MATSOL 2015 Conference
May 6-8,205 | Framingham Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center
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From Awareness to Best Practice: Tiered Instruction, Intervention, and the Special Education Referral Process for ELLs
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:30 PM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Claudia P. Rinaldi, Ph.D., Lasell College
Co-Presenters
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Working Session: Preparing All Educators to Teach English Learners
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 3:30 PM–5:30 PM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Michaela Colombo, Ed.D., UMass Lowell
Co-Presenters
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Accessing Students' Authentic Voices: A Process Approach to Teaching Writing
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Elizabeth Tannenbaum, SIT Graduate Institute
Co-Presenters
Arline Saturdayborn, Portland Maine Adult Education
Caught Between Push and Pull: ELL Teachers’ Experiences with Mainstreaming
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
James Whiting, Plymouth State University
Co-Presenters
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Cultural Attitudes toward Cheating among International Students
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Mary Kapner, MacDuffie School, Granby, MA
Co-Presenters
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Learning to Speak as Scholars: Academic Conversations in Primary Grades
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Sara Hamerla, Ed.D., Framingham Public Schools
Co-Presenters
R.L. Sarafconn, M.Ed., Framingham Public Schools
Massachusetts 150 Hour ESL Internship: Guidelines and Advice
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Lynn D'Agostino, Fitchburg State University
Co-Presenters
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School-Wide RETELL Implementation
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Robert Measel, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
Audery Mangone, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Paula Escobar, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Teaching and Learning Vocabulary: The Ultimate Challenge
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Mr Raymond Clark, Pro Lingua Associates
Co-Presenters
Andy Burrows, Pro Lingua Associates
Unleash the Power of Teaching ALL
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D., Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D. & Associates, LLC
Co-Presenters
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Using Blackboard as a Tool to Enhance Student Learning
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Michelle Smith, CELOP - Boston University
Co-Presenters
Sunnia Ko, MCPHS University
Kate Gleeson, MCPHS University
*The Lexicon of Social Justice for ELLs in the Classroom
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Andrew Habana Hafner, Ed.D, Westfield State University
Co-Presenters
Dr. Floris Wilma Ortiz-Marrero, Ed.D, Westfield State University
Maria Cahillane, M.Ed, Westfield State University
*WIDA ELD Standards Implementation in Boston Public Schools
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Paulina Mitropoulos, Boston Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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ELL-SWDs: IEP and Language Objectives
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Maria de Lourdes B. Serpa, Lesley University Graduate School of Education
Co-Presenters
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Examining the Literature, the First Step in Research
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Paul Abraham, Simmons College
Co-Presenters
Greta M Phillips, Simmons College and Newton Public Schools
Krista Rogers, Simmons College
Van Phung, Simmons College
Cynthia Slemeker, Simmons College
Google to the Rescue? Tech-Savvy Strategies for Teaching Academic Vocabulary
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Christina Michaud, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program
Co-Presenters
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Learning Management Systems as Review Tool
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Beth Evans, Burlington School District
Co-Presenters
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SLIFE Definition, Identification and Placement Guidance from DESE
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Joni Magee, Mass Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
David Valade, DESE- Office of English Language Acquisition and Academic Achievement
Jennifer Lancaster, Milford Public Schools
Using Oracy as a Pre-Writing Strategy
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Saskia Fabricant, Lawrence Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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*Adjusting to Practice: Using Speaking & Writing Rubrics to Assess and plan Instruction
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Kelly Cooney, Fall River Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Jessica Swiers, Fall River Public Schools
*The Early Years: WIDA’s Early ELD Standards
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Anne Dolan, MATSOL
Co-Presenters
Jennifer Amaya Thompson, Mass Dept. of Early Education and Care
Boni-esther Enquist, MATSOL
Barbara Cohen, Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District
Alexis Glick, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Changes for a New Title III
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Melanie Manares, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
Beth O'Connell, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Cultural Proficiency...There's More Than Academics
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Mr. Jariel I Vergne, MSW, George Elementary School-Brockton Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms Maria Lobo-Andrade, MSW, CAGS, Plouffe Academy/I.B- Brockton Public Schools
Mr. Jean Guilloteau, MSW, LICSW, Brockton High School- Brockton Public Schools
Strategies for Fostering Authentic Metacognitive Narratives in ESL Writing Portfolios
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Christina Michaud, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program
Co-Presenters
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Student-Led Rubric Writing
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Deborah Smith, Brookline High School
Co-Presenters
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The Case for Authentic Use of Informational Texts for ELLs
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Cami Condie, Salem State University
Co-Presenters
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There's a SLIFE at the Door...What Do I Do?
