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2017 Conference

June 1–2, 2017

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2017 Conference Program

A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts. 

Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard
- see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com

Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.

 

*Using the Teaching/Learning Cycle to Support ELLs in Mainstream Classrooms

Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT
Wayland
Abstract

In this workshop for mainstream and ELL teachers, participants will learn about a scaffolded approach to teaching content and language at the same time. They will then be guided through the initial steps of designing a unit that supports diverse students’ disciplinary literacy development. Sample materials will be provided.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)

Topic Strand

Reading, Writing, Literacy

Primary Audience

PK-12 Schools

Secondary Audience

Teacher Education Programs

Presenter/organizer

Kathryn Accurso, Mount Holyoke College
Biographical Statement

Kathryn Accurso is a researcher and teacher educator focused on providing critical language-focused professional development to K–12 teachers.

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Presenters

Bevan Brunelle, Kelly Full Service Community School & Mount Holyoke College
Biographical Statement

Bevan Brunelle is a middle school science teacher in Holyoke, MA currently pursuing her MAT, as well as secondary ELL licensure.

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Kate O'Donnell, Kelly Full Service Community School & Mount Holyoke College
Biographical Statement

Kate O’Donnell is an elementary teacher in Holyoke, MA working toward her MAT, as well as elementary ELL licensure.

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Steph Isabelle, Mount Holyoke College/Holyoke Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Stephanie Isabelle is an elementary ESL teacher in Holyoke, MA working toward her MAT and early childhood/ESL licensure.

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