program highlights - OISE - University of Toronto

Celebrating Annual Conference

Thursday, April 26, 2018 Friday, April 27, 2018

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 252 Bloor Street West (St. George subway station) Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Keynote Speakers Thursday, April 26, 2018 Jan Stewart, PhD, University of Winnipeg Thursday, April 26, 2018, Dinner Symposium Andrea DeCapua, EdD, Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm, LLC

PLENARY SESSION for Thursday, April 26, 2018 Keynote Speaker: Jan Stewart, PhD, University of Winnipeg

Trauma Sensitive Schools and Supportive Classrooms Location: Auditorium – Main Floor The experiences of refugees are complex and often punctuated with trauma, violence, loss, and personal stress. These factors can have an impact on the settlement trajectory and the overall sense of peace and belonging that newcomers experience. This presentation draws on findings from a three-year research program that examined best practices for supporting refugee student integration in schools and communities in Canada. Emerging from the study’s findings is a model for creating trauma-sensitive schools and strategies for preparing educators to meet the needs of trauma affected and vulnerable youth.

Jan Stewart, Ph.D is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg and currently the Acting Dean of The Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health. Jan is the lead investigator of a three-year national research program funded by SSHRC, CERIC, and Mitacs to examine best practices for supporting refugee and newcomer youth. She is the lead investigator of a provincially-funded research program exploring the mental health needs and challenges for refugee youth and a SSHRC funded study on the settlement, education and psychosocial needs of Syrian refugees in Canada. Jan just recently completed the Harvard Medical School Certificate in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery. With over 30 years of teaching, research, and field experience, Jan has achieved expertise working with children and youth who have been affected by conflict, trauma, violence, abuse, mental health issues, neglect, and human rights violations. She has led international research and teacher development programs in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Uganda and she has conducted national and international seminars and conferences around the world. Jan has published numerous journal and magazine articles and she has appeared on national and international television and radio shows. Jan is the author of The Anger Workout Book for Teens, The Tough Stuff Series, The STARS Program and Supporting Refugee Children: Strategies for Educators. Her new book, Bridging Two Worlds: Supporting Newcomer and Refugee Youth was released in January 2018.

SEATING IS LIMITED FOR THE PLENARY SESSION. Please arrive EARLY to guarantee a seat of your choice.

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Program Overview for Thursday, April 26, 2018 Time

Event 8:00 AM Registration

OISE Library – Main Floor

Please arrive EARLY to ensure the seat of your choice in the auditorium.

Keynote Speaker 9:00 AM

Auditorium - Main Floor

Jan Stewart, PhD., University of Winnipeg

10:00 AM Publishers’ Display (2nd Floor) and Refreshment Break 10:45 AM Morning Workshops: 1A – 16A 12:15 PM Lunch Break: You may wish to visit one of the nearby restaurants on Bloor Street and surrounding area. The Publishers’ Display will be open during the lunch break. 1:45 PM Afternoon Workshops: 1P – 16P 3:15 – 4:00 PM Publishers’ Display

Second Floor

4:00 – 7:30 PM Dinner Symposium – TICKET REQUIRED Andrea DeCapua, EdD, Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm, LLC Room 2-212 (2nd floor) Followed by Dinner in the OISE Library

Hard copy conference programs will not be available at this year’s conference. Please feel free to download the Conference Program to your personal device or print a hard copy and bring it to the conference.

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CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY – Workshop Descriptions

Thursday, April 26, 2018 (10:45 AM - 12:15 PM) Session #

Title

Audience

Presenter(s)

Elementary

1A

Enriching Your ELD Programming: Problem-based Learning and STEM

Judith Arrowood, Martha McGloin, Shamira Mohamed, Sheila Pinto & Ann Woomert Toronto DSB

Come deepen your understanding of problem-based learning and how it can promote relevant opportunities for collaboration and innovation for your ELLs with limited prior schooling. Five ELD teachers from Grades 4-8 share their experiences as they began to incorporate inquiry and STEM pedagogy into their language programs. A combination of whole-group presentations and carousel visits will allow participants to explore their own questions with the presenters and other teachers.

“Be very careful – She talks different.” The Power of Multilingual Teaching

Elementary

Roma ChumakHorbatsch, PhD Ryerson University

This presentation focuses on the importance, relevance and validity of multilingual teaching, a pedagogy that is gaining momentum and popularity worldwide. Also referred to as “teaching through a multilingual lens” (Cummins 2014) and linguistically appropriate practice or LAP (Chumak-Horbatsch 2012), multilingual teaching is “meaningful and exciting work” and the current “go to” teaching practice. Examples of multilingual teaching from early learning contexts in five countries (Canada, Germany, Finland, Iceland and Sweden) will be used to illustrate the effectiveness, success and the power of multilingual teaching.

3A

Adapted Lessons for our English Language Learners

Elementary

Salima Karim & Marsh Paryani Toronto DSB

This workshop focuses on adapting lessons creatively and critically to meet the needs of our diverse and inclusive classrooms. We will explore various strategies and accommodations that support ELLs in the classroom.

STEP: Developing a Whole School Collaborative Approach

Elementary

4A

Lisa Loo York Region DSB

How do you build a collaborative school culture that supports ELLs in the classroom? Explore a whole school approach implementing STEP as an instructional tool to engage teachers using co-teaching models that differentiate programming. Learn strategies used to increase teacher capacity and how to start building this vision at your school.

Elementary

5A

Play-based Yoga and Reducing the Affective Filter for Young Language Learners

Lindsay Meeker Wheaton/Warrenville CUSD 220 & Western Illinois University

Participants will experience play-based yoga and mindfulness activities for young English learners. They will learn about how yoga was applied with Kindergarten and first grade English Learners, what the children had to say, the data that shows yoga works, and the research behind it. Participants will leave with ready-to-use activities, self-care options, and free resources to use in their classrooms.

