Creating Digital Books with the iPad
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
2013 Conference
May 2–3, 2013
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2013 Conference: Online Program
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Lead Presenter
Yael Zakon-Bourke, Massachusetts Association for Bilingual Education
Co-Presenters
Minerva Gonzalez, Massachusetts Association for Bilingual Education
English as Spectator Sport: Challenges & Rewards in For-Profit Classrooms
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Marino Fernandes, University of New Hampshire
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Interacting with English Texts: Schema-Building Activities for International Students
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Constance Leonard, United States Air Force Academy
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Planning For English Language Learners FIRST
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Mrs Rebecca C Hyde, MA, Lowell Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Mr. Jason Dicarlo, Murkland School
Mrs Mary Therese Linnehan, Murkland School
Dr Phala Chea, EdD, Lowell Public Schools
Poetry in the ESL Class: Increasing Fluency, Building Competence
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Jim Meyer, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Co-Presenters
Thu-Hang Tran, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Abe Kim, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Danielle Gehman, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Gene Damian, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Teaching Content Area Language within the Literacy Block
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Shaina Tofias, Waltham Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Marion Magill, Waltham Public Schools
Mary Kenslea, Waltham Public Schools
*INVITED: Language Learners with Disabilities: From Assessment to Learning
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Maria de Lourdes B. Serpa, Lesley University Graduate School of Education
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Lead Presenter
Miss Torii Ann Bottomley, BSFS, MAT, Boston Public Schools
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A Systemic Approach to Preparing All Educators To Teach ELLs
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Michaela Colombo, Ed.D., UMass Lowell
Co-Presenters
Qing Zhao, Doctoral Candidate, UMass Lowell
Heidi Perez, M.Ed., Lawrence Public Schools
Laurie Hartwick, M.Ed., Lawrence Public Schools
Mary DeSimone, M.Ed., Lawrence Public Schools
Building Academic Language for ELLs through Discussion and Dilemma-centered Curricula
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Claire White, Ed.D, SERP
Co-Presenters
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Discover Salem and Greater Boston: A tour-based ESOL approach
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Mr. Richard Strager, Salem State University
Co-Presenters
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Ellevation: Time-Saving Technology for K12 ESL Teachers and Coordinators
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
9 Boardroom (50)
Lead Presenter
Teddy Rice, Ellevation
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Lead Presenter
Pamela Reed Shufro, Ed.D., MRA
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The Games We Should Play: New Perspectives in Interactive Gaming
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Elizabeth T. Wintour, BA, MFA, PhD, MAT/ESL (candidate), Salem State University
Co-Presenters
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*Grammar and Writing: Making the Connection
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Mrs Erin Wynn, Johnson and Wales University
Co-Presenters
Emily Spitzman, Johnson and Wales University
*Teaching Text Structure Aligned to the Common Core
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Susan Provost, Imagine Learning
Co-Presenters
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Beyond Turn and Talk: Building Academic Language with English Learners
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Sara Hamerla, Ed.D., Framingham Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Erika Hall, M.Ed., Framingham Public Schools
Judy Flynn, M.Ed., Framingham Public Schools
Lead Presenter
Sharon Santillo, The University of New Hampshire
Co-Presenters
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Past the PTO - Family Literacy Programs and Family Engagement at Morgan School.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
4 Ashland (125)
Lead Presenter
Linda Amaral, Holyoke Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Martha Owen, Holyoke Public Schools
Surviving in an Academic Setting for ESL Students
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
David C Hood, Johnson & Wales University
Co-Presenters
Rory Senerchia, Johnson & Wales University
Margaret Anne Shaw, Johnson & Wales University
Carla White Ellis, Johnson & Wales University
Using Geography to Introduce Academic English to Adults
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Sandra Marie Mondykowski Temple, M.Div., Division of Inmate Training and Education, MA Department of Corrections
Co-Presenters
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Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners: An Intervention Program
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Kavita Venkatesh, Boston College
Co-Presenters
Cristina Hunter, Boston College
Dr. Mariela M Paez, Ed.D., Boston College
Word Stress Diagnostic Procedure Shared Through a Wiki Site.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
William McCartan, Ed.D., Seton Hall University
Co-Presenters
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Accelerated Tutorial on Creating Math MPI's using WIDA and Common Core Standards Grades 2-5
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Vanessa James, Malden Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms. Michelle Caffrey, Malden Public Schools
Ms. Jennifer McCabe, M.Ed., ELL Director Malden Public Schools
ELL Instructional Coaching for Teachers in a Low Incidence District
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
9 Boardroom (50)
Lead Presenter
Lisa A. Kowaleski, Ph.D., Wachusett Regional School District
Co-Presenters
Kelley Gangi, Wachusett Regional School DIstrict
INVITED: Working Effectively with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families of Children with Disabilities
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Lusa Lo, University of Massachusetts Boston
Co-Presenters
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Practical Activities for Teaching Culture in the Classroom
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Joe McVeigh, Independent Consultant
Co-Presenters
Dr. Ann C. Wintergerst, St. John's University
Preparing ELL Pre-service Teachers To Use Technology To Engage Learners
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Ying Zhang, Ed.D student, Umass-Amherst, School of Education
Co-Presenters
Miss Guanchen Wang, Umass-Amherst, School of Education
Miss Jingyu Li, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Teachers Take Flight: How International Travel Experiences Propel Pedagogical Shifts
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Alysa D. Buchanan, Milton Public Schools
Co-Presenters
C. Mae Waugh, Framingham Public Schools
Teaching Internationally as an English Language Fellow
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Cindy Cook, English Language Fellow Program
Co-Presenters
Diana Schwinge, Adelphi University
Teaching with Intercultural Rhetoric Principles in the Research Writing Classroom
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
Lead Presenter
Diana Lynch, MATSOL
Co-Presenters
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Using Technology to Enhance Instruction and Achievement: Imagine Learning!
