CATESOL24: Full Schedule

Welcome to the CATESOL State Conference 2024!
Empowering Voices / November 14-16 / Cal State Los Angeles

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CATESOL 2024 Digital Program: Note that changes and cancellations will be reflected at Sched.com and in the app only. Here is a simple schedule in PDF by date (Thursday Virtual, Friday, Saturday)
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8:45am PST

Innovative Spaces beyond Traditional Classrooms for Adult Language Learning

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B3010

Adult education demands expansion outside of traditional classrooms. So how can we create more spaces for adult L2 learners to learn in? This presentation is a call-to-action for ESL professionals who want to step out of the traditional settings and use their expertise to build ESL programs within their communities.

Speakers

Hannah Gradowski

M.A. TESOL Graduate Student, San Francisco State University

In December 2024, I will be graduating with a master's degree in TESOL and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Composition. In the last three years, I have gained experience as a high school English language teacher and am now currently an ESL instructor at the San Leandro Public... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B3010

Professional Development, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Multi-Level Classrooms, Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group California State Universities, Refugee Concerns, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Authentic Communication to Empower Transitioning EL Writers

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST

KH B4014

EL student writers come to believe writing (especially in the target language) to be demonstration of mechanics. As EL student writers shift from noncredit ESL (or secondary ELD) to college classes for credit, transitioning the purpose of writing from demonstration of language comprehension to authentic communication is often under-considered and disadvantages transitioning EL student writers. This lightning talk will review a writing task which focuses on this shift to a communicative writing focus via centering student experience (schema) and the civic value of this experience for the writing's audience, creating an opportunity to perform writing, and reflecting on the writing process.

Speakers

Jonathan Maiullo

ESL Instructor, Mendocino College

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST
KH B4014

Skills Instruction, Lightning Talk | Civic Engagement, Lightning Talk

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Adult School-College ESP Programs for Careers in Child Care and Food Industries

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4017

Explore the long-standing collaboration between an adult school and community college, aimed at enhancing career pathways through specialized English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs in childcare and food careers. This session examines initiatives to equip learners with industry-specific language skills and cultural competencies crucial for success. Highlighting program and curriculum design, instructional strategies, and student outcomes, it showcases models of integration and partnership that help students transition from noncredit to credit coursework leading towards degree attainment. Gain insights into the impact on workforce readiness and best practices for preparing diverse adult learners for gainful employment in childcare and culinary professions.

Speakers

Marina Broeder

Faculty, Mission College

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4017

Specific Populations, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

The Future of EL Civics, IELCE, and IET in California

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST

KH B2007

Adult learners in California have benefited in so many ways by participating in the EL Civics program. From civics lessons to workforce prep as part of Integrateed English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), the EL Civics program has offered a flexible and culturally responsive framework to meet the needs of students as needs arise. Agencies have developed civic objectives and addtionally assessment plans (COAAPs) to address the great digital literacy divide exacerbated by the pandemic and an entrepreneurial COAAP to empower ESL learners to start their own businesses. This session will inform about cutting-edge ideas developed by your colleagues, how agencies might expand Integrated Education and Training (IET) beyond IELCE, and potential changes in funding.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Subject Matter Expert & Adjunct Faculty, OTAN & American University of Afghanistan

Susan Gaer is a retired professor of ESL at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education and a former president of CATESOL. She currently works as an adjunct faculty for the American University of Afghanistan, a Subject Matter Expert at OTAN and an advisor and collaborator for... Read More →

Lori Howard

CASAS

The mission of CASAS is to assist adults functioning at or below a high school level in attaining the basic literacy skills to function effectively on the job, in the community, and in the family. We accomplish this by assisting state and local education, training, social service... Read More →

Dave Coleman

Adult Ed ESL Specialist, Los Angeles Unified School District

Cory Rayala

Regional Consultant, CDE

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST
KH B2007

Civic Engagement, Panel

Level Adult
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

10:15am PST

Strengthening Language Acquisition Through Community-Based Learning: A Case Study

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4014

How can language teachers best facilitate this win-win situation: students improve their language skills and increase their knowledge of community issues, social justice strategies, and U.S. culture, while community-based organizations gain from the time and energy of student volunteers? Whether called service-learning, community-based learning, or community-engaged education, this practice has a long tradition in language classrooms. Learn strategies for crafting effective community-based learning projects that are respectful of the diverse backgrounds, needs and goals of all involved. A case study from a noncredit community college class will be described, as well as lessons learned from two semesters of implementation.

