CATESOL 2017: Full Schedule

Hello! Thank you for attending CATESOL 2017!
Even now you can view the whole conference schedule by the day and also search for sessions and events by speaker, title, session type, level, and even location. Hover over a session title to see a pop-up with info about it and any materials that have been uploaded by the presenter. The search bar is to the right, and below that is a color-coded list of session types. You can hover your mouse over any session type, like Workshops, and then click the level you are interested in to bring up all the Workshops for that level. Refresh the webpage to see the latest material uploads. We hope you enjoyed the conference! Please help us plan for next year by completing this conference evaluation form.

9:00am PDT

Conference Schedule at a Glance

If you have trouble viewing the image below, open the attached PDF to see a one-page overview of the conference schedule.

CATESOL 2017 At a Glance Full Schedule pdf

Thursday October 19, 2017 9:00am - 10:00pm PDT
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4:00pm PDT

Conference Registration

The pre-registration period has ended. Here are the rates for on-site registration:

On-Site One Day Rate
Oct. 19-22* Oct. 20, or 21-22*
$280 $205 Member
$355 $280 Non-member
$210 $130 Student: Member
$260 $180 Student: Non-member
$130 $80 International

*Sunday morning workshops included with Saturday attendance.

More registration info available at https://catesol2017.wixsite.com/conference/register.

Thursday October 19, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
CC Lobby

Conference Registration

7:00pm PDT

PLENARY: Digital Literacy: Be Not Afraid (in Ballroom B)

ROOM CHANGE: From Ballroom C to Ballroom B

As if ESOL educators did not have enough responsibilities already, we are now expected to ensure that we and our students are digitally literate. There are now multiple “literacies,” and they involve much more than just knowing how to use a computer.

#catesolchat

CATESOL 2017 Award Winners are announced at the beginning of each plenary.

Speakers

Claire Siskin

Consultant

Thursday October 19, 2017 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
CC Ballroom B

Plenary

8:30pm PDT

President's Opening Reception

Following the Thursday Opening Plenary, please join us as we welcome conference attendees and honor all of the volunteers who made this year’s conference possible. There will be live music and a no-host bar.

Thursday October 19, 2017 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
H1 Magnolia

Special Event

7:00am PDT

Conference Registration

Friday October 20, 2017 7:00am - 6:00pm PDT
CC Lobby

Conference Registration

7:00am PDT

Conference Schedule at a Glance

If you have trouble viewing the image below, open the attached PDF to see a one-page overview of the conference schedule.

CATESOL 2017 At a Glance Full Schedule pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 7:00am - 10:00pm PDT
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7:30am PDT

Newcomers' Orientation

Is this your first time at a CATESOL Annual Conference? Are you wondering how to make sense of the thick program book? Come, meet the incoming President of CATESOL, and become part of the CATESOL family!
We invite you to join us as we go through the program and help you understand the conference schedule. We'll highlight the many activities you can take advantage of to make the most of the conference and answer your questions. Grab some coffee and a highlighter, join us, and meet other newcomers of the CATESOL conference!

Friday October 20, 2017 7:30am - 8:15am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Newcomers' Orientation

7:30am PDT

Continental Breakfast

Don't start your day on an empty stomach. Breakfast is provided to conference attendees until it runs out.

Friday October 20, 2017 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Continental Breakfast

8:30am PDT

Translanguaging: Strategic uses of Students’ First Languages

Drawing on the work of García’s extensive research with emergent bilinguals, the presenter defines translanguaging and distinguishes it from code switching. She describes strategic uses of translanguaging, providing specific classroom examples of how translanguaging leads to the acquisition of English, supports content learning, and affirms student identity.

Speakers

Dr. Mary Soto

Professor, Author & ELD Consultant, Cal State East Bay

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC Ballroom H

Featured Speaker

8:30am PDT

Immigrants and Refugees Welcome: from English learning to full participation

ESL providers are uniquely positioned to advance the integration of immigrants and refugees into their new communities. The ALLIES Immigrant Integration Framework offers an innovative way to identify, implement and measure the critical factors for successful immigrant integration, and invites cross-sector collaboration and innovative classroom practices.

Speakers

Ilse Pollet

Co-Director, South Bay Consortium for Adult Education

Bob Harper, ALLIES, SBCAE

ALLIES

CATESOl 2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 206

Panel, L, A, C/U, ML, NT, Admin/L, PTE

8:30am PDT

Implementing CETA in multi-level ESL classes: Three viewpoints

Learn about an innovative Community ESL Teaching Assistants (CETA) project. In the project, university TESL students volunteer weekly in multilevel adult school ESL classes. Our panel includes three CETA team leaders’ viewpoints including challenges and how CETA is addressing them to improve experiences of adult ESL students, teachers and volunteers.

Speakers

Ellen Lipp, California State University, Fresno

Reagan Clark, California State University, Fresno

M.A. Candidate, California State University, Fresno

Tommie Martinez

teacher, Fresno Adult School

CETA CATESOL 2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 203

Panel, A, CC, Admin/L

8:30am PDT

AAA (Answer, Add, and Ask): A Practical Conversation Tool for Classrooms

Many learners have trouble conducting a smooth, continuous conversation: One-word answers, an over focus on accuracy, and not asking questions are common, causing conversation to die out. We will demonstrate AAA, a structured conversational activity, to increase learner fluency and build confidence, and have teachers apply it to their contexts.

Speakers

Amy Russo, Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Crystal Tan, Middlebury Institute of International Studies

October CATESOL AAA Presentation pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Practice-Based Session, Sp, A, Sec, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT

8:30am PDT

Abstract to Concrete: Making Sense of College-level Reading

College students read to comprehend AND to respond. For ELLs, this requires having both strong academic language and literacy skills to process abstract, complex academic texts. Using college textbooks as a base, this presentation introduces a three-step process to prepare students for academic reading challenges. Handouts and resources provided.

Speakers

John Liang

Professor of TESOL, Biola University

A native of Guangzhou, China, John loves language studies and enjoys exploring theory and practice in language learning and teaching! He currently teaches in the graduate and undergraduate TESOL programs at Biola University, La Mirada, California. Before joining the faculty at Biola... Read More →

Sydney Rice

ESL Department Chair and Associate Professor, ESL, Imperial Valley College

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Winchester

Practice-Based Session, R, CC, C/U, IEP

8:30am PDT

Encouraging Students’ Persistence in the 21st Century

Adult students are driven to ESL classes to pursue their education, employment and family goals as well as enhance their communication skills. However, student persistence can sometimes be a struggle. How can ESL teachers apply 21st century teaching to promote student persistence? Attend to learn proven effective tips and techniques.

Speakers

Hillary Hartman

MiraCosta College

Mariana Silva

ESL Instructor, MiraCosta College

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Lawrence

Practice-Based Session, A, CC, NT, NNLEI

8:30am PDT

Noncredit Pathways - VESL Career Paths Program

VESL Career Paths Program at Mt. SAC, which is a CDCP program, provides advanced level noncredit ESL students with contextualized curriculum and pathways to higher education and career advancement. This presentation showcases how the program serves often marginalized noncredit students and prepares them to transition to credit and vocational programs.

Speakers

Dana Miho, Mt. San Antonio College

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Lafayette

Practice-Based Session, A, CC, Admin/L, TEW

8:30am PDT

Reconsidering Our Role: Writing Centers, Grammar, & Multilingual Writers - CANCELED

CANCELED

Proofreading in writing centers is an on-going debate as researchers/practitioners grapple with
whether or not it fits into foundational writing center pedagogy. Despite this struggle, the demand for multilingual writers to produce linguistically accurate documents persists. In this session, the presenter addresses a conceptual framework championing writing centers as ideal spaces for the development of grammatical accuracy.

Speakers

Lauren D. Carroll, Azusa Pacific University

Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, Admin/L, C/U, CC, IEP, W

8:30am PDT

ELLs Attending Large Lectures: Invisible Students, Unknown Needs

Active learning techniques that turn traditional lectures into interactive learning experiences hold great promise for helping mainstream students succeed in higher education STEM classes, but do they also serve ELLs? This study seeks answers via surveys, interviews, field notes, and other data from a large lecture introductory Biology class.

Speakers

Christopher Stillwell

College of the Sequoias

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Alameda

Research-Based Session, L, C/U, CC

8:30am PDT

Use of Mobile Phones in ESL/EFL Classrooms: A Study - CANCELED

CANCELED

The researcher focuses on the activities students do with mobile phones in English language classrooms, the frequencies of such activities, and their opinions in using mobile phones in their English language learning process. The attendees can get firsthand information about using mobile phones in typical Nepalese ESL/EFL classrooms by students.

Speakers

Parmeshor Baral, Prithvi Narayan Campus

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 208

Research-Based Session, C/U, T, TELL

8:30am PDT

Embedding Academic Rigor into 21st Century Adult ESL Instruction

Explore how to systematically embed increased rigor in your adult English language teaching. Presenters share activities that address analyzing texts, building vocabulary with an emphasis on academic words, and infusing academic language and critical thinking at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Participants receive detailed handouts and access to online resources.

Speakers

Sylvia Ramirez

Professor Emeritus, MiraCosta (ret.)

I am a Professor Emeritus at MiraCosta College, a teacher educator, writer, consultant and a recipient of the California Hayward award for excellence in education. I am a proud co-author (one of five!) of the Ventures series from Cambridge University Press.

K. Lynn Savage

curriculum developer and teacher trainer, Cambridge University Press & Assessment and City College of San Francisco (retired)

A retired ESL teacher who began when the audio-lingual method was dominant, Lynn is excited that the College and Career Readiness Standards will improve the reading curriculum for adult ESL learners. Lynn is especially interested in literacy for lower level ESL learners who are lack... Read More →

CATESOL 2017 Academic Rigor handout pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 211

Workshop, A, CC, IEP, NT, R

8:30am PDT

Enhance Your Face-to-face Classes: Paint the CANVAS with Technology

Looking to enhance face-to-face classrooms with fun and engaging activities online? Attendees will learn about different apps within the Canvas LMS while interacting with colleagues to brainstorm ways to fit various student needs. Because incorporating technology often presents challenges, this presentation also addresses common classroom issues and offers possible solutions.

Speakers

Amy Sarver, Foothill College

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 201

Workshop, T, IS, TELL, Sec, A, CC, C/U, ML, CALL

8:30am PDT

Power of Narratives in Today's World: Meaning and Discovery

Do you believe in value of writing and power of narratives? Do you want to empower your students to write their stories? If yes, come and attend this workshop to participate in a simulation and interactive writing activities. While doing so, let's try to dispel the myth of academic writing.

Speakers

Undarmaa Maamuujav, California State University, Los Angeles

Lecturer, California State University, Los Angeles

I have taught an upper-division writing and ESL courses at Cal State LA for over a decade. This fall, I am teaching freshman composition at Cal State LA and Academic English at UCI. My research interests are composition rhetoric, teaching writing to multi-lingual speakers, critical... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 202

Workshop, W, C/U, CC, IEP

8:30am PDT

Self Care for ESL Teachers

Teaching can be stressful in the 21st century classroom. How can teachers support students without burning out? They must weave self-care into busy schedules. Attendees of this session will examine strategies for managing workload, practicing mindfulness, and focusing on areas of teaching that bring joy. Attendees participate and share their own successful strategies.

Speakers

Kara Chambers, Mission College

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission Colllege

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 207

Workshop, CC, E, Sec, A, C/U, IEP, NT

8:30am PDT

What Does Effective Teaching Look Like for Adult Education?

The federal adult education office recently released a set of teacher competencies for adult educators, and CALPRO offers professional development to help teachers become familiar with them. In this session you will receive a list of the competencies and participate in activities to help you apply them to your teaching.

Speakers

Kristi Reyes

Faculty, MiraCosta College, OTAN,TELL-IG & OT-IG Assistant Coordinator

Fulltime faculty, Noncredit ESL Department, MiraCosta College. Technology integration enthusiast: online/hybrid, flipped, and blended instruction in adult ESL. TESOL Principles and Practices of Online Teaching and @ONE Online Teaching certificated. OTAN Subject Matter Expert. http://www.otan.us... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Workshop, A, CC, IEP, NT

8:30am PDT

Break Out of the Box with Breakout EDU

Breakout EDU ignites student learning through games that require players to use critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication to solve puzzles in order to break open the box. This exciting strategy has inspired teachers around the world to create engaging, out-of-the-box learning experiences. Come see what BreakoutEDU is all about. Limited to 20 participants.

Speakers

Wendy L. Rouse

Associate Professor, San Jose State Univeristy

Wendy Rouse is an Associate Professor of History at San Jose State University (SJSU) whose research focuses on the history of women and children in the Progressive Era. Rouse combines her former experience as a high school teacher with her training as an academic historian to model... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - Saturday October 21, 2017 9:15am PDT
CC 205

Featured Speaker

9:30am PDT

Community College Classroom Management Issues and Suggestions

Classroom management training often gets less emphasis in teacher training programs (Eisenman et alia 2015); however, being prepared to expect the unexpected can help foster a better learning environment (Schroeder and Robertson 2008). The presenter will discuss potential student issues at the community college level and offer suggestions.

Speakers

Young Gee, Glendale Community College

Community College Classroom Issues and Suggestions.3 pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Teaching Tip, NT, NT

9:30am PDT

Got Standards!

Worried about the new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for technology? Not a problem! This workshop reviews the new standards and provides activities to meet these standards for your use on Monday morning.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Consultant, Retired Santa Ana College Professor

Susan Gaer is a Google Certified Innovator. She taught ELLs at Santa Ana College and is a presenter at CATESOL (California Association of Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages) and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is the CATESOL President from 201... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am PDT
CC 209

Teaching Tip, A, CALL, CC, IS, ML, NT, PTE, T, TELL

9:30am PDT

100 Career Paths to Vocational English Success

Are you in search of great Vocational ESL materials? If so, this workshop is for you. 100 Career Paths to Vocational English Success will focus on the breadth of the Career Paths series and its digital offerings. You will also receive a copy of the Career Path of your choice!

Speakers

Carrie Purcell, English Central

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 211

Exhibitor, CC, Admin/L, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, PTE, TEW

9:30am PDT

Critical Thinking Done Right: The Full Pyramid Approach

Many instructors forget that Bloom's taxonomy has six levels, spending too much time on favorite skills, and skipping others. This presentation describes the importance of covering the whole pyramid. Attendees leave with concrete suggestions for activities that help develop thinking skills from the bottom to the top.

Speakers

Robyn Brinks Lockwood, Stanford University, EFS Language Center

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 210

Exhibitor, R/W, L/Sp, CC, C/U, IEP, NT, PTE, TELL

9:30am PDT

TED Talks: Powerful Ideas to Inspire 21st Century Learning

Have your students ever struggled to say something in English like they would say it in their native language? National Geographic Learning has partnered with TED to create dynamic learning materials that inspire students and teach essential communication skills. These materials will empower learners to speak with confidence and personality.

Speakers

Sean Van Wagenen, National Geographic Learning

Andrew O'Shea, National Geographic Learning

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 212

Exhibitor, IS, CC, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP

9:30am PDT

Break Out of the Box with Breakout EDU

Speakers

Wendy L. Rouse

Associate Professor, San Jose State Univeristy

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 205

Featured Speaker

9:30am PDT

Spreading the Word: Empowering Teachers in the Communications Age

After years of misinformation, it’s time for teachers to stand up for themselves and let everyone know what a great job they’re doing. In this session, we’ll destroy the myth of America’s “failing public schools” and set out an agenda to make sure that everyone soon agrees that all teachers, especially EL educators, should be better paid and more appreciated!

Speakers

Daniel Ward

Editor, Language Magazine

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC Ballroom A

Featured Speaker

9:30am PDT

Creating a Literacy Vocational ESL Curriculum for Adult Refugee Learners

There is a gap in employment-related materials specifically for teaching literacy level adult ESL learners. This presentation describes the development of a curriculum created to fill this gap focusing on contextualized lessons that target two specific skills: filling out a job application and answering questions in a job interview.

Speakers

Phan Ly

Teacher, Embassy English

Jessica Marcela Racca

San Francisco State University

Steven Chinnavaso, San Francisco State University

Maria Bastias, San Francisco State University

Literacy VESL Curriculum Handout pdf

Literacy VESL Curriculum Slides pdf

Literacy VESL Curriculum Reference List pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Winchester

Practice-Based Session, A, CC, ML, NT, PTE

9:30am PDT

Creating Effective Electives Using a Needs-Based Approach

In an ideal curriculum, students’ needs are addressed to help achieve their goals. This presentation highlights how to use Needs Analysis as part of the ESP cycle and shares resources (created tools, course design framework, material selection guidelines, and evaluation) used to guide the creation of an IEP elective.

Speakers

Rachel Miller

AESL instructor, Irvine Valley College

NA CATESOL pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Practice-Based Session, IEP, CC, C/U

9:30am PDT

Fostering fact-based writing in the classroom and workplace

In this post-truth world, promoting objectivity among inexperienced writers is vital, and ESL teachers play a critical role. Presenters demonstrate activities that hone students’ use of precise, fact-based language and that help learners eschew bias in academic and vocational writing. Attendees learn about interactive activities they can implement right away.

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

Pronunciation Doctor, CATESOL Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, TOP-IG Co-coordinator,, Sunburst Media and Mission College (emerita)

You may know me as the Pronunciation Doctor on YouTube with over 2000 free videos at http://www.youtube.com/pronunciationdoctor. I taught for over 30 years at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. I am a member of the CATESOL Leadership as Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator... Read More →

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission Colllege

Marsha's presentation and contact info pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC Ballroom G

Practice-Based Session, W, CC, Sec, A, C/U, IEP, TEW

9:30am PDT

One Hundred Percent Plagiarism-Free!

English Language Learners strive to meet university writing standards. Though most schools believe they explain Academic Integrity clearly, slick 21st century online marketers abuse "Integrity" language, steering ELLs into collusion and plagiarism. This session provides strategies for teaching ELLs how to keep their Academic Integrity while writing from online research.

Speakers

Kerri McCanna

ESL Writing Specialist, Center for Excellence in Writing and Communication, University of California Irvine

Kerri McCanna has enjoyed teaching English as a Foreign Language at the preschool, middle school, and adult levels for students from 5 to 72 years old, as well as face-to-face and online courses in Developmental and Freshman Composition in the College/University setting. Currently... Read More →

171020 CATESOL McCanna 100 Percent Plagiarism Free(2) pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, C/U, Sec, CC, IEP, NT, IC, PTE

9:30am PDT

Online Discussion Prompts for the ELT Classroom - CANCELED

CANCELED

How can ESOL teachers maximize discussion and dialogue in an online virtual environment? This practice-based session will demonstrate three ways to design interactive tasks to promote back and forth discussions through the use of the popular forum tool in Moodle.

Speakers

Clara Bauler, Adelphi University

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 204

Practice-Based Session, C/U, CC, R, TELL

9:30am PDT

Practicing Basic Skills Using Three Apps to Build LSRW

21st century learning embraces innovative ways to practice receptive and communicative skills to motivate and engage students. Learn about three free apps and suggested uses for listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice the presenter has found invaluable for student learning in and out of the classroom (Quizlet, Padlet, Google Voice).

Speakers

Cindy Wislofsky

ESL Instructor/Tech Resource Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education, S.D. Community College District

PPT Practicing Basic Skills Using Three Apps to Build LSRW pdf

Google Voice Phone Account for your Class.CATESOL2017 pdf

Padlet overview.2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 207

Practice-Based Session, Li, Sp, R, W, TELL, A, CC, C/U, CALL

9:30am PDT

Vocabulary Strategies That Build Independence in University Students

Vocabulary acquisition is a priority for university students yet is often difficult to consistently implement in academic classroom settings. This session demonstrates how a vocabulary-learning system is implemented to facilitate guided and independent vocabulary study. Student-driven selection of text genres and vocabulary words along with instructor-guided classroom exercises are discussed.

Speakers

Kimberley Briesch Sumner, University of Southern California, American Language Institute

Senior Lecturer, University Of Southern California

Vocabulary Strategies That Build Autonomy in University Students 2017 pdf

Guidelines for Vocabulary Learning (4D) KBS pdf

Daily Trojan Vocab List 2 FA17 10108 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Alameda

Practice-Based Session, Sp, A, CC, NT

9:30am PDT

CBI and CLIL: Same but Different?

The turn of this century has seen the emergence of CLIL—a dual language model involving the delivery of L2 subject matter courses. A question often posed regards the relation between CLIL and CBI. The presenter will examine the extent to which CLIL and CBI and the “same but different.”

