LILT Annual Conference 2024: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Conference Registration

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Conference Registration, participants will enter the building and pick up their name tag with the welcoming table. They will also have the opportunity to take photos in front of our Step & Repeat and pick up some LILT Swag! This is also a great opportunity to check out our vendors and exhibits as well as look at our raffles.

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Wisdom Lane Middle School 153 Center Ln, Levittown, NY 11756

Opening Session

8:30am EDT

Welcome & Conference Opening

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Wisdom Lane Middle School

Our welcome from the current LILT President, Katina Price. She will discuss goals for the day, introduce the Board members, and share key information that all participants need to be aware of. Representation from NYSAFLT's 1st Vice President, Wendy Mercado will also speak on behalf of her organization.

Conference Presenters

Katina Price

District Coordinator | LILT President, Sewanhaka Central School District

Katina Price is the District Coordinator of World Languages for the Sewanhaka Central High School District, bringing 18 years of educational experience to her role. Certified to teach Spanish from K-12, she has dedicated her career to advancing language education. Currently serving... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Wisdom Lane Middle School 153 Center Ln, Levittown, NY 11756

Opening Session

9:00am EDT

Opening Keynote

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Wisdom Lane Middle School

Opening Keynote from Dr. Jordan González from the Regional Bilingual Education and Resource Network of Long Island (RBERN)

Conference Presenters

Dr. Jordan González

RBERN

Dr. Jordan González started his career teaching English as a Foreign Language in Madrid, Spain. He followed his passion for bilingual education and became an English as a New Language Teacher and Spanish for Heritage Speakers Teacher for five years in New York City public schools... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Wisdom Lane Middle School 153 Center Ln, Levittown, NY 11756

Opening Session

9:35am EDT

Addressing the Needs of Heritage Learner and ELLs: A 2-Year Check In

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 115

Are you wondering how your World Language Department can best meet the needs for Heritage Learners and ELL's? If you are, then this workshop is for you! This workshop is a follow up to our presentation at LILT's 2023 Annual Conference. We will share details about year 1 of our Spanish Language Arts Program implementation, the adjustments we made and how we have planned for year 2 of implementation. In this workshop we will also share the steps taken to initiate programs and courses that are designed to best address the needs of Heritage Learners and ELL's in the World Language Classroom. In this workshop curricula, activities, and strategies will be shared as well as what we did to get courses and programs approved to support the academic success of a growing sub group of our student population.

Conference Presenters

Emilio Sosa

Assistant Principal, Longwood Central School District

Emilio is an Assistant Principal at Longwood High School and is currently serving on the LILT Executive Board as the Historian. During his time in education and with LILT, he has provided various workshops at several Fall Annual Conferences and the Spring Workshop Series. Emilio graduated... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 115

Session 1, Heritage Speakers

9:35am EDT

Breaking the Language Barrier: Your First Year Teaching Toolkit

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 120

This workshop will be for new WL teachers who are about to embark on their first year of language education. It will include advice from two second-year teachers from two very different schools on how to navigate different topics such as setting up the beginning of the year, stress and time management techniques, and other topics the presenters wish they had known before stepping into the first year of teaching.

Conference Presenters

Kelly McGuirk

Spanish Teacher, Bay Shore High School

Kelly McGuirk: Fordham University (BA English and Spanish), Hofstra University (MSEd Spanish and ENL Education) 1 Year of Teaching Spanish at Bay Shore High School.

Heather Sanders

New York City Public Schools

Hofstra University (BA Spanish Literature & Global Studies and MSED Spanish Education) 1 year of teaching Spanish in DOE

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 120

Session 1, New Teacher

9:35am EDT

Decolonizing Your World Language Classroom Resources

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 118

Creating and using resources that highlight diverse and often marginalized voices is of significant importance in today's world. In this session, learn why this is necessary in a World Language classroom and also explore a growing library where you can find these resources.

Conference Presenters

Michael Lauria

Spanish/Italian Teacher

Michael earned his BA in Secondary Education – Spanish from SUNY Cortland and his MA in Educational Psychology from Marist College. In addition to his 16 years of teaching experience, he has also earned a Professional Certification in English-Spanish Translation from Adelphi University... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 118

Session 1, Teacher Resources

9:35am EDT

Enhancing Language Learning Through Interactive Notebooks

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 117

Unlock the potential of interactive notebooks in the language classroom to boost student engagement, foster creativity, and enhance language retention. This session will explore ways to integrate interactive notebooks into your teaching practice, providing students with hands-on learning experiences that support vocabulary acquisition, grammar understanding, and cultural exploration. Participants will discover practical strategies for organizing content, assessing student progress, and incorporating multimedia elements.