Speakers

Carolyn Corrie

Assistant Professor, ESL and VESL, Pasadena City College

Hello! I've been teaching noncredit ESL and VESL at PCC since 2015. My VESL focus is on ESL for Health Careers and ESL for Early Childhood Education. I'm also excited to share my experience with Community-Based Learning (aka Community-Engaged Learning or Service-Learning). If you... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4014

Pedagogy, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Peace Corps Info Session: Education Sector

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4013

Educate our world through Peace Corps service. Education and English-teaching specialists are needed to address global education and training needs at grassroots levels. Learn how you can collaborate with teachers overseas to bolster a community's education levels, teaching methods, and language competencies, while gaining transferable skills for your career.

Speakers

Kerry Carmichael

Peace Corps

Sakeena Ali

Peace Corps

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4013

Professional Development, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Community Reading Groups Build Civic Engagement Skills!

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B2008

Community Reading Groups embody civic learning through student-developed materials and active, student-centered participation in small group discussions based on readings. Working with peers and teacher, students select readings, compose discussion questions, lead & participate in discussions, build knowledge and vocabulary, increase confidence, and much more. Join this workshop for a simulated lesson and copious resources. Come today! Try it in class this week!

Speakers

Cristin A Boyd

Instructor, Cristin Boyd

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

Spotlight on Teaching the New USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

KH B4015

Participants will learn about the new USCIS Form N-400 Application for Naturalization (2024) structure, contents, and vocabulary, how to re-arrange our curriculum to address these changes, and how to adapt current published and Gen AI materials to prepare our students for their naturalization interview and empower them to be active citizens.

Speakers

Jennifer Gagliardi

ESL/Citizenship teacher, Milpitas Adult School & OTAN

US Citizenship, ESL, Digital Literacy, Google Docs

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4015

Tech, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Adult
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Civic Engagement through Democratic Literacy

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B2008

Critical democratic literacy (CDL) plays a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed community members. Individuals equipped with CDL understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities.
Join this workshop to find out about how to incorporate the 4 civic guiding concepts-civic virtue, civic engagement, civil discourse, and civil disobedience- into your ESOL lessons, and discuss how educators can help bridge the civic engagement gap. Finally, we will highlight professional development opportunities available through CALPRO for a more in-depth exploration of the subject.

Speakers

Sachiko Oates

American Institutes for Research, California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

Esteban Alvarado

California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2008

Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Restate and Respond: Empowering Learners with Language to Address Microaggressions

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B4014

Immigrants often experience verbal, behavioral, or environmental actions that communicate hostility. Teachers can support their adult English language learners with direct instruction in the language learners need to address these microaggressions at school, work, and in the community. Participants interact with the strategies, scaffolds and routines that enhance students' ability to manage these difficult conversations.

Speakers

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Instructional Coach - Curriculum Consultant, Self-employed

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 →

Lori Howard

CASAS

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4014

Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+, Non-Native Language Educator Issues
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Critical Language Awareness in Writing: Collaborative Podcasting on Identity Labels

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH C4071

Identity labels can be confusing for international student writers, even at the university level of academic writing programs in the United States. This presentation highlights teacher and student experiences with a collaborative podcast writing project on identity labels. The multimodal writing project was designed to help students explore the intersections between identity and language via a critical language awareness lens. Come learn how to empower and guide your students toward accurate and effective language to discuss identity, power, and social justice. The assignments and rubrics will be shared and presenters will share future goals and adaptations of this project.

Speakers

Anna Krokhmal

English for Multilingual Students Lecturer, UC Santa Barbara

Marie Webb

Lecturer, University of California Santa Barbara

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH C4071

Tech, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

California Community Colleges: Catalysts for Civic Engagement and Digital Literacies

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH C4071

Bring your coffee and join us for an engaging rap session that explores the pivotal role of California community colleges in fostering civic engagement and enhancing digital literacies. This session will delve into how our community colleges empower diverse communities, bridge societal gaps, and cultivate informed, active individuals. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will gain insights into effective strategies for integrating civic engagement and digital literacies into educational practices, enriching the community and empowering individual voices. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation.

