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.
*Ready, Set, SLIFE: Where Do Administrators and Teachers Begin?
Abstract
Administrators and teachers familiar with DESE SLIFE Guidance will learn how to move to practical implementation. All aspects of program development and curriculum design will be addressed. Participants will also create individual/group plans; a laptop is encouraged, but not required.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Topic Strand
Specific Populations (ELLs with disabilities, SLIFE, etc.)
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/organizer
Jennifer LaBollita, Framingham Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Jennifer LaBollita is the Assistant Director for the Bilingual Department for Framingham Public Schools. Prior to Framingham, she taught ESL in MA for 13 years.
Presenters
Ms. Rebecca Daigle, M. Ed, Framingham Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Rebecca Daigle is a SLIFE Coordinator/Teacher at Fuller Middle School, Framingham. Rebecca taught SLIFE in Worcester and was the 2014 MATSOL Teacher of the Year.