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Jodi Brunelle, Wachusett Regional School District
Co-Presenters
Lisa Kowaleski, Ph.D., Wachusett Regional School District
Writer's Workshop in the ESL Classroom: Making it Happen
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Robyn Dowling-Grant, Ed.M., Lexington Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms. AnneMarie Roche, Lexington Public Schools
Ms. Deirdre Schadler, Lexington Public Schools
Yuiko Shimazu, Lexington Public Schools
Lunch
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
—
Co-Presenters
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Keynote - Raúl Gonzalez III: The Book I Wanted to Read as a Kid
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
—
Co-Presenters
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Achieving Durable Gains in Academic Vocabulary with Long-Term ELLs
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Michelle Austin, Fitchburg Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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Blogging: Process Writing, Developing Literacies, and Creating a Community
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Liz Ging, Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program
Co-Presenters
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Books as Bridges
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Anne Sibley O’Brien, Author & Illustrator
Co-Presenters
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Developing and Sustaining Teacher Excellence Through Teacher Evaluation and Supervision
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Bruce Rindler, Boston University
Co-Presenters
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Linguistically Responsive Fieldwork with ELLs: Teacher Educators and Librarians Collaborate
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Megina Baker, M.A.T., Boston College
Co-Presenters
Anne Homza, Ed.D., Boston College
Margaret Cohen, Boston College
RETELL in Action: Tiered Vocabulary and the 7 Steps
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Catherine Glennon Murphy, Fiske Elementary School
Co-Presenters
Ms. Molly Rawding, PhD, Lexington Public Schools
Ms. Carolyn Hine, Lexington Public Schools
Top-Down Webs: Multi-Purpose Tool for Scaffolding ELL Writing Instruction
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Carolyn McElligott, Melrose Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Alexandra Cooke, MA ED, Melrose Public Schools
Young Adult Dystopian Literature as Extensive Reading in EAP Programs
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Sarah Jusseaume, University of New Hampshire
Co-Presenters
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*Family Engagement in Culturally Diverse Communities: Building (Structurally Sound) Bridges
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Maureen Manning, M.Ed, CAGS, Wareham Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Tina Toran, The Coalition for Children
*Meaning in Movement: Dance Gets Students Talking
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Beth Evans, Burlington School District
Co-Presenters
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*Six Standards of Effective Pedagogy: Transforming Classrooms through Instructional Coaching and Collaboration
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Paula Merchant, MATSOL
Co-Presenters
Patricia Aube, Fitchburg Public Schools
Bonnie Baer-Simahk, M.Ed, Fitchburg Public Schools
Lynn D'Agostino, Fitchburg State University
Stefanie Lowe, Lowell Public Schools
Serena Tyra, Instructional Coach and Educational Consultant
Authentic Listening: Engaging ELLs with Real Voices
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Miriam Morgenstern, Lowell High School
Co-Presenters
Monica Brady-Myerov, Former WBUR reporter, Founder of Listen Current
Developing Teacher Leadership for Teachers of English Language Learners
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Andrea Mercado, University of Maine
Co-Presenters
Somnath Sinha, Ph. D., University of Maine
Games to Support Acquisition of Grammar and Vocabulary.