Speakers

Dyan Collings Ralph

Volunteer Coordinator, CATESOL

I earned my MA in TESOL from Cal State LA in June 2021, under the extraordinary mentorship of Dr. Lia Kamhi-Stein. After graduation, my family returned to the Valley...Simi Valley specifically, and I am now teaching ESL for Ventura College and College of the Canyons. I am also working... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH C4071

Tech, Rap Session | Civic Engagement, Rap Session

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, Refugee Concerns, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

USA Learns-Citizenship: Free Online ESL Course for Adults

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4016

Explore the innovative and free USA Learns Citizenship course, developed by the Sacramento County Office of Education, and designed to prepare students for the U.S. Citizenship test and interview. This presentation will be a quick dive into the course's comprehensive curriculum, interactive online tools, and student/teacher-friendly design that empower learners with essential knowledge and skills. Discover how this accessible resource supports teachers and guides adult learners in achieving their American dream.

Speakers

Alisa Takeuchi

Content Developer/CTE and ESL instructor, SCOE/Garden Grove Adult Education

I've been in ESL for over 20 years. I've taught all levels, but my main passion is Beginning Level. I was the EL Civics Coordinator for many years. I've been with OTAN for 5 years. I've just received my CTE credential and am now teaching an IELCE Business Office Technology Cerrtificate... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4016

Tech, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, Intensive English Program
Focus English for Specific Purposes, Grammar / Vocabulary, Multi-Level Classrooms
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Exploring Translingual Approaches to Service-Learning Course Design

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4016

Translingual approaches to service-learning in first year writing courses have the potential to leverage institutional community engagement frameworks in ways that empower the voices of students and community partners and decenter language hierarchies in the classroom and community. This presentation will focus on a Writing Partners @ Sac State course design that aligns with the CSU's Community-Engaged Learning Initiative, centers students' diverse writing practices, and facilitates meaningful collaboration between college and K-12 students. Attendees will have the opportunity to consider how a translingual approach to service-learning might inform community-engaged work at their institutions.

Speakers

Matthew Barrish

Lecturer, Sacramento State

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4016

Pedagogy, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level K-12, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Empowering Future US Citizens with Digital Resources

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2008

It is possible to create an effective citizenship course using free, easily accessible digital resources. Teaching with these materials empowers students to take control of their study and preparation and be self-directed and self-resourced learners. Participants in the workshop will leave with resources for teaching and studying all aspects of the US naturalization interview as well as a suggested course outline and examples of online assignments and activities.

Speakers

Mark Herbst

Faculty, Mt. San Antonio College

Hello! Use the Website link above for access to my presentation and shared materials.

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2008

Specific Populations, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Landscapes of Investment: Fostering Deep Engagement Among Students

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B2007

A benefit of reframing the writing process as a practice-based learning landscape is that students gain voice within their campus communities. When students invest by sharing their work, the art of revision 'revises' the way they see themselves, creating an opportunity for them to experience the joys of becoming writers. This research-grounded workshop highlights benefits of student engagement with peers through two approaches which attendees experience: writing groups and critique letter writing. Attendees participate in a writing community to experience alternative revision approaches which they can add to their own courses in order to foster students' civil engagement and confidence.

Speakers

Kim Turner-Shukis

Lecturer, University of California, Riverside

Jaclyn Vasquez

Lecturer, University of California, Riverside

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2007

Pedagogy, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Research Writers
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Empowering Students for 21st Century Civic Engagement in a Reading/Composition Course

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B2008

Engaging students to interact critically in contemporary problems and topics of civic engagement empowers their critical hope for the future and their own advocacy for a more equitable community. Building on Jeff Duncan-Andrade's theory of of critical hope, the presenter will share a framework and examples on combining civic engagement topics, critical thinking, information literacy, and academic vocabulary development in a pre-transfer-level reading-composition course and take participants through a journey of how to help students understand the nature of injustice, the reasons for engagement or bystanding, the architecture of activism, and the power of non-violent resistance.

Speakers

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Type PD Hour