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

Empowering Educators: Trauma-Informed Instruction for Refugees & Multilingual Learners

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

Library C-204

Explore the critical importance of trauma-informed instruction for refugee multilingual learners (MLLs). This session provides practical strategies for creating supportive classroom environments, addressing trauma's impact on learning, and enhancing social-emotional development. Gain insights into implementing frameworks and fostering positive relationships to support students' well-being and academic success.

Speakers

Jihee Im

Teaching Assistant, Washington State University

Jihee Im is a Ph.D. student in LLT at WSU, with a B.S. in TESOL from SUNY Oswego and a master’s from ASU. She has five years of teaching experience in New York and South Korea and researches trauma-informed instruction for pre-service teachers of refugee MLLs.

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Library C-204

Refugee and Migrant Issues, Research/Report

Target Audience Teacher Educators, Administrators

11:30am PDT

Low and No Prep Activities You Can Use Today

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

Library C-204

We all have days when we just need some ideas. Come learn about some activities and games you can add to your grab bag and use today!

Speakers

Laura Gillespie

Assistant Professor- Language Intensive Program, Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Laura has been teaching English for more than 20 years. She has an active WA State teaching certificate and has experience with all ages, especially at the college level. Laura has lived, worked, studied, and travelled to almost 40 countries,, and she especially loves learning about... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Library C-204

Instructional Strategies, Workshop

Target Audience k-12, Higher Ed. Intensive English, Adult Refugee/Immigrant, Dual Language Programs, Bilingual Programs

1:30pm PDT

Refugee and Migrant Issues in ESL and ELT

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

Library C-204

This session addresses the educational needs of refugees and migrants in ESL and ELT settings, focusing on holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive teaching practices. It advocates for inclusive policies, professional development for educators, and community engagement to ensure equitable access to quality education and support integration into new communities.

Speakers

Dr. Amir Abbas Ravaei

CEO, Vancouver TESOL Training Center

An experienced English teacher with over 24 years of expertise in teaching English at various levels in language schools, I hold a PhD in TESOL. As the CEO and Founder of Vancouver TESOL Training Center in North Vancouver, Canada, and an ELT Manager and TESOL Teacher Trainer, I am... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Library C-204

Refugee and Migrant Issues, Informational Session

Target Audience Teacher Educators, Administrators

2:30pm PDT

Teaching Conversation through Theater

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

Library C-204

Theatre offers a creative path to conversational skills. Participants in this workshop will try out drama activities through both improvisation activities and script-based performances. Skills targeted include pragmatics, pronunciation, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Speakers

Alice Savage

Professor of ESOL, Lonestar College

Alice Savage has over 25 years of experience as an author, English language teacher, and teacher trainer. She received her M.A. in TESOL from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont and currently works as a professor at Lone Star College in Texas. Her current... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Library C-204

Instructional Strategies, Workshop

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

3:30pm PDT

The Power of 'Language Portraits': Developing Linguistically Responsive Practices in P-12 Teacher Education

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

Library C-204

This study explores the development of linguistically responsive educators, emphasizing translanguaging as a pedagogical practice. Utilizing "Language Portraits" and qualitative methods, it highlights the need for teacher education programs to foster awareness of multilingualism and challenges monolingual norms to support diverse learners in P-12 education.

Speakers

Grace Inae Blum

Seattle Pacific University

Grace Inae Blum is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on ELL/Bilingual Education at Seattle Pacific University. Before becoming a teacher educator, she taught in both bilingual and mainstream elementary classrooms in public schools throughout the greater... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Library C-204

Research, Research/Report

Target Audience k-12, Teacher Educators