2023 Spring Conference Preliminary ScheduleSee the Spring Conference page for more about the keynote speakers, registration, Awards Reception, and hotel reservations.
See below for Wednesday, Thursday & Online Library.
Keynote: Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld is TESOL professor at Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY. She is the coauthor or coeditor of over 25 books and numerous chapters and research articles related to the needs of multilingual learners and teacher collaboration.
| Title | Presenters | Interest Section |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote - To Collaborate or Not to Collaborate: That is NOT the Question! | Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld | Elementary Education |
| Keynote Breakout - Partnership Building: One Day at a Time | Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld | Elementary Education |
| Make Word Work More Fun | Ivelis Sanfilippo | Pre-K - K |
| Redesign of Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs | Lynn Shafer Willner, PhD | Pre-K - K |
| Advocating Collaboratively for Multilingual Learners | Kathleen Fernandez, Sonya Bertini, & Jeff Hutcheson | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Grammar Walls and Story Problems | Claire Donohue | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Sponsor Session - Pacific Learning: The Science of Reading in a Spanish Dual Language Classroom | Nancy Herrera | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Using Technology and Scaffolding to Support ELL's in ELA | Sharon Kernan Cumiskey | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Language of Math - The Forgotten Standard | Jeff Branchek | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Strengthening Collaboration Between Teachers Through Scaffolds and Differentiation | Jenna Maneri, & Daryl Perkins | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Engaging Elementary-Level MLs in Literacy through Explicit Instruction | Katie Williver, & Denise Furlong | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Family Engagement Through a DEI Lens | Neel Desai, & Dr. Alex Gray | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Deepening Understanding of the WIDA Key Language Uses | Maggie Churchill, & Lynn Shafer Willner, PhD | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Poster Session - Script Writing as a Vehicle for Conflict Resolution | Jennifer Ostrega | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Invited Speaker - Trauma Informed Practices for Teachers of Immigrant and Multicultural Students | Amanda Adams | Bilingual Education |
| Lift Every Voice | kiina dordoni, & Cecilia Vila | Bilingual Education |
| Rising to the Top: A Dual Language Program | Vivian Rodriguez, & Damian O. Medina, Ed D. | Bilingual Education |
| Poster Session- Bringing the Science of Reading to Light for ELLs | Elsa Mena | Bilingual Education |
| Poster Session - Leveraging ELLs' skills with photo prompts | Katelyn Dato | Bilingual Education |
| Sponsor Session - ClassHero: Add Language to the Equation | Jaclyn Gochoco | Bilingual Education |
| Reading is FUNdamental! | Luigina Finneran, & Tara Collins | Middle School |
| A Team Effort: Supporting Newcomers and SLIFEs | Maryellen Fitzpatrick, & Tara Weitzman | Middle School |
| Developing Empathy, Gratitude, and Kindness with Teachers and Students | Hana Prashker | Secondary Education |
| Targeted Supports for creating NGSS/WIDA aligned assessments for Multilingual Students | Mercy Nogueras | Secondary Education |
| Restorative Practices in the ELL Classroom | Dr. Johanna Amaro | Secondary Education |
| U.S. History for ELLs: An Equitable Approach | Delfina Picchio, & Rebekah Butler | Secondary Education |
| Developing a Common Language for your ESL and Special Education Teams | JoAnne Negrin, & Julie Ochoa | Special education |
| Leading Toward an Antiracist and Culturally Responsive Community | kiina dordoni | Program Administration |
| Monitoring Former English Language Learners | Andrea Fontenez, & Damian Medina | Program Administration |
| A Tale of Two Cities-How Irvington and Nutley are exploring solutions for rapidly growing MLL popula | Julie Mitschow, & Keith Perkins | Program Administration |
| State Initiatives in Bilingual/ESL Education | NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board Members | Program Administration |
| How to S.E.E. Vocabulary Strategies in Writing | Leah Carmona | Teacher Education |
| Windows, Mirrors & Sliding Glass Doors - Elevating Student Voice and Shifting the Cultural Narrative | Dr Pedro J. Ruiz | Teacher Education |
| Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher | Sandra Washington-Gayles, & Holly Gamble | Teacher Education |
Keynote: Dr. Edward (Eddie) Fergus is a Professor of Urban Education in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University – Newark. Dr. Fergus has worked with over 120 school districts since 2004 on educational equity and school reform, specifically addressing disproportionality in special education and suspension.
