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Friday, November 8
 

1:00pm EST

Open Forum on the Revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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In this interactive session, participants are invited to pose questions, articulate challenges, and seek suggestions related to the implementation of the Revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages. A panel of members of the Executive Committee of the World Language Standards Initiative will provide answers, advice, and direction to attendees on topics related to the standards implementation process including lesson, unit and curriculum planning and design; assessment options; professional development possibilities; and teacher support and advocacy.
Presenters
avatar for Bill Heller

Bill Heller

Methods and Spanish Instructor, SUNY Geneseo
avatar for Candace Black

Candace Black

World Language Associate Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, New York State Education Department
New York State Education Department Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages - World Language Standards Initiative and NYS Seal of Biliteracy
DJ
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Red Jacket
  Session A

1:00pm EST

Public Advocacy Committee Meeting
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Castellani Gallery
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All are invited to attend this open meeting of the NYSAFLT Public Advocacy Committee (PAC). Learn how the PAC is addressing some of the most critical issues in our profession: retention of our WL programs; parent involvement; and providing WL teachers with resources and support as they transition to the revised NY Learning Standards. Please join us to learn more about how you can help advocate for world language education K-postsecondary.
Presenters
avatar for Marie Campanaro

Marie Campanaro

Co-chair, NYSAFLT Public Advocacy
NYSAFLT's Public Advocacy Committee informs participants of the latest progress in NYS and federal WL legislation and programs and our current WL advocacy focus. The table will be staffed by PAC members throughout the conference.
avatar for Barbara Patterson

Barbara Patterson

Liverpool CSD, retired
How to advocate for WL in your district
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Castellani Gallery
  Session A

1:00pm EST

Unlocking Publication Potential: How to Get Published in the NYSAFLT Journal
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Governors
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Have you ever wondered how to get your work published in the NYSAFLT Journal? Do you have colleagues with valuable insights and experiences to share but who might not yet see themselves as potential authors? This session, led by the current journal co-editors, will demystify the publication process and outline the supportive steps available to help you publish your first article in the NYSAFLT Journal. We'll provide a detailed overview of the submission guidelines, the review process, and the resources available to assist you from initial idea to published article. Whether you're an aspiring author or simply curious about the process, bring your questions and invite your colleagues to join us for this informative and encouraging session!
Presenters
DE

Dr. Erin Kearney

University at Buffalo
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Governors
  Session A

1:00pm EST

Amplifying Voices: NYSAFLT DEI Roundtable
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Whitney
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Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion and breakout sessions on how NYSAFLT can take concrete steps to actively seek out and elevate a greater and diverse representation of presenters in all areas of our professional learning. This session will focus on strategies for increasing diversity in our conferences, virtual workshops, and committee collaborations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, share experiences, and brainstorm actionable solutions for fostering a more inclusive and representative professional community.We will explore best practices for identifying and reaching out to potential presenters of marginalized groups, building partnerships with organizations and communities to broaden our network, ensuring that our selection processes are inclusive and equitable, and creating supportive environments for presenters of marginalized groups to share their expertise and perspectives.Additionally, we invite you to bring your best DEI-themed bling to share at our DEI exhibitor table! From pins and stickers to educational materials and beyond, let's celebrate our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in language education. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and help shape the future of NYSAFLT’s professional learning landscape.
Presenters
avatar for Michael Lauria

Michael Lauria

Spanish/Italian Teacher | NECTFL Mead Fellow
Michael earned his BA in Secondary Education – Spanish from SUNY Cortland and his MA in Educational Psychology from Marist College. In addition to his 16 years of teaching experience, he has also earned a Professional Certification in English-Spanish Translation from Adelphi University... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Whitney
  Session D

4:00pm EST

AI Tools in the Language Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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Maximizing productivity is essential, and artificial intelligence is here to help language teachers! Discover how AI-powered tools can revolutionize content creation, save valuable time, and enhance effectiveness in the language classroom. Let’s unlock the potential of certain AI tools to save time and positively impact students' language learning journeys.
Presenters
avatar for Noemi Rodriguez

Noemi Rodriguez

Supervisor of Instruction, PVRHSD
Noemí Rodríguez-Grimshaw (@team_lologramos) is a veteran language educator who has been sharing and supporting teachers across the globe since 2005. As an award winning teacher, she specializes in language curriculum, assessment design, technology integration, reading and communication... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Red Jacket
  Session C

