MATSOL 2019 Conference Online Program
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Applying Best Practices: Grammar Instruction in a Foundational Composition Course
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Brendon Albertson, M.S., Pine Manor College
Presenters
Hannah Baker-Siroty, MFA, Pine Manor College
Building Bodies of Vocabulary Through Meaningful Interaction
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Monica Filgo, New Bedford Public Schools
Presenters
Karen Lombard, New Bedford Public Schools
Combating Racism and Hate Speech in School
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Reva Blau, Nauset Regional Middle School
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Incorporating Story Books into Culturally Responsive ESL Teaching
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Yulia (Julia) V. Stakhnevich, PhD, Bridgewater State University
Presenters
Dr. Melissa Latham Keh, Bridgewater State University
Looking at the English Learner Dropout Rate in Massachusetts
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Nyal Fuentes, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Using the Formulaic Language of Comics as a Teaching Tool
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Alec Lapidus, University of Southern Maine
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“It Takes Two:” ESL and ELA Collaborate to Prepare Newcomers
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Christi Cartwright, International High School Lawrence
Presenters
Mary DeFelice, International High School Lawrence
Being Mindful of Teacher Cultural Identity
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Kristy Monahan, Carlisle Public Schools
Presenters
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Google Tools for English Learners (and Everybody Else!)
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Ms Michelle Austin, Worcester Public Schools
Presenters
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A Culturally Responsive Classroom Looks Llike…
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Beth Kershner, Cambridge Public Schools
Presenters
Carlos Loredo, Cambridge Public Schools
Accelerate Achievement for ELA, Spanish and Math with Imagine Learning
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Anne-Marie Brockwell, Imagine Learning
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Impact of English-Only instruction on English Language proficiency of ELs
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Yeukai Imeh, M.Ed, M.B.A and Ph.D, Simmons College
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My Story: An Action Plan for Culturally Responsive Readings
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Liz Soteros McNamara, Brockton Public Schools
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Preparing ESL Teachers to Act as Advocates
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Stephanie Garrone-Shufran, Merrimack College
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Teaching patterns of critical thinking : 3CA model
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Ms Elham Zandvakili, PhD Candidate, university massachusetts,amherst
Presenters
Ernest Washignton, Massachusetts society of Professors
The LOOK Act and Alternative Programs in Massachusetts
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Zhaneta Liti, Office of Language Acquisition, DESE
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Beyond “SWBAT Explain Orally”--Writing More Effective Language Objectives
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Michelle Blair, Marlboro Public Schools
Presenters
Lynne Medailleu, Marlboro Public Schools
"Seeds for Communication": Language Experience Approach and Garden Creation
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Mr. Randall Evan Burkert, B.A. in Literature from Yale University, M.A. in TESOL, SIT Granduate Institute, ESL Tutor, Nauset Regional High School
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Collaborative Responsive Teaching: Implications for Bilingual Learners, Teachers, and Researchers
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Maria Geueke, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Presenters
Theresa Y. Austin, Ph.D., UMASS - Amherst, College of Education, TECS, LLC
Digital Tools to Support English Learners
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Ms Michelle Austin, Worcester Public Schools
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From Pictures to Words: Transforming Your Writing Instruction
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Beth Olshansky, Center for the Advancement of Art-Based Literacy, Durham, New Hampshire
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Planning for a Multi-level Classroom: Lessons from Workplace Ed.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Chris Meoli, Asian American Civic Association
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Practical Use of Translanguaging and Multiliteracies in the Classroom
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Ms. Sumeyra Gok, University of New Hampshire
Presenters
Ms. Sumeyra Gok, University of New Hampshire
State Seal Of Biliteracy
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Zhaneta Liti, Office of Language Acquisition, DESE
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Teach Abroad with the English Language Fellows Program
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Rebecca Copeland, The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs
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College Ready Writing: Instruction for Long Term ELLs 6-12
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Ms. Sonia Marie Lowe, Salem Public Schools
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Individualized Vocabulary Development through Independent Reading
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Douglas Bishop, D Ed, Lowell Public Schools
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Project Based Learning for SLIFE Students
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Elizabeth Nibberich, Boston Public Schools - Boston International High School
Presenters
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Providing Level 1-3 ELLs with Authentic Access to Complex Texts
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Caroline Falcone, Up Academy Holland
Presenters
Caroline Falcone, Up Academy Holland
Mandy Hollister, UP Academy Holland
Where to begin the process? DARE to develop ESL curriculum!