Conference Presenters

Carina Morales Hauser

Spanish Teacher, Long Beach High School

Carina is certified to teach Spanish to grades one through 12 and hold a Master’s degree in Spanish literature and grammar. She has been teaching since 2008, and is currently in her sixth year teaching Spanish in the Long Beach school district. Since starting her career, she has... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 117

Session 1, Instructional Practices

9:35am EDT

Instructional Strategies to Scaffold AP Skill Development for Checkpoint B

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 119

In this workshop, participants will examine the free response tasks featured on AP World Language Exams. The session will begin with a review of these tasks, followed by a discussion on strategies to adapt and scaffold AP-level tasks for students in Checkpoint B courses. Attendees will gain insights into helping their students develop well-organized written and spoken responses, tailored to meet their unique learning needs.

Conference Presenters

Christina Lang

Christina Lang - Masters in Educational Leadership & Technology - Adelphi University; Masters in TESOL - Queens College; B.A. in Spanish - Saint Peter's College; 20 years teaching Spanish, 1 year as the Coordinator of World Languages & ENL

Elizabeth Levengood

BA French Loyola College; MA French Middlebury College; 19 years teaching French

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 119

Session 1, Instructional Practices

9:35am EDT

The Three Ps of Culture, NYS Standard 4: Activities for Checkpoints A, B, C

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 113

Standard 4 calls for students to uncover and explore perspectives behind the products and practices of communities that use the target language. How do we help students do this at any level? This session will explore the three Ps of Culture. We will work through a cultural comparison using the three Ps and using the same resource, we will explore activities for Checkpoint A, B, and C.

Conference Presenters

Maria Quintanilla

Spanish Teacher, New York City Dept. of Education

María Quintanilla has been successfully teaching all levels of Spanish, including the AP Spanish Language and Literature courses to Native, Heritage as well as non- Spanish Speaking students for sixteen years at the NYC Department of Education. She has worked extensively developing... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 113

Session 1, Instructional Practices

9:35am EDT

Unlocking Español: Simple Strategies to Make World Language Accessible to Students with Diverse Learning Needs

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

Room 111

Discover subtle, yet impactful strategies to support students with diverse learning needs in the early language classroom! This workshop is designed to give you meaningful techniques to make World Language instruction accessible to all early language learners. From fine-tuning instructional strategies to designing multiple forms of assessment, you'll leave empowered to guide your students through their linguistic journey. Examples are from a K-6 classroom setting in both English and Spanish.

Conference Presenters

Alexis Porcelli

FLES Teacher (3-5), Massapequa Public Schools

Alexis Porcelli earned her B.A. in Italian Language and Literature with a minor in Spanish Language and Literature from SUNY Binghamton. She received her MAT in Italian from SUNY Stony Brook. Alexis holds certification in teaching Italian, Spanish and ENL at both the secondary and... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
Room 111

Session 1, Instructional Practices

10:45am EDT

AP Spanish Secrets: Unlock Your Path to a 5

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 119

In this interactive workshop, you will learn key strategies to boost your students' performance on the AP Spanish exam. We will dive into effective approaches for preparing students in every section of the exam, offering practical tools you can immediately apply in your classroom. Whether you're helping students reach a score of 3 or pushing them toward a 5, this session will provide you with the insights and techniques to guide your students toward success on test day.This will be for all AP Language teachers but with the focus and example will be in Spanish.