Speakers

Donna M. Brinton

Author/Educational Consultant, Educational Consultant

I am a retired faculty member in the field of TESOL/AL, currently active as an author and educational consultant. My fields of expertise are content-based instruction, teaching pronunciation, and general TESOL methodology.

CBI and CLIL—Same but Different pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC Ballroom H

Research-Based Session, C/U, Sec, Admin/L, TEW

9:30am PDT

Filling English Gaps: Career Workshops for International University Students

International university students compete in English for desirable positions in a global marketplace. USC hosted a series of professional English workshops for international students focused on linguistic and cultural issues. This session reviews two career workshops, shows the survey data collected, and examines the implications for ESL teachers and programs.

Speakers

Richard Jones, University of Southern California

Lecturer, University of Southern California

Jim Valentine, University of Southern California, Director of the American Language Institute

Director, USC American Language Institute

Eric H. Roth

Master Lecturer, University of Southern California, American Language Institute

Eric H. Roth teaches international graduate students the pleasures of academic writing and public speaking in English at the University of Southern California. Roth is also the founder and publisher of Chimayo Press, a micro-publishing company focusing on using better communication... Read More →

Student Data Background&Workshop feedback JValentine pptx

Workshops biostatements ERoth pptx

Workshops email RJones pptx

Biostatements workshop handout fall17 docx

Biostatement peer checklist docx

Biostatement Instructor Feedback docx

255 Getting Advice for Writing Better Emails docx

Email seminars2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 202

Research-Based Session, W, C/U, A, CC, IEP, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, TEW

9:30am PDT

Language Approximations in Reading: What are they and why are they important?

We use running records and informal reading inventories to assess ELs’ reading, but which errors are a result of emergent language versus beginning literacy skills? This presentation summarizes new research on this topic, and will help you to identify the top five language-related errors EL students make when reading.

Speakers

Allison Briceño

Assistant Professor & Bilingual Program Coordinator, San José State University

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Cypress

Research-Based Session, R, E, E

9:30am PDT

'Wall Street Survivor': Innovative Teaching Tool for Business English

The presentation will demonstrate how teachers can gamify students' learning experience by using “Wall Street Survivor” to create a team based competition while incorporating lessons focusing on business vocabulary, reading, and concepts about the stock market and finance. In addition, there will be a tutorial on setting up the game.

Speakers

Kazuya Shida, University of Southern California

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 203

Workshop, IS , TEW, A, CC, C/U, IEP, PTE, TELL, TEW

9:30am PDT

Becoming an Advocate for English Learners

How can teachers advocate for their learners and their families? Two presenters discuss the importance of advocacy for English Language Learners and for the TESOL profession as a whole. They explain key reasons for teachers to become advocates for English learners. They help participants develop an advocacy plan. Resources provided.

Speakers

Judith O’Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator

Judith B. O'Loughlin has taught ESL at K-12, adult education, and graduate university endorsement programs in New Jersey and elsewhere. As a consultant, she focuses on standards-based curriculum, differentiated instruction and assessment, collaborative team-teaching, newcomers with... Read More →

Kristi Ward

CPS, Colton Joint Unified School District

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Lawrence

Workshop, A, C/U, CC, E, L, Sec

9:30am PDT

Explore the World of Chrome Apps and Extensions for English Language Learners

A world of powerful tools is available to English Language Learners - Chrome browser apps and extensions facilitate and enhance all language learning skills. Participants will install and use apps and extensions as they explore examples of activities they can use with their learners effectively tomorrow. Laptops with Chrome Browser recommended.

Speakers

Melinda Holt

PS II Tech Integration, OTAN

Project Specialist II, Tech Integrator -- Google Certified Education Trainer; Certified G Suites Administrator --- Researches, applies, and trains educators on the use of technology as well as how to collaborate online with colleagues and students. Assists in the development of DL... Read More →

Blair Roy

Project Specialist, Sacramento COE

OTAN

2017 CATESOL Chrome Apps & Extensions pdf

360 Photo Infographic pdf

360 Photos HyperDoc.docx pdf

StepbyStepGoogleCardboards.docx pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 208

Workshop, A, Admin/L, C/U, CC, IEP, ML, NT, PTE, T, TELL

9:30am PDT

The Sound & the Fury: Make Classroom Reading Engaging!

Some teachers and their students cringe when reading challenging texts. How can teachers scaffold and breakdown texts to support critical thinking in 21st century classes? This presentation illustrates how three reading strategies can help to engage students with fiction and informational texts. Handouts.

Speakers

Gene R. Urrutia

ELA/ELD/Newcomer Instructor, Parlier Unified School District

Hi Everyone, First, thank you so much for signing up for my session or considering it. I know there are a lot of great ones to attend. I really appreciate it, and I hope you are challenged there. Again, thank you. CATESOL has posed the question of, “What should people talk... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 201

Workshop, R, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP

9:30am PDT

The Translanguaging Project: A Multilingual Pedagogy for Student Advocacy

The innovative pedagogical practice of translanguaging promotes an equitable learning environment, provides practical learning strategies, and empowers students in developing their English voice. Participants are invited to explore how translanguaging can be incorporated with project-based learning applicable across disciplines and aligned with CCR Standards and EL Civics Objective #53.

Speakers

Rita Van Dyke-Kao

Mt. San Antonio College

Christina Yanuaria

Instructor, City College of San Francisco, Laney College

Student Support Services, Student Advocacy, Equity in the Classroom, Learning Styles and Strategies, Non-Credit ESL, Professional Development

CATESOL Translanguaging PPT (2) pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Lafayette

Workshop, CC, E, Sec, A, ML

9:30am PDT

Publisher and Vendor Exhibits

Browse and shop for the titles and ESL materials you need all in one location. The reps are here to answer your questions and help you!

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 5:00pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Publisher and Vendor Exhibits

9:55am PDT

Co-Creating Classroom Agreements

This interactive session seeks to stimulate discussion about the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of negotiated classroom agreements. Using narratives drawn from personal experience, as well as materials and practices developed by the presenter, the work aims to provide teachers, researchers, and teacher learners with practical resources that can be used to design and implement student-teacher negotiated classroom agreements.

Speakers

Jeff Moran, Peralta Community Colleges and UC Davis

Example of Co constructed Agreements pdf

CATESOL 2017 Co constructing Classroom Agreements pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 9:55am - 10:10am PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Graduate Student Forum, L, C/U, CC, IEP

9:55am PDT

Digital Infographics: Teaching and Learning Tools for the 21st Century

In an increasingly visual world, digital infographics are effective tools that students can use to present visually appealing data, information, and statistics. This 20-minute teaching tip will introduce the use of digital infographic tools such as Visme and Venngage that can be incorporated into ESL reading, writing, and content classes.

Speakers

Suzanne Bardasz

ESP/EAP/ESL Instructor, UC Davis

Digital infographics CATESOL 2017 pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 9:55am - 10:10am PDT
CC 209

Teaching Tip, W, TELL, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, CALL

10:30am PDT

Reconsidering Recasts: Optimizing Corrective Oral Feedback for Adult Learners

Recasts are a preferred method for correcting speaking errors in the classroom. Unfortunately, this gentle form of feedback usually goes unnoticed. This presentation addresses the reasons for this and the dilemmas to providing corrective oral feedback for adult language learners. Is there a better way?

Speakers

Jessica Edmond, California State University, Northridge

Board Member/ESL Teacher, MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity)

Jessica Edmond is a TESL graduate student at California State University, Northridge. Her research on the effectiveness of oral corrective feedback in the adult ESL classroom is part of her master's portfolio. Her special interest in adult education comes from her 5 years of experience... Read More →

Reconsidering Recasts pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 10:50am PDT
CC 205

Graduate Student Forum, Sp, A, CC

10:30am PDT

Classroom Mixers and Grouping Techniques in ESL Classroom

If you need some ideas of how to spice up your class time, this practical session is for you! Engaging mixers that are fun and require minimum preparation will be demonstrated. In addition, I will explain a few playful (and not) ways to re-organize your class into pairs and groups.

Speakers

Elena Pipenko, INTO Oregon State University

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 10:50am PDT
H2 Alameda

Teaching Tip, Sp, ML, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, NT

10:30am PDT

Grading Writing: Beyond Bleeding Essays

Do you love to teach writing but dread grading essays? If so, then come and learn a couple of time saving rubrics that will put the joy back into reading essays!

Speakers

Claudio Sanchez, International Gateways @ SJSU

Grading Writing CATESOL pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 10:50am PDT
H2 Cypress

Teaching Tip, W, IEP, ML, PTE

10:30am PDT

Activities Your Textbook Can’t Do -- ROOM CHANGE

ROOM CHANGE from San Thomas to CC 206

Many effective language strategies require going beyond the textbook. For example, it is important to incorporate activities that reach kinesthetic, visual, and interpersonal as well as verbal learners. It is also important to provide activities that develop skills – such as using technology – that learners will need outside the classroom.

In this demonstration, Ventures authors provide examples of activities in each of these areas.

Speakers

Gretchen Bitterlin

San Diego Continuing Education

Co-author of Ventures.I have 40+ years experience teaching adult level ESL.

Dennis Johnson

retired, Cambridge University Press & Assessment and City College of San Francisco (retired)

Ventures co-author

K. Lynn Savage, Author for Cambridge University Press

Sylvia Ramirez

Professor Emeritus, MiraCosta (ret.)

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 206

Exhibitor, A, CC, IS, ML, NT, PTE, TELL

10:30am PDT

Introducing Burlington BASICS - The Solution for Your Low Literacy Students!

Come check out Burlington BASICS - the new, comprehensive curriculum for literacy level classes! Specifically developed for low-level adult ESL learners, Burlington BASICS provides everything to teach the four basic language skills so that your students can function in their everyday lives at work, at school, and in their community.

Speakers

Amy Goeltzenleuchter

Burlington English

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 211

Exhibitor, R, A, Admin/L, CC

10:30am PDT

Protecting Our Children and their Families from the Threat of Deportation

Educators and institutions play a critical role in helping to create learning environments free from the threat of deportation, racism, bullying and hate. As immigration raids across the country intensify, we need to be ready to defend the rights of children and their families, and to protect those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and others on our campuses and in our communities from the threat of deportation. The AFT and its partners across the country are on the front-lines fighting to keep families and communities together. Join us for a candid conversation about immigration and ICE raids. Learn about the tools and resources available to educators, school support staff and community partners to help undocumented students fight back against the attacks, defend DACA and help communities prepare for an immigration customs and enforcement (ICE) raid.

Speakers

César Moreno Pérez

Associate Director, Human Rights & Community Relations Department, American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

César Moreno-Pérez is an associate director in the AFT’s human rights and community relations department. He currently oversees the AFT’s work on immigration, unaccompanied and refugee children, and U.S. child labor, and is an integral part of the team that guides the AFT’s... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Featured Speaker

10:30am PDT

Evaluating Evaluations: Analyzing Students' Responses to Teacher-Distributed Course Feedback Surveys

Can ongoing student feedback in a non-credit community college classroom provide valuable information that can formatively develop a course to help give students what they want? This poster will delve into research that analyzes this question, while looking at the benefits, complications, applications, and further inquiry of course evaluations.

Speakers

Amanda Simons, City College San Francisco

Noncredit ESL Instructor, City College San Francisco

Evaluating Evaluations Simons CATESOL17 pdf

Evaluations Use in Class pdf

Class Feedback pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, CC, A, Admin/L

10:30am PDT

Grammar at a Traffic Stop

Traffic stops can be challenging encounters, especially for English learners. This poster shows how teachers can integrate the content of a traffic stop into the instruction of the past progressive through a number of controlled, guided, and communicative practice activities, modeling how grammar instruction can meet students’ survival needs.

Speakers

Savyonne Steindler

Orange Coast College, International Education Center at Orange Coast College

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster

10:30am PDT

Helping ESL Students Deal With Acts of Discrimination

This poster session will showcase a two-week-lesson module that focuses on helping ESL students deal with acts of discrimination. Also on display will be the short paragraphs that students wrote at the end of the module describing an experience they or someone close to them had with regard to discrimination.

Speakers

Myo Kyaw Myint

ESL Instructor, Mission College

I have been at Mission College for nearly 20 years. I have served as ESL Department chair for about ten of those years and as the Language Arts Division chair from 2010 to present. Before coming to Mission College, I taught EFL at both Thailand and Burma (Myanmar) for about 15 years... Read More →

Poster for CATESOL ppt

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, W, C/U, A, C/U

10:30am PDT

Immigrants and Refugees Welcome: The ALLIES Immigrant Integration Framework

Speakers

Ilse Pollet

Co-Director, South Bay Consortium for Adult Education

Allies WhitePaper ImmigrantIntegrationFramework hr pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, L, A, CC, IEP, Admin/L, IC, TEW

10:30am PDT

Japanese College Students’ Acceptance of Social Diversity-Races, Gender Roles, and LGBT in EFL classroom

This study investigated students’ acceptance of social diversity. The data were collected from 210 college students, who were asked how they felt about “non-traditional” figures in a textbook, such as non-Caucasian English speakers, and a gay married couple. From these findings, teaching implications were suggested for ESL/EFL education.

Speakers

Ayako Yamauchi, Nihon University

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, C/U, A, IC

10:30am PDT

The Effects of Sentence Writing on Vocabulary Learning

This presentation describes a study that explored the role of sentence writing in vocabulary learning. This study incorporated a sentence-writing strategy into an English language curriculum to investigate its effects on the depth of EFL learners’ vocabulary knowledge; it further elicited learners’ perceptions toward the effectiveness of the strategy used.

Speakers

Ying Chin Lai

Chung Shan Medical University

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, V, C/U, IEP

10:30am PDT

Choosing Tech Tools to Reach Your Pronunciation Goals

Despite its great promise, technology sometimes seems more like an enemy than an ally. But by focusing on pronunciation teaching goals and tasks, we can find tools that support our objectives. Learn to choose tech tools to provide pronunciation models, record learners’ pronunciation, and offer effective pronunciation practice.

Speakers

Marla Yoshida

Academic Coordinator, University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

Handout Choosing Tech Tools pronunciation goals pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 209

Practice-Based Session, P, TOP, IEP, TELL, CALL

10:30am PDT

Understanding Refugee Perspectives - There's no bus in my brain!

It is critical ESL teachers have a deep understanding of the refugees’ journey. My presentation will focus on two case studies about refugees from Nepal and Ukraine. I will also discuss how working with local community resources can open the door to understanding this student population.

Speakers

Kathryn Bayley, Community Colleges of Spokane

ESL Teacher, East Side Union High School District

Began in Corporate America (Silicon Valley)...Decided I needed to do something "real" with my life, re-educated and became an ESL Teacher. One of the best decisions of my life. My interests are advocating for refugees, astronomy and space exploration

CATESOL October 17 pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Lafayette

Research-Based Session, A, Sec, CC, NT, NNLEI

10:30am PDT

Combining Acceleration, Reading/Composition, and Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement

Compelling students to critically engage in current problems and topics of civic engagement empowers their advocacy for a more equitable community. See how the presenter has used varied readings and acceleration principles to design an integrated reading/composition course preparing students for college courses around civic engagement topics.

Speakers

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College

Fall 2017 Presentation CATESOL pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 204

Workshop, R, W, CC, C/U

10:30am PDT

Connecting Language & Literacy

A partnership between a County Office of Education and a local district resulted in teacher-created units in which literacy and language are interwoven with content-area topics.

Speakers

Terri Gutierrez, Woodlake Unified School District

Nancy Stidman, Woodlake Unified School District

Principal, Francis J. White Learning Center

I have been the principal at Francis J. White Learning Center for11 years. It is a K-2 school in the rural city of Woodlake and services about 500 students. Fifty percent of the student population are English Language Learners. We have worked diligently the past three years to... Read More →

Nancy Rodriguez, Woodlake Unified School District

Michelle Montano, Woodlake Unified School District

Laura Gonzalez

Staff Development & Curriculum Specialist, ELA/ELD, Tulare County Office of Education

Laura A. Gonzalez serves as an English language arts (ELA)/English lanugage development (ELD) specialist at Tulare County Office of Education. Her work supports the integration of ELD standards into content areas, supporting teachers as they design designated ELD lessons. She provides... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 203

Workshop, Admin/L, E, IEP, NT, R

10:30am PDT

English Language Lifts for the 21st Century Shifts

Adult ELLs are tasked with meeting the same college and career readiness standards as their English-speaking peers. Investigate ways to help learners meet this challenge using the 2016 English Language Proficiency Standards. Collaborate, using ready-made planning tools, to correlate learning objectives, language strategies, instructional scaffolds and standards. All resources provided.

Speakers

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Curriculum Consultant and Teacher Educator, Lighthearted Learning

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein is a curriculum consultant and teacher educator who focuses on supporting teachers as they plan and provide instruction that respects (and differentiates for) the needs of adult ESOL learners. Jayme helps educators navigate their in-person and virtual learning... Read More →

Sylvia Ramirez

Professor Emeritus, MiraCosta (ret.)

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Winchester

Workshop, A, CC, ML, NT, Admin/L, TEW

10:30am PDT

Learning from Our Own Writing Assignments

Following a brief introduction by the presenters on the pedagogical value to composition instructors of responding to one’s own writing assignments, participants will respond to a writing prompt. They will then share what they have written and discuss what they learned from the assignment, including both expected and unexpected challenges.

Speakers

David Skolnick, California College of the Arts

Assistant Professor, lecturer, California College of the Arts, UC Berkeley

Patricia Kilroe, California College of the Arts

Associate Professor and EL Coordinator, California College of the Arts

Writing instruction Teaching English through images, poetry, and drama Content-based instruction Using multiple modalities in the classroom

Shalle Leeming

California College of the Arts

CATESOL 2017 Workshop Presentation pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Workshop, W, C/U, Sec, CC, IEP, NT

10:30am PDT

Look Beyond Your Neighbors: Forming Groups for Cooperative Learning

Group work in most ESL classrooms is essential. However, not all ESL practitioners give much consideration to the group formation, which can limit the classroom dynamic. In this workshop, learn fun methods for dividing students into teacher and student chosen groups and actively participate in several randomized group sort activities.

Speakers

Rachel Miller

AESL instructor, Irvine Valley College

Look Beyond CATESOL pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 201

Workshop, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML

10:30am PDT

Practical Ideas to Improve Student Retention and Success

Low level learners tend to drop out of English classes at a higher rate than their peers in advanced level classes. This session will offer teachers effective tools to improve student attendance and success rates in their classes and will encourage attendees to share their own practices.

Speakers

Kate Hey, Modesto Junior College

Tanya Brauer, Modesto Junior College

Michael Akard, Modesto Junior College

Gilda Ekhtiar, Modesto Junior College

Vicki Harmon, Modesto Junior College

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Workshop, CC, NT

10:30am PDT

Reinvigorate Your Teaching Persona with Trust, Confidence, and Leadership

An effective teaching persona is revealed as the latest secret to a long and happy career teaching ESL. In this workshop, get tips on developing trust and rapport, building confidence, embracing leadership and comfortably taking charge of classroom management. Discover the crucial components of the best teaching personas.

Speakers

Suzanne Kelley, East Los Angeles College

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 208

Workshop, L, NT, A, CC, C/U, IEP

10:30am PDT

Set Up and Run an ESL Literacy Class

This workshop will summarize how to set up and run a successful ESL Literacy Class from A to Z. Survey a typical class day with real materials, best practices, examples of high stakes assessments, and tips for practical programmatic arrangements to use within your institutional framework.

Speakers

Elza Hess

Pittsburg Adult Education Center and Adult-level Assistant Chair

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Lawrence

Workshop, A, Sec, ML, NT, Admin/L

10:30am PDT

Teaching with YouTube

Go where your students are. Learn how to set up your YouTube channel to deliver quality content to your students inside and outside of the classroom. Bring your own laptop, a Google email address, and leave with a YouTube channel that will help you meet (and exceed) your curriculum goals.

Speakers

Jennifer Gagliardi

trainer, OTAN and Milpitas Adult School

US Citizenship, ESL, Digital Literacy, Google Docs

2017 catesol teaching with youtube pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 207

Workshop, T, TELL, Sec, A, CC, ML, CALL

10:30am PDT

Technology Toolbox: Strategies to Create Autonomous Student Success

One way instructors can guide their students to becoming autonomous learners is through technology. This demonstration will introduce and show how to use Google Docs, PowerPoint, and No Red Ink.

