Nation – Diné Language and Culture Assessment (OSCAD).

This webinar is part of the Diné Bizaad Bee Na'nitin Yíhooł'aah — Mentor + Apprentice Program (DLMAP) through NACA Inspired Schools Network.

✍️ Register now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MKGK7MQ

T'áá hwó ají t'éego — it starts with you. Let's keep our language strong together.

04/16/2026

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR TOMORROW'S SESSION!
We invite you to join us for a powerful and meaningful learning experience:

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM (MST)
Platform: Zoom
✨ Assessment Webinar by Dr. Audra Platero & Carmelita Lee
Facilitated by Dr. Audra Platero & Carmelita Lee
📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
🕣 Time: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM (MST)
📍 Location: ZOOM WEBINAR

🔗 Registration is required: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDGHR6N

A link to join will be sent to those who register.

This session is open to:
• Current 520-certified Diné language teachers
• Non-520 Diné language teachers
• Community members who are committed to sustaining Diné Bizaad

🎓 Professional Development Credit:
Participants will receive a PD certificate upon full attendance and completion of survey.
For current 520 certificate holders, these hours can be applied toward your renewal.

⚠️ Register today to receive the link to join us!

Let’s come together to strengthen our language, our teachings, and our future.
Ahxéhee’ 🙏🏽

04/06/2026

We invite you to join us for a powerful and meaningful learning experience this upcoming weekend:

✨ Nihizaad – The Sacred Gift and the Path Forward in Language Acquisition with Cultural Foundation Workshop
Facilitated by Dr. Berlinda Begay

📅 Date: April 11, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: NISN Community Hall
924 Park Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

🔗 Registration is required:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HXP9MK3

This session is open to:
• Current 520-certified Diné language teachers
• Non-520 Diné language teachers
• Community members who are committed to sustaining Diné Bizaad
🎓 Professional Development Credit:
Participants will receive a PD certificate upon full attendance and completion.
For current 520 certificate holders, these hours can be applied toward your renewal.
⚠️ Limited spaces available – please register as soon as possible.
Let’s come together to strengthen our language, our teachings, and our future.
Ahxéhee’ 🙏🏽

04/04/2026

We invite you to join us for a powerful and meaningful learning experience:

✨ Nihizaad – The Sacred Gift and the Path Forward in Language Acquisition with Cultural Foundation Workshop
Facilitated by Dr. Berlinda Begay

📅 Date: April 11, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: NISN Community Hall
924 Park Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

🔗 Registration is required:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HXP9MK3

This session is open to:
• Current 520-certified Diné language teachers
• Non-520 Diné language teachers
• Community members who are committed to sustaining Diné Bizaad

🎓 Professional Development Credit:
Participants will receive a PD certificate upon full attendance and completion.
For current 520 certificate holders, these hours can be applied toward your renewal.

⚠️ Limited spaces available – please register as soon as possible.

Let’s come together to strengthen our language, our teachings, and our future.

Ahxéhee’ 🙏🏽

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03/18/2026

03/17/2026

Come out and join us next Thursday at 5:30 at Ortega Hall Room 335

Náʼálʼah bíhoodooʼááł
The learning of butchering will happen.