2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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RETELL Update
Session Abstract
This session provides an update on Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL), an initiative to improve and support the academic achievement of English language learners in the Commonwealth.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Secondary Educators
Program Administrators
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Professional Development/Teacher Education
Session Type
Invited Speaker
Lead Presenter
Shawn Sinclair-Slakk, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Biographical Statement
Shawn Slakk, a former Middle and Elementary Administrator who has taught Heritage Spanish and Conversational Japanese at the elementary level in Washington and Las Vegas, and North Carolina as well as Kindergarten through University level ESL. Most recently he was the Title III district level Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Coach in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC and is completing his doctorate at UNCC with the working topic of “Sheltered Instruction and Post-professional Development Support as it Relates to Teacher Self-efficacy.” Shawn currently serves as the RETELL Coordinator charged with course development and SEI Facilitator oversight.