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Kerri Lamprey, Burlington Public Schools
Presenters
Elizabeth Guttenplan, Burlington Public Schools
Karen Kim, Burlington Public Schools
Khrystyna Leslie, Burlington Public Schools
Breaking It Down: Teaching Word Learning Strategies
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Kristin Nelson, Simmons College and Natick Public School District
Presenters
Marimartha Clark, Natick Public School District
Empowering ELs by Turning the Tables: Students Teaching Teachers
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Sarah Harrington, Chelsea High School
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Learning Lessons in Collaborative Education- Teachers learning from students
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Theresa Y. Austin, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Presenters
Dawn LaRochelle, MacDuffie School
Telling Our Stories in Pictures and Words: Creating Identity Texts
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Beth Olshansky, Center for the Advancement of Art-Based Literacy, Durham, New Hampshire
Presenters
Liz Kirwan, MA Ed, Manchester High School West, Manchester, New Hampshire
Mbula Ratzlaff, M.Ed in Elementary Education and ESOL, Hillside Middle School, Manchester, New Hampshire
#Goals! A High School ESL MCU Unit with embedded SEL
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Ms. Christina Oliveri, M.Ed., Milford Public Schools
Presenters
Mrs. Silvia Fomin, M.Ed., M.S., Milford Public Schools
Academic Language for Everyone
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Jessica Swiers, Fall River Public Schools
Presenters
Dr. Shelly Sousa, Fall River Public Schools
Developing Rubrics to Assess Content and Language Learning
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Melissa Keh, Bridgewater State University
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Engage Your Long Term ELLs for Language Success
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Stella Dubish, Dubish Education Consulting
Presenters
Nereida Cheney, Boston Prep Charter Public School
Facilitating Peer-to-Peer Interaction with Table Top Conversation Cards
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Mary Power, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Presenters
Mary Power , International High School, Lawrence MA
MATSOL Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 4:30 PM–5:30 PM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
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Collaborative Networking Group: Peer Supported Unit Development for Busy Teachers
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Jessica Nguy, Arlington Public Schools
Presenters
Heather Smith, Arlington Public Schools
Kerri Lamprey
Carol Bennett Dessureau, Lexington Public Schools
Amplify, Not Simplify: Accelerating Access to Complex Texts
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Barbara Andrews, National Literacy Consultant
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Assessing Progress and Individual Success Plans for ELs
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Patricia Aube, Fitchburg Public Schools
Presenters
Bonnie Baer-Simahk, M.Ed, Fitchburg Public Schools
Creating Community to Lower the Affective Filter
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Mrs. Bethany Whinnem, Fairhaven High School
Presenters
Mrs Melissa Duarte, Fairhaven High School
Mrs. Whinnem, Fairhaven High School
Differentiating Assessments for Newcomer ELLs while Maintaining Content Rigor
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Alden JC Dearborn, MAT, Randolph High School
Presenters
Ashley Duffany, MAT
LOOKing at Our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Engagement Practices
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Genevieve McDonough, Boston Public Schools
Presenters
Phuongdai Nguyen
Body Homicile
Daphne Germain
The Harsh Reality of Self-Efficacy
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Mary DeFelice, International High School Lawrence
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“Wisdom in Wonder”: Socratic Seminar for SLIFE and Beginner ELs
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Christi Cartwright, International High School Lawrence
Presenters
Sarah Cordero, International High School Lawrence
The Problem in Our Textbooks: Encouraging Simplified Grammar
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Mandie Bauer, ASC English
Presenters
Mandie Bauer, ASC English
What Should Teachers Know about Collaborating to Support Multilingual Learners?