Supporting Literacy Instruction Across the Curriculum for English Language Learners (Grades 3-8)

Elementary

Cristina SánchezLópez Illinois Resource Center

Participants in this session will:  Practice strategies and model lessons that promote oral academic language and vocabulary development for students at different stages of English language proficiency  View resources that help support multilingual students’ home languages in the classroom  Examine reading comprehension strategies in various content areas  Review resources and strategies to promote writing

2A

6A

Description

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Book Clubs Are Fun!

Secondary

Simona Gerstnerova & Jo Nieuwkerk Toronto DSB

This workshop will show participants how ELLs can develop their reading, speaking and writing skills through the use of Book Clubs. Participants will learn how to organize and assess book club activities. As well, they will be provided with examples of reading strategies and ideas for possible culminating assessments that have been successfully used in the ESL classroom.

Supporting Newcomers through School Counselling

Secondary

8A

Susan Guarino Toronto DSB

Are you looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of School Counselling for newcomer students? This workshop reviews school guidance resources and best practices for newcomer students’ success. Enjoy exploring guidance strategies including Solution Focused Counselling techniques.

Secondary

9A

From Reading to Writing: A Strategic Approach to Enhancing Students’ Academic Expository Writing Skills Using OneNote

Jia Li & Lillian Mak University of Ontario Institute of Technology & Centennial College

How can we effectively improve students’ academic expository writing skills that are critical to their success in secondary and higher education? Research and observation in teaching practice have found a strong relationship between reading and writing skills. This workshop introduces an instructional intervention we developed using OneNote to bridge the gaps in students’ academic writing skills by enhancing their reading skills. A 10-unit intervention lesson plan will be shared, along with the demonstration of detailed instructional strategies and lesson content embedded in OneNote.

Secondary

10A

Humans of Eastwood: Fostering Communities Amongst Diverse Populations

Rebecca Playford & Wajiha Bhatti Waterloo Region DSB

Have you ever wondered how to bring your mainstream students and ELLs together? Join us as we discuss our work inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of NY. Participants will learn how we embraced diversity in our building and provided meaningful opportunities for cross-curricular engagement and relationship building. Together we will explore how partnerships such as this one can be possible in your own school and community.

Accommodating and Modifying for our ELL’s!

All

Jen Bocking, Christine Kirk & Wilma Pettingill Limestone DSB

Modifying units based on Ministry curriculum expectations for ELLs with ELD needs is an area in which teachers are looking for support. Our presentation will take educators on a real life journey creating a modified unit in a subject area/course, determining expectations, assessment for, as, and of learning, and tasks to complete on the path to a summative assessment that meets the ELD needs of the student. Diagnostics, determining prior knowledge, learning goals, success criteria, rubric creation and implementation of technology will be integrated in the shared unit. An elementary and secondary example will be explored.

Strengthening Instruction in Oral Language

All

Lynn Farrugia Edmonton Public Schools

It is critical for teachers to embed oral language strategies into all lessons. These are important academic skills that are necessary to succeed in school and to support connections between students’ background knowledge and new material. The presenter will share favourite strategies and resources to help your ELLs develop their oral language skills. “If they can’t say it, they can’t read or write it!”

What do all Teachers Really Need to Know About Supporting ELLs?

All

Jeff Bale, Antoinette Gagné, & Julie Kerekes OISE, University of Toronto

In this workshop, we will focus on one strand of a research study involving a new mandatory course on supporting ELLs designed for K-12 teacher candidates. We will share the perspectives of 10 teacher educators and researchers from the US & Europe on what all teachers need to know about supporting ELLs. The session will be interactive as we want to hear the perspectives of participants on this enduring question.

Say it Without Words: Graphic Texts Galore!

All

Lorne Kulak Toronto DSB

This workshop will get you started using all kinds of graphic texts. Inquiry lessons will be modelled and shared on: (i) reading pictures, (ii) forms and features of informational graphic texts, and (iii) reading strategies for (comics) graphic novels. Several classroom anchor charts will be displayed as documentation of the on-going inquiry into making meaning of graphic texts.

7A

11A

12A

13A

14A

6

15A

16A

Expanding Your PLN via Twitter

All

Carrie Mage Waterloo Catholic DSB

Calling all those who are new to Twitter, or aspiring Tweeters! Learn how to expand your PLN (Professional Learning Network) using this online, social networking service to post and interact with other educators from all over the globe.

Pop Up ESL

All

Coralee Mathews Avon Maitland DSB

Make your key visuals and assignments come alive with three-dimensional guides and activity designs. If you love to add a little zest and surprise to your teaching, this workshop will show you some new tricks for your favourite content across the curriculum. Back from last year’s conference by popular demand, the presentation includes activities for students at steps 1, 2 and 3.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

PARKING!

Limited public pay-parking is available in the OISE/UT underground parking garage. Please consider using public transit or car-pooling and parking off-site. OISE/UT is directly accessible from the St. George subway station. For information about municipal and University of Toronto parking see www.greenp.com/tpa/index.jsp or www.fs.utoronto.ca/services/movers/parking.htm

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CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY – Workshop Descriptions

Thursday, April 26, 2018 (1:45 PM - 3:15 PM) Session #

Title

Audience

Beyond The Word Wall: Resources and Strategies

Elementary

1P

Laurie Brownlee & Stef Wood Lambton Kent DSB

Through our work with ELL student voices, we have developed a range of suggestions to support English language development in the regular classroom. We will discuss a number of specific strategies and resources. Participants are encouraged to share their own ideas and best practices in this conversation.

LEARN Quadrants: A Planning Framework for ELD

Elementary

Jeff Darling, Jeffery Robinson & Natalee Wales Thames Valley DSB

This team will present a 4-part framework to be used as a planning tool for teachers and school staff working with ELD students. Through welcoming and teaching Karen, Nepali, Bhutanese and Syrian students in the Thames Valley District School Board, ELD teachers have created this framework in collaboration with community leaders, in order to respond sensitively to the needs of the whole newcomer student.