President’s Awards Reception – 6:00 PM
| Title | Presenters | Interest Section |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote - The Climate of Educator Beliefs Surrounding MLLs | Dr. Edward Fergus | All Areas of Pedagogy |
| Keynote Breakout - Disproportionate patterns of MLLs in special education and gifted | Dr. Edward Fergus | All Areas of Pedagogy |
| Invited Speaker - Hecho en Colombia, Assembled in New Jersey | Camilo Montoya-Galvez | All Areas of Pedagogy |
| Integrating Science Content Attainment and Language Development | Cecilia Vila | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| SOR and How It Relates to ELLs | Elizabeth Riello-Connors | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| The Science of Writing and how it Relates to ELLs | Elizabeth Riello-Connors | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Culturally and Linguistically Informed IEPs for ELs with Special Needs | Maggie Churchill & Adela Joyce | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| NJTESOL/NJBE Parent Resources | Kathleen Fernandez | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Poster Session- WIDA Framework Aligned Unit of Study | Luz Johnson | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Poster Session- Guided Reading for Multilingual Learners | Jessica Perdomo- O'Hara | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Strategies and Resources to Maximize Comprehension | Tina Kern | Middle School |
| The Journey of a Bilingual Educator | Gabriela Colon | Bilingual Education |
| A Celebration of MLLs in Spotswood | Christine Francisco | Bilingual Education |
| Response to Intervention (RTI) for Multilingual Learners | Kathleen Bowman | Bilingual Education |
| The Power of Effective Instructional Coaching | Meri Petkovska & Angelica Rodriguez | Bilingual Education |
| Sponsor Session - Imagine Learning: Creating an Equitable Computer Science Program that Fosters Language Development | Daniel Savarese | Bilingual Education |
| YPAR: Creating Engaging Programs for MLLs | Laura Arredondo & Dafne Perez | Bilingual Education |
| ELL STREAM Ahead! | Dr. Johanna Amaro | Secondary Education |
| Identifying and Addressing Implicit Bias | Allison Connolly | Secondary Education |
| Identifying Content Area Language Demands | Alex Guzman | Secondary Education |
| Supporting SIFE in the Classroom | Desir‚e Midby | Secondary Education |
| Reflecting on Your Successful Lessons | Soyoun Ouh | Secondary Education |
| Leading from the Middle: Building Administrative Capacity | kiina dordoni & Cecilia Vila | Program Administration |
| State Initiatives in Bilingual/ESL Education | NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board Members | Program Administration |
| Sheltered English Instruction: Supporting Newcomers in your District | Sara Catedra & Yannery Ferreiro | Program Administration |
| Panel- Establishing the Habit of Anti-Racist Action | Claire Fisher, JPB Gerald, & Dana Calvet | Program Administration |
| Collaborating to Implement Trauma-Responsive Practices for Adults | David Housel | Adult Education |
| Meeting Educational Needs of Migrant Youth & Adults | Kylie Davis & Vera Liang | Adult Education |
| Sponsor Session - Are You Ready to Up the Bar? | Susana Matos-Kruck | Teacher Education |
| Introduction to the WIDA Standards Digital Explorer | Lynn Shafer Willner - Invited Speaker | Teacher Education |
| Building ELL support strategies for core/classroom teachers | Laurence Gander & Livia Lumaj | Teacher Education |
| Beyond Word Meaning: Teaching Word Knowledge | Anne Ediger & Mark Romig | Teacher Education |
Keynote: Ms. Jacquelyn León is an educational thought leader, action advocate, and author who has nearly 25 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished solutions-focused, results-driven creator in the fields of public health, education, emergency school preparedness, and family & community engagement.
| Title | Presenters | Interest Section |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote Session - Yo Soy, I Am: At Promise for Greatness | Ms. Jacquelyn León | Bilingual Education |
| Keynote Breakout - Yo Soy, I Am: El Cuento Sobre Mi Nombre | Ms. Jacquelyn León | Bilingual Education |
| Promoting Equity for Multilingual Learners Pre-K to 3 by Leveraging Home Languages & Cultures | LeighAnn Matthews | Pre-K - K |
| Literacy Coaching for Teachers of English Language Learners | Alison Munoz-Cassidy | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Shared Reading and Vocabulary for Content Area ESL | Amy Peabody-Chieffo | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Vocabulary and Learning English: What the Research Says | Kelly Yang | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Facilitate ELL participation in science-based discussions | Lauren Ventresca | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Creating Translanguaging Space in the Classroom | Chiu-Yin (Cathy) Wong, & Christine Donatello | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Establishing a Bridge for Young ELs Through the Lens of an ESL Specialist | Dawn Floyd, & Cindy Jimenez | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Tapping Into English Language Learners' Superpowers Through Creative Storytelling | Joy Scantlebury, & Marina Lombardo | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Laundromat Literacy Program ?Wash & Learn? Empowers Communities | Anne Marie McMahon, Maritza Acevedo, & Gisela Ciancia | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Poster Session- Model Unit for the 2020 WIDA Standards Framework | Mary Callirgos | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Poster Session - Using a K-5 ESL Book Club to Increase to Promote Community | Margaret Kazancioglu | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Sharing Data with Students and Teachers | Ashley Singh | Middle School |