Conference Presenters

Pilar Principe-Franco

Spanish Teacher, The Wheatley School

I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. Teaching has been my passion for over 20 years, and for the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of working in the East Williston District, where I’ve taught Spanish and focused specifically on AP Spanish for the last 18 years. Prior to... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 119

Session 2, Instructional Practices

10:45am EDT

Bueno Bucks: Using Financial Literacy to Build Classroom Community & Management

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 118

Based off of an idea from TikTok and modified to work in a Middle School Classroom within New York City Publics schools by a teacher with A.D.D. that takes on too much, this workshop shows how one idea to work smarter not harder and negotiate with middle schoolers created an entire classroom community and economy. We will discuss the process of what ARE Bueno Bucks, how they are used, and what processes I put in place to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Conference Presenters

Nicholas Amster

Spanish Teacher, New York City Public Schools

Nick Amster has been a language educator for 10 years now beginning his journey at St. John's University (BSEd'15) and continuing to eventually pursue a doctorate, he has experience in K-12 education as well as working in Higher Education in the World of Student Affairs. He earned... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 118

Session 2, Instructional Practices

10:45am EDT

Effective Strategies for Successful ENL Co-Teaching

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 116

Being an effective ENL co-teacher takes strategy, adaptability, and a balanced relationship with the content area teacher. Sometimes, ENL teachers feel relegated to the sidelines and unsure how to fulfill their role in a co-taught classroom. This workshop will offer tips, dos and don't, and successful strategies to help foster a collaborative and effective co-teaching experience.

Conference Presenters

Hallie Heller

I have received my Bachelor of Arts in Geology with honors from Hofstra University in 2008, my Masters of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Education from SUNY Stony Brook in 2010, and am currently working toward my EdD in Supporting Diverse Learning Communities at Molloy University... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 116

Session 2, ENL

10:45am EDT

Enhancing Spanish Language Arts Instruction

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 115

This workshop will explain the steps taken to create and implement a curriculum for Spanish Language Arts 1 course. In addition we will discuss the objectives, methodology, content and strategies to support students to succeed in this course. We will explain the areas of difficulty and improvements that will be taken into consideration to create and implement the curriculum for SLA 2, 3, and 4. Furthermore we will explore innovative strategies for teaching Spanish Language Arts, focusing on the interconnected aspects of student development. Discover how to:
- Foster literacy skills through phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency techniques
- Develop academic skills through vocabulary building, word analysis, and writing workshops
- Integrate authentic cultural resources and materials to promote cultural awareness and understanding
- Exploring Literature in context (analyzing literature.)
-Preparing students for regents examinations and AP Language and Culture, and Literature and Culture.

Conference Presenters

Emmanuel Gonzalez

Spanish Teacher

Francisco Gonzalez Bonilla has degrees from the University of Granada in Spain, the International University of Valencia in Spain, Accademia Lingustica di Belle Arti in Italy, Manhattan College, as well as Advanced Placement certification from the College Board for AP Spanish Language... Read More →

Francisco Gonzalez Bonilla

Emmanuel Gonzalez has degrees from the International University of Valencia, Spain, the American College of Education in Indianapolis, IN, Queens College, and Suffolk County Community College. This is 12th year teaching Spanish.

Karla Hernandez

Spanish Teacher

Karla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Hispanic Languages and Literature from Stony Brook University. Additionally, Karla is certified to teach Spanish for grades 6 through 12 and has a degree in American Sign Lang... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 115

Session 2, Heritage Speakers

10:45am EDT

Lessen Your Planning with the Comprehensible Novel

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 117

If the idea of using a comprehensible novel with your students is daunting, this presentation is for you. Spanish teacher and author, Jennifer Degenhardt, will take you through the necessary steps to plan the novel, La chica nueva. You will be awarded a copy of the novel in the session (other languages available, too) and great ideas to use with it, so you can work to bring the story to life right away! If you’ve been toying with the idea to get into the class novel, you need to join Jen. It will be a good time for sure!

Conference Presenters

Jennifer Degenhardt

Presenter & Exhibitor, Jennifer Degenhardt

So excited to be joining you to present a pre-conference workshop and as an exhibitor. I have been teaching Spanish for thirty years and more recently have begun writing comprehensible novels with compelling themes for students learning languages. While I think that learning a second... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 117

Session 2, Instructional Practices

10:45am EDT

Meeting the Needs of Diverse Language Learners

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 111

In this workshop we will share strategies to support students with diverse language needs. Participants will learn several tips and tricks to support diverse students on their proficiency journey. We will share examples from our ICT Spanish classroom, including the roles of each co-teachers, including the role of the co-teacher who may not speak the target language and how to manage record keeping associated with IEPs.

