NYSAFLT Annual Conference 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 107th NYSAFLT Annual Conference!

8:30am EST

Lead with Culture through CI (ONLY OPEN TO TICKET HOLDERS)

Friday November 8, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am EST

How can you lead with culture? Let's explore how we can use comprehensible input strategies such as Clip Chat, Picture Talk, Traveling Dictation and more, combined with cultural topics for this hands-on workshop! This workshop will equip you to lead with authentic cultural content in a comprehensible way! We'll explore how to consider social justice topics and use authentic resources such as images, art, music, legends, geography, and film to design comprehensible input activities. Through these activities, you'll discover how to connect with the target culture while ensuring understanding for ALL learners. Dive deep – join us for a cultural adventure in language learning!

Presenters

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 8:30am - 11:30am EST
Olmsted

Preconference Workshop

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any

1:00pm EST

Biblio-basics: an introduction to classroom libraries and FVR programs

Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Olmsted

Feedback Survey

This presentation describes the ins-and-outs of how to begin to implement a classroom library or independent reading program in your classroom. We will review physical and digital libraries and get you ready for literary success! Topics include: how to arrange your shelves, how to get your routine up and running, where to source materials, activity ideas to boost engagement, and what to do to entice students who are less than enthusiastic about pleasure reading.

Presenters

Deirdre Kelly

Clarkstown South High School

Ask me about Latin music, particularly Morat!!! also: dancing, books, travel, and anything related to Spanish culture

Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Olmsted

Session A

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any
Level Secondary Middle/Junior FLES/Early Language

1:00pm EST

Technology Integration in the Three Modes of Communication

Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Schoellkopf

Feedback Survey

What digital tools can students utilize to better their Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational communication skills? Join us as we explore software, and apps within the Google Suite, that will enhance understanding, and allow for student voice and choice. Time will be spent on Interpretive options for YouTube/ closed-captioning, Presentational communication choices within Google Slides, Canva, and the Screencast app, and Interpersonal communication enhancers within Canva and MOTE. Please bring a device if you would like to try out any of the software/apps during our guided practice time.

Presenters

Lori Chilcott

Instructional Technology Coach, Williamsville South High School

Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Schoellkopf

Session A

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any
Level Middle/Junior Secondary

2:30pm EST

Bring the World to Your Classroom with Virtual Exchanges

Friday November 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Hennepin

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Motivate your students to use the target language for meaningful purposes! Find out how Level Up Village can connect your classroom with a partner class abroad for virtual exchanges that are tiered by proficiency and topic. Your students will be excited to practice the target language with native speaker peers and find out about life in another country. (This is great preparation for language proficiency assessments that can be used to attain the Seal of Biliteracy!) You have the power to awaken students’ curiosity, build cross-cultural appreciation, and expand their awareness as global citizens.

Presenters

Jennifer Carson

K-12 Learning Specialist, Language Testing International

Language Testing International (LTI), the exclusive licensee of ACTFL, is a leader in proficiency-based language teaching and learning. ACTFL assessments maintain stringent levels of rigor and reliability that ensure a valid measure of communicative skills, recognized by K12 and higher... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Hennepin

Exhibitor Session

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any
Level Secondary, Middle/Junior, Higher Ed

2:30pm EST

Facilitating Target Language Comprehensibility

Friday November 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Red Jacket

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In this session, we explore strategies for enhancing Target Language (TL) Comprehensibility, extending beyond the basics to encompass all classroom interactions. By the session's end, participants will gain practical insights into creating a vibrant language learning environment characterized by comprehensible input, supportive contexts, and meaningful interactions.

Presenters

Kristi OConnor

Friday November 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Red Jacket

Exhibitor Session

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Spanish
Level Middle/Junior, Secondary

8:30am EST

Bridging Cultural Divides: Integrating SECL & DEI

Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Schoellkopf

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This presentation explores the intersection of Social-Emotional-Cultural Learning (SECL) and language education. Through a research-based approach, participants will discover how SECL principles can serve as foundational pillars for fostering connections between students, teachers, and the greater community. The session will offer research-based lessons and class activities designed to instill classrooms with values of cooperation, equality, justice, understanding, kindness, teamwork, diversity, and tolerance. Attendees will learn strategies to cultivate a vision of success and establish an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, thereby enhancing cultural competence and global citizenship among students.

