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
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Claudia P. Rinaldi, Ph.D., Lasell College
Co-Presenters
Working Session: Preparing All Educators to Teach English Learners
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Michaela Colombo, Ed.D., UMass Lowell
Co-Presenters
Accessing Students' Authentic Voices: A Process Approach to Teaching Writing
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
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
James Whiting, Plymouth State University
Co-Presenters
Cultural Attitudes toward Cheating among International Students
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Mary Kapner, MacDuffie School, Granby, MA
Co-Presenters
Learning to Speak as Scholars: Academic Conversations in Primary Grades
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Lynn D'Agostino, Fitchburg State University
Co-Presenters
School-Wide RETELL Implementation
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
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D., Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D. & Associates, LLC
Co-Presenters
Using Blackboard as a Tool to Enhance Student Learning
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
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
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Paulina Mitropoulos, Boston Public Schools
Co-Presenters
ELL-SWDs: IEP and Language Objectives
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Maria de Lourdes B. Serpa, Lesley University Graduate School of Education
Co-Presenters
Examining the Literature, the First Step in Research
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Christina Michaud, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program
Co-Presenters
Learning Management Systems as Review Tool
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Beth Evans, Burlington School District
Co-Presenters
SLIFE Definition, Identification and Placement Guidance from DESE
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Saskia Fabricant, Lawrence Public Schools
Co-Presenters
*Adjusting to Practice: Using Speaking & Writing Rubrics to Assess and plan Instruction
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
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
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
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Christina Michaud, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program
Co-Presenters
Student-Led Rubric Writing
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Deborah Smith, Brookline High School
Co-Presenters
The Case for Authentic Use of Informational Texts for ELLs
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Cami Condie, Salem State University
Co-Presenters
There's a SLIFE at the Door...What Do I Do?
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
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
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Co-Presenters
Keynote - Raúl Gonzalez III: The Book I Wanted to Read as a Kid
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Co-Presenters
Achieving Durable Gains in Academic Vocabulary with Long-Term ELLs
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Michelle Austin, Fitchburg Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Blogging: Process Writing, Developing Literacies, and Creating a Community
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Liz Ging, Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program
Co-Presenters
Books as Bridges
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Anne Sibley O’Brien, Author & Illustrator
Co-Presenters
Developing and Sustaining Teacher Excellence Through Teacher Evaluation and Supervision
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Bruce Rindler, Boston University
Co-Presenters
Linguistically Responsive Fieldwork with ELLs: Teacher Educators and Librarians Collaborate
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
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
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Sarah Jusseaume, University of New Hampshire
Co-Presenters
*Family Engagement in Culturally Diverse Communities: Building (Structurally Sound) Bridges
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
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Beth Evans, Burlington School District
Co-Presenters
*Six Standards of Effective Pedagogy: Transforming Classrooms through Instructional Coaching and Collaboration
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
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
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.
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms Yael Neeman-Schubert, MA, Brookline Public Schools
Co-Presenters
Linda Schulman Innovation Award Showcase
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Judith Frommer, Linda Schulman Innovation Award Program
Co-Presenters
Mainstream Teachers Become Expert Language Teachers of Bilingual Learners: Successes and Challenges
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
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Kristina Lykke, U.S. Department of State English Language Programs
Co-Presenters
To Be or Not To Be: Shakespeare for ELL
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
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
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
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Co-Presenters
Academic Culture Shock and International Students
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Colleen Farrell, Education First
Co-Presenters
Caught Between Special Education and English Language Learning
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
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Jessica Haralson, M.Ed., Malden High School
Co-Presenters
The SEI Walkthrough Tool
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Fernanda Kray, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Co-Presenters
Planning Adult Learning for Mainstream Teachers of ELLs
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Theron Willis, Massachusetts International Academy
Co-Presenters
*Identifying and Instructing Language Forms in Content Area Texts
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.
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
Lights, Camera, Action: iMovie and Digital Storytelling
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
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
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
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Meredith C. Moore, Boston College, Lynch School of Education
Co-Presenters
The New Gold Star: Digital Badges as Motivators
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
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Ms. Jennifer Altavilla, UP Academy Dorchester
Co-Presenters
Lunch
Session Type
MATSOL Session
Lead Presenter
Co-Presenters
Keynote - Ofelia García: Translanguaging: Reconceptualizing Language and Education
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Co-Presenters
Classroom Strategies that Support Oral Language Development
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
V Roumis, Brockton Public Schools-Bilingual/ESL Dept
Co-Presenters
Community College Meeting
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
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
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Dr. Marnie Reed, Boston University
Co-Presenters
Multiliteracies: Improving Language Learning Through Drama and Visual Literacy Techniques
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
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
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
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Tim Boals, Ph.D., WIDA
Co-Presenters
*Teaching the Language of Explanations: the Path from Narration to Argumentation
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
Session Type
Commercial Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Barbara Andrews, Senior National Literacy Consultant
Co-Presenters
ESL Coteaching and Collaboration: Reimagining Practice for Participation & Proficiency
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
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Lead Presenter
Brendon Albertson, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Co-Presenters
Going 'All-In' on Oracy: CIRCLE-ELL
Session Type
Invited Session
Lead Presenter
Andrew J. Lord, IV, Taunton Public Schools
Co-Presenters
It's all in the Song - Project-based Learning for Academic Skills
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
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
Session Type
Invited Session