Conference Presenters

Jamie Mare

Middle School Spanish Teacher, Massapequa School District

I am beginning my 29th year of teaching Spanish at Berner Middle School in the Massapequa School District. My co-teacher and I are beginning our 7th year together.

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 111

Session 2, Special Education

10:45am EDT

Supporting World Language and ENL Teachers: An Administrator’s Roundtable

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 120

As current and future language leaders, we constantly strive to lead, mentor and support our World Language and ENL teachers. Join us for a lively discussion about strategies for supporting our teachers and leading our departments.

Conference Presenters

Will Anderson

Curriculum Associate for World Languages and ENL, Massapequa School District

Will currently works at the Massapequa School District as the Curriculum Associate for World Language and ENL. He earned his B.A. in Spanish in Political Science and his M.A. in Foreign Language Education from Syracuse University. In addition to his time serving in leadership roles... Read More →

Ana Aguiar-Mady

Ana Aguiar-Mady is the K-12 Director of World Languages and ENL at North Shore Schools as well as a Past President of LILT. she became a part of the Executive Board in 1994 and since then has served in several roles, including twice as President along with leadership roles for NYSAFLT... Read More →

Jennifer Nesfield

District Chairperson for World Languages and ENL, Northport-East Northport UFSD

JEnnifer is the Chairperson of World Languages & ESL in the Northport-East NorthportSchool District, Jenn was the former chairperson and teacher of French at Calhoun HS.Ms. Nesfield has served on steering committees for the development of the FLACSRegional Exams, and has also presented... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 120

Session 2, Teacher Resources

10:45am EDT

THE CIVIS PROJECT: A Case Study In Creative Engagement with Authentic Resources for Italian Teachers

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Room 113

In this workshop, we will showcase a collaborative project developed with Stony Brook University and the Three Village Central School District in collaboration with the Italian Consulate in NY. The material and activities, while highly creative and engaging, align with the NYS Standards and can be used with all levels. Participants in the workshop will have access to online resources and methodological guidance to implement the project with their students. While the project was created for Italian language classes , this workshop offers teachers of other languages the opportunity to develop similar projects in their own language.

Conference Presenters

Daniela Casadei-Berwind

Three Village SD

Daniela Casadei-Berwind teaches Italian and Spanish at Murphy Junior High in Three Village. Previously, she also taught at Ward Melville High School and Long Island Lutheran. Before becoming a secondary-level teacher, she was an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and Molloy College... Read More →

Loredana Polezzi

Loredana Polezzi is a Full Professor of Italian and Italian American Language and Culture at Stony Brook University (USA). She also holds the position of Honorary Professor of Translation History and Theory at Cardiff University (UK). She is the co-editor of the journal The Translator... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Room 113

Session 2, Instructional Practices

11:55am EDT

Fiesta Final: Captivating Projects for 12th Grade Seal of Biliteracy Students!

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 119

Looking for ways to keep Level 5 students engaged in their final year of Spanish? Look no further! During this workshop you will be exposed to several culture-based projects that aim in engaging 12th grade students and maintaining their communication skills all while earning their Seal of Biliteracy. Note: The activities presented are geared towards non-AP students but can be easily leveled-up to suit the needs of an AP course.

Conference Presenters

Rebecca Gutierrez

Rebecca Gutierrez, with a Bachelor’s in Teaching Spanish from NYU, a Master’s in TESOL from Molloy College, and certifications in Special Education and School Administration from CW Post, has been sparking curiosity for the past 19 years and counting within the Levittown School... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 119

Session 3, Instructional Practices

11:55am EDT

Fluency Boost: Comprehensible Input Strategies in Upper-Level Italian Courses

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 118

As language educators, we all strive to help our students reach higher levels of fluency and proficiency. However, many upper level Italian courses can become bogged down with grammar drills and rote memorization, leading to a lack of communicative competence. Comprehensible input strategies offer a practical solution to this problem by providing meaningful and engaging language input that promotes language acquisition and fluency. We explore the benefits of implementing comprehensible input strategies in upper level Italian courses, as well as practical ways to do so. We discuss techniques such as story-telling, picture-based instruction, and targeted vocabulary acquisition, and their impact on language acquisition and fluency. Participants will be provided with templates that they can adapt to apply these strategies to different contexts, themes, grammatical structures, and so on, helping participants will have a better understanding of how to create a communicative and engaging learning environment in upper level Italian courses, and how to help their students develop the fluency and confidence needed to use the language in real-world settings.