What is Healthy Food? A Collaborative Inquiry

Elementary

Rina GeorgeAlexander & France Bernard Toronto DSB

Join us in our exploration into What is Healthy Food? - a collaborative inquiry into sustainable food through social justice lens. Join our primary and junior ELL students as they create blueprints and build a school-based vegetable garden. We will be exploring the importance and difference between locally grown food and internationally grown food.

Text and Tune: Using Music to Unlock Languages

Elementary

Arpita Ghosal Toronto DSB

Enliven your language program through music… without any prior musical training! This interactive workshop introduces fun, engaging strategies that leverage rhymes and songs to integrate literacy with music. You can use them to:  Increase involvement and participation  Build vocabulary and reading skills  Foster language acquisition and pronunciation  Enrich ESL/ELD instruction Participants will experience practical strategies that they can implement immediately in their classrooms.

Multilingual Resources to Support Diverse Learners

Elementary

Cristina SánchezLópez Illinois Resource Center

In this session, the presenters will:  Review key literacy and language learning principles for multilingual, multicultural learners  Summarize accumulating research demonstrating how home language supports English literacy development for bilingual speakers with or without exceptional needs  Employ strategic use of home language in literacy instruction and/or intervention to enhance learner identities as multilingual communicators, readers and writers  Showcase online and print samples of authentic multilingual literacy learning across grade levels

2P

3P

Presenter(s)

4P

5P

Theresa Young Sound Communication

Description

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Ensuring Meaningful, Relevant Contexts in ESL Programming

Elementary

Ann Woomert Toronto DSB

The presenter, a former ESL/ELD consultant, returned to the classroom with a commitment to creating a learning environment where the students find connections and immediate relevance while building their English skills. Come explore a variety of initiatives and resources that engage her Gr. 1-8 ELLs, and take home new ideas and resources to consider for your own students.

Supporting Newcomer Vulnerable Youth in High Schools

Secondary

Farhana Jogiat & Zepure Askerjian Catholic Crosscultural Services

Youth new to Canada sometimes lack the skills and tools needed to build a successful future and are at risk of dropping out of school. Through case scenarios we will discuss what educators and settlement service providers can do to support vulnerable newcomer youth overcome these challenges and become productive members of their community and Canadian society at large.

8P

Differentiating Reading for Secondary Learners

Secondary

Stephanee Jordan Moline School District #40, Illinois

Participants will experience reading strategies for promoting oral language and differentiating reading for secondary English Learners. Strategies will include guided reading options, reading talk, found poems, and scaffolding for responding to reading.

Scaffolding for Success with Academic Writing

Secondary

9P

Jill Robinson & Luiza Mureseanu Peel DSB

This session will focus on practical strategies to support ELLs as they transition from ESL to the regular English program. Participants will have the opportunity to review samples of authentic student work and analyze how appropriate scaffolding and precise feedback supported ELLs’ success with challenging academic writing tasks.

IELTS Language Skills

Secondary

Georgia Wilder English Testing Canada

IELTS is a high-stakes English proficiency test that secondary school ELLs use to qualify for university admission. This presentation explains the IELTS rubric and scoring system. We will consider how high-stakes testing tasks are transferrable to (and from) classroom activities and can become a bridge to expectations of post-secondary education. Materials will be provided.

Differentiated Instruction with K-12 Digital Resources

All

Atala Andratis & Sarah Purdy Grand Erie DSB

This workshop will explore the different digital resources available to Ontario educators to help them differentiate their instruction for English Language Learners using STEP as a tool in their classroom. Attendees will get the opportunity to learn about or refresh their understanding of various digital tools and how those tools can support Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction. Please bring your own device. Tools to Explore:  Bookflix  Britannica  Pixton  Learn360  WordQ  MS Word  PPT Translate  SWAY  Voice Recording

How Are We in Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) Schools Creating Language-Rich Classrooms For Our English Leaners?

All

Sonja Grcic-Stuart Halifax Regional School Board

In this workshop, an overview will be provided through videos and a discussion emphasizing the importance of creating language-rich classrooms and supporting language learners across the content areas. Focus on collaboration and co-teaching in the classroom will highlight how EAL leaners are meeting outcomes while finding and developing their English academic voice along the way.

6P

7P

10P

11P

12P

10

Language in Mathematics – Support for ELLs

All

JoAnne Kim & Jennipher Torney Ontario Ministry of Education

Educators across the province are engaging in conversation about the kinds of instruction that make it possible for English language learners to learn English while achieving success with the mathematics curriculum. In this process, we are learning that language is infused in mathematics and plays an important role in learning mathematics. In this session, we will explore a draft document that outlines the language in mathematics to support educators in planning for English language learners’ math, language and social learning goals.

All

14P

Trauma-Informed Support for Students Understanding the Impact of Trauma

Sharon Newmaster Waterloo Region DSB

Traumatic experiences can impact the learning, behaviour and relationships of students. This first step in creating a trauma-informed learning environment is to understand the impact of trauma. In this session, you will learn how trauma impacts the brain and the body and recognize the symptoms of trauma. It is absolutely critical that we understand the impact of trauma on our students, for our sake and for our students’ sake.

All

15P

Welcome to the TDSB’s New Islamic Heritage Month Resource Guidebook

Farisa Rahman & Kulsoom Anwer Toronto DSB

Join two TDSB teachers who worked on the newly released Islamic Heritage Month Resource Guidebook. The guidebook showcases the important contributions of Canadian Muslims to Canadian society, as well as the cultural diversity of the Canadian Muslim community. Discover a wealth of resources and activities for all students to promote understanding and greater social cohesion in our schools and communities.

All

16P

Communication Disorders and the Emergent Bilingual Student: Key Indicators

Fern Westernoff Toronto DSB

Descriptions of speech disorders (articulation, fluency, voice) and language disorders (comprehension and expression) will be presented. Observations regarding the communication of typically developing ELLs will be compared with ELLs who have communication difficulties. Guidelines suggesting the need to involve the speechlanguage pathologist will be included.

13P

REGISTER EARLY:

Register Early!

