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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Cataldo Hall Globe Room at Gonzaga University

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  • $75 - February 28th to March 8th
  • $25 - Student with discount code (Contact us if you have questions or need the code.)

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Type: Instructional Strategies clear filter
Saturday, March 8
 

10:30am PST

PAWS: A Helpful Mnemonic for Accessible Lessons
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 109
Differentiating can be overwhelming and seemingly impossible. How do we differentiate? PAWS - a mnemonic device used to keep differentiation in the forefront for educators to utilize, helping to ease teacher load and increase language and content gains. PAWS supports classrooms for success!
Presenters
avatar for Betsy Casteel

Betsy Casteel

Eld Teacher, Central Valley School District
Betsy Casteel has been the English Language Development Specialist/Teacher at North Pines Middle School in the Central Valley School District for almost 20 years where she advocates for multilingual learners at all levels. A graduate of Eastern Washington University (BAEd 2003) and... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 109
  Instructional Strategies

10:30am PST

Top Ten Warm-ups for Presentation Skills
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 122
The presenter shares quick, easy warm-up activities designed to support engaging presentation skills. Attendees will practice each warm-up and learn how to modify them for different student populations.
Presenters
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Ellen Sherrifs Hall

Mukogawa US Campus
Ellen Sherriffs Hall is an experienced teacher, program coordinator, and presenter. She teaches in the English and Cultural Studies, Education, and School of Business Administration programs at MUSC in Spokane.
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 122
  Instructional Strategies

10:30am PST

Understanding and Implementing Differentiated Instruction
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 108
This presentation explores key elements of differentiation and effective strategies to meet the needs of all students, including multilingual learners, special education, and gifted students. Participants will gain an understanding of differentiation and practical tools for adapting lessons.

Presenters
avatar for Thereza Vahlstrom

Thereza Vahlstrom

ELD Teacher, Mead School District
Thereza Vahlstrom holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and a Bachelor’s degree in Letters. She is currently an ELD teacher at the Mead School District and occasionally teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at Whitworth University. In the past... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Kieper

Heidi Kieper

Special Education Teacher, Mead School District
Heidi Kieper is a National Board Certified teacher with a Master’s in Special Education, a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Reading and French, and is trained as a Child Life Specialist. She was raised bilingually (German and English) and has a great love for languages and... Read More →
avatar for Ireland Mayfield

Ireland Mayfield

Special Education Teacher, Mead School District
Ireland Mayfield is a Special Educator with a Bachelor’s in Special Education and Elementary Education who is pursuing her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 6 previous years of experience working with individuals with disabilities at Easterseals Camp Stand By Me... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Jepson 108
  Instructional Strategies

11:30am PST

Understanding Spelling: Linguistic Rules and Insight
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 108
Revitalize your approach to teaching spelling with reliable, linguistically-based rules and fresh insight into morphology. Get a firmer grasp of the reasoning and patterns behind the seemingly random spelling of English words, and take away valuable tools for instilling this knowledge in students.
Presenters
avatar for Wendy Talené

Wendy Talené

Wendy Talené holds a BA in Applied Linguistics and worked at Canada Institute of Linguistics before becoming a mother. She has been a home educator for several years, developing a fresh approach to teaching spelling.
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Jepson 108
  Instructional Strategies

1:15pm PST

AI in University Writing via TESOL and EAP Frameworks
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
This session presents research in progress on perceptions of generative AI in university writing. Preliminary findings reveal varied views on its role in fostering autonomy and accuracy versus concerns about originality. Strategies for first-year writing curriculum design will be discussed.
Presenters
avatar for Brandy Bippes

Brandy Bippes

University of Utah Asia Campus
Brandy Bippes, Associate Professor at the University of Utah Asia Campus, directs the English Language Lab and teaches writing, rhetoric, and technical communication. A technology advocate, she explores how generative AI transforms writing instruction. She holds a PhD TESOL from The... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
  Instructional Strategies

1:15pm PST

Flipping Off AI
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Jepson 111
Motivating new-to-English students to flip off the AI on their phones requires instructors to decrease the perceived threat posed by errors. Flipped classrooms that use visual arts, music, and games can create such motivation. This panel elucidates such a pedagogy.
Presenters
avatar for Tracey McHenry

Tracey McHenry

Professor of English, Eastern Washington University
Tracey McHenry teaches linguistics, grammar, and pedagogy to English Studies majors and pre-service ESL teachers.
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Dr. Gina Petrie

Director, Global Student Services, Eastern Washington University
Gina Mikel Petrie is a professor of English as a Second Language and Director of Global Student Services at Eastern Washington University. She enjoys researching and contemplating the changing contexts of teaching and teacher education.
Saturday March 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm PST
Jepson 111
  Instructional Strategies

2:15pm PST

Interactive Activities to Build Communication Skills
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 123
Communication skills are a key to success in college, the workplace, and in everyday activities. The session focuses on classroom strategies and examples that prepare students for successful conversations and opportunities for collaboration.
Presenters
avatar for Annette Acosta

Annette Acosta

Western Regional Manager, Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Annette Acosta began her career in the Bilingual classroom and training teachers in the Peace Corps in West Africa. She has been a teacher trainer and educator in the ESL publishing world for over 28 years.
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 123
  Instructional Strategies

2:15pm PST

Let’s Read Outloud and Answer the Questions Together!
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
Participants will review and practice the instructional strategy of reading outloud and answering questions together in small groups. The session includes a short review of reading theory, research, and practice. Then, working in pairs or small group, participants practice and discuss the strategy.
Presenters
avatar for Terry Knudsen

Terry Knudsen

Full Time Faculty, Mukogawa U.S. Campus
Terry Knudsen has taught ESL at CCS, Eastern Washington U, Gonzaga U, Seattle Pacific U, Washington Academy of Languages, and Whitworth U. She is presently full-time faculty at Mukogawa US Campus. She holds a BA in Lit, an MFA in Creative Writing with ESL classes, and a Masters of... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 124 BurlingtonEnglish Room
  Instructional Strategies

2:15pm PST

Tools for Better Serving Newcomers and SLIFE Student
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 127
This session provides educators, administrators, and support staff with practical insights and resources to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes of newcomers and students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE).
Presenters
avatar for Katie Sperling

Katie Sperling

Multilingual Program Supervisor, OSPI
Katie Sperling, MIT - Multilingual Program Supervisor – OSPI Katie Sperling is a passionate advocate for Multilingual Education. She has taught in and led K-12 language development programs on the East and West sides of Washington State for the past 24 years.
Saturday March 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PST
Jepson 127
  Instructional Strategies
 
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