ACQUIRE & INSPIRE: Immersive Spanish Teacher Workshop Series in Segovia, Spain
Join Kara Jacobs and AnneMarie Chase on a ten day Professional Development trip in Segovia, Spain from July 1 - July 10, 2027.
Workshops:
You will participate in six morning workshops designed to hone your Acquisition Driven Instruction skills, taught by Kara and AnneMarie. Topics range from Unit Design, Comprehensible Culture, Assessment and you’ll even experience the magic as a student, by getting a taste of acquiring a new language, and participating in a film study. Our small group (limited to 12 participants) will allow you plenty of time to dig in, ask loads of questions and process your learning along with other motivated, like-minded ADI Spanish teachers from all over the US and beyond. The cherry on top is the location of our workshops: right in the heart of Segovia’s casco histórico, just steps away from the Plaza Mayor.
AnneMarie, doing her thing
Just out the door from our workshop space and around the corner, you'll find Segovia's beautiful Plaza Mayor, the perfect spot to grab a snack during our morning break.
Kara, doing her thing
Homestay, optional:
You have the opportunity to spend 9 nights with a Spanish host family, right in the city of Segovia, within walking distance from our workshop location. You’ll enjoy a light breakfast, lunch and dinner with your new familia española who is excited to share their city and home with you! And just to put your mind at ease, our host families are carefully vetted and have been hosting students for years with Centro de Estudios Hispánicos de Segovia, our partner in this trip.When matching you with a host family, we’ll consider dietary preferences, allergies, pets, and other factors that will help make your stay enjoyable. Additionally, you’ll have a private bedroom and shared bathroom during your stay. Please keep in mind that air conditioning is not common in Segovia, and your room will likely not be air conditioned.
If you prefer to make your own accommodations:
If you’d rather not stay with a host family, this year we’ve added another option. Join us for all the fun: PD sessions, cultural excursions, and evening meet ups, but each evening, head to your own place. Segovia has plenty of AirBnBs and hotels to choose from, and the food options are endless. When you’re booking, be sure to find something within walking distance from the Plaza Mayor.
Keeping cool at "La granja", 2025 partcipants
Sunset within the city walls, 2025
Break between workshops, 2025
Cultural Activities:
Segovia has so much to offer and we will take advantage of it! You’ll spend most mornings in professional development workshops, but afternoons and evenings are dedicated to discovering Segovia and its culture. No visit would be complete without exploring the magnificent Alcázar de Segovia. We’ll also learn about the historic acueducto romano that towers over the city and wander through the walled casco histórico. In addition, we’ll take a day trip to the charming town of San Ildefonso to enjoy its magnificent gardens and tour the Palacio Real de La Granja. Saturday is yours to design—whether that means visiting Segovia’s many museums and cafés, strolling its picturesque plazas, or even taking a quick day trip to Madrid or Salamanca with your colegas. We also have a few cultural surprises planned along the way. By the end of the program, you’ll leave Segovia not only steeped in Spanish culture, but also inspired and ready to bring fresh ideas and experiences back to your classroom.
2025 participants
Toasting with a tinto de verano after a walking tour, 2025
Who is this trip designed for?!
Spanish teachers who are interested in developing their Acquisition Driven Instruction/ Comprehensible Input Teaching skills alongside like minded teachers. An adventurous spirit is important too: if public transportation, staying with a Spanish family who won’t have air conditioning and lots of walking, a bit of hiking and climbing many stairs doesn’t sound like a good time, this isn’t the trip for you! If you have questions or concerns, please reach out; we’d love to chat with you!
Climbing the bell tower of the cathedral
Hiking from the Judería to the cemetery
Sound like the trip of a lifetime? We would love for you to join the adventure! Spots are limited to 12 participants, so don’t wait to sign up!
Total Cost: $2,700 USD
What’s included?
Homestay experience (private bedroom, shared bathroom) including a light breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
6 Professional Development Workshops (divided into 14 sessions) taught by Kara Jacobs and AnneMarie Chase
Cultural activities in the afternoons/evenings
Farewell dinner
Certificate of completion for 50 hours of Professional Development
OR: $2,400 USD
Total Cost: $2,700 USD
What’s included?
6 Professional Development Workshops (divided into 14 sessions) taught by Kara Jacobs and AnneMarie Chase
Cultural activities in the afternoons/evenings
Farewell dinner
Certificate of completion for 50 hours of Professional Development
What’s not included?
Flight to and from Madrid
Transportation to and from Segovia (Bus or Taxi, we will provide detailed recommendations)
Travel Insurance, optional but recommended
Snacks, souvenirs and spending money (our participants enjoy going out for a quick bite during our morning break, since Spanish breakfasts are much lighter than typical American ones.)
Optional graduate credits through Southern New Hampshire University, if this interests you, please inquire!
025 participants enjoying a cafecito during our morning break on the Plaza mayor
Ready to join us?! Next steps and important dates:
ASAP: Sign up here and pay $700 deposit to reserve your spot, limited to the first 12 registrations!
Deposits can be paid by check, made out to “Spanish Teacher PD Abroad LLC” and mailed to: Kara Jacobs PO Box 500, Andover, NH 03216, Checks must be received within 10 days of completing the form to hold your space.
If you prefer to pay by credit card, you can pay via PayPal paypal.me/SegoviaADI, however PayPal charges a 3% processing fee so the deposit total is $721
January 31st - 2nd payment of $1000
($1030 if you pay by credit card through paypal.me/SegoviaADI)
May 1st - final payment of $1000 ($600, if you choose the No Homestay option)
($1030 / $618 if you pay by credit card through paypal.me/SegoviaADI)
TBD: Zoom meeting for participants, to learn more details regarding schedule, packing, etc.
A few more things:
We need a minimum of 12 participants for this trip to move forward. In addition, given current economic uncertainty and fluctuations in the USD-Euro exchange rate, we are monitoring costs closely to ensure the trip remains feasible. With this in mind, we ask that you wait until January 15th before purchasing plane tickets or making final travel arrangements. On that date, we will confirm that the trip is officially on—at which point you can book your flights, start packing, and get excited! If we are unable to move forward with this trip, your $700 deposit will be fully refunded.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we want to be as fair as possible while also ensuring that we can meet our commitments in Spain. Please review the following cancellation policy before reserving your spot:
Deposit ($700 / $721 via PayPal): Fully refundable if the trip is canceled by organizers. If you withdraw, deposits, less PayPal fees (if applicable), are refundable until January 15, 2026. After January 15, the deposit is non-refundable, unless we can fill your spot.
Second Payment ($1000 / $1030 via PayPal, due January 31, 2026): Refundable, less PayPal fees (if applicable), until March 1, 2026. After March 1st, this payment is non-refundable, unless we can fill your spot.
Final Payment ($1000 / $1030 via PayPal, due May 1, 2026): Refundable, less PayPal fees (if applicable), until June 1, 2026. After June 1st, this payment is non-refundable, unless we can fill your spot.
If the trip is canceled by organizers (e.g., not reaching 12 participants, extreme circumstances): All payments and deposit, less PayPal fees (if applicable), will be refunded in full.
If you have any questions, email AnneMarie (senorachase@gmail.com) or Kara (kjacobs147@gmail.com). We hope you can join us!