Speakers

Ruth Wilson, Glendale Community College

Susanna Semerdzhyan, Glendale Community College

Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
CC 202

Workshop, G, A, CC, ML

11:05am PDT

Bringing the World into the Classroom through Storytelling

Wondering how to create an engaging speaking activity that helps students share a part of themselves and the outside world? Come learn how the art of storytelling can be used to enhance the speaking skills of your students as well as create a lively and entertaining environment in your classroom.

Speakers

Christopher Fathman

International Gateways, SJSU

Video Analysis of Storytelling Techniques docx

Example Stories docx

Storytelling Rubric doc

Steps for Storytelling pdf

Peer review pdf

10 storytelling techniques docx

Friday October 20, 2017 11:05am - 11:25am PDT
CC 205

Teaching Tip, Sp, IEP

11:05am PDT

Pronunciation 101: Engaging Learners with Syllables and Word Stress

No time or knowledge in teaching pronunciation? Learn how to teach the very basics of pronunciation: syllables and word stress. Participants will leave this presentation with a lesson plan that sequences engaging pedagogical tools and activities such as anecdotes for rationale and rhythm games.

Speakers

Ayaka Ihara

ESL Instructor, The American Language Institute

PronunciationPresentation Ayaka Ihara pptx

PronunciationHO AyakaIhara pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 11:05am - 11:25am PDT
H2 Alameda

Teaching Tip, P, IEP, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, TOP

11:05am PDT

Screencasting Essay Feedback: An Online Writing Lab Approach

Writing tutors and instructors alike can provide video feedback on student essays to save grading time and yield greater student understanding. The presenter will introduce free screen recorder tools and demonstrate an effective and efficient workflow used in a university’s online writing lab for screencasting audiovisual feedback on student writing.

Speakers

Lisa Chou

Online Writing Lab Coordinator, Academy of Art University

Screencasting Essay Feedback pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 11:05am - 11:25am PDT
H2 Cypress

Teaching Tip, W, TELL, CC, C/U, CALL

11:45am PDT

President's Luncheon

This is a ticketed event open to all attendees who have purchased their luncheon tickets in advance. Come sit with friends or meet new people, share your stories or ideas, eat, and relax a bit.

Friday October 20, 2017 11:45am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom CDEF

Special Event

12:45pm PDT

PLENARY: Chasing Dick and Jane: Literacy Lessons from Past Practices

Dr. Janice Pilgreen will take participants down Memory Lane by reviewing the Look-Say Method as it was pioneered by the iconic Dick and Jane series of the mid-twentieth century. Placing the series into an historical context of constantly-changing literacy methodology, she will identify ten effective instructional components of this legendary approach to reading which still have a place in teaching contexts today, particularly for English learners, both young and old. Participants will view illustrations and read short text excerpts that represent critical elements of literacy teaching for the twenty-first century, even though these components were originally introduced long ago.

CATESOL 2017 Award Winners are announced at the beginning of each plenary.

Speakers

Dr. Janice Pilgreen

University of La Verne

Friday October 20, 2017 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom CDEF

Plenary

1:45pm PDT

Ice cream social

Enjoy some complimentary ice cream and meet up with colleagues. During this time, you can also meet publishers’ representatives, ask questions, and do a little shopping with other vendors.

Friday October 20, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Special Event

1:45pm PDT

Publisher’s dedicated hour

Participate in the Passport to Prizes drawing by visiting Exhibitors’ booths! Get your “passport” stamped as you learn about new titles, editions, and opportunities.

Friday October 20, 2017 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Special Event

3:00pm PDT

Effective group discussion in English class for Academic Purpose

The presentation discusses the types of academic group discussion in English classes of different levels (K-12 & higher education), the advantages of it, the pitfalls we have to avoid and some suggestions for effective group discussion.

Speakers

Yizhe Jiang, Graduate student from New York University

Effective group discussion in English class for Academic Purpose pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
CC 205

Graduate Student Forum, ML, NT

3:00pm PDT

Recipe for Success: Incorporating Food Activities in EFL Settings

Teaching the same cultural lessons every year? Looking to spice up the activities? From mashed potatoes to sandwiches, learn how to incorporate food activities to bring American culture into the elementary EFL classroom. Show students that learning English can be hands-on, communicative and tasty!

Speakers

Kristin Quach

Recent MA TESOL student, Middlebury Institute of International Studies

As a recent MA TESOL graduate from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Kristin is an enthusiastic English instructor with experience teaching abroad in China, Japan and Taiwan.

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
CC 207

Graduate Student Forum, E

3:00pm PDT

Academic Skills from the Start: CCRS for Beginning Literacy

The Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) incorporate 21st century skills into our adult education curriculum. Students benefit when these skills are built incrementally throughout their ESL program, starting from the earliest levels. Come learn how such standards can be modified for the Adult ESL Literacy classroom!

Speakers

Lisa Gonzalves

UC Davis

Academic Skills from the Start CCRS for Beginning Literacy pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Teaching Tip, IS , A, Sec, Admin/L

3:00pm PDT

When They Go Low, We Go High: Teaching Advocacy

The presenter will share ways to improve advocacy for ELLs by helping students become ambassadors of understanding. This entails small changes to everyday curriculum that won’t overwhelm teachers or students. Armed with facts and conversational pragmatics, students can impact the narrative surrounding their identity as an immigrant.

Speakers

Amy Pascucci

ESL Instructor, University of California, San Diego

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
CC 211

Teaching Tip, IC, ML, Sp

3:00pm PDT

4 Big Tools for Engaging Students in Reading

How can we help students tackle the complex texts of today’s College and Career Readiness or ELP Standards? With Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel as a guide, the presenters suggest four simple tools to engage learners: highlighters, sticky notes, graphic organizers, and a core of simple questions.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Consultant, Retired Santa Ana College Professor

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 210

Exhibitor, A, Admin/L, CC, ML, NT, PTE, R

3:00pm PDT

The Power of Authentic Content to Develop Critical Thinking

Ignite your students’ curiosity and enrich your class with authentic and relevant content and incredible photography and video from National Geographic Learning. See how great content in the new edition of Pathways inspires and prepares college-bound students with critical thinking and academic skills for success.

Speakers

Laura Le Drean

Executive Editor, National Geographic Learning

Laura Le Dréan is Executive Editor at National Geographic Learning, in charge of the academic and professional development lists. She has an M.A. in TESOL/TEFL from San Francisco State University.

Andrew O'Shea, National Geographic Learning

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 212

Exhibitor, IS, CC, Sec, A, C/U, IEP

3:00pm PDT

Know Your Rights-An Overview of the Immigration Process and ways to Support our Undocumented Families

Our nation’s immigration laws are complicated, confusing and often contrary. The issue of immigration and immigration enforcement directly affects more of the people around us than ever before. This presentation will discuss the rights and responsibilities of undocumented families and those that work with them while providing an overview of the Immigration Process and current enforcement actions.

Speakers

Yemi Getachew, Esq.

attorney at law, law office of yemi getachew

Immigration benefits; immigration relief; ways to support and empower the undocumented population

overview of immigration law and supporting the community pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom B

Featured Speaker

3:00pm PDT

Translating Practice: Analyzing Models of EL Solutions for Growing Teacher Capacity - Part 1

Explore Teaching Channel resources to support teachers as they adjust their practice to reach multiliterate students. Investigate case studies that illustrate EL implementation models and strategies. Dig into San Francisco’s model of job-embedded EL inquiry. Create a crosswalk between the presented strategies and Knoster’s Chart of Complex Change.

Speakers

Angie Estonina

Teacher - General, SFUSD

Always lead with your why. My why? Our students, families and teachers. Each and every one of them. Passion and advocacy for wellness, Social Justice, Racial Equity and English Language Learners. Why is there a gap and a gap within the gap?

Lisa Kwong

Assistant Principal/other school administrator, SFUSD

I started in SFUSD as an EL student at 3rd grade and have now worked as a bilingual educator in SFUSD for 25 years.

Teaching Channel Plus

Senior Director, Teaching Channel

Teaching Channel PlusOur library includes over 1,300 videos shot in real-life classrooms across the U.S., covering all subjects and grades. Add your own videos and enable your teachers to record and submit from their classrooms.Beyond just watching, curate playlists and even mix in... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom H

Featured Speaker

3:00pm PDT

Fostering Adult Education Consortium Alignment

The presenters describe how our local nine Adult Education Block Grant consortium partners worked together to create an ESL curriculum alignment and a consortium progress report to provide measurable progress for our students across our schools and region. Handouts of both the alignment and the progress report will be shared.

Speakers

Grace Kim, Mt. San Antonio College

Gale Lee, Rowland Adult School

ESL Program Coordinator, Rowland Adult and Community Education

BA Linguistics and Spanish: UCLAMA Education; Educational Administration: CSUDH20+ years Adult ESL experience

Margaret Teske

ESL Instructional Support Mgr., Mt. San Antonio College

CATESOL Education Foundation - current president, member of TELL-IG, past president of CATESOL, love bird watching, jigsaw puzzles and playing American Mahjong

AEBG ESL Work Group final pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Ballroom A

Panel, V, C/U, IEP, NT

3:00pm PDT

US Department of State's Worldwide English Language Programs

Learn how the Office of English Language Programs at the U.S. Department of State works globally with teaching professionals to enhance English teaching and learning.

Speakers

Curtis Chan, U.S. Department of State

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 201

Panel, L, C/U, Admin/L

3:00pm PDT

Blossom Projects: Changing Girls' Lives in India

A young team in India has created an alternative learning community, collaborating with global mentors, to empower some of the most oppressed youth in their villages. Communicative English is at the heart of this revolutionary educational model, inspired by Dr. Ambedkar and the Jai Bhim movement. Come hear their story.

Speakers

Dayamudra Dennehy

Creative Director, Jai Bhim International

Wordsmith, Educator, Global Wanderer, Dancer, Yogi.Dayamudra is Founder and Creative Director of the non-profit, Jai Bhim International, collaborating on alternative educational youth projects in south India. JBI's latest initiative is Blossom Projects, a residential community for... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 208

Practice-Based Session, L, IC, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT, TELL

3:00pm PDT

Global Writing Functions and Grammar in ESL Writing Classes

In university ESL writing classes, students need help with global writing functions as well as grammar. The presenter will demonstrate a strategy called Dynamic Written Corrective Feedback that enables instructors to promote grammatical accuracy while continuing to spend most of their class time on global writing functions and discourse-level issues.

Speakers

Julian Elias, UC Davis

UC Davis - University Writing Program

Julian has a master's degree in TESL from UIUC. He has been teaching multilingual students at IEPs and colleges/universities in Illinois and California for more than fifteen years. Since 2014, he has taught writing and linguistics courses as a lecturer in the University Writing Program... Read More →

Julian Elias CATESOL handout (Oct 2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 206

Practice-Based Session, W, C/U, CC, C/U, IEP

3:00pm PDT

Helping EAP Students Develop an Academic Voice in Writing

Which approaches are most effective for helping students adopt an academic voice in writing? What is the most efficient way to prepare students for college writing? This session will cover the challenges of the writing classroom and recommend corpus-informed and inductive approaches to teaching grammar, vocabulary and the rhetorical modes.

Speakers

Jeanne Lambert

The New School

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom G

Practice-Based Session, W, C/U, CC, IEP, NT, PTE

3:00pm PDT

Humor & Props: Laugh Your Way to Better Engagement & Acquisition

Focusing on real objects reduces anxiety, taking focus off students. Laughter releases dopamine, which boosts memory. Task-based learning creates genuine need to speak in ways discussion questions cannot. Watch, participate, and laugh at demonstrations. Leave with lists of absurd role-plays and ways to gather & use authentic props, funny videos & images.

Speakers

Christine So, American Language Program at CSU East Bay

instructor English as a Second Language, Chabot College & American Language Program, CSU East Bay

Though I currently teach college-age students, I have 20 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language to ages 8-80 in the U.S., at community colleges, in intensive English programs and abroad. I've also taught Spanish to Americans from ages 6- 65 and have studied... Read More →

Outline for CATESOL 2017 Presentation Humor & Props Laugh Your Way to Better Engagement & Acquisition pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 203

Practice-Based Session, Sp, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT

3:00pm PDT

Postmethods Teaching in the 21st Century Classroom

Postmethods teaching encourages teachers to use a variety of instructional approaches (e.g. Task-based Instruction, Scenario-based Instruction, or Project-based Instruction) to enhance proficiency and meet students’ individual needs. Participants engage in analysis of examples of how each approach can be utilized individually and in conjunction to offer engaging, proficiency-oriented classes under the postmethods framework.

Speakers

Kara Mac Donald

The Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center and Research Writers IG Assistant Coordinator

Tatiana McCaw, Defense Language Institute

Annette Schneiber, Defense Language Institute

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 202

Practice-Based Session, Sp, IEP, A, CC, C/U, IEP

3:00pm PDT

Teaching pronunciation to adult beginners

Adults learning English face many objectives–grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition. Should beginners learn pronunciation? Yes! Pronouncing clearly is a vital part of speaking. Teachers can help learners establish good habits in pronunciation and perception from the beginning with focused listening and speaking tasks, appropriate strategies, illuminating resources, and informed choices.

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

Pronunciation Doctor, CATESOL Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, TOP-IG Co-coordinator,, Sunburst Media and Mission College (emerita)

Marsha's presentation and contact info pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Cypress

Practice-Based Session, P, TOP, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT

3:00pm PDT

Teaching Soft Skills for the Workplace

English language learners need more than technical proficiency to excel in the workplace. Soft skills, which require critical thinking combined with nuanced cultural and language knowledge, are becoming increasingly necessary for workplace success. This presentation suggests hands-on activities for teaching communication, teamwork, decision-making, and other soft skills for the workplace.

Speakers

Stephanie Youngblood, UCLA

Program Director, Project SPELL, UCLA

I'd like to share the prezi “'Teaching Soft Skills'” with you. Please click the link to view it. https://prezi.com/qwaqyzqy7oqo/

soft skills pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Practice-Based Session, TEW, A, CC, IC, TEW

3:00pm PDT

Tools for Online Presentations & Effective Feedback

Speaking skills are often difficult to assess in face-to-face or online classrooms. Non-digital methods have limits when it comes to online video recordings. This presentation will briefly review the history of audio/visual assignments and instructor or peer feedback. It will conclude with a general overview of current digital options.

Speakers

Peggy Marcy, Mt. San Antonio College

Supervisor, Language Learning Center, Mt. San Antonio College

Tech and dogs and football :-) If anyone wants to view our presentation, please check out this link. https://prezi.com/view/aUEhBZJOjJ2BPDyYn1l3/

Alejandra Pulido-Carretero, Mt. San Antonio College

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 204

Practice-Based Session, TELL, A, CC, C/U, CALL, TOP

3:00pm PDT

Transforming ELL Deficit Discourse to Asset Orientation through Distributed Leadership

In one year, our high school’s ELL exit rate increased from 8% to 22%. This dramatic growth stems from implementing unique collaborative structures that distribute teacher leadership throughout our 150-member faculty through horizontally and vertically-aligned, data-driven Professional Learning Communities. We share our structures and implementation process in this session.

Speakers

Brad Evans

Clark County School District

I've worked with 60+ nationalities ranging from ages 6-60. I'm certified to teach English, ELL, Spanish, & French grades 7-12 in Nevada. I work in Las Vegas now, but I have taught in Memphis, TN, Montreal, Canada, & Poitiers, France. As a researcher, I'm passionate about Sociolinguistics... Read More →

Dawn Saines

Valley High School

Transforming ELL Deficit Discourse Evans Saines pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Practice-Based Session, L, Sec, E, Admin/L

3:00pm PDT

Writing, Grammar, and Growth Mindset in the 21st Century Learner

How can instructional design promote students’ growth mindset towards written communication while also address their grammar needs? This presentation will examine the praxis of Growth Mindset (Dweck, 2006) in written communication through instructional design which fosters language awareness in the 21st century learner.

Speakers

Ondine Gage

CSU Monterey Bay, CATESOL K-12 Level Chair and California State University, Monterey Bay

I have a Master’s in Linguistics with a TESOL option and Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Language, Literacy, and Culture. After teaching both ESL and linguistics for 15 years, I went back to pursue a Ph.D. with the goal of doing research on Language Awareness to support pre-service... Read More →

PPT Writing grammar and growth mindset pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, G, C/U, CC

3:00pm PDT

Multiple Measures for English as a Second Language Placement

Members of the Multiple Measures Assessment Project (MMAP) team will address the challenges and potential for enhancing multiple measures in placement into English as a Second Language sequences. Discussion will include high school to college pathways and measures not dependent on high school achievement data.

Speakers

Terrence Willett, RP Group

MultipleMeasuresCATESOL 2017Final pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 San Tomas

Research-Based Session, CC, Sec, A, Admin/L

3:00pm PDT

Reconciling differences between the training and practice of US-educated NNESs

This study focuses on two non-native English speaking (NNS) trainee teachers in a US-based MA TESOL program and how their education and training impacted their subsequent teaching experiences in their home countries. It also examines how their experiences can be used to better inform teacher education programs in the US.

Speakers

Anita Seralathan, Indiana University, Bloomington

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Winchester

Research-Based Session, NNLEI, A, C/U

3:00pm PDT

Uncovering 'Best Practices' for Peer-Review

This paper explores what L2 composition teachers consider best practices for implementing peer-review and the principles that underlie these best practices. Teacher interview data was used to explore these topics, and the results were used to uncover principled and innovative practices for implementing peer-review in the L2 composition classroom.

Speakers

Sydney Roff, Alliant International University

Seth Cervantes, Alliant International University

Peer review Presentation pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Research-Based Session, W, CC, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP

3:00pm PDT

Kissing down by the Docs

Google Docs is more than a word processor - it holds the promise and excitement of a first date, and won’t disappoint! This session demonstrates why GDocs should be your default tool to help students improve writing through real-time collaboration, feedback, and formative assessment. You might just fall in love...

Speakers

Ixchell Reyes

Lecturer, University of Southern California

Ed Tech; Google Certification (GAFE); Augmented Reality; Graduate ESL Writing; STEM; CUE, CATESOL, CATESOLcast co-host, ISTE, TESOL; ISTE Emerging Leader; ISTE Young Educator Network; K-12 Bilingual Ed; Teacher Trainer; UCR, CSUSB, SMBMI.

Brent Warner

Assistant Professor, Irvine Valley College

Brent is a professor of ESL at Irvine Valley College. He's an EdTech enthusiast who enjoys discussing incorporating the latest technologies into lessons as well as the times when tech isn't the answer. Brent blends technology into his lessons and talks about them on his podcasts about... Read More →

CATESOL 2017 Kissing by the Docs pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 209

Workshop, W, ML, E, Sec, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, TELL

3:25pm PDT

Case Study: SLA Theories and the Role of Social Interactions

This presentation is a mini-ethnographic case study report of a fifth grader who is an English language learner (ELL). I will use second language acquisition theories to analyze the ELL’s learning environment, evaluate the language proficiency development, and describe the role of social interactions in the language learning experience.

Speakers

Zhaoyu Wang, University of Southern California

Friday October 20, 2017 3:25pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 207

Graduate Student Forum, ELD, E, IC

3:25pm PDT

Reflective Teaching---Learning as Nutrient Absorption

This presentation introduces how to teach grammar through different activities and multiple dimensions.

Speakers

Jing Cai, University of Southern California

CATESOL Conference presentation Jing Cai pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:25pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 211

Graduate Student Forum, G, Sec, E, A, NT

3:25pm PDT

Get Kahoot!

Learn how to use Kahoot to create interactive quiz games for free! Kahoot is a great way to have students of all ages use their smartphones for a positive reason in class, and it also helps you informally assess comprehension and learning in fun way.

Speakers

L. Jacob Skelton

Los Angeles Mission College

Kahoot Academy Getting Started Guide pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:25pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 205

Teaching Tip, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, ML, IC, CALL

3:25pm PDT

Life Skills Reading for the Bravehearted

Are you tired of teaching boring life skills lessons, just to raise scores on the CASAS test? Attend this presentation and take a fresh look at 21st century life skills. Understanding life skills deeply and teaching beyond just the test will prepare students to think critically and “read the world.”

Speakers

Tara Bates

Life SkillsReadingfortheBrave Hearted Bates pptx

ReadingDrugfacts Decongenstant 4readings docx

ReadingDrugfacts Ibuprophen 5readings docx

Friday October 20, 2017 3:25pm - 3:40pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Teaching Tip, R, A, CC

4:00pm PDT

Navigating the Icebergs of Icebreakers in Chinese EFL Contexts

Learn how one instructor utilized fun and interesting icebreakers in a Chinese university EFL classroom setting, as well as learn tips to address common errors produced by students. Handouts and resources will be provided.