Conference Presenters

Anna Domingo

Teacher, West Islip High School

Anna Domingo, with an M.A. in Italian Language and Literature from Stony Brook and prior experience teaching Spanish and Italian at Commack H.S., now contributes her talents to the West Islip School District.Anna consistently collaborates to develop acquisition-driven instruction... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 118

Session 3, Instructional Practices

11:55am EDT

I Found an Authentic Resource, Now What?

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 113

This workshop aims to help educators create meaningful activities centered around authentic resources. To begin, we will provide a brief overview of the modes of communication, the NYS standards and what defines an authentic resource. Next, we will demonstrate how to design activities that incorporate the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication. These communication forward activities will allow teachers to meet the new NYS standards while actively engaging students in the target language. We will spend some time addressing the use of AI to generate ideas and activities. Participants should bring their own device and previously found an authentic resource they would like to implement in a lesson. We will dedicate time during the workshop for lesson planning and activity creation.

Conference Presenters

Amber Browning

Amber earned her BA from Gettysburg College and her MS from Hofstra University where she serves as an adjunct professor. For over 25 years she has taught Spanish from the Pre-K - High School levels in both public and private schools.

Lindsay McCann

Lindsay earned her BS from Marist College and her MS from Pace University. She became a Spanish Teacher through the Teaching Fellows program and taught in the DOE for 14 years at the middle school level and Levittown Public Schools for the past 3 years at the high school level.

Nicholas Accovelli

Nick earned his BA from Queens College and MS from Stony Brook University. He has served as a presenter for the 2021 LILT Conference. This is his 4th year teaching French and Italian in Long Island Public Schools.

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 113

Session 3, Teacher Resources

11:55am EDT

IPA Your Way

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 111

In this workshop, I will be sharing my method and though process of how to create Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA). The workshop will show step by step process, sharing of authentic resources and time to collaborate and create your own IPA.

Conference Presenters

Jenny Maldonado

Spanish Teacher, North Shore Schools

Hi, my name is Jenny Maldonado. This is my 5th year teaching Spanish at North Shore Central School District in Glen Head, NY. As a native speaker, I saw the importance of knowing an additional language other than English. Therefore, I tripled majored in Spanish, Foreign Language Education... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 111

Session 3, Instructional Practices

11:55am EDT

Language and Memory

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 120

Active Cognition; The Power of Images

Conference Presenters

Maurice Hazan

Author consultant, QTalk / MEP Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology from the university of Nice, France

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 120

Session 3

11:55am EDT

Lessons from the Olympic Games in Paris

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 117

The workshop will highlight the events surrounding the Olympic games in Paris this summer. The history of the modern Olympic competition is directly relevant to the history of Modern France. The annual competitions have connotations beyond the simple winner/ loser appearance of the games. They embody the pride of each state/country. Many are politically motivated to participate and win the games to bring a sense of unity, peace, and healing for their war-torn countries, as was the case for the first modern Olympic games.

Conference Presenters

Neda Movallali

Teacher, Freeport Schools

Neda Movallali is a teacher of French, Spanish, and ENL in Freeport Schools, New York. She holds one MA in Applied Linguistics from NYU, and another in Teaching Students with Special Needs. Her undergraduate degree is in Anthropology and Linguistics. She received each of her degrees... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 117

Session 3, Instructional Practices

11:55am EDT

Refining the Curriculum of Heritage Courses to Meet the Needs of Our Students

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 115

The objective of this workshop is to serve as a year 2 follow up to part 1 of the series where we discussed the introduction of a new program within our department dedicated to meeting the needs of the ever growing native Spanish speaking population while at the same time addressing the needs of our heritage students. More specifically, the workshop is designed to highlight the distinguishing characteristics of a Heritage class that enable us to meet the specific needs of the heritage student in preparing them for upper level courses within the World Language department while also building on the skills required to improve performance across all content levels.

Conference Presenters

Daniel Rodriguez

Daniel is the current Department Chair for World Languages and has been teaching for 5 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Literature and Languages from Stony Brook University as well as his Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from the International... Read More →

Patricia Lott

Patricia has been teaching for 18 years. She is certified in Childhood Education for grades 1 through 6, Bilingual Education, and Spanish for grades 5 through 12. She earned her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Stony Brook University.

