Friday, November 15, 2024
Breakfast & Vendor Visits
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Grand DEFG
Welcome Meeting & Greeting
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Grand DEFG
Keynote Speaker - Grand DEFG
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Disrupting the Monolingual Bias: Advocacy and Teacher Empowerment during Turbulent Political Times
Prof. Lillian Ardell
Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Grand DEFG: PANEL
Diverse Voices, Empowered Minds: Transforming ESL Writing through Multicultural Literature
Susan B. Anthony
“How to Pass the Global History Exam”
Frederick Douglas
Transform Your ELL/MLL Screening & Identification Process Today
Grand A
Empowering Voices Through Community and Collective Responsibility
Grand B
Digital Language Portfolios: Inclusive, Agency-Building Family Engagement
Grand C
Reading and Writing Interventions for ELLs
Regency A
Code-Meshing Across Contexts: Pedagogical Applications and Suggestions
Regency B
Strengthening Grade-level Mathematics for Multilingual Learners
Regency C
Instructional Practices that Positively Impact Dual Language / ESL Pedagogy
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Grand DEFG: PANEL
Susan B. Anthony
Frederick Douglas
Grand A
Oral Language: Making Instructional Decisions for Emerging Readers
Grand B
Let Our Children Soar! The Complexities and Possibilities for ELLs
Grand C
Multilingualism and Multiple Disabilities: Challenges, Limitations, Resilience, Más o Menos.
Regency A
The Hidden Super Powers of English Language Learner Students
Regency B
Fostering ELs’ Connection to Text through Gadgets and Gizmos
Regency C
Translanguaging Practices in Written Corrective Feedback on EFL Learners’ Writing
Keynote Panel- Grand DEFG
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Celebrating 50 Years of Lau vs. Nichols: Affirming the Rights of English Learners to Participate Meaningfully in the Educational Programs
Dr. Diane Wynne, Mr. Ron Woo, Dr. Maite T. Sánchez
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH
Concurrent Sessions
12:50 p.m. - 1:35 p.m
Grand DEFG: PANEL
Spanning Pre-K through Higher Education: Making NYS TESOL More Inclusive
Susan B. Anthony
Teaching Critical Thinking with Newcomers
Frederick Douglas
Teaching English Internationally to Adults in the Post-pandemic World and Future Ramifications
Grand A
Engaging the MLL
Grand B
The Hidden Superpowers of English Language Learner Students
Grand C
Enhancing Educational Support with ELL Individual Learning Plans
Regency A
Successful Strategies for Planning Integrated ENL
Regency B
In My Students' Shoes: A Yearlong Journey Learning Arabic
Regency C
Language Difference vs. Disability: Exploring a More Equitable Identification Process
Concurrent Sessions
1:35 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grand DEFG: PANEL
Buffalo Public Schools
(until 2:20 pm)
Susan B. Anthony
Reflective Framework for the Professional Development of L2 teachers
Frederick Douglas
Amplifying Voices, Bridging Cultures: The ENL Student Leadership TeamAmplifying Voices, Bridging Cultures: The ENL Student Leadership Team
Grand A
Grand B
High Impact-High Frequency Word Routines for MLLs
Grand C
Leveraging GenAI in supporting culturally responsive SEL instruction in ESL classrooms
Regency A
Using QSSSA to hear all voices in the classroom
Regency B
Integrating SEL for ELLs with books and other materials
Regency C
Developing students' linguistic identities: A case for dialogic pedagogy
Concurrent Sessions
2:00 p.m. -2:45 p.m.
Grand DEFG: PANEL
2:20-3:05
Unlocking New Possibilities of Teaching with AI
Susan B. Anthony
Collaborating with Interpreters to Access and Amplify Family Voice
Frederick Douglas
Grand A
Nurturing Passion and Preventing Burnout for Educators of ELLs/MLLs
Grand B
ESL in Higher Ed: Suffolk Community College’s Three Different Programs
Grand C
Creating Lasting Vocabulary Connections
Regency A
Supporting Newcomer MLLs in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Regency B
Proven Strategies for Effectively Supporting MLLs in the Kindergarten Classroom
Regency C
Navigating the Academic and Linguistic Demands for MLLs
2:30 p.m. coffee break
Concurrent Sessions
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m
Grand DEFG: PANEL
(cont.) Unlocking New Possibilities of Teaching with AI (until 3:05)
Susan B. Anthony
Fostering Partnerships Amongst District, Community and Families via Authentic Engagements
Frederick Douglas
Grand A
Enhancing English Proficiency Through Spaced Repetition: Practical Classroom Strategies
Grand B
Introduction to GPT-4o: Your 24/7 Conversation Partner
Grand C
Stand Alone ENL Routines
Regency A
Does Grammar Matter? Flow in College Writing
Regency B
Nurturing Teacher Mindfulness, Resilience, and Adaptive Strategies in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Regency C
Investigating the Alignment Between Modes of Test Administration and SDGs
Concurrent Session
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Grand DEFG: PANEL
Susan B. Anthony
(cont.) Fostering Partnerships Amongst District, Community and Families via Authentic Engagements
Frederick Douglas
Grand A
(cont.) Enhancing English Proficiency Through Spaced Repetition: Practical Classroom Strategies (until 3:40)
Grand B
(cont.) Introduction to GPT-4o: Your 24/7 Conversation Partner (until 3:40)
Grand C
(cont.) Stand Alone ENL Routines
Regency A
Integrating Multilingual and Translanguaging Practices into a Justice-Oriented Curriculum (until 3:40)
Regency B
Educator Language Ideologies and a New Dual Language Program (until 3:40)
Regency C
Concurrent Session
3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grand DEFG: PANEL
Susan B. Anthony
3:40-4:05
TESOL Teacher Candidates’ Acquire Cultural Competence through an Authorship Project
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4:05-4:30
Exploring the Needs of Content Area Teachers of ELLs
Frederick Douglas
3:40-4:05
Transforming Curriculum, Assessment, and Materials for Decoloniality in an IEP
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4:05-4:35
