2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Bilingual pen-pals: Academic engagement, cultural connection, and social justice
Abstract
English Language Learners in a high-poverty urban high school, and students in an affluent suburban school who were studying Spanish, engaged in a year-long bilingual letter exchange and ultimate face-to-face meeting. This session features student work samples, video, and teaching materials plus an analysis of challenges, pitfalls, and ultimate successes.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Family and Community Connections
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/Organizer
Patricia Brady, Lawrence High School
Biographical Statement
Dr. Patricia Brady taught in urban and suburban high schools and at the university level, and served as Director of the Illinois New Teacher Collaborative.
Presenters
Christina Toro, Arlington Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Christina Toro is a Spanish teacher at Arlington High School. She is also the AP Spanish teacher and Spanish Club Advisor.