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 115

Session 3, Heritage Speakers

11:55am EDT

Think, Talk, Learn: Enhancing Language Learning through Thinking Routines

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT

Room 116

Unlock the potential of your language learners with "Think, Talk, Learn," a dynamic workshop designed to empower educators with innovative thinking routines. Join us for an engaging session where you'll discover practical strategies to make thinking visible in your classroom, fostering deeper understanding and language development. Learn how to implement routines like See-Think-Wonder, Sentence-Phrase-Word, and Chalk Talk, tailored to support and challenge language learners at all levels. Through interactive activities and collaborative discussions, you'll leave equipped with the tools to create a vibrant, thinking-centered classroom that enhances both language skills and cognitive growth. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and inspire your students to think, talk, and learn with confidence!

Conference Presenters

Katina Price

District Coordinator | LILT President, Sewanhaka Central School District

Faith Tripp

Director of World Languages & ENL, East Williston SD

Faith Tripp is the Director of World Languages and ENL in the East Williston School District. She has been an educator for 22 years and has taught almost every grade from PreK-12. Faith is also starting her tenth year as an adjunct instructor at Molloy University where she teaches... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Room 116

Session 3, Teacher Resources

1:00pm EDT

Adapting Secondary Curriculum for ELLs

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 120

Adapting Secondary Curriculum for ELLs will teach participants strategies that work to adapt content area curriculum for ELLs at all English language proficiencies. This will include crating dual language materials that support learning, instructional delivery strategies and formative and summative assessments that inform teaching while strengthening independence for ELLs. This workshop will also present strategies and a curriculum to use in stand-alone ENL courses. Teachers will be able to apply strategies to create materials that support the learning of all ELLs, improve instructional delivery and design curriculum that supports achievement in integrated content courses and stand-alone courses.

Conference Presenters

Amanda Haleiko

Amanda Haleiko has been a teacher in New York State for 24 years working with marginalized student populations. She began her career teaching in the Nassau BOCES alternative education programs for at-risk teens as a high school English teacher and transitioned to ENL about 9 years... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 120

Session 4, ENL

1:00pm EDT

Driving with WL Data

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 119

Want to learn more about what your student can do for you? Participants will learn to participate in and serve as lead to guide analysis, identify trends, and develop actionable steps based on data. Leave with a ready-to-use tool for collaborative data-driven decision making.

Conference Presenters

Traci Dougherty

Past Chair, Excellence Through Classics, Sandy Run Middle School

Traci Dougherty is a seasoned Latin teacher at Upper Dublin School District. With a Bachelor of Arts from Temple University in History, Latin, and English, and a Master of Education in Foreign Language Pedagogy, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her classroom. She... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 119

Session 4, Teacher Resources

1:00pm EDT

Dual Language Programs: Lessons Learned in the Trenches in the Past Three Years

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 116

The workshop will combine theory and practice, the do's and don'ts of how to implement a successful dual language program

Conference Presenters

Dr. Lucia Buttaro

The Center for Educational Innovation

I hold a master of science in TESOL and a Ph.D. in language, literacy and learning with a specialization in second language acquisition and bilingual education. I have been training teachers for the past 30 years both at the university level and also with professional development... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 116

Session 4, Heritage Speakers

1:00pm EDT

Integrated Performance Assessments

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 111

An integrated performance assessment (IPA) for world languages is a holistic evaluation tool designed to measure students' abilities to use language in real-world contexts. It encompasses three main components: interpersonal communication, presentational communication, and interpretive communication. In the interpersonal component, students engage in conversations or role-plays, negotiating meaning and responding appropriately in the target language. The presentational component involves creating and delivering presentations or written projects that demonstrate clear and coherent expression. Finally, the interpretive component assesses students' comprehension of written or spoken texts through activities such as answering questions, summarizing, or analyzing content. By integrating these elements around a central theme or task, the IPA provides a comprehensive view of students' proficiency and their ability to apply language skills practically. This workshop will focus on Level 2 (intermediate low) and Level 4 (Intermediate mid/high)

Conference Presenters

Anthony Rivera

I have nine years of experience teaching high school Spanish. I hold a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Queens College, an MSEd in World Language Education from Hofstra University, an MA in Hispanic Language and Literature with a focus on Second Language Acquisition from... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 111