Presenters

Dina Pannone

Associate Principal, Deer Park School District

Dina Pannone is an accomplished and proven bilingual educator with extensive experience and dedication to school programs, curriculum, teacher development and teacher growth. The foundation of her success lies in her passion for the Spanish language and her devotion to shaping the... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Schoellkopf

Session D

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any
Level Secondary, Middle/Junior

11:30am EST

AI Beyond Borders: Empowering Language Education in the Digital Age

Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

Porter

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Join us in exploring the transformative power of AI in language education! This session explores cutting-edge AI technologies revolutionizing language instruction in schools and colleges. We'll embark on a journey to revolutionize how we teach and learn languages. Discover innovative AI-driven tools and strategies that transcend boundaries, enriching students' linguistic and cultural experiences. Let's build bridges together, inspiring each other to embrace the future of language education and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive.

Presenters

Kate Kagan

Associate Professor of Spanish, Russell Sage College

Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Porter

Session E

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any

1:30pm EST

Keep the Conversation Going with Chat Mats

Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Schoellkopf

Feedback Survey

Do you want to hear your students use more target language in your classes? There is one simple and easy-to-implement solution: Chat Mats. Chat Mats provide students with the words or phrases that they need to keep the conversation going and maintain the use of the target language. In this workshop, attendees will get a quick overview of Chat Mats (the what, and the why) followed by a tutorial on creating your very own chat mats (the how). Attendees will leave with tons of ideas and a ready made Chat Mat to bring into their classes on Monday.

Presenters

Christina Margiore

Teacher, North Shore Schools

HS Spanish teacher - I'm passionate about creating meaningful relationships with my students and supporting them to achieve (and have FUN) in Spanish class!I'm an IB/AP teacher who is actively working to promote language output and give my students confidence to use their language... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Schoellkopf

Session F

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any

1:30pm EST

Literacy Meets Play: Lessons Learned from the Teacher Incentive Grant

Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Hennepin

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Join the 2023 Teacher Incentive Grant recipient as she discusses the action research project that brought language, literacy and play together in the K-12 setting. Learn about how Spanish 4 students strengthened the community through the joy of books, the love of learning and the pedagogy of play. Celebrate the power of language and laughter in your school setting. We have lots of ideas for students in levels Pre-K-14 at all levels of proficiency. While our project was in Spanish, the ideas are applicable to all languages and levels.

Presenters

Beth Slocum

Pavilion Central School District

NECTFL Board of DirectorsNYSAFLT Past PresidentGRTC Policy Board member and World Language Network facilitator

Saturday November 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Hennepin

Session F

Language of presentation English and Spanish
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any

2:45pm EST

Artesanía in the Spanish classroom

Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Olmsted

Feedback Survey

Incorporating crafts can be a great introduction or can be used as a summative activity to highlight aspects of different cultures. In this workshop, teachers will learn how they can turn the instructions for most crafts into highly comprehensible material (with scaffolding). In addition, attendees will see how videos allow a person of limited language ability to follow along and complete the tasks. In this workshop, attendees will learn about several projects, suggestions for how to incorporate other disciplines and all the resources necessary! All crafts can be modified in order to reduce the costs. Most crafts presented will be from Mexico, along with how to videos in Spanish.

Presenters

Rachel Hazen

Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Olmsted

Session G

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Any

2:45pm EST

Study Spanish at Academia Tica in Costa Rica!

Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Whitney

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Looking to improve your own Spanish skills, immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture, or explore a language school you could recommend to your high school or college students?

Presenter Ann Elyse Foltz received the 2023 NYSAFLT Academia Tica Cultural Scholarship to Costa Rica. She spent two weeks at this beautiful and culturally enriching school, located an hour away from San José, the capital of Costa Rica. Come see her photos of rainforests, animals, and waterfalls, and learn about this internationally known Spanish language school.

Presenters

Ann Elyse Foltz

ENL teacher, CiTi BOCES

I am passionate about helping my students discover the rich and varied cultures of the world. Since language and culture are interwoven, I routinely address issues of social justice, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship in my classes.

Saturday November 9, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Whitney

Session G

Language of presentation English
Examples in English and Spanish
Applicable to Spanish