ALT Against a mid-blue background the following text is written in a mixture of white, blue and purple coloured sans serif fonts: For teachers in complementary and heritage language schools. Branching out with languages. Bilingualism Matters and SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages are offering a series of free, online professional learning workshops for teachers in complementary and heritage language schools, based in the UK and beyond. The Bigger Picture. Wednesday 31 January (5-6pm) The basics of bilingual language development and the role of teachers, parents and communities. The Language Learning Buzz. Thursday 22 February (5-6pm). Strategies to engage and motivate learners, both online and in the classroom. The Supportive Classroom. Wednesday 20 March (5-6pm). Strategies to support learning and encourage positive mindsets within a group of mixed ability learners.