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Anne-Marie Brockwell, Imagine Learning
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Lead Presenter
ms karen joyce einstein
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Developing Oral Vocabulary and the CCSS through Fine Art Images and Photos
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
Lead Presenter
Barbara Place, MA, Professional Development Consultants
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Lead Presenter
Miss Francine Marie Johnson, CAGS, Peabody Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Mr. Marc Boucher, Greater Lawrence Technical School
Lead Presenter
Judith Frommer, Linda Schulman Innovation Award Program
Co-Presenters
Jennifer Bellavance, Revere High School
Vivian Pagan, Worcester Publice Schools
Debra Roberts, Fitchburg High School
Sandra Lozko, Chandler Magnet Elementary School
Online Professional Development Strategies That Engage Teachers
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Mary-Margaret Almonte, ELL Curriculum Specialist, Malden Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms. Carley Ferren-Gardner, B.S., MAT ESL, Malden Public Schools
Teaching Word Structure and Roots to Improve Adolescent ELL Reading
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Melissa A Latham, MA, Boston University
Co-Presenters
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*Using Understanding by Design Tool for ELL Curriculum
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Natasha Galichina, Newton Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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*Wham Bam! Teaching Your Students to Write Attention-Grabbing Introductions
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 3:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Katie M Barker, M.Ed., MIT
Co-Presenters
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Lead Presenter
Eileen Kelley, Holyoke Community College
Co-Presenters
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Lead Presenter
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Collaborative Summer Model: Teaching Elementary ELLs to Read Like Scientists
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Cami Condie, Salem State University
Co-Presenters
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Learning About Our Learners by Reading About Their Lives
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
9 Boardroom (50)
Lead Presenter
Katherine Lobo, Belmont Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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Online Discussions: Venues for Constructing Language through Meaningful Content
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Lindsey Rothschild, Holyoke Community College
Co-Presenters
Eileen Kelley, Holyoke Community College
Survival Guide to SEI Kindergarten, Procedures and Routines for Autonomy: The Language of Social Instruction
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Mrs. Jennifer Ellis, Malden Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms. Alison Greco, Malden Public Schools
Ms. Jennifer McCabe, M.Ed., ELL Director Malden Public Schools
The Language of Science in the WIDA Framework
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Bonnie Baer-Simahk, M.Ed, Fitchburg Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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The Play's the Thing - Drama in the ESOL Classroom
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Meryl Becker MA, SCALE
Co-Presenters
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Using iPads for Student-Directed Learning
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–9:45 AM EDT
4 Ashland (125)
Lead Presenter
Bonnie Steyer, Kennedy Longfellow School, Cambridge Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Sue Cusack, Lesley University
*INVITED: Issues in Assessment of ELLSWD (ELL Students with Disabilities)
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Karey Brau Curley, Brockton Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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*Making the Common Core Accessible for ELLs
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
Lead Presenter
Ms Cathy Fox, M.Ed, NBCT, Central Falls School District
Co-Presenters
Ms. Margaret Schembre, M.Ed.,CAGS, NBCT, R I College, adjunct faculty
*What Doesn't Work with Low Literate Adults and Why
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Jean Marrapodi, PhD, CPLP, New England College of Business
Co-Presenters
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Encouraging and Supporting Academic Language Development Using WIDA Instructional Tools
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Ms Kathy Frye, Masters, Randolph Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms Leah Lillian Palmer, Masters, Martha's Vineyard Public Schools
Exploring Virtual Worlds for Conversational Competence
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
9 Boardroom (50)
Lead Presenter
Atty. Mary Beth Ogulewicz, J.D., Springfield Technical Community College
Co-Presenters
Professor Jill Mendez, M.A., Springfield Technical Community College
Nicole Yankelovich, B.A., Wonderbuilders Inc.
