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WAESOL, the Washington state affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), is a professional, non-profit organization whose purposes are to:
  • Promote scholarship
  • Disseminate information related to ESOL
  • Strengthen instruction, teacher training, and research in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
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Add a Friday Pre-conference Workshop

Registration October 9th – October 24th:Final Week Registration October 25th – November 2nd: Registration includes morning refreshments and lunch.
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Meet our 2024 Keynote: Jessica Fagen.

We look forward to seeing you on November 2nd!
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Saturday, November 2
 

9:00am PDT

Welcome and Keynote: Say it Forward: Amplifying Unheard Voices with Oral History
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Auditorium C-101
Jessica Fagen is the Education Specialist & Program Coordinator at Voice of Witness, a nonprofit that uses oral history, education, and advocacy to amplify the voices of people impacted by injustice and advance human rights. In this session, Jessica will discuss the benefits of oral history as a pedagogical tool for teaching and learning English and the importance of inclusive, diverse personal narratives. She will introduce the Voice of Witness methodology for ethics-driven storytelling, providing guidance on how to create a culture of bravery and sharing with their classes, and resources to support students in collecting their own communities' stories. Educators will have the opportunity to explore multiple student projects, generating ideas around how oral history may work in their classroom.
Speakers
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Jessica Fagen

Education Specialist and Program Coordinator, Voice of Witness
Jessica Fagen (she/her) is the Education Specialist and Program Coordinator at Voice of Witness, where she develops oral history projects that connect students with family and community. As an educator with a passion for critical literacy studies, Jessica believes deeply in the power... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Keynote

10:30am PDT

Best Practices for Supporting Newcomers
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Auditorium C-101
This session will provide an overview of newcomer programs and provide a discussion of five best practices for serving new arrivals. Attendees will consider what their district is currently providing for new arrivals and how they could best improve services for these students.
Speakers
avatar for Judith B. O'Loughlin

Judith B. 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 →
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Brenda Custodio

Consultant, Ohio State University
Dr. Brenda Custodio is a retired teacher for Columbus City Schools, and currently teaches at Ohio State University and serves as an educational consultant. She is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on literacy for English learners, working with newcomers, students... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Instructional Strategies, Informational Session
  • Target Audience k-12

11:30am PDT

Transforming Preservice Teacher Education Through Indigenous Language Experiences
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
Teachers of multilingual students need to understand and value the intersection of language, culture, and identity. Participants learn about an innovative course involving experiences with indigenous teachers and languages. The purpose was to prepare educators with a critical understanding of SLA and a deeper awareness of inequitable school systems.
Speakers
avatar for Naomi Hagen

Naomi Hagen

ELD, Title III K-12 TOSA, Spokane Public Schools/ELD Department
Naomi Hagen is a dedicated teaching professional with 20 years of experience in the field of education including teaching, administration, and teacher training. Naomi has served on the WAESOL board for over five years as a member at large, assistant treasurer, treasurer, and recording... Read More →
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James Hunter

James Hunter has taught ESL/EFL for over 30 years and is the director of TESOL Programs at Gonzaga University. He has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, UK, and his research interests include Second Language Acquisition, corpus linguistics, instructional... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Issues of Equity, Research/Report

1:30pm PDT

Supporting Immigrant Students with Trauma Backgrounds
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
Many learners arrive in U.S. schools having faced traumatic experiences affecting their ability to become academically successful. This session reviews how trauma impacts learning and provides specific suggestions to make schools more culturally, socially, linguistically, and educationally supportive for trauma-impacted learners. Presenters provide research-based suggestions helping students build internal resilience.
Speakers
avatar for Judith B. O'Loughlin

Judith B. 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 →
BC

Brenda Custodio

Consultant, Ohio State University
Dr. Brenda Custodio is a retired teacher for Columbus City Schools, and currently teaches at Ohio State University and serves as an educational consultant. She is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on literacy for English learners, working with newcomers, students... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Refugee and Migrant Issues, Workshop

2:30pm PDT

The World is Your Classroom: Teach with English Language Programs
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
Learn from alumni about making a global impact through U.S. Department of State teaching projects for experienced TESOL professionals. English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators provide language instruction, conduct teacher training, and develop resources as cultural ambassadors. Discover their profound impact and personal growth.
Speakers
avatar for Monique Grindell

Monique Grindell

Alumni Ambassador, English Language Programs - a program of the U.S. Department of State
Monique Grindell, an English language educator for over 30 years, has taught at Pacific University, worked with adult refugees, and taught in Mexico, Spain, Morocco, and India. As an English Language Fellow and Specialist, she has trained teachers and designed curricula, including... Read More →
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English Language Programs U.S. Department of State

English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State
English Language Programs is the premier opportunity for TESOL professionals to impact the way English is taught abroad. By completing projects designed by U.S. Embassies in more than 80 countries, English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators work closely with local... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
  TESOL Career Paths, Informational Session

3:30pm PDT

Drama in the ESL class
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
As a longtime English teacher for speakers of other languages and the host/creator of a comical self-help tv program, Roberta will show you how she uses drama in the ESL classroom to not only engage learners, but to truly help them become stronger speakers and meet their goals in all skill areas.
Speakers
avatar for Roberta Power

Roberta Power

New Readers Press
Roberta is a longtime LINC Instructor. Now, she is the Educational Consultant in Canada for ProLiteracy, New Readers Press. Two years ago, she asked if she could be their rep for Canada after using their books in her class and witnessing how well-received they were. The materials... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Instructional Strategies, Workshop

4:30pm PDT

Grants & Awards, Drawings, Closing Celebration
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Networking
 
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