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Christine M. Leider, Ph.D., Boston University
Rachel Theodorou, Brandeis University
Presenters
Molly Ross, Malden Public Schools
Emily Blitz, Somerville Public Schools
Interconnected: Social Interaction and Learning
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Nicoleta Filimon, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools; Salem State University
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LOOK Act Requirements for English Learner Benchmarks
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Melanie Manares, Office of Language Acquisition, DESE
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National Geographic Panorama - Helping ELLs to Access Complex Text
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Jane Z. Brauer, National Geographic Learning
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PBS LearningMedia™ 101: Accessible Digital Resources for Grades PreK-12
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Carolyn Jacobs, WGBH Education
Presenters
Dr. Lauren Enzie, Medway Public Schools
Sue Pettengill, Littleton Public Schools
Surviving the First Year: Strategies From Two First-Year EL Teachers
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Marie Rohrbacher, Milford Public Schools
Presenters
William Zale, Milford Public Schools
Using Student Work as Data to Inform Instruction Grades 6-12
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Joseph Santiago-Silvestri, Language Development Coach, Framingham Public Schools
Presenters
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Quick Strategies to Teach Vocabulary in the STEM Classroom
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Stephanie Toledano, Woodrow Wilson Academy of Teaching and Learning
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Critical Pedagogy & Equity Visions for Pre-Service Teachers in SEI
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Andrew Habana Hafner, Ed.D, Westfield State University
Presenters
Floris Wilma Ortiz-Marrero, Ed.D, Westfield State University
Demystifying Model Performance Indicator's (MPI's) for Content Area Teachers
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Mrs. Sharon McGowan Solway, M. Ed TESOL, Talbot Innovation Middle School
Presenters
Sharon Solway, Talbot Middle School
EL Student Success Plans: From the Ground Up
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Erica A Faginski-Stark, Ed.D, Ludlow Public School District
Presenters
Mrs. Jessica H. Gonzalez, M.Ed, Ludlow Public School District
Mrs. Kerri Kinne, M.Ed, Ludlow Public School District
Effective Foundational Skills Instruction
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Dr Kathryn Cortelyou, The Center for the Collaborative Classroom
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Planning, Engaging, Intervening: Reviewing Technologies to Support Language Acquisition
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Jaclyn Eichenberger, Ed.M., Boston Public Schools
Presenters
Claudia Willis, M.Ed.
Project-Based Learning: Challenge, Engagement, Relevance, Collaboration -- and Fun!
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Miss Gladys Marie Valle, MATESL, Salem High School
Presenters
Mr. Graeme Marcoux, M.Ed., Salem High School
Ms. Jennifer Toler, M.Ed., Salem High School
Mrs. Doris Gilbert, M.Ed., Salem High School
The Multifaceted World of Google Classroom: Teaching through Writing
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Viviana Martinez, Fitchburg Public Schools
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Walking in the Footsteps of Asian Students and Their Families
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Yuiko Shimazu, Lexington Public Schools
Presenters
Deirdre Schadler, Lexington Public Schools
Archiving Student Stories to Spur Connections In the Classroom
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Genevieve McDonough, Boston Public Schools and Boston Public Schools - Office of
Presenters
Priya Tahiliani
Natacha Scott
Adam Strom
District-Level and School-Level Student Support Structures for ELL Success
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Dalila Lourenco Mendoza, Taunton Public Schools
Presenters
Marjorie Kirstein, Ed.D., Confianza: Educating for ELL Equity
Maeva Coll, Taunton Public Schools
Tina Rogers, Taunton Public Schools
Internationalization and Immigration Reform
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Faith Litchock-Morellato, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Presenters
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Is RETELL Making Schools Better for ELLs? A Conversation
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Stephanie Toledano, Boston Public Schools
Presenters
Tatiana Williams-Rodriguez, Boston Public Schools
Shanae Paulino, Boston Public Schools
Say What? Boosting Academic Talk in the EL Classroom
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Kait Zanzerkia, Randolph Public Schools
Presenters
Molly Ross, Randolph Public Schools
The Inclusion Classroom: Creating Opportunities for Contextualized Academic Language Use
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Mr. Michael F. Murphy, M.S.Ed., Watertown Public Schools
Presenters
Ms. Stephanie Mikelis, M.A./A.B.D., Boston University
There is no L without SEL: Social-Emotional Learning in ESL
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Christi Cartwright, International High School Lawrence
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Best Practices for Building Vocabulary
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Dr Katy Cortelyou, Center for the Collaborative Classroom
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Co-teaching Insights & Starting Points
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Rachel Kramer Theodorou, Brandeis University
Presenters
Jody Klein, Newton Public Schools
Evan Janow
The Dos and Don’ts of Family Engagement in Early Childhood
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Lindsay E Beatty, MA, University of Massachusetts Boston
Presenters
Mona M Abo-Zena, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Boston
Ethical Philosophies and ESL Teaching
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Stephanie N. Marcotte, Holyoke Community College, NNETESOL