Speakers

Kristin Quach

Recent MA TESOL student, Middlebury Institute of International Studies

As a recent MA TESOL graduate from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Kristin is an enthusiastic English instructor with experience teaching abroad in China, Japan and Taiwan.

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
CC 205

Graduate Student Forum, Sp, C/U

4:00pm PDT

The Cognate Advantage

Research shows that a cognate advantage exists for bilinguals. One way for ELLs to acquire vocabulary is to encourage and teach them how to access knowledge of their L1 to boost their English.The session provides tips on teaching cognates including strategies for recognition and practical application of direct instruction.

Speakers

Reagan Clark, California State University, Fresno

M.A. Candidate, California State University, Fresno

The Cognate Advantage pdf

Cognate HO docx

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Teaching Tip, V, A, Sec, CC, C/U, IEP, NT

4:00pm PDT

The Syllabus: A Tool for Reading Skills and Student Engagement

Reading the syllabus to students is a common first-day activity in ESOL classrooms. However, there are ways to maximize this act and transform it to provide activities that increase students’ interest and comprehension as well as provide practice with reading skills, such as predicting, fluency, and scanning.

Speakers

Stefanie Johnson Shipman, San Diego Miramar College

Assistant Professor/Basic Skills Co-Coordinator, San Diego Miramar College

I have been in the higher education field for over 10 years. I earned my B.A. in Literature & Language and my M.A. in English with dual emphases in TESL and Rhetoric/Composition from Cal Poly Pomona. In addition, I have a Postsecondary Reading and Learning Certificate in Teaching... Read More →

Stefanie Johnson Shipman CATESOL 2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Teaching Tip, R, CC, C/U, IEP

4:00pm PDT

Language Immersion and Globalization

This presentation will address second language education pedagogy.

Speakers

Qianqian Guo

Education Specialist, Fly High Group, Inc.

Claire Hsu

Education Specialist, Fly High Group, Inc.

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 210

Exhibitor, IC, IEP, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Road to Work: A Pathway to Success

The new Road to Work series from New Readers Press guides beginning high through intermediate ELLs in developing the workplace appropriate-career readiness speaking, listening, reading and writing skills needed in both job search and on the job. Learn how these engaging texts can help move students on pathways to success.

Speakers

Ronna Magy

Teacher Trainer, Consultant

Ronna Magy has worked as an ESL classroom teacher, author, trainer, and PD specialist. She’s authored publications on workplace English, reading, writing, citizenship, life skills, and test preparation. Ronna is an author and consultant on the new Future second edition. ronnaw... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 211

Exhibitor, R, A, Sec, CC, C/U, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Translating Practice: Gauging EL Understanding through Video Analysis - Part 2

Using ELD continuums, we will investigate how video can help unpack ELD practice to calibrate understanding during coaching and in PLCs. We will take a close look at effective expression via tools created in San Francisco and Ontario/Montclair. Consider how video analysis might be used in your context.

Speakers

Angie Estonina

Teacher - General, SFUSD

Lisa Kwong

Assistant Principal/other school administrator, SFUSD

I started in SFUSD as an EL student at 3rd grade and have now worked as a bilingual educator in SFUSD for 25 years.

Teaching Channel Plus

Senior Director, Teaching Channel

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom H

Featured Speaker

4:00pm PDT

A 21st Century Collaboration - Adult Ed and Community College ESL - A Panel Discussion

The South Bay Consortium for Adult Education was formed in Santa Clara County in 2013 to create and implement a regional plan that would better provide education for adults in our area, among these our ELLs. Please join a panel of adult ed and community college instructors, and a transition specialist, discuss the challenges and successes of this positive, collaborative effort.

Speakers

Shawn Tran, East Side Adult Ed

Kathy Jasper, EVC

Leslie Rice

ESL Faculty, retired, San Jose City College

I love teaching Freshman Comp for ELLs. Reading and intermediate grammar is fun too. I am one month into retirement. Feeling grateful.

Patricia Gairaud, Milpitas Adult Ed and SJCC

Novella Simonson, SJCC

ESL Professor, San Jose City College

AB86 CC partnerships with Adult Ed, Matriculation, ESL Placements/Advising, SBCAE ESL work group

Ellen Goldman, WVC

World Language Center Coordinator and adj. ESL faculty, West Valley College

CATESOL Presentation final docx

SJCC MAE ESL MOU Signed (3) pdf

CATESOL F 2017 Presentation ESL Workgroup (1) docx

CATESOL F 2017 Presentation ESL Workgroup docx

CATESOL Presentation final docx

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 203

Panel, Sp, ML, CC

4:00pm PDT

A Bridge Class: From Adult Ed to Community College

Sierra Joint Consortium offers a Bridge Class to support adult education ESL students transition to community college. The class, taught by an adult education instructor, but housed at the college, was developed collaboratively with adult education and community college faculty. Panelists will present background, challenges, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Speakers

Sonia Delgadillo, Sierra College

Professor, English as a Second Language, Sierra College

Jane Haproff, Sierra Joint Consortium

Lisa Palatinus

ESL Instructor, Roseville Adult School

I have been teaching ESL and Citizenship for the past 30 years, 25 years at Roseville Adult School. Was also involved in creating curriculum and teaching CBET (Community Based English Tutoring) for 10 years. Most recently involved with Sierra Joint Consortium and creation of an adult... Read More →

2017 SierraAssets ESL Bridge Class CATESOL Presentation 3 pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Ballroom A

Panel, W, G, R, C/U, Sec, A, CC

4:00pm PDT

Countering Microaggressions: How TESOL Educators Can Empower Students

While overt bias, discrimination, and racism is easy to identify and denounce, microaggressions—subtle insults based on accents, country of origin, appearance, and group membership—are more difficult to identify and challenge. TESOL educators can provide students tools of empowerment to appropriately respond to cultural and linguistic microaggressions.

Speakers

Lynne Diaz-Rico

California State University, San Bernardino

Lynne Díaz-Rico is Professor of Education at California State University, San Bernardino, where she coordinates the M. A. in Education TESOL program. Her books are widely used in programs of teacher education to prepare teachers for multi-ethnic and linguistically diverse classrooms... Read More →

Yvette Lopez

Graduate Assistant, California State University, San Bernardino

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Cypress

Practice-Based Session, L, IC, A, CC, C/U, IEP

4:00pm PDT

Just Right Picture Books for Science Lessons and Science Experiments

Addressing the Next Generation Science Standards for ELLs with informational text presented through the visuals and narration of picture books supports the comprehension of technical vocabulary, discipline-specific concepts, and provides opportunities for hands-on practice. The presenter demonstrates a science lesson, introduced through picture books and models an accompanying experiment.

Speakers

Judith O’Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 San Tomas

Practice-Based Session, R, E, Sec, ML

4:00pm PDT

L2 Writing: Can They Get there from Here?

Attendees view examples of L1 and L2 writing from pre-freshman composition and freshman composition-level college courses for native and non-native writer characteristics. The presenter shares L1/L2 writing styles and a handout for providing useful student feedback.

Speakers

James Wilson

Cosumnes River College

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, W, CC, A, C/U

4:00pm PDT

Using Popular Songs to Teach English

Popular songs offer rich, authentic and culturally-relevant material. Explore research in second language acquisition and the neuro-cognitive and psychological benefits of using music in adult ESL. Learn practical aspects of materials development for music-centered classroom activities with specific songs as examples to teach pronunciation, grammar, listening comprehension and vocabulary.

Speakers

Nora Mitchell

Adjunct Faculty, Private Instructor, College of Alameda and CATESOL Secretary

Handout Using Popular Songs to Teach English pdf

CATESOL2017 Using popular songs to teach English.pptx zip

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 212

Practice-Based Session, L, ML, A, CC, C/U, IEP, TOP

4:00pm PDT

21st Century Theory and Instructional Design for Online ESL Learning

Drawing on theory from the fields of applied linguistics, learning, and technology, the presenter will discuss effective online ESL language instruction for student success, including teacher/social presence and participatory practices. The presenter will present successful online ESL teaching strategies and techniques based on her experience with corporate and public education.

Speakers

Dr. Ingrid Greenberg

Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator, San Diego College of Continuing Education

I am the Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator at San Diego College of Continuing Education at San Diego Community College District. I advise on all things learning, including equity, LMS, policy, and collective decision making for distance education policy/procedure, professional development... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 208

Research-Based Session, W, A, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, Admin/L, TELL, CALL, TEW

4:00pm PDT

The Struggles and Coping Strategies of First-Year Language Teachers

Since the completion of a teacher training program is the beginning of new challenges for novice teachers, we aim to offer teacher development ideas by presenting the results of our case study on challenges and coping strategies of ten language teachers. Moreover, practical suggestions from research articles will be provided.

Speakers

Sara Haghighi

ELAA Instructor, Friendly House

Sara Haghighi has received her Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from California State University, Fullerton. She is currently working as the English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) Lead Instructor... Read More →

Jun Li

JSerra Catholic High School

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Lawrence

Research-Based Session, NT, A, IEP, NNLEI, PTE

4:00pm PDT

'What Adult Teachers Need to Know about the English Language Proficiency Standards,'

Attend this session to interact with the guiding principles of the new adult level English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and consider how they apply to your teaching. See how the ELP Standards are framed and how you can provide scaffolding for your students to help them meet these rigorous requirements.

Speakers

Marian

TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom G

Workshop, A, IEP, NT, Admin/L

4:00pm PDT

EL Civics Blended Learning

Use Moodle to create a blended learning environment for your ESL learners. Use this course to help your students achieve digital literacy while gaining EL Civics payment points for your agency. See what's been done in the past and brainstorm ideas for the new workforce preparation objectives.

Speakers

Ryan de la Vega, OTAN, Torrance Adult School

ESL/ EL Civics teacher, Torrance Adult School

I have been working in ESL Adult Education since about 1987. Currently I am teaching Advanced Low ESL at Torrance Adult School. My class has become a blended learning course using Burlington English software. Recently I have become the EL Civics Lead Teacher for our ESL departmen... Read More →

Alisa Takeuchi

ESL Teacher/ EL Civics Coordinator, OTAN, Garden Grove Adult

ESL Beginning LiteracyEL Civics

EL Civics Blended Learning (OTAN) ppsx

EL Civics Blended Learning pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Workshop, T, A, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Get Organized with a Class Web Site!

Have you ever wanted to get organized with a class web site? Come see how easy it can be with weebly.com! In this workshop you will explore Weebly's basic functions, see example sites, and even create your own Weebly account if you bring your own device!

Speakers

Sally Wong, Berkeley Adult School

Get Organized with a Class Web Site CATESOL 2017 pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 202

Workshop, A, ML, NT, TELL, CALL

4:00pm PDT

Google Hangouts for the Classroom

It is no secret that smart phones can be a teacher’s worst enemy, but how can we make we them our best friend? This demonstration will introduce educators to the Google Hangouts app and teach how it can be used to increase: cultural interaction, practice, and meaningful learning inside and outside of the EL classroom through a hands on training session.

Speakers

Kimberly Guppy

Academic Coordinator, L.A. City College and TELL-IG Coordinator

Kate Lulinski, Cal America Education Institute

Google Hangouts for the Classroom: A Multi Tool for Language Teachers and Students pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 204

Workshop, T, TELL, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, IC, PTE, CALL, TEW, TOP

4:00pm PDT

Hedging and Boosting: Positioning in Academic and Professional Writing

International students attending American universities are expected to be able to effectively communicate in written English; positioning through hedging and boosting language remains a vital skill in both EAP and ESP settings. This practical workshop highlights tasks using positioning language based on a variety authentic sources. Reproducible handouts provided.

Speakers

Richard Jones, University of Southern California

Lecturer, University of Southern California

Eric H. Roth

Master Lecturer, University of Southern California, American Language Institute

A 2017 CATESOL Hedging Language EHR RJ pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 201

Workshop, CC, A

4:00pm PDT

Let’s Talk: Communicative Activities for Teaching Pronunciation

Communicative activities are not just for teaching speaking; they’re also valuable tools for practicing pronunciation in authentic ways. Learn how to use tasks, role plays, information gaps, and other communicative activities to practice sounds, stress, and intonation while bringing real-world communication into your classroom. Sample activities provided.

Speakers

Marla Yoshida

Academic Coordinator, University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

Communicative pronunciation practice pptx

Handout Communicative activities pronunciation pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 209

Workshop, P, TOP, ML, NT

4:00pm PDT

Poker Face: Grammar Practice with Card Games

Are you tired of lackluster methods for reviewing grammar? Learn how to create a fun and interactive games for reviewing various grammar lessons using the principles of games that already exist. The presenters will demonstrate effective games and discuss ways to create your own similar activities.

Speakers

Emily Ellis, UC Irvine

Jake Jacobs, UCI Irvine

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Workshop, C/U, CC, G, IEP

4:00pm PDT

Starting Your Own TEW Business: Actual Steps and Advice

An experienced TEW trainer and program administrator shares the steep learning curve of the administrative side of TEW. Business license, state registration and domain, website domain and design, bookkeeping and cash flow and more! Come learn how I got through it so it's easier for you!

Speakers

Lynne Wilkins, Community English Center

Director, Community English Center

With over 30 years of experience teaching ESL and EFL and English to SF Bay Area students and employees, I started my own TEW business, Community English Center. I am always looking for talented, creative and experienced workplace trainers. Please contact me.

Starting Your Own TEW Business pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 207

Workshop, TEW, A, ML, Admin/L, PTE

4:00pm PDT

Supporting Graduate Student Writers: Institutional & Organizational Approaches - CANCELED

CANCELED

CATESOL members teach academic literacy and oral communication to multilingual graduate students from diverse disciplines (e.g., engineering, law, TESOL) in various forums (e.g., writing centers, intensive English programs). Join us for an interactive discussion on graduate support across program types, and leave with new ideas for teaching, tutoring, and program administration.

Speakers

Greer Murphy

Director of Academic Honesty, Claremont Graduate University

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 206

Workshop, A, Admin/L, C/U, IEP

4:25pm PDT

Chinese Adult Leaner Challenges in English Subject-Verb Agreement

As for Chinese English leaners, they have encountered difficulties when learning English Subject-Verb agreement since Chinese is a non-inflected language. The target group of this presentation is the adult English learners. It is hard for them to follow the rules when writing in English since they possess a integrated Chinese language system. This presentation aims to analyze why this phenomenon occurs and list several teaching applications to help Chinese ELLs.

Speakers

Qian Zhang, University of Southern California

Friday October 20, 2017 4:25pm - 4:40pm PDT
CC 205

Graduate Student Forum, G, NNLEI

4:25pm PDT

Reciprocal Teaching Method

This presentation will discuss reciprocal teaching, a reading comprehension teaching method. In this presentation, it includes introduction, theoretical background, application, and reflection on reciprocal teaching. The presentation can help teachers to this teaching method in their future classes.

Speakers

Yi Lu, University of Southern California

Friday October 20, 2017 4:25pm - 4:40pm PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Graduate Student Forum, R, Sec, E, A, CC, C/U

4:25pm PDT

Technology-enhanced, Team-based Classroom Vocabulary Instruction

In many ESL/EFL contexts, more interactive and collaborative vocabulary instruction is needed. In this regard, communicative technology-enhanced instruction plays a significant role. This session emphasizes the use of team-based technologies such as Quizlet live and Kahoot to learn vocabulary. The participants will learn how to create and adapt these technologies.

Speakers

Amirhossein Monfared, Alliant International University

Friday October 20, 2017 4:25pm - 4:40pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Teaching Tip, V , IEP, TELL

5:00pm PDT

CALL Practice and Theory for 21st Century CATESOL

This session presents research from a new CALL publication that integrates context-specific solutions to online ESL and EFL pedagogical environments. The goals are to provide CATESOL teachers and teacher trainers with research illustrating key innovations in online CALL applications. ‘Practitioner-friendly’ information is available for teachers new to CALL.

Speakers

Jin-Suk Byun

Associate Professor, Alliant International University

Kenneth Kelch

Alliant International University

James Perren

Associate Professor, Alliant International University

James Perren is a language teacher, teacher educator, editor, and author, and teaches at Alliant International University in San Diego, California in several graduate TESOL programs. James' practical work informs his research and scholarly interests in service-learning curriculum... Read More →

Seth Cervantes, Alliant International University

CALL.CATESOL2017.Santa Clara.ALLIANT pptx

CALLBook.Brochure pdf

Applications of CALL Theory in ESL and EFL Environments.PREFACE pdf

CALLbook.Table of Contents pdf

07 TESOL MA 1116 pdf

08 TESOL EdD 1116 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 211

Exhibitor, CALL, TELL

5:00pm PDT

Promoting speaking, listening, and vocabulary through card games

Games can motivate students, improve linguistic skills outside of a textbook, make repetitive exercises fun, provide instant feedback and let players fail without penalty. Participants experience activities with Look in the Lake Pronunciation Cards that can be adapted to fit different levels and learning objectives. English! Engagement! Competition! Cooperation! Prizes!

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

Pronunciation Doctor, CATESOL Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, TOP-IG Co-coordinator,, Sunburst Media and Mission College (emerita)

Terry Yang, Sunburst Media

Marsha's presentation and contact info pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 210

Exhibitor, Sp, ML, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, TOP

5:00pm PDT

Smartphones Meet Adult Ed: How an App Engaged an ESL Class

See the remarkable response of ESL learners when they start using the new literacy app Learning Upgrade on their own phones.

https://web.learningupgrade.com/

Speakers

Drew Robinson, Learning Upgrade

Learning Upgrade

Learning Upgrade helps students learn English and math the fun way! Students enjoy lessons filled with music, video, games and rewards. After starting at their own level, students move up through a sequence of lessons and courses, earning certificates along the way. The goal is rapid... Read More →

Drew Robinson, Learning Upgrade

Learning Upgrade

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Exhibitor, A, Admin, CC, E, ML, Sec

5:00pm PDT

The Best of Both Worlds: Integrating Technology in the Traditional Classroom

We don’t need to take an all-or-nothing approach to educational technology. Integrating technology in the traditional classroom can create and cultivate a student community that enhances learning overall. Presenter will showcase technology activities that can increase participation, strengthen group interaction, extend personal relationships, sustain students’ interest, and individualize learning.

Speakers

Denise Maduli-Williams, Ron Lee Tech Award Recipient

Assistant Professor, ESOL & English, San Diego Miramar College

I have been honored to be a teacher for the past 21 years! I earned my B.A. in English & Linguistics from Cal Poly State Univ., then joined the Peace Corps and taught English in Botswana. Next, I taught in NYC public high schools while earning my M.A. in TESOL from Columbia University... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom F

Featured Speaker

5:00pm PDT

21st Century Formative Assessments: Going Digital to Assess Learning

Are you tired of bringing home quizzes and papers to grade? In this session the presenters will demonstrate ways to reduce the amount of grading teachers do at home by using digital tools to assess student learning outcomes during class. Formative assessment examples for multiple skill areas will be discussed.

Speakers

Michelle Bell, USC International Academy

Academic Director, University of Southern California

Ixchell Reyes

Lecturer, University of Southern California

CATESOL 2017 FINAL Presentation Deck (2) pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 212

Practice-Based Session, L, Admin/L, E, Sec, A, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW

5:00pm PDT

21st Century Skills and Integrated Language Teaching

21st Century skills (communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking) are a natural fit for language teaching. Developing these skills can enhance learner success when transitioning into degree courses. In this session we will examine incorporating 21st century skills into academic lessons to develop reading and writing competencies.

Speakers

Sara Davila, Pearson ELT

Learning Expert, Pedagogy and Improvement, Pearson

Sara Davila is a teacher, teacher trainer, and educational specialist engrossed in language education, professional development, and curriculum construction. She has worked in the US and abroad as a language teacher and learning expert in the field of language acquisition. She has... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Practice-Based Session, IS , C/U, E, Sec, CC, C/U, ML

5:00pm PDT

Beginning Literacy in the 21st Century

This presentation will help Beg. Literacy teachers ease students into critical thinking strategies with activities to be used on the first day back to school.

Speakers

Alisa Takeuchi

ESL Teacher/ EL Civics Coordinator, OTAN, Garden Grove Adult

ESL Beginning LiteracyEL Civics

Beg Lit for the 21st Century pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Practice-Based Session, A, IEP, ML, NT, PTE, TEW

5:00pm PDT

Developing Vocabulary Learning Autonomy

Because most vocabulary learning occurs outside of classrooms, learner autonomy in lexical development is crucial, and web-based tools can be exploited to meet this objective. The presenters will share a learning strategies approach for ELL vocabulary development including a sequence of guided classroom activities and recommendations for online tools.