Space is very limited in a number of sessions due to room capacity. Early registration will help ensure you get your preferred session choices. PLEASE indicate your three choices for each session on your Registration Form. CLEARLY PRINT your email address on your Registration Form.

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Thursday Dinner Symposium with Dr. Andrea DeCapua Addressing the Needs of Struggling English Learners What factors influence the path of struggling English language learners as compared to their peers who do not struggle academically? How can educators re-think instruction for struggling ELLs? We will explore some key strategies that may differ from conventional “best practices” but that work well with these learners.

Andrea DeCapua, Ed.D, is an educator, researcher, and educational consultant. She has held academic appointments at various institutions, including New York University and the University of North Florida. She has published widely in a variety of journals and written numerous books for TESOL educators, including Making the Transition to Classroom Success: Culturally Responsive Teaching for Struggling Language Learners (2013). Her most recent book, Culture Myths, appeared in early 2018.

Where:

When: Symposium: Dinner:

Symposium - Room 2-212 Dinner - OISE Library Thursday, April 26th 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

BUFFET DINNER INCLUDED Live Music and Cash Bar Space is limited. Please register early!

The $55.00 cost of this symposium is in addition to Thursday’s regular registration fee. Cost includes speaker session and buffet dinner. Please indicate your attendance on the registration form and add $55.00 to your total.

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Bond Place Hotel, 65 Dundas St. E., Toronto, 416-362-6061 Comfort Inn City Centre,321 Jarvis St., Toronto, 416-967-6781 Courtyard Toronto Downtown, 475 Yonge St., Toronto, 416-924-0611 Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., Toronto, 416-595-1975 Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Downtown, 108 Chestnut St., Toronto, 416-977-5000 *Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, 60 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, 416-964-0411 *Hotel 89, 89 Avenue Road, Toronto, 416-964-1220 *InterContinental Toronto, 220 Bloor Street West, Toronto, 416-960-5200 St. James Hotel, 26 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, 416-645-2200 Town Inn & Suites, 620 Church St., Toronto, 416-964-3311

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Program Overview for Friday, April 27, 2018

Time

Event 8:00 AM Registration

OISE Library - Main Floor

9:00 AM – Morning Workshops, Session A: 17A – 33A 10:20 AM 10:20 AM Publishers’ Display (2nd Floor) and Refreshment Break 11:00 AM – Morning Workshops, Session B: 1B – 17B 12:20 PM 12:20 PM Lunch Break: You may wish to visit one of the nearby restaurants on Bloor Street and surrounding area.

The Publishers’ Display will be open during the lunch break and will close at 1:40 pm.

1:40 PM – Afternoon Workshops, Session C: 1C – 18C 3:00 PM

New Format: 3 Workshops Today!

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CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY – Workshop Descriptions

Friday, April 27, 2018 (9:00 AM – 10:20 AM) Session #

17A

Title

Audience

Presenter(s)

Description

Integrating Technology in the ESL Classroom

Elementary

Abel Cartaya, Yasmin Hasan & Nichola Thompson Toronto DSB

The presenters will demonstrate how the use of technology tools in the ESL classroom, such as G Suite, iPads, Chromebooks, iMovies, websites and digital books, can be a springboard for involving newcomer parents to further support their child’s use of technology at home (e.g., Google Classroom, Virtual Library).

Dancing by the Numbers: Language, Movement and Math

Elementary

Arpita Ghosal Toronto DSB

Movement goes with more than just music… it can be used to integrate language and math lessons! In this participatory workshop, you’ll explore Rudolf Laban’s 4 elements of movement (body, space, time, force), and experience a dynamic, memorable way to:  Foster language acquisition  Enhance ESL/ELD instruction  Experience the “language” of math  Integrate the arts with language and math

18A

Participants will explore strategies that they can implement immediately in their classrooms.

19A

Supporting The Well-Being of ELLs to Facilitate Learning

Elementary

Andrew Gryfe Toronto DSB

Many ELLs can experience anxiety which prevents them from moving forward in their learning. This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of the mindset of the English Language Learner while building a repertoire of classroom strategies to help create a positive learning environment.

Being Intentional With Words

Elementary

Jennifer Ludlow & Karen Soo Chan Toronto DSB

We all know that teaching vocabulary is a must for ELLs. But how can new ESL teachers and classroom teachers do this effectively? The focus of this workshop is to look at some key ideas from research regarding vocabulary learning and apply it to the classroom using engaging and productive strategies.

Developing Oral Language Through Inquiry in FDK

Elementary

Jen Sit, Risa Baskin & Darren Berberick York Region DSB

How do we support our kindergarten English Language Learners with the acquisition of social & academic language? Working with a diverse school population where the majority of our learners are entering kindergarten as ELLs (Canadian-born & newcomers), we will share our experiences, success and hiccups. Come and explore the journey of 3 prep coverage teachers and how student-led inquiry has changed mindsets and supported oral language development.

Preparing for a TPA as an Elementary ESL/ELD Teacher

Elementary

Ann Weber Becker Waterloo Region DSB

How does an elementary ESL/ELD teacher prepare for a Teaching Performance Appraisal? Can this process become a growth opportunity, documenting the breath of our program role? Whether your next TPA is this year or in a few years down the road, you will leave with ideas to consider as you prepare. In fact, we will begin preparing during the workshop.

20A

21A

22A

15

23A

24A

25A

26A

27A

28A

29A

What ESL/ELD teachers need to know about: Post-secondary Pathways, Guidance Support and Course Selection

Secondary

Kayla Akler & Florentino Gecolea Oakwood C.I. & Stephen Leacock C.I.

This workshop is intended to support ESL/ELD teachers and guidance counsellors in the intermediate and secondary panels. Participants will leave the workshop with a solid understanding of ESL/ELD programs, course pathways, course selection, and postsecondary & career/life planning in secondary schools across Ontario.