Session 4, Instructional Practices

1:00pm EDT

Making Words Stick! Effective Vocabulary Instruction in the Language Classroom

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 117

“Vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of an English language learner’s academic achievement.” (White, Graves, & Slater, 1990). How can we teach vocabulary to students so that the words really stick?! This workshop will look at ways to successfully teach vocabulary in any language classroom. We will explore the three-tiered model of vocabulary development (Beck, McKeown, and Kucan 2013) to guide which words to explicitly teach students, along with vocabulary activities that have proven successful in the K-12 classrooms. Teachers of all ages and languages are encouraged to participate in this workshop which aims to provide resources and strategies that can be immediately implemented in the language classroom.

Conference Presenters

Laura Webster

Laura Webster (M.A. TESOL Adelphi University) is currently an ENL teacher at Willets Road School in East Williston and has been teaching English language learners throughout the world for the past 15 years. Laura spent time as an English Language Fellow for the US State Department... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 117

Session 4, Instructional Practices

1:00pm EDT

Survival Guide for the New Teachers

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 115

Stepping into the classroom as a new world language teacher can be exciting and challenging. This workshop is designed to share the essential tools and strategies to thrive in your new role with new teachers. We'll cover classroom management techniques, effective lesson planning, and ways to engage and motivate students in language learning. We will also share ideas on creating a supportive and immersive language environment, integrating technology to enhance learning, and balancing teaching demands with self-care.

Conference Presenters

Kelly McGuirk

Spanish Teacher, Bay Shore High School

Kelly McGuirk: Fordham University (BA English and Spanish), Hofstra University (MSEd Spanish and ENL Education) 1 Year of Teaching Spanish at Bay Shore High School.

YunTing Tseng-Montana

World Language Teacher, Massapequa School District

YunTing Tseng-MontanaHofstra University, Master's Degree (World Language Education)University of Bridgeport, Master's Degree (ENL)1.5 years teaching Mandarin12 years teaching social studies in Taiwan

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 115

Session 4, New Teacher

1:00pm EDT

Take a Break and Recharge your Batteries with Mindfulness and Chair Yoga

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 118

The profession of teaching is considered to be a very stressful occupation. Experiencing elevated levels of stress is associated with harmful outcomes such as mental illness, burnout, and attrition from the profession. Teachers who define themselves as stressed demonstrated reduced levels of stress after participating in mindfulness and yoga activities as professional development. Join me in participating in a mindfulness and chair yoga activity to reduce your stress level. This activity is open to all those who seek a moment of self-care. All physical fitness levels are welcome.

Conference Presenters

Dr. Ava Gibson

French Teacher, Sewanhaka Central High School District

Dr. Gibson has been teaching French for over 21 years and has previously presented for LILT as well as at Sewnhaka Central High School District. She earned her BA and MA in Pyschology from The City College of NY as well as an MA in Education from Pace University and an MS in Education... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 118

Session 4, Teacher Resources

1:00pm EDT

Creativity, Activity and Service in the World Language Classroom

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 113

Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is an invaluable aspect of the IB Diploma Program. In this workshop I will introduce CAS to those who are not familiar. Then I will discuss how to implement CAS experiences, strands, stages and learning outcomes into World Language classrooms and curricula. Examples will be provided for French and Spanish 9-12 classrooms.

Conference Presenters

Arlys Digena

Long Beach City Schools

Arlys Digena holds a B.A. and an M.A. in French Language and Literature from Queen's University, Canada, as well as an M. Phil in French Studies from New York University. She has taught French 7-12 for 15 years. She has presented before at LILT and at NYSAFLT.

Saturday October 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 113

Session 4, Instructional Practices

2:00pm EDT

Survey for Feedback & CTLE

Saturday October 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Wisdom Lane Middle School

At the end of the conference, attendees will be able to access the Google Form for CTLE Credit or Certificate of Attendance. This form cannot be filled out until the conference is over. In addition, participants will receive a survey to provide feedback for the Conference Planning Team. Finally, all those present will receive access to the Google Drive with the presenter slides form the day.

Conference Presenters

Katina Price

District Coordinator | LILT President, Sewanhaka Central School District

Saturday October 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Wisdom Lane Middle School 153 Center Ln, Levittown, NY 11756

Session 4