Speakers

David Skolnick, California College of the Arts

Assistant Professor, lecturer, California College of the Arts, UC Berkeley

Patricia Kilroe, California College of the Arts

Associate Professor and EL Coordinator, California College of the Arts

Writing instruction Teaching English through images, poetry, and drama Content-based instruction Using multiple modalities in the classroom

Shalle Leeming

California College of the Arts

DevelopingVocabulary Final pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 208

Practice-Based Session, V , C/U, CC, IEP, TELL, CALL

5:00pm PDT

Global Learning Starts Local

Adult ESL students at Intermediate High and Advanced levels learned local ties to national WW11 history through the ESL version of the memoir/novel “She Built Ships During World War 11” by Jeane Slone. We share our teaching experiences, reading strategy supports, and how our students connected to our global past.

Proposal Summary
We taught “She Built Ships During World War 11,” a historical, memoir-based novel, written by Jeane Slone, and revised for ESL by Michelle Deya Knoop to give our students an understanding of the history of their local area. The book follows the life of a Rosie the Riveter and her co-workers at the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, CA, through the war years, and so much more! In learning the local history of WW11 in Richmond, students also learned about the imprisoning of Japanese-Americans, the migration of southern African-Americans to war-related manufacturing centers, the Port Chicago disaster, and prevailing views on women’s place in society and the workforce. The accompanying workbook supported vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and sparked many exciting discussions. The format of the workshop is in three parts: first: a brief introduction of the book by the author; second, Sandra’s experience using a book that was beyond her students’ ability, and how she made it work with strategies and materials; finally, Frances shares how timing videos, field trips, and research with locals sparked her students to write their own newspaper on what became their proud history. We hope to help teachers do the same- if we can, you can!

Speakers

Frances Tornabene De Sousa, Pittsburg Adult Education Center, PUSD

Sandra Davenport, Pittsburg Adult Education Center, PUSD

Jeane Slone, Author of "She Built Ships During WWII"

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 204

Practice-Based Session, IS , A, CC, IC

5:00pm PDT

Great Big Picture: The World in Your Classroom

The website Great Big Picture has short fun videos from all over the world that can help students develop listening and speaking skills as well as foster cultural learning. The presenters will present activities that can be adapted for a variety of levels. Handouts will be provided.

Speakers

Mihaela Hayes, Mt. San Antonio College

ESL teacher, Mt. San Antonio College

Sonia Ortega

Professor, Mt. San Antonio College

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 201

Practice-Based Session, Sp, CC, ML, IC, TELL

5:00pm PDT

It’s a Mad World: Murder, Malice, Mayhem, and Minorities

Violence, and the horror it stimulates, is evocative and alluring. It both seduces and elicits feelings of outrage. As teachers, we can use this horror to bridge the divide between ELLs and native speakers. We will discuss, and demonstrate, lessons that encourage discussion and sharing of their own country’s experiences.

Speakers

Annette Meinheit, Squaw Valley Academy

Director of ESL, Squaw Valley Academy

Jodi Campbell

Academic Dean, Squaw Valley Academy

CATESOL pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 209

Practice-Based Session, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, NT, Admin/L, IC, PTE

5:00pm PDT

Storyboarding and ePortfolios: Engagement and Reflection with L2 Writers

This presentation highlights two techniques for building L2 writers’ connection with their learning and their writing processes: storyboards and ePortfolios. Building metacognitive awareness through multimodal and digital reflection, both techniques give L2 writers more ownership over their own writing.

Speakers

Jordan Ruyle, UC Berkeley

Chisako Cole, UC Berkeley

CATESOL PP epofos shared version pptx

References ruyle epofos CATESOL2017 docx

ePortfolio Assignment Description ruyle catesol17 docx

ePortfolio rubric ruyle catesol17 docx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 206

Practice-Based Session, W, C/U, Sec, CC, IEP, NT

5:00pm PDT

Teaching overseas to invigorate your teaching

Teaching overseas can be an excellent way to make SLA concepts come alive, jumpstart our empathy for students, and invest in professional development. The presenter’s experience in Tajikistan for a semester will illustrate benefits. Also learn about opportunities that include short and long term, grant-funded, paid, and volunteer teaching.

Speakers

Kitty Purgason

Biola University

Professor in the TESOL program at Biola University.

Purgason CATESOL 2017 Teaching Overseas pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Cypress

Practice-Based Session, C/U, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, PTE

5:00pm PDT

Beyond Theory and the Classroom: Service-learning for Pre-service Teachers

This presentation showcases how one MA TESL program in California has successfully incorporated service-learning into their curriculum to meet their students’ needs. We also offer practical ideas for incorporating service-learning into teacher training courses, as well as discuss the challenges and benefits from both TESL trainers and students’ perspectives.

Speakers

Anna Joaquin

Associate Professor, California State University, Northridge

Stephanie Hyeri Kim

Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Lawrence

Research-Based Session, L, C/U, Admin/L

5:00pm PDT

Something to Say: Using Art to Develop Academic Discourse

This session presents a curricular approach which uses Vygotsky’s (1978) concept of semiotic mediation in classroom application, using art as “text” which mirrors language, to facilitate students’ participation in classroom discussion of expository texts and the composing of their own academic discourse, all while building English language proficiencies.

Speakers

Clifford Rachlin

Language Academy Chair/Intervention Director, Mater Dei Catholic High School

19 years teaching 15 years public school (Middle School) both District and Charter 4th year private high school Curriculum and Program Designer/Instructional Coach/Staff Developer National Board Certified Teacher Honored for Leadership in Biliteracy (2000, San Diego County) M.A... Read More →

CATESOL Presentaion pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Research-Based Session, W, Sec, A, CC, IEP

5:00pm PDT

Bridging the Gap: Helping learners with longer non-fiction texts

Can language learners be successful in reading and writing about challenging, longer non-fiction written for native speakers? With the right tools, they can. In this workshop, participants will explore and apply techniques to help learners break down and understand these texts and come away with several concrete, collaborative classroom activities.

Speakers

Stephanie Frame, Cuyamaca College

CATESOL 2017 presentation pptx

Bridging the Gap handout docx

Fixed and growth organizer docx

Round Robin handout docx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 San Tomas

Workshop, R, CC, CC, C/U, IEP

5:00pm PDT

Close Reading using Thinglink - CANCELED

CANCELED

Inspire students to interact and closely "read" images. You'll walk away with creative lessons to use in your classroom that combine close-reading tactics and ThingLink.

Speakers

Leticia Citizen

i4Coach, Beverly Hills USD

Leticia Citizen, a 23-year educator, is an i4Coach with a particular interest in technology-enhanced teaching and global connections. As a result, she implements many applications available to teachers, helping augment their students’ learning, modernizing traditional classroom... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 203

Workshop, E, R, Sec

5:00pm PDT

How Can I Help You?

Have you ever encountered students upset about their grades or levels? Sometimes listening is more important than advising. There are 5 steps that I have found successful when talking with upset international students. I will share the research supporting the steps, and we will practice implementing them in practical scenarios.

Speakers

Chris Brands, California State University, Chico (ALCI)

Academic Coordinator, ALCI (CSU, Chico)

I have been teaching ESL for 14 years and supervising ESL instructors and advising international students for the past 7 years in addition to teaching. I am passionate about everything ESL. I am fascinated by languages and cultures around the world. My second language is French, but... Read More →

How Can I Help You pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 207

Workshop, IEP, CC, C/U, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI

5:00pm PDT

Supporting Adult ESL Learner Success with the ELP Standards

Standards-based Adult ESL instruction calls for rigorous instructional tasks that move learners beyond life skills. Learn how to identify the content, language, and analytical demands of instructional tasks, and then explore how the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education can be used to guide and support student learning.

Speakers

Betsy Parrish

Professor, Hamline University

Betsy Parrish, professor at Hamline University, has worked as a teacher, teacher educator, and consultant for over 35 years. She has contributed to several national and international adult education professional development initiatives.

Parrish ELPs Handout pdf

Parrish ELPs SAMPLE ACTIVITIES CATESOL pdf

Parrish Language Functions & Forms pdf

DOK Chart (1) pdf

Parrish CATESOL 17 ELPs PowerPoint pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 202

Workshop, A, CC, Admin/L

5:00pm PDT

Want to infuse your classroom with multimedia and interactivity? Use your phone.

Have you updated your teaching techniques to engage the modern student? Learn to create digital stories and content specific lessons that incorporate multimedia and interactivity. Follow along using your mobile devices and develop skills that can be adapted for your classroom and shared with your students.

Speakers

Dina Papachristou

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Edward Coronado III, Cal Poly Pomona

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 205

Workshop, W, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, PTE, TELL, CALL

6:00pm PDT

Intercultural Communication

Whether you are an experienced teacher or brand new, come and share, listen and learn. We’ll get acquainted and share tips for promoting intercultural communication with our ESL learners!

Speakers

Kat Christian

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 202

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, ICC

6:00pm PDT

Material Writers

Do you write or create materials for teaching English learners? Or design training materials for teachers? Are you interested in what Material Writers do? Then, this is the Interest Group session for you. Come to meet material writers and and hear about their projects, ideas for writing, and many other topics.

Speakers

Cerise Santoro

English Composition Consultant, CIAM

https://elprograms.org/story/trekking-trip-connects-fellow-with-remote-community/ http://www.usl.edu.ph/news/louisians-take-boston-universitys-theartofpoetry-mooc/

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 205

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, MW

6:00pm PDT

Non-Native Language Educators

Get connected and share your professional experiences with other multilingual ESL educators in California and Nevada. Anyone who is interested in nonnative language educators' issues, has questions about the issues, and/or just wants to gain new insights into teaching is welcome! We will also welcome the new coordinator of the group and discuss the new members of the leadership team.

Speakers

Scott Phillabaum

TESOL Coordinator, San Jose State University

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 208

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, NNLE

6:00pm PDT

Part-Time Educators

Come and learn about the recent California legislation that has passed, or is in the pipeline to pass this year, that positively impacts Part-time faculty. You will also learn about a FREE two day Institute that the State Academic Senate will host again this summer for Part-Time faculty. We will end the session with an open discussion about your concerns as part-time faculty.

Speakers

Caron Lieber

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 204

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, PTE

6:00pm PDT

Teaching English in the Workplace

Whether you're a new teacher interested in learning more about TEW or a veteran trainer, join us as we get to know each other and share triumphs, challenges and resources.

Speakers

Nora Mitchell

Adjunct Faculty, Private Instructor, College of Alameda and CATESOL Secretary

Stephanie Youngblood, UCLA

Program Director, Project SPELL, UCLA

I'd like to share the prezi “'Teaching Soft Skills'” with you. Please click the link to view it. https://prezi.com/qwaqyzqy7oqo/

TEW IG Rap Session Agenda 2017 pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 207

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, TEW

6:00pm PDT

Teaching of Pronunciation

If you teach or want to teach pronunciation to ESL learners, this session is for you! Experienced teachers and newcomers, come and share, listen and learn. We’ll get acquainted with like-minded colleagues and talk about ideas to promote pronunciation, listening, and speaking.

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

Pronunciation Doctor, CATESOL Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, TOP-IG Co-coordinator,, Sunburst Media and Mission College (emerita)

Marla Yoshida

Academic Coordinator, University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

Marsha's presentation and contact info pptx

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 206

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, ToP

6:00pm PDT

Technology-Enhanced Language Learning

Do you love using technology with students? Do you want to be a mover and a shaker or do you just want to be involved? Technology Enhanced Language Learning might be for you. Come to this session and find out how you can be involved in this pro-active Interest group. TELLIG is dedicated to finding the most effective and meaningful ways to incorporate technology into the language-learning classroom! Whether you are a seasoned technology enthusiast or you are starting to incorporate technology into your classes, join us as we work and learn together in this exciting, fast-growing, and ever-changing field.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Consultant, Retired Santa Ana College Professor

Kimberly Guppy

Academic Coordinator, L.A. City College and TELL-IG Coordinator

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
CC 203

Interest Group Networking Business Meeting, TELL

6:00pm PDT

Graduate Student Mixer

Graduate students can meet at an informal social gathering to network, share academic experiences, and discuss future careers and professional development.

Speakers

Jun Li

JSerra Catholic High School

Friday October 20, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
CC 209

Special Event

7:00pm PDT

Networking Dinners

On Friday evening, networking dinner groups will be going to nearby restaurants. Please sign up in advance at the Volunteer Table near registration. Meet at 6:45 - 7:00 PM at Hospitality Services in the lobby. Individuals are responsible for their own expenses. Tempt your taste buds at one of our restaurant selections below (links under construction):

Vespa Vietnamese Fusion / map / Distance from SCCC: 5 miles (10 mins by car)
Faz - Mediterranean Cuisine / map / Distance from SCCC: 3 miles (10 mins by car)
Bistro Siam / map / Distance from SCCC: 0.8 miles (15min walk or 7mins by car)
Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina / map / Distance from SCCC: 2 miles (11mins by car)

Friday October 20, 2017 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
CC Lobby

Special Event

8:30pm PDT

Friday Night Lite

Join us for drinks, dessert and networking fun to promote our first-ever Spelling Bee! The creators of Broadway’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are coming to CATESOL 2018 in Anaheim. Put your spelling skills to the test now. Sign up to compete next year and get a special sign up bonus. PLUS enter for a chance to win 4 Disneyland Resort admissions and a one-night stay at the beautiful Anaheim Hilton. This prize is up for grabs Friday night only! You need to be present to win. 8:30 -10:00 p.m. in the Hyatt Magnolia room off of the lobby.

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
H1 Magnolia

Special Event

7:00am PDT

Conference Registration

Saturday October 21, 2017 7:00am - 1:00pm PDT
CC Lobby

Conference Registration

7:00am PDT

Conference Schedule at a Glance

If you have trouble viewing the image below, open the attached PDF to see a one-page overview of the conference schedule.

CATESOL 2017 At a Glance Full Schedule pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 7:00am - 10:00pm PDT
Tap/click to see it!

7:30am PDT

Newcomers' Orientation

Saturday October 21, 2017 7:30am - 8:15am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Newcomers' Orientation

7:30am PDT

Continental Breakfast

Don't start your day on an empty stomach. Breakfast is provided to conference attendees until it runs out.

Saturday October 21, 2017 7:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Continental Breakfast

8:30am PDT

Digital Innovations and Barriers: Blended Learning Across the Digital Divide

New curriculum standards such as WIOA require digital literacy, but limited Internet access prevents many students from using technology. The presenter will demonstrate how Side by Side’s new eText delivers technology innovations and what public/private players and advocates are doing to expand broadband access and bridge the digital divide

Speakers

Bill Bliss

Language & Communication Associates

Language and civics educatorAuthor of the Voices of Freedom citizenship course:https://www.longmanhomeusa.com/citizenship/

Digital Innovations Barriers Resources 2017 pdf

Digital Innovations Barriers Handout 2017 pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 204

Exhibitor, A, CC, TELL

8:30am PDT

Stand Out 3e: Critical Thinking in the Adult Education Classroom - CANCELED

CANCELED

Critical thinking activities ensure that students engage and communicate while seamlessly developing College and Career Readiness in ESL instruction. The presenter will demonstrate how Stand Out is designed to provide evidence-based instruction and critical thinking for real learning. The new edition includes new National Geographic content and new technology tools.

Speakers

Rob Jenkins

Consultant, National Geographic Learning

Rob Jenkins retired from teaching in May 2020 after a 24 year ESL teaching career at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education.He is a recipient of the Santa Ana College Distinguished Faculty Award. Rob is the co-author of the best-selling series Stand Out, now it's 3rd edition.Rob... Read More →

Steven Maggiore

Specialist, National Geographic Learning ELT

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 210

Exhibitor, A, CC, ML

8:30am PDT

Teachers as Scholars: Demystifying the Academic Publishing Process

In this session, CATESOL publications editors explain the ins and outs of academic publishing. We discuss audience and editor expectations, submissions policies, and review/revision processes. We also present ideas for article topics. Anyone interested in publishing – graduate students, teachers, unpublished authors and those with publishing experience – is encouraged attend.

Speakers

Mark Roberge, CATESOL Journal Co-Editor

Karen Bleske, CATESOL News Editor

David Wiese, CATESOL Journal Submissions Editor

Jennifer Johnson

CATESOL Book Review Editor, Stanford University

Margi Wald

Lecturer, UC Berkeley College Writing Programs, Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching IG Coordinator

Margi teaches first-year composition, reading, and grammar & vocabulary courses specifically designed for multilingual student writers. She directs UC Berkeley's Summer English Language Studies program, co-edits The CATESOL Journal, and has extensive experience presenting at and... Read More →

CATESOL How to Publish pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC Ballroom B

Featured Speaker

8:30am PDT

Adventures in Video-Making and Flipping: One Teacher's Real-Life Story

Have you thought about flipping your classroom? Have you simply wanted to create a video for students and post it online? Come hear the story of one teacher who wouldn't let the fact that she had no idea what she was doing stand in her way. Be inspired! Get motivated!

Speakers

Jeanie Lundbom, Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Diablo Valley College, Las Positas College

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 202

Practice-Based Session, T, A, CC, TELL, CALL

8:30am PDT

Blended learning: the view from research

As a technology-enhanced educational option, what does blended learning contribute to the learning process? What does research say about blended learning in terms of speed, scale, space, and impact? This interactive presentation will review three selected research studies comparing and contrasting the two modalities of blended learning and face-to-face instruction.

Speakers

Thomas Bacon, Defense Language Institute

PPT1 ppt

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 206

Practice-Based Session, T, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW, TOP

8:30am PDT

Building Academic and Workplace Communication Skills with Interactive Activities

Communication skills are a key to success in college and the workplace. In this practice-oriented session, participants will look at a variety of ways to incorporate face- to- face student interactions in the adult education classroom. The session will focus on strategies needed to prepare students for successful collaboration.

Speakers

Dennis Johnson

retired, Cambridge University Press & Assessment and City College of San Francisco (retired)

Ventures co-author

Gretchen Bitterlin, San Diego Continuing Education, Retired

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC Ballroom G

Practice-Based Session, W, CC, Sec, A, C/U, TELL

8:30am PDT

MOBILE UP! Cellphone First Instruction for Low-Wage Service Workers

(NOT CANCELED)

Industry training programs in California are piloting how to use cellphones to bring ESL Instruction, Career Education and Coaching to low-wage immigrant service workers otherwise not served. Project leaders from MOBILE UP! will share emerging best practices in mobile learning with building service, healthcare, hospitality and other workers.

Speakers

Syuzanna Petrosyan, California Long-Term Care Education Center (CLTCEC)

Alison Ascher Webber, California Labor Federation, EdTech Center @ World Education

Director of Strategic Initiatives, EdTech Center @ World Education

Alison Ascher Webber develops and leads innovative projects for the EdTech Center, including advising the new Employment Technology Fund and leading its field testing. She also manages the Mobile Up! Project bringing mobile learning and career coaching to low-wage immigrant service... Read More →

Grazia Mora, Curriculum and Digital Literacy Coordinator, Building Skills Partnership

Building Skills Partnership

Mobile Up for Catesol pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 209

Practice-Based Session, A, CALL, CC, T, TEW

8:30am PDT

Practical approaches for teaching suprasegmentals

This presentation shows five practical approaches for teaching suprasegmentals to intermediate/advanced learners. Visualize it makes suprasegmentals visible, Embody it employs physical movement, Contextualize it reveals intonation’s meaning in different conversational contexts, Change it around promotes fluency, and Give it meaning interprets others’ speech. Participants will practice and adapt the approaches.

Speakers

John Levis, Iowa State University

Professor, Iowa State University

I teach and study pronunciation learning, and related areas such as teaching methods, phonetics and phonology, etc.

CATESOL 2017 pdf pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Alameda

Practice-Based Session, P, TOP, A, C/U, IEP, NT, TEW

8:30am PDT

21st Century Vocabulary Teaching and Learning

Students need a strong vocabulary foundation to develop literacy and use English effectively. Learn about a six-step process developed by a researcher which, infused with technology, enhances students’ engagement as well as vocabulary production and retention. Participants will discover resources appropriate for each step of this direct vocabulary instruction method.

