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

Professional Excellence Through Mentorship: Cal State LA's MA in TESOL

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

KH B4017

Join us to learn how the MA in TESOL Program at Cal State LA can help you jump start your career!

Speakers

Lia Kamhi-Stein

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

Lía Kamhi-Stein is a professor in and coordinator of the M.A. in TESOL Program at California State University, Los Angeles. She worked as a certified public translator, EFL teacher, and program administrator in Argentina. She has published articles, chapters, and edited volumes... Read More →

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 →

Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4017

Professional Development, Presentation

Interest Group California State Universities
Type Non-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

10:15am PST

Collaboration as a Way of Professional Life

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

KH B4017

TESOL today offers exciting opportunities for collaboration, including professional writing, program design and delivery, program evaluation, curriculum/ materials design, professional presentations, service to professional organizations, and membership in communities of practice. The presenter elaborates on these, suggesting tips for achieving positive collaboration. Closing remarks summarize how collaboration benefits our profession.

Speakers

Donna Brinton

Educational Consultant/Author

I am a retired UCLA faculty member in the field of TESOL/AL, currently active as an author and educational consultant. My fields of expertise are content-based instruction, teaching pronunciation, and general TESOL methodology.

Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4017

Professional Development, Presentation

Level College/University
Focus Materials Development / Publishing, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Materials Writers, Research Writers
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

11:00am PST

Rethinking the TESOL Practicum: Empowering Novice Teachers to Find Their Voice

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

KH B4017

Standing in front of a classroom can be a daunting task for any teacher. For novice teachers, the task is even more difficult with insecurities and self-doubt ever present. This practical workshop will introduce participants to the complete overhaul of a TESOL Practicum course at Fresno State, the Act Like a Teacher program. We will introduce activities that encourage novice teachers to build a community of practice with their peers and to step out of their comfort zone in and outside of the classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies to empower their students to find their voice.

Speakers

Jaydene Elvin

Associate Professor, TESOL Coordinator, CSU Fresno, Department of Linguistics

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at California State University, Fresno. My research and teaching interests include L2 speech acquisition (perception, spoken word recognition and production); acoustic phonetics in various languages and teaching English... Read More →

Alyssa Tobar

Fresno City College

Cheryl Chan

CSU Fresno

Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4017

Pedagogy, Workshop | Professional Development, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Saroyan Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4017

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and introduce yourself to other Saroyan area educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Saroyan area or are interested in getting involved in the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Saroyan Chapter serves the following region:
- Saroyan area

Are you on the Saroyan Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Saroyan Chapter message board, so you can stay up-to-date on all Saroyan Chapter CATESOL events!

Interested in getting involved in the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected!

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4017

Special Session, Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

The Many Pathways You Can Follow with an MA in TESOL Degree

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

KH B4017

MA in TESOL programs prepare teachers to work in a variety of educational settings. In this session, panel members describe the many different pathways they have taken with an MA in TESOL degree in hand. Panel members working in adult ESL, community college, K-12, non-profits, and career placement offices describe how their MA degrees provided them with the tools necessary to adapt to the various teaching environments. Panel members will engage the audience in a discussion designed to help them understand the many pathways they can follow with an MA in TESOL degree.

Speakers

Lia Kamhi-Stein

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4017

Professional Development, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Teacher Perceptions and Teacher Preparation Programs

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

KH B4017

This study investigates teacher preparation programs (TPP) and the perceptions held by teachers about their preparedness to teach and work with vulnerable populations such as students classified as English Learners or special needs, are socioeconomically disadvantaged, and come from multicultural communities. The research aims to answer three driving questions: (1) What are teacher perceptions about the effectiveness of their teacher preparation program? (2) How do teacher preparation programs prepare teachers to teach in multilingual and multicultural environments? (3) Is there a significant influence between teachers' perception of their preparation program and their perceived preparedness to teach multilingual and multicultural students?

