#96Do you have heritage speakers in your language class or perhaps you have full classes of heritage speakers? In this episode, we are talking about how to design and implement curriculum and daily class activities that meet the specific needs of heritage speakers. Courtney Nygaard, who has full classes of heritage speakers in Minnesota, joins me to talk about how she designs her classes and offers useful tips and suggestions for working with this unique group of students.Topics in this Episode:who our heritage language learners are and how Courtney came to teaching this population of studentsthe early days, lessons learned and where Courtney is now with her heritage language classeswhat the curriculum looks like with heritage speakers and how this differs from the “typical” second language curriculumCourtney's core beliefs behind her heritage learner curriculumthe core components of her curriculum and her process for delivering itdifferentiating what can be a wide ranges in proficiency, particularly with regard to literacyConnect with Courtney Nygaard:Website: www.profenygaard.comYouTube: @profenygaard3948 Facebook: profenygaardIntagram: @profenygaard______________________________Work with Joshua either in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points for tips, tools and resources for language teaching.______________________________Let's connect!wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group______________________________Teachers want to hear from you and what you are proud of in your classroom.Join me on the podcast.  We record conversations remotely, so you can be anywhere.