Speakers

Kristi Reyes

Faculty, MiraCosta College, OTAN,TELL-IG & OT-IG Assistant Coordinator

Mariana Silva

ESL Instructor, MiraCosta College

Vocabulary CATESOL MSilva & KReyes ppsx

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Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Research-Based Session, V, A, CC, ML, NNLEI, TELL

8:30am PDT

Eye tracking and reading awareness: Boosting relationships with reading

The Eye Movement and Reading Awareness lab (EMRA) explores the use of an eye tracking camera in creating student awareness of reading behavior. Students discuss their L1/L2 reading habits before recording a reading of a short text which is then discussed. Results show visible reading changes over a semester.

Speakers

Elizabeth Specker

ESL professor, American River College

I currently teach ESL at American River College in Sacramento, CA. I also work with students about reading and using reading habits in the Eye Movement and Reading Awareness (EMRA) resource lab (http://bit.ly/EMRAlab).

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Research-Based Session, R, CC, IEP, ML, TELL

8:30am PDT

Fostering Academic Language Development Through a Co-teaching/PLC Model

This presentation shares takeaways from a unique model of teacher preparation and professional development that draws on research in co-teaching, PLCs, disciplinary AL development, and cognitive-based coaching. Findings have important implications for preparing pre-service and in-service teachers to attend to the AL development and learning needs of their EL students.

Speakers

Terry Flora, Santa Clara High School

Katya Karathanos-Aguilar, San Jose State University

Lara Kassab, San Jose State University

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Lawrence

Research-Based Session, C/U, Sec, Admin/L

8:30am PDT

Motivation in Non-Credit ESL

Many college ESL students are motivated by grades. Everyone wants an A, but what happens when grades are removed from the equation and attendance is optional? This is often the situation with Non-Credit ESL classes. Discover what we learned from our students and how to use it in your classes.

Speakers

Amy Sarver, Foothill College

Yu-Han Kuo, Foothill College

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 207

Research-Based Session, A, CC, C/U, ML, NT

8:30am PDT

21st Century Tech Tools for Formative and Summative Assessment

BYOD and create interactive slide shows with Mentimeter, collaborative group assessments using Quizlet Live, and auto-grading quizzes using Google Forms and Flubaroo. These 21st century tech tools will save you time and help you rock formative and summative assessment in your classroom and the world beyond.

Speakers

Stephanie Thomas

Faculty, San Diego Community College District Continuing Education

Stephanie Thomas is an ESL instructor who enjoys engaging students with technology. As a face-to-face and online instructor, she has taught all levels of ESL from literacy through advanced.

Formative and Summative Assessment pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 201

Workshop, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, PTE

8:30am PDT

Classroom Instruction that Works with ELLs

Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners, second edition (Hill & Miller, 2014) contains nine categories of research-based strategies. This workshop will take one of the strategies, Nonlinguistic Representations, and apply it to the teaching and learning of vocabulary. Participates will engage in a simulation for learning new vocabulary.

Speakers

Cheryl Abla

Managing Educational Consultant, McREL International

Cheryl Abla believes deeply in all students’ capacity to achieve at high levels and is passionate about helping educators use their full potential to make a positive impact on students. At McREL International, Cheryl trains and coaches K-12 teachers and school leaders on effective... Read More →

CATESOL 2017 CITW with ELLs Nonlinguistic pdf

HO 7.2 Vocabulary games pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 San Tomas

Workshop, Sp, Sec, NT

8:30am PDT

No longer worlds apart: home-school advocacy connections with TalkingPoints

Parents of emergent bilingual students have the most vested interest to advocate for their children’s needs, yet don’t always have the language ability to express them effectively. This session presents strategies to engage parents, including meaningful two-way communication with a free app, resulting in attendees creating a parent engagement plan.

Speakers

Jeffrey Mattison, Cerritos High School

Teacher, Cerritos High School

My action research usually involves the intersections between technology, second language learning, teacher training, and reflection. Feel free to email me: jeffrey dot mattison at abcusd dot us

Nancy Lee, TalkingPoints

VP of School Engagement, TalkingPoints

I work with schools and educators across the country in strengthening partnerships with families for student success. I can provide more information about TalkingPoints, our free parent-teacher messaging app with 2-way translation that can help you meaningfully communicate with all... Read More →

home school cnxn w tp pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 208

Workshop, Admin, ML, IC

8:30am PDT

Saving the Sinking Ship: Active Learning Strategies for the ESL Classroom

Participants will engage in two 20 minute Active Learning activities designed to wake up a sleeping class, help students connect the subject matter, and ensure learning that is fluid and lasting. Participants will experience the activities and then produce suggestions for future use of them in their own classrooms.

Speakers

Katrina Tamura, Palomar College and Mira Costa College

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 203

Workshop, CC, E, Sec, A, CC, PTE, TELL

8:30am PDT

Teacherless Activities for Low Level Classes

Do you struggle with getting beginners to interact in your classroom? Teacherless Activities create multiple opportunities for interaction at any level. This session will focus on activities that work with beginning levels. Several types of activities will be presented that can be adapted for any content or language focus.

Speakers

Rick Kappra, City College of San Francisco

Teacherless Activities CATESOL 2017 xtrta pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 211

Workshop, Sp, A, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT

8:30am PDT

Using Wonder to Inspire Poets - CANCELED

CANCELED

Participants will learn how writing fueled by wonder promotes student engagement. Using wonderopolis.org is a great way to peak student curiosity and create purpose for writing poetry. Student examples will be used to model how writing can be lifted to a new level when wonder is used as the basis.

Speakers

Leticia Citizen

i4Coach, Beverly Hills USD

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 205

Workshop, E, NT, W

9:00am PDT

Publisher and Vendor Exhibits -- TIME CHANGE

TIME CHANGE
Publisher and Vendor Exhibits, previously scheduled to open at 9:30am, will now open at 9:00am.

Browse and shop for the titles and ESL materials you need all in one location. The reps are here to answer your questions and help you!

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Publisher and Vendor Exhibits

9:45am PDT

21st Century Classroom: Using Canvas to Practice Listening and Speaking

Canvas is a great tool that allows ESL students to practice listening and speaking skills from anywhere with an internet connection. Learn how to use Canvas's audio capture tool to make fun listening and speaking activities and much more.

Speakers

L. Jacob Skelton

Los Angeles Mission College

Canvas Assignments Media Recordings Cheat Sheet pdf

ESL Classroom of the 21st Century PPT pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:00am PDT
CC 206

Teaching Tip, Sp, CALL, Sec, A, CC, C/U, TELL, TOP

9:45am PDT

Forward thinking: Steps to Autonomy with the language of collaboration

Adult ELLs need to acquire language that allows them to demonstrate their collaborative, interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Guided by the series director, participants will experience and explore how the collaborative team tasks and instructional materials from Step Forward 2nd Edition support adult learners’ language development, autonomy and agency.

Speakers

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Curriculum Consultant and Teacher Educator, Lighthearted Learning

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Ballroom G

Exhibitor, Sp, A, CC

9:45am PDT

Great Teachers Need Great Content. Get to Know ESLlibrary.com.

ESL Library is one of the world’s leading resource sites for English
teachers. Find out how to subscribe and access hundreds of ready-made
lesson plans and resources to keep your language students
engaged, and help you teach a better class.

Speakers

Ben Buckwold

Founder / Director, ESL Library

Ben Buckwold is the CEO of Red River Press and the founder of the very popular resource site, ESLlibrary.com. Ben studied Journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto, and Commerce at Royal Roads University in Victoria. He taught English in Tokyo for five years before launching ESL... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Lafayette

Exhibitor, A, Sec, CC, C/U, ML, NT, PTE, TELL

9:45am PDT

Read Aloud eBooks with Adaptive Assessment

Explore the world!
Read Aloud eBooks with Adaptive Assessment
• Poems featuring animals from around the world
• Word highlighting in sync with audio tracks
• Reading grade levels ranging from 1-6
Integrated quizzes featuring adaptive assessment cover:
• Reading comprehension
• Rhymes
• Syllables & stress in words
• Vocabulary & meaning

Speakers

Kathy Hans

Founder, AmEnglish.com

Established in 1999, AmEnglish.com® provides web-based programs to improve reading, vocabulary & communication skills. Our newest series, Read Aloud eBooks with adaptive assessment, received the Smart Book Award & is designed for students at reading grade levels 1.6 - 6.9. Our middle... Read More →

catesol 2017 presentation Santa Clara pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Exhibitor, R, ML, E, A, CC, IEP, TELL, CALL, TOP

9:45am PDT

The World is Your Classroom: Teach Abroad with the English Language Fellow Program

Speakers

Rebecca Copeland, The U.S. Department of State English Language Fellow Program

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Exhibitor, IC, Admin/L, A, IEP, NNLEI

9:45am PDT

Authentic Materials, Tasks, and Research in EAP Teaching

This presentation highlights the importance of authenticity in language teaching and strategies for overcoming the challenges authenticity poses to instructors and students. Referencing innovative ideas for teaching public speaking and business correspondence, the presenter demonstrates incorporation of authentic materials, tasks, and research into an EAP curriculum for international graduate students.

Speakers

Lisa Leopold

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Ballroom A

Featured Speaker

9:45am PDT

AEBG Technical Assistance: What's available for me?

This panel presentation highlights activities of the Adult Education Block Grant Technical Assistance project. The panel composed of AIR, CASAS, OTAN and the SCOE Adult Education Director will share the plans of professional development and field-based support with expertise including plans for online and face to face training, webinars, website enhancements and networking for all Consortia needs. Please join us for the latest developments and timeline of events.

Speakers

Mariann Fedele-McLeod, American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Principal Researcher, CALPRO

Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research

Pat Rickard, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)

Joyce Hinkson, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN)

Director, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network

Director, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network for Adult Educators (OTAN)Interested in education technology, adult education, online and blended learning

Diana Batista

Director, Adult Education, Sacramento County Office of Education

SCOE is managing requests for all CAEP consortia for Technical Assistance and Professional Development. A part of this project, CalAdultEd.org is a website that includes resources for adult education providers. OTAN is a TAP partner and provides Ed Tech Integration support. At ACSA... Read More →

TAP into Answers and Resources OctoberCATESOL 2017 pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 203

Panel, L, A, CC, C/U, ML, Admin/L, PTE, TELL, TEW

9:45am PDT

Leveraging Service-Learning for the 21st Century CATESOL Classroom

Access to practical service-learning knowledge that benefits English as a second language learners appears to be needed (Wurr, 2013). This panel reviews current service-learning projects to CATESOL members. Panelists will discuss project components that influence and enhance interculturality and language ability. Service-learning can be undertaken with planning, logistics, and resources.

Speakers

Netta Avineri

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Dr. Netta Avineri is Associate Professor of TESOL/TFL at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She serves as the Institute’s Intercultural Competence Committee Chair and co-founded the Intercultural Digital Storytelling Project. Dr. Avineri currently teaches... Read More →

Tyler Young, EF International Language Centers-San Diego

Amy Pascucci

ESL Instructor, University of California, San Diego

James Perren

Associate Professor, Alliant International University

Maricel Santos, San Francisco State University

SLToutlineCATESOL doc

CATESOL2017.SLT pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Ballroom H

Panel, L, A, CC, IEP, Admin/L, IC, TEW

9:45am PDT

Better Writing Grades from... Sentence Types?

This presentation analyzed the use of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences in writing samples from ESL students at a four-year university. These forms were tallied to determine if their use equated superior grades. Class levels were explored as a way to gauge where these sentence types were used most.

Speakers

John Pervez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, W, IEP, CC, C/U, ML

9:45am PDT

Differentiated Professional Development; Reaching a Diverse Teaching Team.

No teacher is the same! Teachers require personalized development to meet their differentiating needs, requirements and preferences. This session compares different development frameworks and offers practical suggestions on how they can be used to identify a teacher’s profile and better inform institution’s development schedules that personalize to the individual teacher.

Speakers

Emma Tudor, EF

Director of Academic Management, North America, EF Education First

Differentiated Professional Development pdf

Teacher Development Framework British Coucil pdf

Teacher Development Framework Examples pdf

Professional Development Report Card docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, L, IEP

9:45am PDT

English for careers: Preparing today for ECE jobs tomorrow

ESL professionals can help meet the intersecting needs of adults to learn English and train for a career. Our California community college created an English for Child Care-Child Development curriculum with positive results. Participants discuss solutions for collaborations between ESL and local workforce careers to promote linguistic pathways for success.

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

Pronunciation Doctor, CATESOL Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, TOP-IG Co-coordinator,, Sunburst Media and Mission College (emerita)

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission Colllege

Marsha's presentation and contact info pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, ESP, A, Sec, CC, C/U, Admin/L, TEW

9:45am PDT

ESL Classroom Tools: The Many Faces of Jeopardy

Students thrive when they participate in activities that are purposeful, well thought-out, and engaging. Jeopardy is a prime example. This poster will provide a variety of communicative methods to utilize Jeopardy in differing classroom settings, such as online websites, as well as ways to prevent troublesome issues.

Speakers

Tiffany Kim, Citrus College

ESL Instructor, Citrus College

Jeopardy Presentation Handout docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, G, C/U, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, PTE, TELL, CALL

9:45am PDT

Extensive Reading Made Fun with Fiction and Film - CANCELED

CANCELED

Students often cringe when they have to read. They find it a difficult and cumbersome task. How can teachers motivate students to look past this and help them identify with the context? This poster will share activities that integrate young adult fiction and film to make reading fun and interesting.

Speakers

Warshani Wijeratne, International Gateways, San Jose State University

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, CC, IEP, R

9:45am PDT

Resources in Teaching Online: Breaking through Barriers in the Digital World

As instructors in a digital age, there are many resources available to us. Many of these materials are tried and used, such as, pictures and music. In this presentation, we will share innovative ways of engaging with said materials, and assisting teachers in expanding their ability to utilize these resources.

Speakers

Karina Seaton, University of Southern California

Christina Lopez, University of Southern California

William Paja, University of Southern California

IMG 0559 JPG

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, T, TELL, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, TELL, CALL

9:45am PDT

The Handwriting's on the Wall: Teacher Perceptions of IEP Student Handwriting

How does English learners’ handwriting influence teachers’ perceptions of their writing ability? This interactive poster session explores this question by comparing scores on handwritten essays with typed and transcribed versions. The presenters share their findings and encourage teachers to reflect on their own grading practices and possible handwriting biases.

Speakers

Rafferty Libby, International Gateways, San Jose State University

Laura Comoletti, International Gateways, San Jose State University

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Poster, W, IEP, C/U, IEP

9:45am PDT

Assisting in Assessments: Reshaping and Personalizing the Testing Experience

Language learners of all levels participate in assessments that intend to measure language ability. Furthermore, teachers are not merely test facilitators, and as such, should engage in the assessment process from concept to evaluation. This demonstration identifies: assessment foundations, ways to modify publisher assessments, and how/why to personalize an assessment.

Speakers

Kimberly Wanner

ESL Teacher, The Quarry Lane School

CATESOL 2017 Presentation pdf

CATESOL 2017 Handout pdf

ExampleVocabAssessment docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 202

Practice-Based Session, ML, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, NT, IC, PTE, TELL, TEW

9:45am PDT

Bringing Literature to Life through Drama Activities

Drama activities can make literature classes multimodal and motivating for learners. Learn about four different ideas to make it happen in your classroom: role-play, town hall meeting discussion, improvisation of a scene, and semi-blind character mixer.

Speakers

Ayaka Ihara

ESL Instructor, The American Language Institute

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 207

Practice-Based Session, Sp, IEP, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP

9:45am PDT

Done Writing? Let's Fix it!

Teaching writers how to edit and revise their own writing can be an arduous task for ESL teachers. This presentation explores the need of teaching self-editing and revising papers and addresses some issues that are involved, such as types of feedback, peer review, and the use of online grading platforms.

Speakers

Maryam Eslami, University of California, Irvine

Aziz Qureshi

University of California, Irvine

Marina Reyna

California State University Long Beach

Done Writing Let's Fix It! pdf

correction symbols pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 201

Practice-Based Session, W, C/U, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, TELL, CALL

9:45am PDT

Effective Grammar Instruction for Today's Classroom

Since grammar is a critical area in ESL acquisition, direct grammar instruction is a necessary component of any adult ESL curriculum. However, many teachers feel a sense of dread when approaching grammar instruction. This presentation outlines effective strategies for teaching grammar to adults so grammar lessons are fun and memorable.

Speakers

Geneva Tesh, Houston Community College, Pearson ELT

Materials Writer, Pearson ELT

Tesh Grammar handout CATESOL 2017 docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 209

Practice-Based Session, G, IEP, CC, C/U

9:45am PDT

OTAN – Educational Technology for 21st Century Teaching and Learning

Looking to expand your teaching toolkit? OTAN’s Web site offers many free resources for adult level ESL teachers. A collection of reviewed Web sites, online lesson plans and lesson plan builder, student success stories, technology integration videos, and ideas for using Web based resources and professional development will be discussed.

Speakers

Anthony Burik

ESL Coordinator, Mt. Diablo Adult Education and OTAN Trainer

Blair Roy

Project Specialist, Sacramento COE

OTAN

OTAN at CATESOL2017 FINAL pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 210

Practice-Based Session, A, T, TELL

9:45am PDT

Research-based Instructional Practices for Second Language Writing

This interactive presentation will provide K-16 teachers with resources to understand and apply key research-based instructional practices around integrated literacy (reading, writing, and academic oral language) for language learners.

Speakers

Julie Goldman

Director, Equity Curriculum and Instruction, San Diego COE

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Practice-Based Session, W, Sec, E, Sec, CC, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TEW

9:45am PDT

Tech it to another level!

Can’t get your students to keep their smartphones away? Let your students use their phones AND reboot your lessons with engaging activities using various websites and apps. In this session, the presenter will share practical ideas and tips to encourage innovative learning opportunities.

Speakers

Grace Kee

Faculty, SJSU International Gateways

I have a B.A. in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology (UCSB), preliminary K-8 multiple subject credential (CSUF) and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics (UNE). I've been teaching ESL for over 12 years. 8 of those years were in South Korea. At my current position with International Gateways... Read More →

CATESOL Presentation upload pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 211

Practice-Based Session, L, IEP, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, ML, NT

9:45am PDT

Three Strategies to Help Students Read Better and Faster

The College and Career Readiness Standards have raised interest in assisting students to read with appropriate rate and accuracy. The presenter shares three strategies to help students read better and faster, using examples for beginning-advanced learners: Timed reading, Say Something and Making Connections. Ideas for incorporating these strategies are shared.

Speakers

Donna Price, San Diego Community College Continuing Education Program

Associate Professor, San Diego Community College

Donna Price has taught all levels of ESL for the San Diego Community College since 1979. She is a conference presenter and co-author of Ventures, published by Cambridge University Press.

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC Ballroom B

Practice-Based Session, R, A, Sec, IEP

9:45am PDT

Five Secrets to Successful Adult ESL Instruction

Adult learners have many reasons for learning English. As educators, our purpose is to facilitate learning. This session will provide an overview and practical, hands-on application of Knowles' principles of andragogy. They’ll keep your students engaged and you, the teacher, feel good about what you do.

Speakers

Teresa Nguyen

Faculty, Golden West College

Teresa X. Nguyen has an M.A. in Linguistics and a B.A. in English Literature. She is a California, USA content creator. She is the creator of ESL Garage, a bilingual YouTube channel for English language learners and co-author of the Compelling Conversations series and 60 Positive... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Cypress

Research-Based Session, A, CC, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, TEW

9:45am PDT

Teacher learning and professional growth through a curriculum development course

Student teachers benefit when their learning is situated in meaningful contexts, when they are actively engaged in their own learning process, and when they collaborate with others. This presentation highlights how collaboration with language programs that need curricular assistance impacts student teachers in a curriculum development course.

Speakers

Priya Abeywickrama

San Francisco State University

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 212

Research-Based Session, C/U, NT

9:45am PDT

Creating Your Own Materials for Adult ESl Beginners

The main focus will be on multiple ways to use the same picture cards and matching cards to practice basic listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary skills. Both teachers and students enjoy using creative ways of using these materials.

Speakers

Daniel Halford, City College of San Francisco

Creating and Using Your Own Materials pdf

Creating and Using Your Own Materials pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 204

Workshop, A, CC, E, IS, NT

9:45am PDT

How to use California's Free Resources to Enhance Family Partnerships and support English Language Learners. - CANCELED

CANCELED

Participants will with video examples of strategies to build family partnerships through a culturally competent lens. Participants will then review free resources available for family engagement and partnerships to support students learning. Participants will share their current practices and engage in-group discussions actively reflecting on newly gained content and networking with colleagues. Content is focused on TK/K/1st but concepts can be applied to all grade levels.