4:00pm EST

Breaking Through the Blockade: Advocacy & Action for ASL Programs in NYS
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Hennepin
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In the United States, approximately 3-4% of the population identifies as Deaf or Hard of Hearing, with a significant concentration in the Rochester Metropolitan area. The current shortage of certified ASL teachers poses a challenge to existing programs in New York State K-12 schools. This session will aim to explore the existing challenges with ASL teacher education and provide a platform for collaboration to identify solutions and to bridge the gaps. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions to identify barriers and move towards improving ASL teacher education in order to pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Presenters
avatar for Shawnna Sweet

Shawnna Sweet

Director of Multilingual Education, Greece CSD
JO
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Hennepin
  Session C

4:00pm EST

Comprehensible Input (CI) via Art
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Governors
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Art is a great opportunity to provide loads of authentic, comprehensible input as well as providing cultural insight. Ideas will be shared on how to use art as a vehicle for vocabulary, grammar, themes and stories. The presenter will share ways to engage students cognitively with art to deliver comprehensible input, including how to use it to introduce and analyze cultural aspects.
Presenters
avatar for Melanie Thomas

Melanie Thomas

Spencerport CSD
Spanish TeacherNYSAFLT TOY 2023NBCT WLOESpencerport CSD World Language Teacher LeaderSpencerport CSD Seal of Biliteracy coordinator
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Governors
  Session C

4:00pm EST

Enacting the World Readiness Standards: Cultures, Comparisons, and the 3 Ps
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
DeVeaux
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Language influences how we perceive the world, how we interact and respond to it, and how we feel about it. Often in language classrooms we explore cultural products and practices, but we dedicate less attention to perspectives. This presentation will explore ways to integrate exploring the cultural perspectives tied to products and practices using the Universal Design for Learning framework.
Presenters
MF
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
DeVeaux
  Session C

4:00pm EST

Stacked Activities to Help Students Talk in the Target Language
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Olmsted
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Helping students stay in the TL often is to take a step back to build them up to grow their confidence. Layered Activities do that. Layered Activities sequence similar classroom tasks in a lesson, so the format and rules of the activity remain consistent, but the content expectations become progressively more complex.. The consistent format means students can focus on content, not instructions For those who attended last year's Stacked Activities, we have are new sequences
Presenters
avatar for Mary Holmes

Mary Holmes

Teacher-Presenter, Mary Holmes
I love getting to know new people; adults and kids. I send much of my free time talking to family and friends. I spend a lot of class time learning about my students. Talk to me about any strategies that help your students become comfortable with speaking in TL, and I will share ideas... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Olmsted
  Session C

4:00pm EST

Standards Based Grading
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Porter
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Standards Based Grading--a phrase we have been hearing a lot in education-- but what is it and how does it work? In this workshop we will explore what Standards Based grading is, why it is important to shift our grading practices in this way, and how we can do it easily and effectively. There will be examples of assessments, rubrics and feedback tools that will help you have a smooth and easy implementation with any grading platform you may use.
Presenters
avatar for Shari Ebert

Shari Ebert

I have been a Spanish teacher in the Pittsford Central School District for the past 20 years. In that time, I have taught multiple levels from HS level 1- AP, exclusively at Mendon High School. In addition to being a teacher in the classroom, I have also been the Standards Leader... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Porter
  Session C

4:00pm EST

The Three P's of Culture, NYS Standard 4: Activities for all Checkpoints
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Whitney
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Standard 4 calls for students to uncover and explore perspectives behind the products and practices of communities that use the target language. How do we help students do this at any level? This session will explore the three Ps of Culture. We will work through a cultural comparison using the three Ps and using the same resource, we will explore activities for Checkpoints A, B, and C.
Presenters
avatar for Maria Quintanilla

Maria Quintanilla

Spanish Teacher, New York City Dept. of Education
María Quintanilla has been successfully teaching all levels of Spanish, including the AP Spanish Language and Literature courses to Native, Heritage as well as non- Spanish Speaking students for sixteen years at the NYC Department of Education. She has worked extensively developing... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Whitney
  Session C
 
Saturday, November 9
 

8:30am EST

Checking In on Checkpoint A
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Castellani Gallery
In this workshop the presenters will guide participants through the revised NYS Learning Standards for World Languages at Checkpoint A, sharing classroom activity and instructional strategies. As members of the OHM BOCES checkpoint assessment team, the presenters will also share tips and recommendations for assessments and performance indicators.
Presenters
LB
LM

Lucille Matt

OHM BOCES
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Castellani Gallery
  Session D

