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2017 Conference

del 1 al 2 de June del 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.

 

Signal Words: The Pathway to Making Meaning of Academic Discourse

jueves, el 1 de junio de 2017 a las 10:30–11:15 EDT
Sudbury
Abstract

Teachers will examine how explicitly teaching signal words in the upper grades gives ELs access to grade level content and connects to academic discourse and grammar. Teachers will identify signal words to break down the language demands of a unit and brainstorm ways signal words can enhance units of study.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)

Topic Strand

Academic Language in Content Areas

Primary Audience

High School (9-12)

Secondary Audience

Middle School (6-8)

Presenter/organizer

Kristen T Leathers, Boston Public Schools-Brighton High School
Biographical Statement

Kristen, NBCT, has been a BPS teacher for 10 years and holds a variety of leadership roles. She recently wrote for ESE’s ESL MCU initiative.

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Presenters

Martha Boisselle, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Martha has been teaching in BPS for 12 years and has held various leadership positions. She recently wrote for ESE’s ESL MCU initiative.

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Victoria Barbato, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Victoria has taught in BPS for 10 years. She is a department leader, participated in ACCESS 2.0 Standards Setting, and wrote for ESE’s MCU initiative.

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