Speakers

Heidi Mendenhall

Project Manager, WestEd

Tamarra Osborne

DR Project Manager, WestEd

Tamarra is an Early Childhood Content Expert for WestEd's Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project. Prior to joining WestEd in 2012, Tamarra taught infants, toddlers and preschoolers in state funded programs. She directed nonprofit childcare centers for 10 years... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Winchester

Workshop, E

9:45am PDT

TESL Triangle: A tool to manage TESL teaching techniques

Teaching technique information overload is a problem for teachers. The TESL triangle, a teaching information management tool, developed by the presenter, can counter the problem. Topics are information overload research and TESL triangle parts: accent type activities, flexible teaching routines, and skill area teaching frameworks. Participants create their TESL triangles.

Speakers

Ellen Lipp, California State University, Fresno

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 San Tomas

Workshop, IS , Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L

9:45am PDT

USA Learns - Free Online English Learning!

USA Learns is a FREE English learning site developed for ELL. The media rich site is a preferred online-learning tool in many states and worldwide! The session will cover the student side and how it is used as well as the teacher management site which include class-keys, rosters, and gradebooks.

Speakers

Melinda Holt

PS II Tech Integration, OTAN

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 208

Workshop, G, W, Li, Sp, R, A, Sec, CC, ML, IC, TELL, TEW, TOP

10:10am PDT

Get It? Using Satirical News in the Reading Classroom

Looking for authentic, funny, and challenging texts to use in reading class? This session provides ideas for using satirical news articles from The Onion to teach reading. Come get some tips for teaching close reading, critical thinking, and making inferences using satire.

Speakers

Sally Teeple

Instructor, San Jose State University, International Gateways

SatiricalNewsCATESOL pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 10:10am - 10:25am PDT
CC 205

Teaching Tip, R, IEP

10:10am PDT

Integrating 21st Century Skills into the Classroom through EDpuzzle

Learn how to add EDpuzzle, an engaging interactive online app, to your teacher toolkit. EDpuzzle maximizes learning by using authentic videos for formative assessment, vocabulary learning, listening comprehension, and more. But don’t stop there – teach your students how to use this tool to improve communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity!

Speakers

Rita Van Dyke-Kao

Mt. San Antonio College

EDpuzzle Presentation pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 10:10am - 10:25am PDT
CC 206

Teaching Tip, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, CALL

10:45am PDT

PLENARY: Making a Difference: Outstanding Teachers’ Reflections on Their Own Teachers

These days, human life in many areas of the world is characterized by instantaneous communication, data-sharing through social media and other digital technologies, international travel and transportation, and improved health care and nutrition for many of the world’s people. But we must admit that life for many involves hunger, disease, animosity, and even war or the threat of war. If the world is the classroom, how can the classroom simultaneously be realistic and safe? How can teachers make a difference amidst the chaos and confusion?

CATESOL 2017 Award Winners are announced at the beginning of each plenary.

Speakers

Dr. Kathleen Bailey

Saturday October 21, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
CC Ballroom CD

Plenary

10:45am PDT

PLENARY: The Importance of Multicultural Literacy in Teaching and Learning

Drawing from my personal experience of growing up in a family of Mexican migrant workers and from my professional experiences in teaching for over 40 years and serving on the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing for ten years, I will discuss why it is essential for educators to teach and transmit stories by and about the different populations of immigrants to this country and the cultures from which they come and contributions they make to our ethnically diverse society.

CATESOL 2017 Award Winners are announced at the beginning of each plenary.

Speakers

Dr. Francisco Jimenez

Saturday October 21, 2017 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
CC Ballroom EF

Plenary

12:00pm PDT

Boxed lunch pick-up

Pick up your pre-ordered boxed lunch and join an education level rap session!

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Boxed lunch pick-up

12:30pm PDT

Adult Level Rap Session: Challenges, Opportunities, and Successes

What a year it’s been! Let's talk. Bring your lunch, your thoughts, your ideas, your concerns, your questions, and any materials or announcements you’d like to share. In addition, we will be presenting the 2017 Norma Shapiro Award, in honor of one of the best in our field.

Speakers

Inocencia Dacumos, Adult Level Chair

Jennifer Bedon, Assistant Adult Level Chair

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
CC 210

Education Level Rap Session, A

12:30pm PDT

College/University Level Rap Session: Giving Feedback on Students’ Writing: Best Practices

At this College and University Level RAP session, we will network and share best practices with other C/U colleagues. We will specifically look at what strategies have worked in giving feedback to students’ writing. This RAP session has the purpose of inviting all professionals who teach academic writing at any level (elementary, intermediate, advanced) in colleges and universities to talk about the effectiveness of feedback on students’ writing. Some of the questions that will be posed to the audience are:
1. What kind of feedback seems to be more effective in helping students notice the problems in their writing?
2. Do you mark every single mistake on your students’ writing? Why/why not?
3. How can we make sure that they incorporate our feedback in their revisions?

Speakers

Bahiyyih Hardacre

Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

I am an Assistant Professor in the M.A. in TESOL Program in the division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education at the Charter College of Education, at California State University, Los Angeles. I am originally from Brazil where I worked as an EFL teacher for 12 years at Binational... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
CC 203

Education Level Rap Session, C/U

12:30pm PDT

Community College Level Rap Session: Education and Advocacy - Lessons in AB 705 and Online VESL

We will focus on advocacy regarding AB 705 and Online ESL and VESL courses. Theory, approaches, policy, professional development, as well as strategies and tools used for creating interaction, accountability, and engagement.

Speakers

Dr. Ingrid Greenberg

Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Sydney Rice

ESL Department Chair and Associate Professor, ESL, Imperial Valley College

Leigh Ann Shaw

ESOL Professor, Skyline College

Leigh Anne Shaw has taught ESL since 1992 and has been in Skyline College's ESOL program since 2009. Active in the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC), she is committed to a powerful presence of ESL in academic affairs. She co-facilitates her region's Adult... Read More →

Meryl Siegal

Laney College

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
CC 204

Education Level Rap Session, CC

12:30pm PDT

Intensive English Program Level Rap Session: State of the Profession

Bring your lunch and join your fellow IEP colleagues for an informal discussion on all things related to IEPs in California. The IEP Level Chair will share an overview of the work completed in the last year and take notes to share with the board based on participants' concerns.

Speakers

Amy Pascucci

ESL Instructor, University of California, San Diego

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
CC 207

Education Level Rap Session, IEP

12:30pm PDT

K-12 Level Rap Session: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Classrooms

The California State Framework calls for cultural and linguistic responsiveness in the classroom. What do you do to create a classroom culture that meets your students needs? Come and share your ideas and gather ideas from others!

Speakers

Sheila Martinelli

EL Curriculum Program Specialist, Colton Joint Unified

Kristi Ward

CPS, Colton Joint Unified School District

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
CC 206

Education Level Rap Session, E, Sec

12:30pm PDT

One-on-One Mentor Meetings

Meet with experienced teachers and administrators to get valuable career information about getting and keeping teaching positions in all contexts and levels of ESL teaching. Bring your resumes/CVs to ask for advice or suggestions. Network and make career contacts!

Speakers

Amy Gonzalez, SJSU International Gateways

Emily Wong, UC Irvine

Rob Jenkins

Consultant, National Geographic Learning

Judith O’Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator

Raymond Carson, Irvine Valley College and UCI

Marla Yoshida

Academic Coordinator, University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

Saturday October 21, 2017 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
CC 202

Novice Teacher Mentor Sessions

1:20pm PDT

Adult Level Rap Session: Where do we go from here?

Recap and continue Rap Session. Discuss what’s new with AEBG, WIOA, and CCRS. What’s the perspective from the “ground force” and the experts? Participants will develop an action plan to address the challenges and/or take advantage of opportunities identified in the rap session and workshop.

Speakers

Inocencia Dacumos, Adult Level Chair

Jennifer Bedon, Assistant Adult Level Chair

Saturday October 21, 2017 1:20pm - 2:05pm PDT
CC 210

Education Level Workshop, A

1:20pm PDT

CC & C/U Level Rap Session: From Community College to Transfer - Preparing Multilingual Students for Success

In this panel, transfer readiness and college/university success of multilingual students will be discussed. Gabe Winer will talk about the community college multilingual Freshman Composition course and Margi Wald on multilingual transfer student issues at the college/university, both focusing on fostering such success.

Speakers

Meryl Siegal

Laney College

Saturday October 21, 2017 1:20pm - 2:05pm PDT
CC 203

Education Level Workshop, C/U, CC

1:20pm PDT

IEP Level Rap Session: State of the Profession in California

The current state of IEPs in California is changing. Join administrators, teachers, and researchers for a discussion on how to stay competitive in this new market. Takeaways include ideas on advocacy, repositioning yourself, and leveraging your skills in new ways.

Speakers

Amy Pascucci

ESL Instructor, University of California, San Diego

Saturday October 21, 2017 1:20pm - 2:05pm PDT
CC 207

Education Level Workshop, IEP

1:20pm PDT

K-12 Level Rap Session: My Name, My Identity Campaign

Learn about a national campaign that seeks to promote a sense of belonging and positive relationships in the classroom through the correct pronunciation of student names. Explore what Santa Clara County Office of Education and its partners have done to launch this initiative. Discover what you can do to support the campaign as well as ways you can support your own students in your classroom.

Speakers

Sheila Martinelli

EL Curriculum Program Specialist, Colton Joint Unified

Kristi Ward

CPS, Colton Joint Unified School District

Saturday October 21, 2017 1:20pm - 2:05pm PDT
CC 206

Education Level Workshop, E, Sec

2:15pm PDT

Laying Down the Foundations of TESL for Teacher Training

Trained ESL/EFL instructors are often called upon to step in as teacher trainers when working abroad. This can be especially challenging when the trainees lack both experience and theoretical knowledge of language and pedagogy. This session provides practical knowledge and techniques on training volunteers to be effective ESL instructors.

Speakers

Reagan Clark, California State University, Fresno

M.A. Candidate, California State University, Fresno

Alyssa Tobar

Admissions and Advising Specialist, American English Institute, California State University, Fresno

Language Teacher Training pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Graduate Student Forum, NT

2:15pm PDT

Helping English-Language Learners Cope with Test Anxiety

Taking a standardized test is a requirement for many English-language learners in order to go to university, get a job or obtain a professional license. In this session, we’ll discuss how teachers can help students deal with the anxiety that high-stakes ESL testing often induces in otherwise well-prepared test takers.

Speakers

Marian Crandall

ETS TOEFL

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 Winchester

Exhibitor, IEP, A, CC, C/U

2:15pm PDT

The Global Scale of English in Practice

Language educators are familiar with the benefits and challenges of the CEFR. The Global Scale of English (GSE) works to negate the challenges of CEFR by filling in the gaps with granular descriptors. In this workshop, learn how to harness descriptors to improve course outcomes and improve graduation and retention.

Speakers

Sara Davila, Pearson ELT

Learning Expert, Pedagogy and Improvement, Pearson

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 209

Exhibitor, Admin/L, Sec, A, C/U, IEP

2:15pm PDT

How Can YOU Make a Difference in Your Students' Lives? (formerly titled "A Conversation on Making a Difference") - TIME CHANGE

TIME CHANGE
This session, previously scheduled for 4:00 - 4:45pm, will now meet from 2:15 to 3:00pm.

This break-out session will pursue issues raised in Dr. Bailey’s plenary presentation. We will consider ways in which we can inspire our students and avoid discouraging them, despite the many challenges they face as language learners in an often difficult world.

Speakers

Dr. Kathleen Bailey

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC Ballroom H

Featured Speaker

2:15pm PDT

Breaking into Workplace English

Are you interested in the growing field of Workplace English, but aren’t sure how to get your start? Join us as experienced Workplace English instructors and trainers discuss topics such as building a client base, developing curricula for specific fields and needs, writing proposals, and more!

Speakers

Sophie Lawson

Nora Mitchell

Adjunct Faculty, Private Instructor, College of Alameda and CATESOL Secretary

Danielle Pelletier

President, CATESOL President and Cañada College

I'm the incoming President for CATESOL 2017-2018.

Stephanie Youngblood, UCLA

Program Director, Project SPELL, UCLA

I'd like to share the prezi “'Teaching Soft Skills'” with you. Please click the link to view it. https://prezi.com/qwaqyzqy7oqo/

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 207

Interest Group Session, TEW

2:15pm PDT

Come Meet Members of CATESOL’s Newest Interest Group

Speakers

Judith O’Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 205

Interest Group Session, MW

2:15pm PDT

Credit vs. NonCredit

Want to teach ESL at the college level and unsure of which department to choose? Join us as we host a panel of Credit and NonCredit ESL instructors as they discuss the pro’s and con’s of each side. Questions will be taken from the floor.

Speakers

Caron Lieber

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 204

Interest Group Session, PTE

2:15pm PDT

Pronunciation Operator on Duty: What’s Your Emergency?

Have you ever faced a pronunciation teaching conundrum? Wondered about prioritizing skill activities? Felt stumped by a student or teaching situation? Or want to try to stump these pronunciation authors? Come with your questions and puzzles. After a brief overview of important elements, we’ll field questions in this audience-participation session.

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

Pronunciation Doctor, CATESOL Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, TOP-IG Co-coordinator,, Sunburst Media and Mission College (emerita)

Marla Yoshida

Academic Coordinator, University of California, Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

Marsha's presentation and contact info pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 206

Interest Group Session, ToP

2:15pm PDT

Who is a Native Speaker Anyway? World Englishes and the So-called Nonnative Language Educator

Research in World Englishes has problematized the notion of the “native speaker.” Why, then, do we still use terms like “Nonnative Speaker” and “Nonnative Language Educator?” This panel discusses ideas from World Englishes, explores our relationships to terms like native and nonnnative, and examines their usefulness and limitations.

Speakers

Priya Abeywickrama

San Francisco State University

Stefan Frazier

San Jose State University

Stefan Frazier is associate professor in the Department of Linguistics and Language Development at San José State University. He has researched and published in the areas of functional grammar, NNEST issues, composition pedagogy (first and second language), and the pedagogy of pragmatic... Read More →

Ayaka Ihara

ESL Instructor, The American Language Institute

Scott Phillabaum

TESOL Coordinator, San Jose State University

CATESOL2017 pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 208

Interest Group Session, NNLE

2:15pm PDT

Social Media for Teachers

Social Media is a part of our educational world. Most of our students are on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. This panel hosted by the TELL-IG includes a discussion on proper use of social media in the profession by plenary speaker Claire Bradin Siskin, and useful ways to incorporate various social media platforms into language teaching.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Consultant, Retired Santa Ana College Professor

Kimberly Guppy

Academic Coordinator, L.A. City College and TELL-IG Coordinator

Denise Maduli-Williams, Ron Lee Tech Award Recipient

Assistant Professor, ESOL & English, San Diego Miramar College

Ixchell Reyes

Lecturer, University of Southern California

Claire Siskin

Consultant

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 203

Interest Group Session, A, Admin/L, CC, ML, TELL | Panel, A, Admin/L, CC, ML, TELL

2:15pm PDT

Becoming a World Citizen: Utilizing Commercials in ESL

Using commercials in ESL provides teachers with an opportunity to expand students’ cross-cultural awareness. Our presentation discusses diverse advertisements for their messages and content along with their pedagogical implications. Commercials promote listening, speaking and critical thinking skills for students and raise their intercultural competence. A handout will be provided.

Speakers

Soo Min Lee, Alliant International University

Alliant International University

Robert Hill, Alliant International University

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 Cypress

Practice-Based Session, CC, Sec, A, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, PTE, TELL, CALL

2:15pm PDT

Creating Independent Writers Using CPR (Calibrated Peer Review)

How can teachers engage students in peer collaboration without using classroom time? Calibrated Peer Review, a free online resource, trains students to review their peers’ essays and evaluate their own. Presenters will explain how to use the resource and offer suggestions for implementation in high school and college-level writing courses.

Speakers

Rita Kahn

Cal Poly Pomona, UCR

Dina Papachristou

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 212

Practice-Based Session, W, C/U, Sec, CC, NT, TELL

2:15pm PDT

Genre and Language Analysis Help ELLs Access Grade-level Texts

Studying real-world genres grounded in language-focused instruction helps English language learners develop academic language and grade level content knowledge in any context. Come hear stories of California teachers who have used this approach to help ELLs in mainstream classes and learn how to integrate it in your own practice.

Speakers

Shannon Pella, Sacramento State University

CATESOL 2017 pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, A, C/U, CC, E, IEP, ML, NT, R, Sec

2:15pm PDT

Infusing Workplace Preparation Skills in Beginning-Advanced ESL Classes

The presenter provides an overview of research on skills required in the workplace. This information is linked to practical classroom activities that integrate workplace preparation skills in beginning-advanced ESL classes. The presenter shares a problem-solving template, progress graph, reflection checklist, career pathway worksheets and classroom jobs.

Speakers

Donna Price, San Diego Community College Continuing Education Program

Associate Professor, San Diego Community College

Donna Price has taught all levels of ESL for the San Diego Community College since 1979. She is a conference presenter and co-author of Ventures, published by Cambridge University Press.

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC Ballroom B

Practice-Based Session, A, TEW

2:15pm PDT

Interactive Student Grouping Ideas for 21st Century Classroom

Have you been pondering how to keep your students more engaged and ensure they work in diverse group settings? These ideas provide practical solutions for keeping your classes dynamic, your students engaged, and your relationship with them mutually affable. All strategies are applicable to classes of any size and level.

Speakers

Alesya Petty, SJSU, International Gateways

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 San Tomas

Practice-Based Session, C/U, A, CC, IEP, IC

2:15pm PDT

The Story Behind the Story -- NEW SESSION

NEW SESSION
This session does not appear in the Conference Handbook, but will take place on Saturday from 2:15 - 3:00pm.

I will explain the process I use in writing my four-book memoir series: The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child, Breaking Through, Reaching Out, and Taking Hold: From Migrant Childhood to Columbia University. Teachers will find this session useful in terms of having their students write their own stories. Q&A will follow my discussion.

Speakers

Dr. Francisco Jimenez

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC Ballroom G

Practice-Based Session

2:15pm PDT

LOL, I Don't Really Read

Researchers present findings of multilingual students’ reading habits through social media dialect, tracing progress through a writing pre-test, reading as treatment, and a writing post-test. A positive correlation results between quality and quantity of reading and academic writing performance determined by writing samples, despite students’ perceptions of their reading habits.

Speakers

John Pervez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Ninet Aghasatourian, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 201

Research-Based Session, Sp, CC, Sec, A, C/U, IC, TOP

2:15pm PDT

Technology-Assisted Collaborative Learning for Beginners: A Case Study

Acquiring collaboration skills is more important than ever. Additionally, collaborative learning methods have shown proven effectiveness. In the technologically connected world, collaboration is possible at a scale previously unimaginable. The findings of this case study indicate technology-assisted collaborative writing can have positive effects on learner engagement and confidence.

Speakers

Sachiko Oates, Santa Barbara City College

Noncredit Coordinator, Santa Barbara City College

Technology Assisted Collaborative Writing for beginners pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 211

Research-Based Session, TELL, A, ML, CALL

2:15pm PDT

Boost 21st Century Teaching and Learning Skills with AVID

Enliven your classroom experience with engaging ESL activities integrating Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) for Higher Education strategies. AVID addresses goals of increased learning, persistence, completion, and success in and beyond college. Come experience activities that are quick to prepare and easy to adapt to all skills and levels.

Speakers

Debbie Goss, Saddleback College

ESL Instructor, Saddleback College

Annie Gilbert

ESL Instructor/ AESL Coordinator, Saddleback College

Boost 21st Century Teaching and Learning Skills with AVID (1) pdf

AVID FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ESL ACTIVITIES pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 210

Workshop, CC, A, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, PTE

2:15pm PDT

Building Pathways: ESL Students Study ECE at Community College

Participants learn about development of a pathway for adult education ESL students interested in a career, using the Project ACCESS: Early Childhood Education (ECE) model. Presenters explain how contextualized material encompasses core ESL components and how ESL students bridge to community college or career training programs to earn a certificate.