8:30am EST

Leaders of Tomorrow
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Whitney
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Our Leaders of Tomorrow are showcasing what they do in their classrooms to support the NYSED World Language Shifts. Come see what real changes they’ve applied in their classes in order to shift from themes to topics, from standards to modes, from grades to feedback. We are also available to chat if you are interested in joining our program. If you’re a former participant, stop by to share your leadership trajectory with our new leaders. This is a panel discussion.
Presenters
avatar for Melanie Thomas

Melanie Thomas

Spencerport CSD
Spanish TeacherNYSAFLT TOY 2023NBCT WLOESpencerport CSD World Language Teacher LeaderSpencerport CSD Seal of Biliteracy coordinator
avatar for Beth Slocum

Beth Slocum

Pavilion Central School District
NECTFL Board of DirectorsNYSAFLT Past PresidentGRTC Policy Board member and World Language Network facilitator
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Whitney
  Session D

8:30am EST

Non-public Teachers’ Round Table
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Hennepin
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It can be a unique experience to teach language in a non-public school: from tiny class sizes to a lack of fellow department members, many language teachers find the experience to be an isolating one. This session will provide an opportunity to meet other teachers in similar situations, share concerns and successes, and establish a network for potential future collaboration.
Presenters
avatar for Anna Cartwright

Anna Cartwright

French Teacher, Orchard Park High School
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Hennepin
  Session D

11:30am EST

Past President Advisory Council
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Castellani Gallery
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Annual Meeting of NYSAFLT Past Presidents with NYSAFLT updates and discussion. This is closed meeting.
Presenters
avatar for Marissa Coulehan

Marissa Coulehan

Elementary Spanish Teacher, Harrison Central School District
#Earlylang Spanish teacher in suburban NY, grades 4 - 5. NYSAFLT past president. I love teaching with singing, games, puppets, and humor. Let's connect!
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Castellani Gallery
  Closed Meeting

11:30am EST

Increasing Student Engagement in the Target Language through Stations
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Tesla
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This session will provide insight into the preparation required for successful student experiences with stations at various language proficiency levels where facilitators will share both prepared and AI-generated resources offering examples of potential station activities. This will allow participants to explore different types of stations, and how to start building their own library of station activities to put to immediate use in their classrooms.
Presenters
SN
JR
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Tesla
  Session E

1:30pm EST

Member Organizations Roundtable Discussion
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Castellani Gallery
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This is a closed meeting for leaders of member organizations. We will discuss events, membership and other relevant information, including how NYSAFLT and its member organizations can support each other.
Presenters
avatar for Swaz Piron

Swaz Piron

South Jefferson CSD, retired
NYSAFLT 2024 President FLNNYL Vice-President FOR LEADERS OF NORTHERN NEW YORK LANGUAGES is a regional organization representing the world language community of the North Country.
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Castellani Gallery
  Closed Meeting

1:30pm EST

Enhancing Language Learning with Magic School AI
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Porter
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This workshop will empower language educators by providing a comprehensive exploration of the tools offered by Magic School AI. Teachers will enhance efficiency and elevate student learning outcomes by incorporating these tools into their instructional strategies. Participants will acquire the necessary skills to seamlessly integrate Magic School AI into their teaching methodologies, leading to time savings in lesson planning, the creation of personalized language instruction, increased student engagement, improved communication with both parents and peers, and the development of practical language assessments to bolster students' language proficiency.
Presenters
DE
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Porter
  Session F

2:45pm EST

Digital Accessibility 101
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
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There is no typical learner; every learner is unique and brings a distinct set of academic needs into the educational system. Meeting the needs of learners with visible and invisible disabilities begins with digital formatting. This session focuses on the accessibility features and considerations for common learning tools in the field of education (such as MSWord, Google docs, PowerPoint, Slides). The goal is to raise awareness of the tools’ features, and the hope is that accessibility practices will become second nature at the onset of content creation. The session will be interactive so please bring a sample that you can examine for accessibility.
Presenters
MF
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Red Jacket
  Session G

2:45pm EST

Higher Education Committee - Methodologists' Roundtable
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Castellani Gallery
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This session will address issues relevant to teacher preparation programs such as the culminating performance assessments, NYSED updates, recruitment and retention of new teachers, curriculum, assessment, standards, K-16 articulation, world language methodology and more. Open to all who are interested, especially full-time and adjunct faculty in higher education, this roundtable provides an opportunity to brainstorm ideas, share solutions and to continue important dialogue in the profession.
Presenters
DE

Dr. Erin Kearney

University at Buffalo
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Castellani Gallery
  Session G
 
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