Teacher Action Research as Professional Development
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Ellen Rintell, Salem State University
Co-Presenters
Asha Chana, Browne Middle School, Chelsea
Brian Conlon, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
*Identifying Linguistic Demand in Secondary Content Area Texts
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Stephanie Garrone-Shufran, Boston College
Co-Presenters
Mr. Brian Herrmann, Boston College
*Multiliteracies for Academic Content Learning: Redesigning Resources and Constructing Knowledge
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Marie Christine Polizzi, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
Co-Presenters
MARIA JOSÉ BOTELHO, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
Theresa Austin, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
*Teaching not Testing: Strategies for Teaching and Assessing Listening Skills
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
4 Ashland (125)
Lead Presenter
Taylor A Liss, Boston University
Co-Presenters
Dr. Marnie Reed, Boston University
A Framework for Successful Management of Innovations in Language Programs
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Bruce Rindler, Boston University
Co-Presenters
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Arabic and Chinese Collaboration Accelerates the Acquisition of Mathematics Registers
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Nathan Kohn, Boston University - Center for English Learning and Orientation Programs
Co-Presenters
Jennifer Lacroix, M.A., Boston University CELOP
Interactive Dictations for Listening, Speaking, and Writing
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Judy DeFilippo, Simmons College
Co-Presenters
Cathy Sadow, Showa Boston
Principles of Change in Blended Learning: Next Generation Grammar
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Jennifer Recio Lebedev, Pearson ELT
Co-Presenters
Pamela J. Vittorio, Pearson ELT
Supporting ELLs with Disabilities through Statewide Initiatives
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Caroline Parker, Ed.D., Education Development Center
Co-Presenters
Claudia Rinaldi, Ph.D., Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative
Supporting the Transition to Academic Language for First-Generation College Students
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
9 Boardroom (50)
Lead Presenter
Marla De Rosa, Boston College
Co-Presenters
Trese Ainsworth, Boston College
Building Our Capacity: How to Create ELL Teacher Leaders
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Mrs, Susan E. Carmona, MEd, Lowell Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Emily Thompson, Lowell Public Schools
Does Oral Corrective Feedback Work? Empirically-supported Insights for Improving Intelligibility
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
4 Ashland (125)
Lead Presenter
Marnie Reed, Boston University
Co-Presenters
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Each One Teach One: ELLs and Museum Outreach
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Dr Marilyn B Barrett, EdD, Nantucket High School
Co-Presenters
Marjan Shirzad, Nantucket History Association/Whaling Museum
How to Incorporate Phonics into the High School ESL Curriculum
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Patricia Bagnell, M.Ed; MAT., Braintree High School
Co-Presenters
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Promoting Academic Language in the Math/Science Classroom through Conversation Activities
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Shelly Chasse-Johndro, Project Reach, University of Maine
Co-Presenters
Andrea Mercado, University of Maine - Project Reach
SIFE-ELLs Under McKinney-Vento in Massachusetts, Obstacles and Strategies
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Anne Niemi, Bedford Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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Sentence Frames to Promote Critical Thinking & Access Background Knowledge
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
3 Grand North (200)
Lead Presenter
Melissa DaPonte Katz, Malden Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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*INVITED: Language Diversity and Literacy Development: Redefining Instructional Models to Promote Vocabulary and Language Development
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
1 Grand South (200)
Lead Presenter
Julie Russ Harris, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Co-Presenters
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*Recognizing the LGBT in ESL: Case Studies for Critical Reflection
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Lead Presenter
Lisa Pontoppidan, Boston University/CELOP
Co-Presenters
Joseph Pettigrew, Boston University/CELOP
Amelia Onorato, Boston University/CELOP
George Krikorian, Boston University/CELOP
Lynn Bonesteel, CELOP, Boston University
Peter Ruggiero, CELOP, Boston University
E-tandem Exchange for E-textbook Creation and Professional Development
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
9 Boardroom (50)
Lead Presenter
Yuka Akiyama, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Co-Presenters
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Evaluating Student Participation in Structured Group Discussions
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
6 Carlisle (60)
Lead Presenter
Jeff McClelland, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Co-Presenters
Sunnia Ko, MCPHS International
Exploring the talk of TEDTalks for the classroom
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Lead Presenter
Helen Solorzano, MATSOL
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Lead Presenter
Douglas Bishop, MA, MEd, Lowell Public Schools
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*Exciting 21rst Century Skills in Your Classroom and Beyond!
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
4 Ashland (125)
Lead Presenter
Mrs. Jillian Faith Morin, Marlborough High School
Co-Presenters
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*Getting Ahead of Innovation - Plan for It
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
7 Middlesex West (50)
Lead Presenter
Sonia Ana Miller, Linden STEAM Academy
Co-Presenters
Constance Egan, MAT, Linden STEAM Academy
*INVITED: ELLs’ Academic Literacies, Systemic Functional Linguistics, and Common Core Standards
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
2 Grand Centre (200)
Lead Presenter
Meg Gebhard, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Co-Presenters
Lynne Britton, Springfield Public Schools
Rachel Ellis, Springfield Public Schools
Leah Howell, Springfield Public Schools
Sylvia Sanchez, Springfield Public Schools
Militza Semidei, Holyoke Public Schools
Cecily Selden, Springfield Public Schools
*Inside a Learner's Dictionary: A Catalog of Idioms
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
8 Concord (50)
Lead Presenter
Mr. Peter A. Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster, Inc
Co-Presenters
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