From Classrooom to Centre Stage: The ESL Speech Competition

Secondary

Jennifer Freudenthal & Nancy Soni Toronto DSB

For all levels of ELLs, public speaking can be both challenging and extremely rewarding. In this workshop we will explain how to run a speech competition for ELLs by getting it started in your classroom, expanding it school-wide, growing it in your board and possibly across the province. We will share our experiences, the rules of the competition and how to get sponsors to help with awards.

Creating a proactive and collaborative learning community for language skill development: Strategic use of Wikis

Secondary

Zahra Harbi & Jia Li University of Ontario Institute of Technology

This workshop introduces wikis as an interactive Web 2.0 tool to facilitate and transform a learning environment for students’ language acquisition. With their collaborative nature, wikis encourage learners to play an active role in acquiring language skills while forming a community for proactive learning practice. Rooted in the broader framework of constructivism, the presentation will showcase such a learning community developed using wikis, along with the introduction of relevant hands-on instructional strategies.

Shifting Pedagogy for Adolescent Refugees with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education

Secondary

Stephanie Ledger Waterloo Region DSB

Due to the large influx of ELLs of refugee background into Canadian schools, educators are faced with a key question: Are they meeting the unique learning needs of students with limited or interrupted formal education? The presenter will discuss her findings from a case study that explored the professional experiences and knowledge development of a secondary ELD teacher that led her to transition from traditional ESL instructional practices to early literacy pedagogy. These findings will be linked to practical applications for secondary ELD programs.

Supporting Muslim Students

All

Sukayna Dewji Toronto DSB

In this hands-on workshop, participants will familiarize themselves with some of the practices of Muslims, followed by working through school-related scenarios. There will be an opportunity to become familiar with various resources about Muslims/Islam.

Windows and Mirrors: A Hands-On-Books Look at Multicultural Children’s Literature

All

Lynn Farrugia Edmonton Public Schools

The presenter will share numerous picture books and novels that she has found useful in her classroom. You will learn what to look for and what to avoid when choosing multicultural literature for your class. You will discover where to find these books and ways to use them in your class. A comprehensive book-list will be provided.

Digital “Me Maps” of Syrian Children and Youth as Guides for Educators

All

Antoinette Gagné, Nadeen Al-Hashimi, Sumaya Bakbak, Ghada Chahrour, Michelle Little, Morgan Lowen, Anoop Sidhu & Dania Wattar OISE, University of Toronto

Through “me mapping” workshops with Syrian refugee children and youth in greater-Torontoarea NGOs and schools, the social and academic integration of refugees was explored. The analysis of the digital artifacts produced and the workshop facilitators’ experience lead to recommendations for educators working with refugees and their families in K-12 schools.

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30A

Shared Writing in Math and Science: This is What It Looks Like/ Feels Like

All

Lorne Kulak Toronto DSB

This workshop will focus on writing reports in Math and /or Science. Shared writing is the gradual release of responsibility to the student following the progression from I do / you watch to I do/ you help to you do/ I help to you do/ I watch. Reflection on a real experience through the use of language moves learning from short term to long term memory. This workshop will lead you through an investigation that students will do with a focus on the teacher’s role in the Shared Writing process.

From the Ground Up!

All

Kaila O’Callaghan & Linda Kirby Algoma DSB

Join us as we detail our journey about how a small northern Ontario board started on the road to building a program, a community and a culture that supports all English Language Learners. This session will detail our process in working with educators, families, community partners and administrators to build an ELL program from the ground up. We’ll discuss our successes and challenges, and share resources and wisdom from along the way.

Technology-Enhanced Learning for ELLs

All

Carol Salva Spring Branch ISD, Texas

Go beyond just looking at apps that teach a second language and discover the five keys to using technology effectively with English learners. Participants will learn to leverage tech tools and platforms to even the playing field for these students, give them a voice, and allow them to participate meaningfully at the highest cognitive levels.

Connecting Students in their First Languages

All

Tracy WheatleyRomano Halton DSB

As part of an innovation project, we used Google Hangout and Google Calendar to enable students across Halton to connect with one another in their first language. This created a more equitable environment while honouring our ELLs. We also used technology to connect newcomers at the Welcome Centre with the ESL teacher and a student ambassador at their new school prior to the start date. Find out more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY9YtbkWWys

31A

32A

33A

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CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY – Workshop Descriptions

Friday, April 27, 2018 (11:00 AM – 12:20 PM) Session B

Session #

Title

Audience

Presenter(s)

Description

1B

Inclusion and Bilingual Students

Elementary

Katie Brubacher OISE, U of T

How can we create an inclusive space for students’ languages and previous experiences? This workshop aims to share ideas used by the presenter, as a practicing teacher, as well as those learned through research on the inclusion of both emergent and experienced bilinguals. Participants will be invited to contribute ideas through discussion and small group activities.

2B

Learning with Scavenger Hunts

Elementary

Keri DeClute & Grace Chung Toronto DSB

Participants will learn how to create and organize a scavenger hunt for SERT/ELL students. The focus will be on creating clues to support the practise of targeted language skills. We will also be looking into the use of technology such as iPads and QR codes.

3B

IEPs for ESL - Identification, Exemplifying, Programming

Elementary

Rizwan Khan Toronto DSB

An overview of identifying ELLs in elementary classrooms, providing a rich program using an inclusionary model rather than separate tasks. Participants will receive a brief introduction on how to identify ELLs and support them in their home classroom using appropriate modifications.

4B

Strategies for Integrating Language and Content

Elementary

Reed Thomas, PhD University of Toronto and Toronto DSB

Second-language and subject (e.g., mathematics, science) learning intersect in many ways. How can teachers integrate language and content to support second-language learners in both areas? Workshop participants will have opportunities to reflect on frameworks and classroom strategies to enrich classroom practices. Strategies include analyzing tasks’ language dimensions, supporting language learners’ comprehension, and differentiating instruction for learners’ diverse language-learning needs.