| Teaching and Supporting Multilingual Learners in Social Studies | Ashley Singh, & Meghan Kelly | Middle School |
| Family Engagement: From Compliance to Social Reform | Cecilia Vila | Bilingual Education |
| Inside Out: Trauma-Sensitive Leadership and Teaching | Claudia Heisterman | Bilingual Education |
| Effectively Managing Multi-Age Classrooms | Kathleen Bowman | Bilingual Education |
| Invited Speaker - TESOL Advocacy Update on US Federal Policy | Jeff Hutcheson | Secondary Education |
| Virtual Reality: An Interactive Journey for English Learners | Bonnie Molina, Ed.D. | Secondary Education |
| Dismantling Barriers for Newcomers | Julianna Ezzo, & Alyx Cucinotta | Secondary Education |
| Progress Monitoring SIFE & Newcomers in Language & Literacy | Lisa Auslander, & Wanda Tejada | Secondary Education |
| Sponsor Session - Vista Higher Learning: Get Ready!: Supporting Newcomers in Content Areas | Jody Nolf | Secondary Education |
| The Influend of District-Charter Collaboration on ELLs' Academic Achievement | Dr. Sandra Vargas-Ortega | Program Administration |
| Supervisor SIG Meeting | Laura Arredondo, & JoAnne Negrin | Program Administration |
| State Initiatives in Bilingual/ESL Education | NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board Members | Program Administration |
| Panel- Supporting Multilingual Learners in Higher Education | Gail Verdi, Gilda Del Risco, Rosa Paulino, Emily Lovrein, & Mark Smith | Higher Education |
| Low-Proficiency Adult ESOL Learners: Challenges & Curricular Solutions | Andrew Sansone | Adult Education |
| Talkin? Like Wypipo (White People) | kiina dordoni, & Cecilia Vila | Teacher Education |
| Critical Reflections on ESL Teacher Education | Bryan Meadows, & Chiu-Yin (Cathy) Wong | Teacher Education |
| Panel- Leveraging Collaboration to Invest in the Educator Career Continuum: A Panel Discussion | Alex Guzman, Gail Verdi, Mary Callirgos, Amelina Navarro, Karolin Fernandez | Teacher Education |
| Poster Session- Effective Language Objectives | April Gardner | Teacher Education |
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| Title | Presenters | Interest Section |
|---|---|---|
| NJTESOL/NJBE Parent Resources | Kathleen Fernandez | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Examining Language Features in the 2020 WIDA ELD Standards Framework | Margaret Churchill | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Sketchnotes for Engagement | Alamelu Sundaram-Walters | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Learning Disabilities in Multilingual Learners: How do we Identify, Screen, Teach? | Alamelu Sundaram-Walters | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Advocating Collaboratively for Multilingual Learners | Kathleen Fernandez & Sonya Bertini | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| The Many Hats of Biography: Examining Key Language Uses in a biography instructional unit | Margaret Chruchill | Elementary Grades 1-4 |
| Developing and Assessing Speaking Through Explicit Instruction | Hana Prashker | Middle School |
| Multicultural Music: A Bridge to Multilingual Learners | Miriam Ebsworth & J. Lynn Eisenstein | Bilingual Education |
| Invited Speaker - TESOL Advocacy Update on US Federal Policy | Jeff Hutcheson | Secondary Education |
| Progress Monitoring SIFE & Newcomers in Language & Literacy | Lisa Auslander & Wanda Tejada | Secondary Education |
| Developing Empathy, Gratitude, and Kindness with Teachers and Students | Hana Prashker | Secondary Education |
| Bringing Global Authors into ESL Classrooms | Nadia Kalman | Secondary Education |
| Whole Community Collaboration for the Whole Child | Michelle Land | Secondary Education |
| Monitoring Former English Language Learners | Andrea Fontenez & Damian Medina | Program Administration |
| K-12 ESL Instructors' Attitudes toward Virtual Learning | Dominik Wolff & Wyatt Kane | Higher Education |
| Teaching Students the ?Moves? in Academic Speaking | Robyn Brinks Lockwood | Higher Education |
| Sponsor Session - Dear Principal, Do You See Me? | Susana Matos-Kruck | Teacher Education |
| An Ant Climbing a Tree | Lisa Roof | Teacher Education |
| Parent and School Counselor Partnership to Foster ELL Student Success | Ivana Martines | |
| Creating Equity and Opportunity: Option 2 for Newcomers | Andrea Fonteñez | |
| Mental Health & ELL; Connecting with your School Team | Nancy Martinez | |
| Important Legal Information for NJ Immigrant Families and Students | Erin Sweeney |