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms Yael Neeman-Schubert, MA, Brookline Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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Linda Schulman Innovation Award Showcase
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Judith Frommer, Linda Schulman Innovation Award Program
Co-Presenters
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Mainstream Teachers Become Expert Language Teachers of Bilingual Learners: Successes and Challenges
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Maria Estela Brisk, Boston College
Co-Presenters
Mr. Edward Ballard, Russell elementary school
Ms Beverly Timothy, Russell elementary school
Ms Marcela Ossa-Parra, Boston College
The World is Your Classroom: Teach with U.S. Embassies Worldwide
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Kristina Lykke, U.S. Department of State English Language Programs
Co-Presenters
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To Be or Not To Be: Shakespeare for ELL
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Asha Chana, Revere High School
Co-Presenters
Jennifer Hayes, Revere High School
Using a Parent Questionnaire for Information Gathering
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Lauren Harrison, Watertown Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Heidi Baildon, Watertown Public Schools
Miriam Shenitzer, Watertown Public Schools
Mary Horrigan, Watertown Public Schools
State of the State
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:30 PM–5:15 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Paul J. Aguiar, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
Robert Measel, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
MATSOL Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 5:30 PM–6:15 PM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
—
Co-Presenters
—
Academic Culture Shock and International Students
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Carla White Ellis, Ph.D., Johnson & Wales University
Co-Presenters
Rory Senerchia, ABD, Johnson & Wales University
Beyond the Gap: Music in the ESL Classroom
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Colleen Farrell, Education First
Co-Presenters
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Caught Between Special Education and English Language Learning
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Paul Abraham, Simmons College
Co-Presenters
Maria Hegarty, Newton Public Schools
Explore the Core: Supporting Standards Implementation for All Learners
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Kavita Venkatesh, Boston Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Kerri Lamprey, Boston Public Schools
The Lexile Framework for ELLs: Effortless Literary Differentiation
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Jessica Haralson, M.Ed., Malden High School
Co-Presenters
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The SEI Walkthrough Tool
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
David Valade, DESE- Office of English Language Acquisition and Academic Achievement
Co-Presenters
Zhaneta Liti, DESE- Office of English Language Acquisition and Academic Achievement
Unique Issues of Independent School ELL Programs
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Allison Rainville, Applewild School
Co-Presenters
Ms. Lavette L Coney, BA & MA, The Fessenden School
Midori Tabery, Eaglebrook School
Charlotte Hogan, Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Using Data Management Systems to Support ELLs
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Teddy Rice, Ellevation
Co-Presenters
Mary A Mitchell, Salem Public Schools
What Matters in Preparing Linguistically Responsive Teachers
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Anne Homza, Ed.D., Boston College
Co-Presenters
Dr. Maria Estela Brisk, Boston College
Janet Smith, Ph. D., Edscape Consulting
*Intercultural Programming: Moving Beyond Intercultural Competence to Social Justice
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Emily Spitzman, Johnson and Wales University
Co-Presenters
Michael Waugh, MA International Education, Johnson & Wales University
*Using Common Rubrics to Assess Both Content and Language Development
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Sarah Ottow, Center for Collaborative Education
Co-Presenters
Deidre Collins, Chelsea High School
Abby Wagner, Chelsea Schools
Amigos Bilingual Story Time: Building Cultural Understanding Through Literacy
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Leah Palmer, Martha's Vineyard Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Ms. Jill Dugas Hughes, Edgartown Public Library
Cutting-Edge and Relevant Teaching, Not Testing, of Listening and Speaking
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Jennifer Lacroix, M.A., Boston University CELOP
Co-Presenters
Dr. Marnie Reed, Boston University
Flipping the classroom to teach English for Academic Purposes
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Erik Voss, Ph.D., Northeastern University
Co-Presenters
Ilka Kostka, Ph.D., Northeastern University
Hitting the Reading Wall: Identifying High School Struggling Readers
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Jane Frantz, Newton North High School
Co-Presenters
Jody Klein, Newton Public Schools
Amy Worth, Newton Public Schools
Kristin Durocher, Newton Public Schools
Massachusetts ESL Model Curriculum Project
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Fernanda Kray, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
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Planning Adult Learning for Mainstream Teachers of ELLs
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Hannah Hudson, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Co-Presenters
Rebecca Westlake, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Providing Differentiated Instruction in the Heterogeneous Classroom
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Theron Willis, Massachusetts International Academy
Co-Presenters
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*Identifying and Instructing Language Forms in Content Area Texts
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Melissa A. Latham Keh, Ed.D., Bridgewater State University
Co-Presenters
Dr. Mary Hughes, Ph.D., Boston University
Discussions4Learning: Developing academic vocabulary based on fine art discussions.