5B

Engaging Learning Using Apps

Elementary

Matthew Webbe, Salima Karim, Shevaun Ang & Ruoxi Fan Toronto DSB

Do you want to maximize the power of the iPad technology to reach your English Language Learners in meaningful ways? There are many types of iPad apps available, but selecting and using a limited variety will enhance student engagement for your ELLs. The session will cover strategies for integrating iPads in ELL classrooms. We will discuss and model effective apps which support classroom management, instructional practices, introduction to new content, independent practice, and bridging the language acquisition gap. Participants will have an opportunity to explore “app” stations.

6B

Activeinspire in the ESL Classroom

Secondary

Nancy Bell & Danielle Ruffalo Toronto DSB

Activeinspire is an interactive software application that can be used with a whiteboard, tablet or a projector in your classroom. In this workshop we will show examples of engaging activities for ELLs at all levels and create a new lesson together. Making learning fun!

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7B

Differentiating Reading for Secondary Learners

Secondary

Stephanee Jordan Moline School District #40, Illinois

Participants will experience reading strategies for promoting oral language and differentiating reading for secondary English Learners. Strategies will include guided reading options, reading talk, found poems, and scaffolding for responding to reading.

8B

Welcome to the TDSB Newcomer Reception Centres!

Secondary

Janet Jundler, Emma Martin & Lori Rillie Toronto DSB

This session is an interactive workshop describing the process of welcoming and assessing TDSB newcomer secondary students as well as Grade 8 newcomer students transitioning to high school.

9B

Instructional Strategies for Developing ELL’s Professional Writing Skills Using Open Educational Resources

Secondary

Jia Li University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Learning different genres of professional writing skills can be challenging for English language learners. In light of data-driven instructional principles, strategically re-mixing and re-purposing open educational resources (OER) via new technologies can be effective to enhance students’ learning motivation and assist their acquisition of professional writing skills. This workshop introduces a 3-month professional writing program enabled by all OER materials. It aims to provide ESL, English language arts and writing instructors, as well as subject content teachers, with valuable resources to teach and support their students’ development of professional writing skills.

10B

Working with Syrian Youth

All

Ramla Alsinawi, Shoghig Bedros & Siham Abosita The Neighbourhood Organization

This workshop will provide information about the history of Syrian refugees, the experiences of youth in refugee camps, cultural differences and similarities, struggles in education and personal well-being, and steps for Syrian students to move forward with their lives and studies.

11B

Understanding and Engaging the Roma Community

All

Livia Kenyeres & Zsuzsanna Szel The Neighbourhood Organization, Yorktown Family Services

This session will engage participants with a visual and deeply informative presentation about understanding and working with the Roma community. The presentation aims to build and enhance cultural capacity for service providers in the GTA. It also provides ideas and suggestions for best practices, giving the audience useful practical knowledge to take back to their everyday work with the community.

12B

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching

All

Sonja Grcic-Stuart Halifax Regional School Board

A successful academic outcome for emerging bilingual /multilingual students requires many pieces and parts to work harmoniously. This presentation will share what it takes to create a conducive classroom environment to support authentic instruction for English as Additional Language students. Essential understandings of additional language learning, collaboration and communication practices for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching will be highlighted.

13B

Pop Up ESL

All

Coralee Mathews Avon Maitland DSB

Make your key visuals and assignments come alive with three-dimensional guides and activity designs. If you love to add a little zest and surprise to your teaching, this workshop will show you some new tricks for your favourite content across the curriculum. Back by popular demand from last year, the session includes activities for students at steps 1, 2 and 3.

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14B

Trauma-Informed Support for Teachers: Recognizing and Responding to Trauma

All

Sharon Newmaster Waterloo Region DSB

Trauma in students’ lives can take an emotional and physical toll on educators. In this session you will learn how to recognize the risk factors of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue and practice implementing self-protective strategies. These strategies can also be shared and taught to all your students, especially those who have experienced trauma.

15B

Global Professional Development via Social Media

All

Carol Salva Spring Branch ISD Texas

A teacher from Texas and a coordinator from Ontario will share how they are capitalizing on their online professional learning community. The presenters explain how to connect through English learner-focused online book studies, twitter chats, Google handouts and more. Leave with ideas on how to easily leverage global funds of knowledge to the benefit of your students.

& Jeffery Robinson Thames Valley DSB

16B

Welcoming Home Languages into the Classroom

All

Fern Westernoff Toronto DSB

Compelling reasons why home languages should be welcomed into the English classroom will be reviewed. Practical ways to invite home languages into the classroom even when you do not speak the language will be shared. How to promote partnership with parents (including use of the Home Oral Languages Activities [HOLA] program) will be highlighted.

17B

First Language Assessments to Support English Language Learners

All

Grace Wu, Cindy Do & Gabriela Monosesz Toronto DSB

This session will provide an overview of TDSB’s first language assessment program. The Toronto District School Board provides assessments of students’ language and math skills in over 40 first languages in order to know, understand and support newcomer students better.

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CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY – Workshop Descriptions

Friday, April 27, 2018 (1:40 PM – 3:00 PM) SESSION C

Session # Title

Audience

Presenter(s)

Description

ELL Café

Elementary

Grace Chung Toronto DSB

Create a community support network for newly arrived students and parents, develop conversational English skills and model some teaching skills to help adults help their children. Each week we create a recipe, read it together and identify new vocabulary, prepare it and enjoy it together. During the cooking time we hold a model lesson in literacy and/or expose and involve parents to games that are fun and educational.

Emergent Multilingual Children in Kindergarten: Exploring the Ontario Ministry of Education draft ELL Kindergarten STEP Framework (Steps to English Proficiency)

Elementary

Naomi Lawrence, Robin Bethke & Zaiba Beg Ontario Ministry of Education

In this session we will:  adopt an inquiry stance as we consider the diverse linguistic profiles of emergent multilingual children in Ontario and reflect on the role of the educator in cultivating plurilingual learning spaces  explore how the draft ELL Kindergarten STEP Framework, used in tandem with the pedagogical documentation process, supports our evolving understanding of how children in Kindergarten grow and develop in relation to acquisition of English as an additional language.

