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2017 Conference

June 1–2, 2017

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2017 Conference Program

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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

Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
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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.

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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.

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