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Barbara Genovese Fraracci, M.A., Davis Publications and Hacienda La Puente USD, LA Puente, CA
Co-Presenters
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Lights, Camera, Action: iMovie and Digital Storytelling
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Patti Tursi, CSSU
Co-Presenters
Anne Wright Shank, CSSU
Not Only in Words: Multimodality and Prezi in Postsecondary ESL
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Karen Shea, Johnson & Wales University
Co-Presenters
Ann Schroth, Johnson & Wales University
RETELL Roundtable: District and Higher Education Efforts to Prepare SEI Teachers
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Laura Schall-Leckrone, PhD, Lesley University
Co-Presenters
Dr. Solange de Azambuja Lira, PhD, Lesley University
Dr. Sarah Davila, Somerville Public Schools
Dr. Anne Homza, EdD, Boston College
Dr. Carla Bruzzese, Arlington Public Schools
Read Aloud Project: Teacher Candidates Work with Linguistically Diverse Learners
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Meredith C. Moore, Boston College, Lynch School of Education
Co-Presenters
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The New Gold Star: Digital Badges as Motivators
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Taylor A Liss, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Co-Presenters
Mrs. Caitlin M Jacobs, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
WestEd’s Reading to Learn Framework for ELLs
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Cerelle Morrow, M.Ed., Learning Innovations at WestEd
Co-Presenters
Julia Ward, Learning Innovations at WestEd
Word Masters: Utilizing the Seven Steps Strategy in Grades K1-3
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Jennifer Altavilla, UP Academy Dorchester
Co-Presenters
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Lunch
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
—
Co-Presenters
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Keynote - Ofelia García: Translanguaging: Reconceptualizing Language and Education
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
—
Co-Presenters
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Classroom Strategies that Support Oral Language Development
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 1:45 PM–2:15 PM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
V Roumis, Brockton Public Schools-Bilingual/ESL Dept
Co-Presenters
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Community College Meeting
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Concord
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Dr. Eileen Kelley, Holyoke Community College
Co-Presenters
Juanita Brunelle, Massasoit Community College
Developing L1/L2 Academic Language through Discussion and Debate
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Claire White, Ed.D, Wheelock College
Co-Presenters
Ms. Kinnon Foley, Lawrence Public Schools
Ensuring Equal Educational Opportunities for ELLs: Understanding the DOJ/OCR Dear Colleague Letter
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Jane E. López, Sanghavi Law Office
Co-Presenters
Kate Upatham, Sanghavi Law Office
Five Recommendations for a Metacognitive-Focused Approach to Teaching Intonation
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Marnie Reed, Boston University
Co-Presenters
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Multiliteracies: Improving Language Learning Through Drama and Visual Literacy Techniques
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Alec Lapidus, University of Southern Maine
Co-Presenters
Marilia Martins, University of Southern Maine
Reading Instruction That Works: Addressing the Needs of SLIFE
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Nicoleta Filimon, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Douglas Haubert, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Sarah Montgomery, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Athalia Gonzalez, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Teaching Abroad: What You Need to Know
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Daniel Schulstad, BA, MA, CELTA, Delta, Teaching House/International House Boston
Co-Presenters
Ms Stephanie M Vogel, BA, CELTA, Delta, YL-Ext., Teaching House
*Orchestrating Success for ELLs with WIDA as your Partner
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand North
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Tim Boals, Ph.D., WIDA
Co-Presenters
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*Teaching the Language of Explanations: the Path from Narration to Argumentation
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Boardroom
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Laura Schall-Leckrone, PhD, Lesley University
Co-Presenters
Debra Stadfeld, Medford High School
Close Reading Across Genres and Writing from Sources
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Barbara Andrews, Senior National Literacy Consultant
Co-Presenters
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ESL Coteaching and Collaboration: Reimagining Practice for Participation & Proficiency
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Carlisle
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Nicholas Santavicca, PHD, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Co-Presenters
Karen Terrell, PHD, UMASS-Dartmouth
Focusing on e-mail as an authentic form of written communication
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Concord
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Brendon Albertson, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Co-Presenters
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Going 'All-In' on Oracy: CIRCLE-ELL
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Wayland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Andrew J. Lord, IV, Taunton Public Schools
Co-Presenters
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It's all in the Song - Project-based Learning for Academic Skills
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand Center
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Christopher Meoli, CATS Academy Boston / Ethical Education
Co-Presenters
Wailon Cheang, Jingwen Fang, Anastasiia Gomma, Hang Ha Nguyen, Thai Bao Nguyen, Hoang Son Vo, Kristina Zhukova
Scaffolding Academic Writing for Beginner ELLs
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Allison Balter, UP Education Network
Co-Presenters
Lindsey Mayer, Revere Public Schools
Web Based Monitoring System for ELE CPR Review
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Sibel Hughes, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
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