Inquiry in the ELD Classroom: Build Confidence, Literacy Skills, and a Love for Learning Together

Elementary

Sheila Pinto & Judith Arrowood Toronto DSB

During this hands-on workshop, we will explore the use of inquiry-based learning in the ELD classroom. Drawing on our experience with Grade 4-8 students, we will present the successes, misses, and new understandings in our ongoing quest to build language and literacy proficiency through learning opportunities that develop higher order thinking skills. Participants will be invited to join the discussion as we try activities, view student work, and consider resources.

4C

Teen Tutors: Using High School Students as Tutors

Elementary

Jane Pritchard Waterloo Region DSB

In this workshop, you will learn how to set up your own tutoring club leveraging the creativity, skills and experience of high school students. Through the provision of individualized tutoring with teen-aged volunteers, your students’ academic performance will improve.

5C

English Learners with Disabilities: Optimizing Your Students’ Linguistic Resources

Elementary

Theresa Young Sound Communication

In this session, we will explore:  Home Language advantages in instruction and intervention  Accumulating evidence supporting home language use for exceptional learners  Example of multilingual interventions and resources for parental partnerships

Books and Beginnings for English Language Learners

Elementary

Marilyn Soares & Reena Soin Toronto DSB

This interactive workshop focuses on how to connect English language learners with books which are linguistically accessible, culturally appropriate, and highly motivating. We will address the practicalities of how to get ESL students settled in the classroom and ready to learn. Participants will receive practical classroom strategies, as well as lists of resources for building engaging classroom and school libraries.

1C

2C

3C

6C

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7C

8C

9C

10C

Using Graphic Texts for Inquiry across Disciplines

Secondary

Mandi Gerland Toronto DSB

This workshop uses graphic texts to teach inquiry by helping students make connections between different subject areas and skill sets. It offers scaffolding (materials/tools) for students to study a long format text, do close text analysis (visually and linguistically), and build an essay collaboratively to make personal, intertextual and real world connections between civics, arts, film, history and literature.

Yoga and Reducing the Affective Filter for Secondary Language Learners

Secondary

Lindsay Meeker Wheaton/Warrenville CUSD 200, Western Illinois University

Participants will experience mindfulness-based yoga and breathing exercises for secondary learners. They will also learn how to apply yoga in the classroom, the data that shows it works, and the research behind it. Participants will leave with ready-to-use lessons and activities, as well as free resources to use in their classrooms.

Where Language Diversity Meets Cultural Diversity: PreDY at YUELI

Secondary

Nikole Pascetta, PhD & Sally Abu Sabba, PhD York University English Language Institute

In the ten years since its inception, the pre-Destination York (Pre-DY) program at York University’s English Language Institute (YUELI) has proven to be a critical steppingstone in the continued development of second language acquisition and new teaching content for international high school students who have not yet achieved English language requirements. This presentation is a socio-cultural look at their educational transition from secondary to postsecondary Canadian classrooms.

The Why and How-to for Small Group Instruction

Secondary

Lara Shantz, Meera Desai, Elizabeth Clarkson & Wajiha Bhatti Waterloo Region DSB

Eastwood C.I. ELD teachers will share experiences using small group guided instruction for secondary ELD learners. This workshop covers “why” small group instruction works so well for these learners, and “how to” implement this instructional strategy for reading, writing and content. We will share information, strategies and resources for effectively implementing small group guided literacy instructions in various scenarios.

Cultivating Equitable Outcomes

All

Lisa Boate & Stacy Norris Simcoe County DSB

ELL work is equity work! We will focus on how using an equity lens develops a new sense of agency and urgency for supporting ELLs by using technology and creating environments that are supportive of mutlilingual learning. We will share interactive strategies that encourage teachers to examine the impact of power and privilege on the instruction of ELLs.

Newcomers to Canada

All

Manimolie Kanagasabapathy & Rakan Alkhattabi Catholic Crosscultural Services

This presentation will focus on how newcomers to Canada reflect the changing political and economic environments around the world. The presenters will outline recent immigration trends, changing demographics, the issues and challenges that newcomer students and parents face, their expectations, educational goals and the changing requirements of school and settlement support.

Volunteer Teaching in Dekpor, Ghana

All

Natalia Kostiw & Ziya Shah Toronto DSB

Enrich your life as well as the lives of others. Are you curious about teaching and travelling in a developing country? Are you interested in integrating lessons about social justice and empathy into your daily teaching program? Meet two teachers who have taught in Dekpor, Ghana over their summer holidays. Dekpor School Organization was founded by a retired TDSB teacher, Linda Kordze, who after ten years continues to live in the village and devote her life to empowering children. We will present our teaching/living experiences in this rural village of Dekpor and share with you the story of how this village now feeds and educates over 750 children. You will leave this presentation with practical ideas for lesson plans to instill global awareness for your students.

11C

12C

13C

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14C

15C

Identity Through Art: Constructing digital, multilingual, and multimodal identity texts

All

School Inclusion of Newly Arrived Migrant Students

All

Key into Digital Learning for English Language Learners

All

16C

Mandy Lau & Jon Lewis York Region DSB

The Identity Through Art project is a multidisciplinary collaborative teacher inquiry in which two ESL classes and teachers came together to explore communication in multimodal and multilingual ways, mediated by digital technologies. In this session, we will share the learning journey experienced by students, teachers and system leads. There will also be a large interactive component for exploration of the student work (as a digital book, interactive print book, 360 and virtual reality gallery) and communication processes.

Emmanuelle Le Pichon-Vorstman & Marie-Paule Lory OISE/UT

Based on research conducted by the presenters in Europe and Canada (EDINA https://edinaplatform.eu, and ELODIL www.elodil.umontreal.ca), this workshop aims to develop a broader, plurilingual vision of the newly arrived migrant students’ trajectory in primary and secondary schools. With regard to the transition, reception and observation of these students, we will focus on how teachers can identify and rely on the students’ strengths and talents.