Speakers

Loma Vista Adult Center

ESL Program Assistant, Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Jatinder Kaur, Mt. Diablo Adult Education

Building Pathways CATESOL 2017 pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 Bayshore W

Workshop, A, A, CC, Admin/L

2:15pm PDT

Teaching Email Etiquette: Helping ESL Students Master Best Practices

This practical workshop, led by two experienced higher education English teachers, focuses on teaching best email practices to international college students. ESL students often make common mistakes in subject lines, salutations, paragraphs, requests, and closings. These ‘good mistakes’ can cause confusion, misunderstanding, and negative responses. Reproducible handouts provided.

Speakers

Teresa Nguyen

Faculty, Golden West College

Eric H. Roth

Master Lecturer, University of Southern California, American Language Institute

Best Practices Email Etiquette CATESOL 2017 Rough pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Workshop, W, IC, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, TEW

2:15pm PDT

The SEAL approach to content-based Designated ELD

In this interactive workshop we will explore how to bridge what students are learning during Integrated ELD into content-based Designated ELD. Through classroom artifacts and videos we will show how to use language functions and graphic organizers to connect content instruction with Designated ELD, bringing the vision of the CA Framework to life.

Speakers

Fraka Jill, SEAL

Heather Skibbins

SEAL Training Supervisor, SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) Model

CATESOL participant copy pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 STEVEN'S CREEK

Workshop, Sp, E, NT, Admin/L, NNLEI

2:40pm PDT

Technology & International Instruction

Discover technology that facilitates classroom instruction with an international audience. Presentation will consist of programs and websites that instructors can utilize to facilitate international instruction. Highlights from an international English language education exchange program currently using these programs and websites will be included.

Speakers

Jo Ann Arinder, Western Washington University

Graduate Assistant, WWU

Visit my Website docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:40pm - 2:55pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Graduate Student Forum, Sp, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, CALL

3:00pm PDT

Publisher’s dedicated hour

Participate in the Passport to Prizes drawing by visiting Exhibitors’ booths! Get your “passport” stamped as you learn about new titles, editions, and opportunities.

Saturday October 21, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Special Event

3:30pm PDT

Passport to Prizes drawing

In your conference bag, you’ll find your “Passport” on which to collect signatures from participating exhibitors. Follow the directions on the Passport and go to the Exhibit Hall during the publisher's dedicated hour for the drawing at 3:30 PM. You must be present at the drawing in order to win.

Saturday October 21, 2017 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
CC Exhibit Hall

Special Event

4:00pm PDT

1, 2, 3 Tech Up

Your students can tech up through the integration of this 4-step method. It teaches students critical thinking through a collaborative process while integrating technology. The presenter will also demonstrate how your students can integrate all language skills by using technology and creating a hands on tech project.

Speakers

Tommie Martinez

teacher, Fresno Adult School

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Teaching Tip, IS, A, ML, PTE, TELL

4:00pm PDT

Using Simple Analogies to Make Writing Classes More Effective

The presenter will demonstrate how the use of simple analogies engage students in learning academic writing. The examples shown can be used to teach a variety of academic topics such as paragraph organization, cohesive elements, insertions of paraphrases and citations, etc. Handouts will be shared.

Speakers

Patricia Carobus, De Anza College

De Anza College

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
CC 205

Teaching Tip, W, CC, A, CC, NT

4:00pm PDT

Developing oral skills for college and careers through language clubs

The session focuses on how out-of-class language clubs can be used to provide additional opportunities to boost learners’ language skills and increase confidence through sustained and systematic listening and speaking practice. Presenters offer recommendations and activities to showcase how oral language skills can be effectively taught outside of the classroom.

Speakers

Amy Sarver, Foothill College

Katie Ha, Foothill College

Mike McCusker, Foothill College

Instructor, Foothill College

Created the Chat Cafe at Foothill College Interest in assisting international college students in speaking and listing to spoken English in professional environments.

Melissa Jaquish, Foothill College

Josh Pelletier, Foothill College

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 204

Panel, IS, IEP, A, CC, C/U, TELL

4:00pm PDT

International Professional Development of CATESOL Members

Wondering what opportunities exist abroad for experienced professionals? Consider applying for an English Language Fellow Fellowship through the U.S. Department of State. This panel will feature Fellow alumni who will describe their experiences and answer questions about teacher education projects they created in Cambodia, India, and the Philippines.

Speakers

Cerise Santoro

English Composition Consultant, CIAM

https://elprograms.org/story/trekking-trip-connects-fellow-with-remote-community/ http://www.usl.edu.ph/news/louisians-take-boston-universitys-theartofpoetry-mooc/

Richard Silberg

ELL + Drama teacher, The U.S. Department of State English Language Programs, MLK Middle School: Berkeley Unified School District

English Language Development/Long Term Els + Drama teacherMartin Luther King Middle School, Berkely, Ca.English Language Fellow and Specialist based in Cambodia funded by the U.S. Dept. of State 2015-17

Claire Siskin

Consultant

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Ballroom B

Panel, W, C/U, Sec, CC, IEP, IC, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Best Practices for Developing Academic Discourse Through Contrastive Corpus Analysis

This session merges research on Sociolinguistics and Contrastive Corpus Analysis to provide teachers with applications for improving students’ Academic Discourse. Brief video vignettes of students using the proposed strategies move past theory and illustrate how real-world applications from these fields can effectively develop learner autonomy and academic discourse.

Speakers

Brad Evans

Clark County School District

Best Practices for AD through CL Evans (1) pdf

1 describe academic discourse in 3 or fewer adjectives jpg

2 give 3 examples of academic discourse jpg

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Winchester

Practice-Based Session, W, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, Admin/L, TELL, CALL

4:00pm PDT

Digital Literacy for Adult Learners - Google Docs and Readworks

21st Century teaching and learning is exciting, but it can be intimidating, too! The purpose of this workshop is to provide teachers with a brief overview of two websites that will help you and your students improve your digital literacy, online collaboration, review and assessment skills.

Speakers

Tana Mobley, Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School

ABE and ESL teacher, Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School

Readworks Presentation pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 206

Practice-Based Session, T, R, W, A, E, Sec, CC, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, PTE, TELL

4:00pm PDT

Digital Safety for Teachers and Students

Learn how to keep yourself safe on the Internet when using mobile devices while creating an effective web presence that will get you noticed in a positive manner. Uncover those buried settings on your phone that could be tracking your every movement. Learn this and more in this hands-on session.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Consultant, Retired Santa Ana College Professor

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom G

Practice-Based Session, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Finding 'Found Poetry' in Any Class

When most students hear the word “poetry,” they immediately shut down. Learn how found poetry allows students to use a variety of texts as the foundation for producing thoughtful and meaningful self expression. Presenters will model this technique, discuss various classroom applications, and guide participants in producing a found poem.

Speakers

Ellen Mann, UC San Diego Extension, English Language Institute

Amy Pascucci

ESL Instructor, University of California, San Diego

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, ML, R

4:00pm PDT

Helping students achieve speaking proficiency through corrective feedback

A “key engine for learning in the classroom” (Ellis, 2009), corrective feedback (CF) is an important defining feature of interaction and a teacher tool to enhance students’ language awareness, to help them achieve speaking proficiency in both form- and meaning-focused interactions, and to lead them towards language autonomy.

Speakers

Thomas Bacon, Defense Language Institute

PPT4 ppt

Hand out CF doc

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 212

Practice-Based Session, IC, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Tech Up Your Citizenship Class

Participants will identify the latest Citizenship resources in the form of listening quizzes, mobile apps, textbooks, videos, websites, and more. By adapting and incorporating these digital resources, participants will be able implement learning strategies appropriate for ESL and/or Citizenship classrooms, blended learning or distance learning environments.

Speakers

Jennifer Gagliardi

trainer, OTAN and Milpitas Adult School

US Citizenship, ESL, Digital Literacy, Google Docs

2017 catesol tech up citizenship class pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 202

Practice-Based Session, T, A, TELL

4:00pm PDT

Developing and Implementing Online Tutoring: Intercultural Competence for TESOL

Based on an online service learning project between TESOL graduate students and students in Afghanistan, this presentation will explore how virtual interactions can lead to increased linguistic and intercultural competence. Participants will explore ways to integrate e-service learning projects into TESOL curriculum to develop cultural competence among preservice teachers.

Speakers

Sarah Dietrich

Assistant Professor, Southeast Missouri State Unviersity

Teacher development Intercultural competence Culturally responsive teaching Study abroad a course "text" Bilingual literacy development Multilingual and multicultural student success in Higher Education

Didem Ekici

Faculty, College of Alameda/University of San Francisco

Dr. Didem Ekici is an ESOL faculty/department co-chair in College of Alameda. She has 17 years of experience in teaching ESL/ESF in different contexts. She received her doctorate in International and Multicultural Education Department at the University of San Francisco where she... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Research-Based Session, IC, TELL

4:00pm PDT

Word-for-word paraphrasing in community college summary writers

To avoid plagiarism, ESL summary writers often resort to word-for-word paraphrasing. The presenter will show errors ascribable to this strategy and their effect on summary quality. The presenter will also discuss teaching strategies to prevent word-for-word paraphrasing and will elicit exchange of ideas regarding classroom practice and further research.

Speakers

Maria Antonini de Pino, Evergreen Valley College

CATESOL 2017 PP PRESENTATION M ANTONINI pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 211

Research-Based Session, W, CC, C/U, IEP

4:00pm PDT

'Tech'nically Learning - CANCELED

CANCELED

Take time to engage with Google Apps for Education, Web Store apps, and other sites in the classroom that are vital instructional technological tools for effective engagement and learning. Participants will be able to explore best practices for using Chromebooks.

Speakers

Leticia Citizen

i4Coach, Beverly Hills USD

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom A

Workshop, E, NT, Sec

4:00pm PDT

10 Websites Every Student Should Know

New to college/America, students need to learn new information fast or risk being clueless, broke, and stunned about independent student life. The internet, a kingdom of student resources, steps in. Come and learn 10 websites that will guide your students in developing a sense of belonging in a new place.

Speakers

Teresa Nguyen

Faculty, Golden West College

10 Websites Every Student Should Know pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 208

Workshop, Culture, C/U, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW

4:00pm PDT

Educator Support for Immigrant and Refugee Students

In light of the increasingly hostile climate toward immigrants and the insecurity caused by the changing policy landscape, Californians Together is implementing a multi-pronged approach toward creating a safe learning environment for students of all backgrounds, including grade-span lesson modules and an educator toolkit.

Speakers

Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez

Deputy Director, Californians Together

Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez is Deputy Director of Californians Together

Shelly Spiegel-Coleman

Executive Director, Californians Together

EL Roadmap, Research publications, Multiple Pathways to Biliteracy, Long Term English Learners, The State Seal of Biiteracy, Accountability and ELs, Bilingual Teacher Shortabe

SIRS CATESOL 2017 Presentation pdf

SIRS Project Description pdf

CalTog ToT SavetheDate pdf

SIRS Draft Website Language pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 San Tomas

Workshop, L, ML, E, Sec, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI

4:00pm PDT

Helping Students Transition from Noncredit to Credit ESL - CANCELED

CANCELED

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about and discuss the academic needs of noncredit ESL students as they transition to credit classes.
Presenters from Santa Rosa Junior College will share the path taken and lessons learned in the process of implementing a new noncredit to credit transition class.

Speakers

April Oliver, Santa Rosa Junior College

Jessica Pardoe, Santa Rosa Junior College

Daniela Kingwill, Santa Rosa Junior College

Luz Navarrette Garcia

ESL / Education Professor, Santa Rosa Junior College

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Lawrence

Workshop, A, CC

4:00pm PDT

Language Lab: Learning Endeavors Outside the ESL/ELL Classroom

Participants will learn strategies to create and coordinate a language lab which consists of monthly tutoring and workshops as well as a peer-led bi-weekly conversation group. Sample faculty-led workshop topics include: Grammar Jeopardy and Presentation Skills. Conversation groups engage students in current events, foster community, and promote fluency.

Speakers

Faith Litchock-Morellato

Assistant Professor, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 203

Workshop, IS , C/U, A, CC, IEP, ML

4:00pm PDT

Maximizing Learning with Multiple Strategies and Resources

New to the ESL classroom? Need interactive activities as your students trickle into class or for the last 15 minutes of class? Come explore strategies and resources every ESL teacher should have on hand, see activities demonstrated and get a resource list of books, web sites and apps!

Speakers

Sally Wong, Berkeley Adult School

Maximizing Resources CATESOL 2017 pptx

CATESOL 2017 Maximizing Learning Handout Packet pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 209

Workshop, A, Sec, CC, IEP, ML, NT, TELL, CALL, TOP

4:00pm PDT

The Missing Link: Suprasegmentals for Pronunciation

Have your language students ever felt frustrated because native speakers could not understand them even though their English skills were improving? Suprasegmentals are often the “missing link” to improving pronunciation. Presenters will demonstrate engaging activities on intonation, reductions, stress words, and linking words to improve students’ pronunciation and fluency.

Speakers

Emily Wong, UC Irvine

Raymond Carson, Irvine Valley College and UCI

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 201

Workshop, Sp, TOP, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TOP

4:25pm PDT

Station Rotation: An Active Participation Strategy for the ESL/EFL Classroom

In this hands-on demonstration, attendees will learn how to implement and optimize an active participation strategy in which students travel through multiple learning stations in the classroom. Each station focuses on a different language skill (i.e. reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Station Rotation is appropriate for pre-intermediate to advanced levels.

Speakers

Yvette Lopez

Graduate Assistant, California State University, San Bernardino

Yvette.Lopez.Station.Rotation pptx

CATESOL Station Rotation Presentation Handouts docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:25pm - 4:40pm PDT
H2 Lafayette

Graduate Student Forum, NT, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP

4:25pm PDT

Reflections on 'Dogfooding' at the Community College

The tech term, “dogfooding” describes testing new programs prior to release. Gonzales (2015) applies the term to education, referring to teachers completing assignments rather than simply assigning them. This presentation will include the reflections of an instructor who attempted the practice. Challenges, benefits, and student reactions will all be discussed.

Speakers

Michael Westwood, Bakersfield College

Assistant Professor, EMLS, Bakersfield College

Dogfooding at the Community College pptx

Dogfooding at the Community College pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:25pm - 4:40pm PDT
CC 205

Teaching Tip, W, CC, E, Sec, C/U, IEP, NT

5:00pm PDT

Town Hall -- ROOM CHANGE

ROOM CHANGE from CC Ballroom E to CC Ballroom A

Come meet and greet CATESOL board members in an open forum to discuss matters of importance to CATESOL members. This is your opportunity as a member to talk with the CATESOL leadership and learn how to become involved with your professional organization.

Saturday October 21, 2017 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
CC Ballroom A

Special Event

5:30pm PDT

CATESOL Business Meeting - ROOM CHANGE

ROOM CHANGE from CC Ballroom E to CC Ballroom A

All CATESOL members are invited to participate, even if you just joined the organization today.

Saturday October 21, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
CC Ballroom A

CATESOL Business Meeting

5:30pm PDT

CSU/EAP TESOL Meeting

What’s happening in the California State University system? CSU faculty, students, and those interested in CSU issues are invited to attend the California State University EAP annual meeting. We will be discussing issues related to changes and shifts in the system which impact our students, faculty and programs.

Saturday October 21, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
CC 202

CSU/EAP TESOL Meeting

5:30pm PDT

UC/EAP Meeting

What’s happening in the University of California system? UC faculty, students, and those interested in UC issues are invited to attend the University of California EAP annual meeting. We will be discussing issues related to changes and shifts in the system which impact our students, faculty and programs.

Saturday October 21, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
CC 208

Special Event

7:30pm PDT

Saturday Night Sizzle

Get ready for a swingin' good time at the CATESOL 2017 SATURDAY NIGHT SIZZLE! Get dolled up in your best 1920s attire, bring your dancing shoes, and check your inhibitions at the door! Submerge yourself in the glamorous atmosphere of the roaring 20s!

Enjoy listening to a live jazz band playing musical delights of the times!
Be a part of it - wear anything from full costume to a party attitude!
Spice up your look with period props before taking that old time photo!
Make new connections by playing Speed Networking games!
Can you out-dance everyone else in Charleston?

A drink at no-host bar can help work up some courage for that! Don’t miss those delicious, exquisite European sweet treats! Ooh La La!

Get lucky, enter a raffle for a charitable cause and win a prize! All of this and other surprises will be waiting behind the secret door starting at 7:30 pm in Hyatt Magnolia Room! Join the fun!

List of Raffle Prizes: https://catesol2017.wixsite.com/conference/sizzle

Saturday October 21, 2017 7:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
H1 Magnolia

Special Event

8:45pm PDT

CATESOL Education Foundation Raffle

Near the end of the Saturday Night Sizzle, the CATESOL Foundation will have its famous raffle where you can win fabulous prizes! Place your raffle tickets in jars next to an item you hope to win. Winners must be present. Tickets for the raffle are available all day Friday and Saturday at the CATESOL Foundation table in the Exhibit Hall. If you do not get a chance to purchase them beforehand, you can still get some before the event. Please see the CATESOL Foundation table for details.

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE...

2-night stay and breakfast for 2 at the Hotel del Coronado (over $1,000 value)
Free registration to an EdTechTeam Summit ($329 value)
Tickets to the San Francisco Ballet ($200 value)
Unlimited Rides at Pacific Park in Santa Monica ($132 value)
Tickets to Beach Blanket Babylon ($116 value)
Tickets to the South Coast Repertory ($100 value)

And tickets to:

The California Academy of Sciences
The Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Chabot Space and Science Center
The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Gardens
The USS Midway
The Natural History Museum of LA
The Exploratorium in San Francisco

And subscriptions for Easy English Times

Also, dinner at...

Lazy Dog Restaurant
The Cheesecake Factory
The Slanted Door

And more! Come join the fun and support the CATESOL Education Foundation!

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:45pm - 10:00pm PDT
H1 Magnolia

Special Event

9:00am PDT

Essential Principles for Success: Teaching Emergent Bilinguals in the 21st Century (1.5 hr)

Emergent bilinguals face new challenges in the 21 st Century. They must meet Common Core standards to compete in school and adapt to a rapidly changing society. In order to do this, they need the academic language of school to read, write about, and discuss the challenging content of school. The presenter explains seven research-based principles for teaching English learners. For each principle, she describes activities and shows PowerPoint slides from classrooms of teachers who use a variety of strategies to scaffold instruction and help emergent bilinguals develop the academic language and subject matter knowledge needed to succeed in school. Participants will be involved in activities that help them apply the principles to their own contexts.

Speakers

Dr. Mary Soto

Professor, Author & ELD Consultant, Cal State East Bay

CATESOL Principles Final pdf

Sunday October 22, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
H2 STEVEN'S CREEK

Sunday Workshop

9:00am PDT

What Can and Should Teachers Do about ESL Grammar in 2017? (1.5 hr)

In this session, we will consider current research-based teaching practices in the teaching of ESL grammar. We will consider why so little research in ESL grammar exists today, especially with regard to ESL vocabulary, ESL writing, or ESL reading. The bottom line is that teachers need to have an idea of what our profession is thinking about grammar in 2017 and beyond.

Speakers

Keith Folse

Professor, TESOL University of Central Florida, University of Central Florida

Hello from central Florida! MANY THANKS to the CATESOL team for ALL THEIR HARD WORK in making CATESOL 2019 happen! Even though I'm on the other side of the US and have never taught in California, I think I've been a CATESOL member longer than a Florida Sunshine TESOL member! I'm... Read More →

What can should teachers do about ESL grammar in 2017 Folse pdf

Sunday October 22, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Cypress

Sunday Workshop

9:00am PDT

Agency, Teamwork, and Language Strategies: Taking the 21 st Century to Task (3 hr)

Within the world of the classroom, we do everything in our power to ensure our adult learners acquire the English they need to reach their life goals. Outside the classroom, our learners encounter the challenging complexities of 21 st century societies and systems. Learners’ ability to persist in the face of those challenges does not reside in our power, but in theirs. Task-based and project-based instruction reinforce learners’ awareness of, and belief in, their self-efficacy and agency while helping them develop the language strategies they need to engage in their communities, postsecondary settings, and workplaces.

In this three-hour session, we examine (and experience) a collection of task types that allow learners to acknowledge, define and expand their abilities. Each task is analyzed through the lenses of relevance, rigor, responsibility, reciprocity, and reflection. We also consider the roles of differentiation, digital literacy and contextualization in each task.

Speakers

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Curriculum Consultant and Teacher Educator, Lighthearted Learning

Sunday October 22, 2017 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
H2 Winchester

Sunday Workshop

9:00am PDT

Developing Virtual Reality Lessons Using 360° Photos (3 hr)