2021 WAESOL Annual Conference: Full Schedule

WAESOL, the Washington state affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), is a professional, non-profit organization whose purposes are to:

Promote scholarship
Disseminate information related to ESOL
Strengthen instruction, teacher training, and research in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021; Online
Visit waesol.org for membership, conference information, and to learn more about WAESOL.

Recordings will be posted by November 1st.

Clock hours will be available for both the live conference and the recorded sessions. Please note: Clock hours can only be earned once for a particular session either during the live conference or as a recording.

10:30am PDT

IGUAL O EQUITATIVO: Know how to strategize to accelerate learning!

Una presentación verdaderamente centrada en ejemplos prácticos para apoyar cada una de las metas dirigidas al desarrollo óptimo de la lectoescritura. Desde la expresión oral, la fonología, fonética y la decodificación; hasta la lectura con fluidez… ¡Estos centros de actividades con propósito, apoyan exitosamente cada una de estas competencias! Participants will be able to take-away great ideas to plan lessons with EQUITY using Purposeful Activity Centers, PACs, which successfully address various proficiency levels in second language development.

Speakers

Luz Roth

Co -Founder, Global Vida

Evelyn Recinos

ELL / Bilingual Teacher, Schuyler Middle

Evelyn Recinos- Menéndez is originally from Guatemala and this is her 12th year at Schuyler Community Schools serving students from different parts of the world. One of her main goals is to create a diverse and equitable learning environment implementing a holistic dynamic multicultural... Read More →

Viviana Hall

Global Dual Language Consultant & President Advisory Board, Texas A&M University, Global VIDA

Viviana Hall a native of Bogota, Colombia has more than 20 years of experience in bilingual education, and she is currently serving in the Presidential Latinx Advisory Board at Texas A&M University- Commerce. Viviana is the co-founder of Global VIDA, an organization aiming to end... Read More →

Saturday October 23, 2021 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Mt. Spokane

Instructional Strategies, Workshop

Target Audience k-12, Dual Language Programs, Bilingual Programs

11:30am PDT

The World is Your Classroom: Teach with English Language Programs

Learn how you can make a difference globally through in-person and virtual teaching projects designed by U.S. Embassies for experienced U.S. TESOL professionals. English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators provide English language instruction, conduct teacher training, and develop resources. Join us to hear from program staff and alumni.

Speakers

English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State

The English Language Programs is the premier opportunity for TESOL professionals to impact the way English is taught abroad. By completing projects designed by U.S. Embassies in more than 80 countries, English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators work closely with... Read More →

Saturday October 23, 2021 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Salish Sea

Exploring TESOL Career Paths, Informational Session

Target Audience Higher Ed. Intensive English, Bilingual Programs, Teacher Educators

11:30am PDT

Bilingual Lessons for People and the Planet

Introduce environmental stewardship to elementary students while building literacy skills for dual-language learners. Engage in games, an interactive story, and data representation for academic enrichment in science, mathematics, social studies and language arts.

Speakers

Jonas Cox

Gonzaga University

Saturday October 23, 2021 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Mt. Adams

Instructional Strategies, Workshop

Target Audience k-12, Bilingual Programs, Teacher Educators

11:30am PDT

Custom Storytelling

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Storying is a term defined as constructing stories in the mind and aims to making meaning. In that sense storying is relevant to all areas of curriculum, and storytelling influences the development of language in multiple ways.

Speakers

Nouf Alkhidhr

Professor of Arabic & English, Alif institute

Nouf is a professor of Arabic and TESOL. Her published work includes children's books written in Arabic. She is passionate about storytelling, language, music, charity projects, Arabic & the kind way of teaching. Author of The Arabic Kitab: 101-level Arabic textbook & a full language... Read More →

Saturday October 23, 2021 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Omak River

Research, Research/Report

Target Audience Dual Language Programs, Bilingual Programs, Teacher Educators