Christina MaschasHammond Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic DSB

Technology is a powerful tool for engaging and supporting English language learners. Participants will explore numerous helpful digital resources for both teachers and students. Websites that support the development of oral language, reading comprehension, writing and numeracy skills will be shared, along with a number of practical apps for devices. Note: this session takes place in a computer lab.

& Clare Reid Durham Catholic DSB

17C

18C

Creating Books - Changing Lives

All

Jeanette Voaden Waterloo Region DSB

Come and see how students and their parents created mutli-language books using Google slides and I will “share” my presentation so you can follow the step-by-step process whenever you are ready to begin your own creations. Walk away with ideas that you can use at any level!

Anti-Islamophobic Curriculum

All

Rahat Zaidi University of Calgary

The focus of this workshop is to showcase a specific antiphobic curriculum to help young students become more aware of other cultures and to become acquainted with a culture beyond what has been the predominant English/French/ Indigenous experience. While the emphasis of this curriculum is on the Islamic culture and the sociophobic reaction its members often encounter, the conclusions drawn are applicable to any culture.

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Registration Form Instructions TDSB STAFF REGISTRATIONS: 1. Photocopy the TDSB Registration Form (Page 25) 2. Complete the form, printing clearly 3. Payment for all TDSB staff must be made via journal entry. Please fill in the box with your school/department’s Cost Centre number for journal entry purposes. 4. Your principal MUST sign the form. 5. Return the form by board courier, or scan and email to: Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Conference ESL/ELD Department, 1st Floor Toronto District School Board 1 Civic Centre Court, Toronto, ON, M9C 2B3 Ph: 416-394-7262 Email: [email protected]

NON-TDSB REGISTRATIONS: (Registrants from all other jurisdictions) 1. Photocopy the Registration Form (Page 26) 2. Complete the form, printing clearly 3. Make CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER payable to: The Toronto District School Board (DO NOT make cheque payable to Celebrating Linguistic Diversity) (see Fee Structure below) and mail to: Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Conference ESL/ELD Department, 1st Floor Toronto District School Board 1 Civic Centre Court, Toronto, ON, M9C 2B3 Ph: 416-394-7262 (Payment for the conference must be made in Canadian Dollars)

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING a. Conference fees are NON-REFUNDABLE b. Location of the Conference is at OISE, University of Toronto NOT at the Toronto District School Board. The conference address is: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) University of Toronto 252 Bloor Street West (St. George Subway Station) Toronto, Ontario, Canada c. The Thursday Dinner Symposium has an additional cost of $55.00 and registration is limited.

FEE STRUCTURE: Non-TDSB Staff Conference Fee:

$65.00 (1 day)

TDSB Staff and full-time Students other than OISE:

$45.00 per day

OISE/UT full-time Students:

$30.00 per day

Thursday Dinner Symposium:

$55.00 Additional Fee

Examples: TDSB staff attendee: Non-TDSB attendee:

$125.00 (2 days)

2-Day Conference Including Dinner Symposium: $45 + $45 + $55 = $145.00 2-Day Conference Including Dinner Symposium: $125 + $55 = $180.00

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TDSB Staff Registration Form

Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Annual Conference April 26-27, 2018

FEES are Non-refundable Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Conference ESL/ELD Department, 1st Floor Toronto District School Board 1 Civic Centre Court, Toronto, ON M9C 2B3 Phone: 416-394-7262 Email: [email protected]

Courier or scan and email to: DO NOT SEND CASH or CHEQUES

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Participant: Last Name

First Name

Email Address: (Required) TDSB School/Department: ___________________________________________________________________ Cost Centre: _____________________________________

GL: 31500

Principal’s Signature: ________________________________________________________ Telephone School /Home or cell: _________________________

____________________________

School Phone #

Home and/or Cell Phone #

Please Indicate by Workshop # your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for each session. (Refer to attached Workshop Description List for Workshop #)

YOUR CONFIRMATION will be sent by email and serves as your RECEIPT. Thursday, April 26, 2018

1st choice

2nd choice

3rd choice

Session # (AM) Session # (PM) Dinner Symposium Friday, April 27, 2018

Yes  1st choice

Vegetarian 

Gluten Free 

2nd choice

3rd choice

Session # A (AM) Session # B (AM) Session # C (PM)

Completed Registration Form including payment with Cost Centre number must arrive at our office by Thursday, April 12, 2018. OFFICE USE ONLY: Registration & CC received (DATE): _____________________ Amount: ________________ April 26 Workshops: AM ________ PM _________ Dinner Symposium: __________ April 27 Workshops: A________ B_________C_______

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Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Annual Conference April 26-27, 2018

Courier or mail to: DO NOT SEND CASH

Non-TDSB Staff Registration Form

Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Conference ESL/ELD Department, 1st Floor Toronto District School Board 1 Civic Centre Court, Toronto, ON M9C 2B3 Phone: 416-394-7262 Email: [email protected]

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Participant: Last Name

First Name

Email Address: (Required): School / Board / Organization: Contact Address:

City:

PC:

Telephone School /Home: School Phone #

Home and/or Cell Phone #

Please Indicate by Workshop # your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for each session. (Refer to attached Workshop Description List for Workshop #)

YOUR CONFIRMATION will be sent by email and serves as your RECEIPT. Thursday, April 26, 2018

1st choice

2nd choice

3rd choice

Session # (AM) Session # (PM) Dinner Symposium

Yes 

Friday, April 27, 2018

1st choice

Vegetarian 

Gluten Free 

2nd choice

3rd choice

Session # A (AM) Session # B (AM) Session # C (PM)

Non-TDSB registrants, please include with this form your cheque made payable to the TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. Completed Registration Form including payment must arrive at our office by Thursday, April 12, 2018. OFFICE USE ONLY: Registration & Cheque received (DATE): __________________ Amount: _____________ April 26 Workshops: AM _______ PM ________ Dinner Symposium: _______

April 27 Workshops: A _______ B_______C_________

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