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Making STEAM+CS Equitable and Accessible for Language Learners
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Sue Cusack, Lesley University
Presenters
Rashmi Pimprikar, Lesley University
Priya Tahiliani, Boston Public Schools
Genevieve McDonough, Boston Public Schools and Boston Public Schools - Office of
The Power of a Question
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Whitney Reis, Marlborough Public Schools
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To Teach Them, You Must Know Them - Brockton to Cape Verde
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Ms. Kellie Jones, Brockton Public Schools
Presenters
Dr. Joao Rosa, Bridgewater State University
State of the State 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 4:30 PM–5:30 PM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Paul J. Aguiar, Office of Language Acquisition, DESE
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Adaptive Literacy Instruction for High School Newcomers and SLIFE
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Stephanie Bielagus, Lawrence Public School
Presenters
Lindsay Brennan
Kathering Sugg
Communities as Textbooks
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Amy Michelle Rinaldo, Brandeis University
Presenters
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ELE Compliance and Alternative Programming Proposals
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Sibel Hughes, Office of Language Acquisition, DESE
Presenters
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Fostering Student Talk Through Tech: A Digital Exploration
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Casey Doherty, Barnstable Public School
Presenters
Samantha Low
Natalie Judge
Meghan Petrell
Personalizing Teacher Preparation
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Rhonda Suzanne Bondie, PhD, Harvard University
Presenters
Arlyn Madsen-Bond, Harvard University, Boston Public Schools
Sarah Harrington, EdM, Harvard University, Chelsea Public Schools
Primeiro Eu Canto, Depois Eu Falo: Teaching Two Immersion Students
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Gabrielle Oliveira, Boston College, Lynch School of Education and Framingham Public Schools
Presenters
Gabrielle Oliveira, Boston College, Lynch School of Education and Framingham Public Schools
Catarina Hovey, Framingham Public Schools
Reducing pronunciation anxiety: Understanding research and instructional practices
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Catherine E. Showalter, PhD, Northeastern University
Presenters
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Supporting Positive Identity Development and Language Learning in Science Classrooms
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Presenters
Dr. Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Using real literature in middle school ESL
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Jim Meyer, Josiah Quincy Upper School
Presenters
Jim Meyer, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools
Thu-Hang Tran-Peou, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools
Mandy Lam, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools
“When you ___ I feel ___”: English learners’ social-emotional learning
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Patricia Brady, Greater Lawrence Technical School
Presenters
Susan Zielinski, Greater Lawrence Technical School
Helen King, Greater Lawrence Technical School
Irene Guillermo, Greater Lawrence Technical School
Innovative Pathways for ESL and SEI Professional Learning and Professional Development
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Christine M. Leider, Ph.D., Boston University
Presenters
Dr. Johanna Tigert, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Kelly Cooney, Nantucket Public Schools
Building An ELL Teacher Team: An Educators’ Journey
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Mr. Mehernush Shroff, Salem Public Schools
Presenters
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English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC): Getting Started
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
David Valade, Office of Language Acquisition, DESE
Presenters
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LOOK out for ESSA Ready Resources for ELs
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Leah Klein, Pearson
Presenters
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Learning Language and Reasoning with Mathematics
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Keila Colon, Lawrence High School, ENLACE Academy
Presenters
Dana Thorsen
Math Assessment Project: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Math Assessments for ELs
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Genevieve McDonough, Boston Public Schools
Presenters
Vera Johnson, Boston Public Schools
Connie Henry
Djon Ramos, Boston Public Schools
Personalized Instruction with Interactive Lessons from WGBH
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Carolyn Jacobs, M.Ed., WGBH Education, WGBH
Presenters
Mariana Athayde, Lowell Public schools
Research Writing as a Social Event
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Constance A. Leonard, United States Air Force Academy
Presenters
Lt Natalee Dueber, United States Air Force Academy
The 6 Principles: Exemplary Teaching of English to English Learners
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Katherine Lobo, Newton Public School, Brandeis and Lesley Univeristies, Massachusetts
Presenters
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An Effective Model for Integrating SEL Competencies into Instruction
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Nicoleta Filimon, International High School, Lawrence Public Schools
Presenters
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Celebrate Learning! Opening Your Doors to Families and the Community
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Julie Mercurio, M.Ed., Malden Public Schools
Presenters
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Enacting Social Justice Principles in K-12 ESL Instruction
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Emily Dolan Spitzman, Bridgewater State University
Presenters
Alexandra Dema, Bridgewater State University
How does Massachusetts Measure Up to the Casteñeda Standard?
