2024 WAESOL Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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:

$105 for WAESOL members
$145 for non-members (Become a member to save!)

Final Week Registration October 25th – November 2nd:

$120 for WAESOL members
$160 for non-members (Become a member to save!)

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!

10:30am PDT

Enhancing DEI in the Adult ESL Classroom

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT

Library C-202

Since adult ESL programs usually include diverse students, teachers need to incorporate activities that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The purpose of this session is to present activities that ESL instructors can implement in their classes to enhance the DEI. Audience will discuss and leave with practical DEI-driven activities.

Speakers

Intissar Ahmed Omar Yahia

ESL instructor, Spokane Community College

Intissar Yahia is an ESL Instructor in Adult Basic Education at Spokane Community College in Pullman, USA. She also works with the Writing Center at Washington State University (WSU), USA. She received her doctorate in Language, Literacy, and Technology from Washington State University... Read More →

Luciana Kinoshita

Professor, Federal University of South and Southeast Pará

Luciana Kinoshita holds a Bachelor degree in Education with a focus on English and Portuguese, a Master’s degree in Linguistics, and a Ph.D. in Education. She is currently a visiting scholar at Washington State University, USA, and a professor at the Federal University of South... Read More →

Nancy Maily Paz Osorio

Washington State University

Nancy Paz is an EFL instructor from Honduras. Currently she is a Fullbright grantee pursuing a Master’s degree in Language, Literacy and Technology at Washington State University, USA. She holds a Bachelor degree in English from the National Pedagogical University Francisco Morazan... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Library C-202

Issues of Equity, Workshop

Target Audience Higher Ed. Intensive English, Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Teacher Educators

11:30am PDT

Sharing Approaches: Ongoing Development of Learning Outcomes for Adult ELLs

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT

Library C-202

This panel session invites fellow ESOL practitioners to share approaches toward developing actionable learning outcomes for adult English language learners in Washington state. The session starts with an overview of the ongoing redesign of English Language Acquisition courses at Skagit Valley College, followed by relevant questions and participant discussions.

Speakers

Natalia Rud

ELA Associate Faculty, Skagit Valley College

Natalia Rud works as an Associate Faculty at the English Language Acquisition program (Basic Education for Adults) at Skagit Valley College (Mount Vernon, WA). Natalia has been a language educator since 2005, internationally and in the USA. She received her Doctorate in Language... Read More →

Nguyen Dao

ELA/BEdA Faculty, Skagit Valley College

Nguyen Dao is a tenure-track ELA faculty at Skagit Valley College. He obtained his Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His professional interests include language teaching and learning, multilingual education, and multilingualism... Read More →

Brienne Boesiger

Skagit Valley College

Brienne is an associate faculty and Department Chair of the ELA Department at Skagit Valley College. She has taught English to adult immigrants for over 19 years. Her professional passion is working with students and colleagues to create a positive, worthwhile learning experience... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Library C-202

Refugee and Migrant Issues, Panel Discussion

Target Audience Higher Ed. Intensive English, Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Administrators

1:30pm PDT

Resilient Writing Practices to Improve Writing Fluency and Student Success

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT

Library C-202

This workshop empowers participants with tools to foster resilient writing practices. Through introspective writing, individuals can express their emotions, share their diversity, and fosters inclusivity. Practical techniques will be presented to improve writing fluency and confidence. These practices enable teachers to better understand students, facilitating academic and personal growth.

Speakers

Bob Nguyen

English Language Teacher / Education Consultant, Project Bob Learning

Bob Nguyen has taught English language skills for over a decade in the US, Japan, Ethiopia, and Türkiye. He graduated from the California State University of Sacramento with an MA in TESOL in 2019 and recently returned from the English Language Program hosted by Ege University School... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Library C-202

Instructional Strategies, Workshop

Target Audience k-12, Higher Ed. Intensive English, Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Teacher Educators

2:30pm PDT

Return of the English Language Proficiency Standards and CASAS Steps

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT

Library C-202

Standardized tests are changing, making the English Language Proficiency Standards more crucial than ever. How can you support your adult ESOL students and increase their measurable skills gains? This session will provide practical classroom activities to teach the standards.

Speakers

Annette Acosta

Western Regional Manager, Cambridge University Press

Annette has 25+ years of experience in the field of ESL and publishing. She began her work as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa and that was followed by working as a classroom teacher, and a trainer in the world of ESL publishing. She has extensive experience working with... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Library C-202

Instructional Strategies, Informational Session

Target Audience Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Teacher Educators, Administrators

3:30pm PDT

Assessing Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness and Self-Efficacy for Integrating Generative AI

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT

Library C-202

This study explores pre-service teachers' readiness and self-efficacy in integrating Generative AI into teaching. Through surveys and focus group interviews, it examines their familiarity and comfort with GAI tools. Findings highlight different readiness levels influenced by technology comfort and ethical concerns, emphasizing the need for improved curriculum and practical training.

Speakers

Hadir Alderaan

Washington State University

Hadir Alderaan is an English Language Instructor at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and pursuing doctoral studies in the LLT program at WSU. Her research primarily explores the application of educational technology, with a focus on AI in education in the context of English... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Library C-202

Technology, Research/Report

Target Audience k-12, Higher Ed. Intensive English, Bilingual Programs, Teacher Educators, Administrators