Speakers

Yesenia Carvajal

Student, CSU, Los Angeles

Johanna Martinez

Graduate Student, California State University Los Angeles

I am currently a graduate student within the Department of Anthropology at Cal State LA. I also work as a high school ELD paraprofessional within the San Fernando Valley. My current research looks at the social identity development of youth labeled as English Language Learners and... Read More →

Alejandra Reilly

CSULA

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4017

Specific Populations, Presentation

Level K-12
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Material Writers Interest Group (MW-IG) Business Meeting and Networking

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

KH B4017

Join the Material Writers Interest Group to meet other professionals in the ESL field. The focus will be on sharing materials and resources that you use in the classroom. You'll get a chance to network with people who teach the same population or populations you are interested in learning more about. The meeting will have the feeling of a social event. Come relaxed and ready to mingle!

Speakers

Natasha Guerrero

Material Writers Interest Group Co-coordinator, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Print Coordinator

Soleil Turell

ESL Teacher, Pacific Grove Adult Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4017

Skills Instruction, Business Meeting & Networking | Specific Populations, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Materials Writers
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

A Revolution in Education: Translanguaging as a Path to Social Justice

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4017

Although education is a key element in the support of human rights (Burke et al., 2023), immigrant students still face considerable disparities in educational achievement (Goriss-Hunter et al., 2023), with nearly one-third unable to complete high school due to a lack of English proficiency (NCES, 2022). This study investigated teachers' perceptions of translanguaging and its impact on bilingual students' academic success, revealing that teachers find English-only classrooms unethical and believe translanguaging provides fair educational opportunities by valuing students' identities. This presentation will help K-12 bilingual teachers support their students in L2 communication, L1 maintenance, and academic knowledge development through translanguaging.

Speakers

Nayereh Nouri

ESL Instructor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4017

Pedagogy, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level K-12
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Enhancing Instructor Satisfaction in IEPs: Insights from a Comprehensive Survey

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

KH B4017

This presentation explores a survey conducted with instructors in our university's Intensive English Program, highlighting key findings regarding instructor values, job satisfaction, and areas for improvement. The results have led to substantial program changes and offer insights for enhancing instructor retention and program quality in similar educational settings.

Speakers

Celeste Coleman

Academic Coordinator, CSU San Marcos American Language and Culture Institute

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4017

Professional Development, Presentation

Level College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Empowering Adult Learners to Reach Success in the Workforce

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B4017

Shifts in adult education facilitated by WIOA and CCRS now place stronger emphasis on workforce readiness and career development. This session will demonstrate how to integrate language acquisition and civics with workforce preparation so our adult ESL students can prepare effectively for the workplace. The presenters will share how applying critical thinking, digital literacy, self-management, basic academic skills, and workforce exploration into the traditional ESL classroom will prepare students for futures in the workplace as well as in academia, and interactions in the community. We will share tried and true strategies that can be immediately applied in any classroom.

Speakers

Robert Jenkins

Consultant/Author, National Geographic Learning

Rob Jenkins retired from teaching in May 2020 after a 24 year ESL teaching career at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education.He is a recipient of the Santa Ana College Distinguished Faculty Award. Rob is the co-author of the best-selling series Stand Out, now it's 4th edition.Rob... Read More →

Staci Johnson

Instructor, Long Beach State University

Took a break from teaching to raise my three amazing children. Kept myself in the game by doing professional development workshops on the textbook I co-authored with Rob Jenkins (Stand Out) and be the series editor (with Rob again!) on another project (Grammar Explorer). Recently... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4017

Skills Instruction, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Applying ELPS for CASAS STEPS Preparation

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

KH B4017

Make every reading and listening activity you do in the classroom into CASAS prep! With the new CASAS STEPS tests, students are asked to incorporate critical thinking skills promoted in the English Language Proficiency standards (ELPs) to successfully navigate the assessments. These same skills should of course be part of every student's class experience. In this workshop learn the seven skills students need to prepare for CASAS and how to incorporate many of them and sometimes all of them with every reading and listening activity leading to improved CASAS scores.

Speakers

Robert Jenkins

Consultant/Author, National Geographic Learning

Staci Johnson

Instructor, Long Beach State University

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4017

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Assessment, Workshop

Level Adult
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Type PD Hour