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Christine M. Leider, Ph.D., Boston University
Presenters
Michaela Colombo, Ed.D., UMass Lowell
Learning Science through Speaking in the Secondary SEI Classroom.
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex West
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Miguel Angel Hernando Cupido, Ph.D.
Presenters
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Navigating a "Next Generation" ESL Curriculum
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Sean Sibson, Chelsea Public Schools
Presenters
Mrs. Alma Pezo, Chelsea Public Schools
Deidre Collins, Chelsea High School
Teaching Listening as a Language Skill: Latest Approaches and Strategies
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Marnie Reed, Boston University
Presenters
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Using Virtual Reality for Newcomers
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Yefei Jin, Nearpod
Presenters
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Community College Faculty Network
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Juanita Brunelle, Massasoit Community College
Presenters
Eileen Kelley, Holyoke Community College
Bruce Riley, Cape Cod Community College
Codemeshing and Multimodal Literacy: The LOOK Act's Translingual Potential
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Carlisle
Organizer/presenter
Geoffrey Lansdell, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Enhance Collaboration and Co-teaching using Universal Design for Learning
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Ashland
Organizer/presenter
Cheney Harper, Groton Dunstable Regional School District
Presenters
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Evaluating with a Language Lens
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Sarah Ottow, Confianza LLC
Presenters
Irene Logan, Confianza: Educating for ELL Equity
Angela Sangeorge, Confianza: Educating for ELL Equity
Leveraging Digital Tools to Improve Oral Language of ELLS
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Ms. Cynthia Carey, Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Presenters
Ms. Dorothy Gorrie, Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Ms. Meghan St. Jean, Lawrence Family Development Charter School
“Help!” Answering the Cries of Mainstream Teachers
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Deborah Iaquinto, Hanover Public Schools
Presenters
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Co-Teaching Playbooks: A Solution to Limited Planning Time
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand Centre
Organizer/presenter
Rhonda Suzanne Bondie, PhD, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Presenters
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Engaging Haitian Students and their Families
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Wayland
Organizer/presenter
Mr. Paul Degenkolb, Malden Public Schools
Presenters
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Promoting Academic Discourse for Multilingual Learners
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Grand South
Organizer/presenter
Jocelyn Goodwin, Match Community Day
Presenters
Jessica Martzall, Match Community Day
Josh Bluestone, Match Community Day
Jacqui Stokes, Match Community Day
Scaffolding Academic Discussion: On Refugees, Migrants, and Immigrants
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Boardroom
Organizer/presenter
Michael Murphy, Watertown Public Schools
Presenters
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Bookbinding for ELLs with a focus on pop-up book formats
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Grand North
Organizer/presenter
Katherine Lobo, Day Middle School, Newton, MA
Presenters
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ELs and Blended Learning
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Concord
Organizer/presenter
Annelise Difilippantonio-Pen, Fall River Public Schools
Presenters
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Jedi Mind Tricks
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East
Organizer/presenter
Mr. David R Green, FLS International Boston Commons
Presenters
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Pre-Reading Strategies to Support English Language Learners
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Sudbury
Organizer/presenter
Yahaira-Maria Frier, UP Academy Leonard
Presenters
Dan Adler, UP Academy Leonard
Amanda Forbes, UP Academy Leonard
Using Google Forms to monitor Former English Language Learners
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM EDT
Ashland