Michigan TESOL
Teaching Language Skills With Drama: Practical Activities for All Classrooms

Using improv and acting techniques in language instruction can seem daunting for teachers who are not familiar with these techniques or feel they are either outside of their comfort zones or frivolous. In this workshop, you will learn about evidence-based practice that can be applied in any classroom setting.

Presenters: Carmela Romano Gillette, Deric McNish
13 March, 11 am–11:45 am; Omni, International Ballroom A

Carolina TESOL
Newcomers: In Their Shoes

Come and encounter the zero-English newcomers' experience in the all-English speaking classroom by re-living every minute of it. Through this immersion experience you will observe first-hand the impact of SIOP strategies. You will never see the newcomers with the same eyes after you have been in their shoes yourself.

Presenter: Evgenija Kuka
14 March, 2 pm–2:45 pm; Omni, Cypress

Northern New England TESOL
PD Exploration for New and Seasoned TESOL Professionals

The field of TESOL is diverse in both teaching and professional development opportunities. As TESOL professionals it is our job to orient ourselves to these different teaching, learning, leadership, volunteering, and traveling possibilities. This presentation will provide such scaffolding to new professionals as well as seasoned educators.

Presenter: Stephanie Brown
15 March, 10 am–10:45 am; Omni, Cypress