Establishing and Setting ENL Goals Using the Targets of Measure (ToMs) and Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) in the ELLevation Platform
Grand A
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Using Your Class as Audience: Immediate and Effective Writing Feedback
Grand B
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4:05-4:30 Increasing Oral Language Proficiency in a Global History Classroom
Grand C
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4:05-4:30
Teacher Strategies to Motivate Teenage ESL Students in the US
Regency A
3:40-4:05
The Power of Publishing Celebrations in Motivating Reluctant Writers
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Impact of Integrated Co-Curriculars on Middle Grade ELL/non ELL Interactions
Regency B
3:40-4:05
Rethinking how K-12 Multilinguals are Taught: Supporting Multilinguals
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Regency C
3:40 TESOL Teacher Candidates’ Acquire Cultural Competence through an Authorship Project
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4:05-4:30
Impact of Integrated Co-Curriculars on Middle Grade ELL/non ELL Interactions
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Raffle in Grand DEFG
healthy snack choices available
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Social Hour with Vendor Visits
6:45 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
Annual Banquet: Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Breakfast & Vendor Visits
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Grand DEFG
Welcome Meeting & Greeting
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Grand DEFG
Keynote Speaker - Grand DEFG
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Knowledge Construction and Dissemination in the TESOL Community: Challenges, Opportunities, and Perils
Dr. Pejman Habibie
Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Grand B
Using Workshops and ChatGPT to Teach Voice in Higher Education
Teaching Tip
Grand C
Neuroeducation in Focus: Harnessing in Brainwaves for Enhanced English Learning in EFL Context
Teaching Tip
Regency B
Addressing the Basics of EFL Classrooms: Teaching From the Experience
Teaching Tip
Regency C
TESOL Empowerment: Enhancing Teacher Preparation
Teaching Tip
Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Grand DEFG
Shaping Global Impact: Insights from English Language Programs Alumni
Panel Discussion
Susan B. Anthony
Neurodiversity, Trauma, & SLIFE, OH MY!: Concerns in Adult TESOL
Workshop/Demonstration
Regency A
Empowering Educators: Tools and Strategies for Supporting ELLs in School
Advocacy
Frederick Douglas
Empowering Newcomer Families: The Newcomer Parent University Program
Workshop/Demonstration
Concurrent Sessions
10:25 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Grand A
The Power Hour: A Series of Activities to Start Class
Adult Education
Workshop/Demonstration
Grand B
Turn Up the Volume! The Need for More Deliberate Practice
Adult Education
Workshop/Demonstration
Grand C
Focused Feedback to Inspire Student Confidence
Teacher Education
Workshop/Demonstration
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Regency A
Designing High School Regents ELA Curriculum for Entering/Emerging Newcomers: A Case Study for Instructional Strategies Using ‘A Different Pond’ by Bao Phi
Teaching Tip
Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy
Grand DEFG
SIG Networking Event
Keynote Speaker - Grand DEFG
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Overcoming Racial Discursive Buffers: How to Talk About Racism When No Want Else Wants To (in TESOL)
Justin Gerald
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH
Featured Speaker - Frederick Douglas
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Heartfelt Connections: A Guide To Understanding Family Values in Education
Professor Leila Kubesch
Concurrent Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
Susan B. Anthony
Pre-Service Teachers Learn To Teach Immigrant-Origin Students:
The Window/Mirror Books
Paper Presentation
Concurrent Poster Presentations - Grand DEFG
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Soup to Nuts: Creating a Standards-Aligned Dedicated ESL Curriculum
Elementary Education
Using Our Knowledge of Culture to Empower Students
Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Education
Adult Education
Exploring K-12 Teacher Education in the Era of AI: A Qualitative Examination of AI Tools and Policy Analysis
Teacher Education
Concurrent Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Grand A
Visibility and Accountability: Going Beyond State Mandates to Ensure Equity for ELLs
Panel Discussion
Secondary Education
Grand B
AI and Extended Reality Application in Supporting Student Future Planning
Panel Discussion
Technology Integration
Grand C
How Diverse is Your Language Diversity?
Workshop/Demonstration
Advocacy
Regency A
Youth-Led Research for Social Change
Workshop/Demonstration
Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy
Regency B
Empowering ELLs in Content Classes from NYC to North Africa
Workshop/Demonstration
Higher Education
Regency C
Concurrent Sessions
1:25 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Susan B. Anthony
Scaffolding Grade Level Reading
Workshop/Demonstration ~ Elementary Education
Concurrent Sessions
1:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Frederick Douglas
Dual Language Programs:
Lessons Learned in the Trenches in the Past Three Years
Paper Presentation ~ Bilingual Education
Concurrent Sessions
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grand A
Developing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for English Language Learners
Workshop/Demonstration
Special Education
Grand B
Reframing Communication: Engaging Multilingual Families & Debunking Disinterest Myths
Workshop/Demonstration
Multilingual Family Engagement
Grand C
Supporting Newcomers in the Mainstream Classroom
Workshop/Demonstration
Teacher Education
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
In-Person Raffle in Grand DEFG
Close of Conference
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Post-Conference Community Events & Dinner
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