TU TESOL Conference: Representing, Innovating, Thriving: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Registration Opens + Refreshments

Visit the registration table and pick up your conference name badge.

Light refreshments will be available in the 4th Floor Lobby.

Saturday June 3, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Lobby - 4th Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Meals + Breaks

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

10:00am EDT

Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks

Dr. Laurie Mullen, Dean, College of Education, Towson University
Dr. Melanie Perreault, Interim President, Towson University

Speakers

Laurie Mullen

Dean, Coll of Education, Towson University

Melanie Perreault, Ph.D., assumed the role of interim president on February 1, 2023 after serving four years as provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs.Since joining TU in February 2019, Dr. Perreault has served as the institution’s chief academic officer... Read More →

Saturday June 3, 2023 10:00am - 10:05am EDT
Ballroom A/B/C West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

General Session

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

10:05am EDT

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker:

Sonia Manzano, AKA "Maria" from Sesame Street, Actor, Author, Speaker.

Speakers

Sonia Manzano ("Maria" from Sesame Street)

Actor, Author, Speaker

You probably know me as Maria on Sesame Street. I have spent most of my life cavorting with Muppets! But you may not know that along the way I’m proud to have garnered 15 Emmys for writing television scripts, written a few critically praised books for children and young adults... Read More →

Saturday June 3, 2023 10:05am - 10:45am EDT
Ballroom A/B/C West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

General Session

10:45am EDT

Break

Take a break! Grab a beverage, connect with a colleague, or begin to head to the first session.

Saturday June 3, 2023 10:45am - 11:00am EDT
Lobby - 4th Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Meals + Breaks

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

11:00am EDT

Peer Writing Mentors to Support Els

This presentation hopes to increase the effectiveness and utility of peer feedback within writing, thus providing students with more ownership over their work and creating more student-centered classrooms. To facilitate this, participants will have an opportunity to practice responding to writing based on a rubric, while giving high quality feedback that is positive yet constructive.

Speakers

Stephanie Moody

Assistant Professor, Towson University

Bethany Rice

Assistant Professor, Elementary Education, Towson University

Peer Writing Mentors to Support Els pptx

Saturday June 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 304 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 304

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

11:00am EDT

Supporting Multilingual Early Learners

Come hear about how Towson University’s Child Care Center teachers set up their classrooms to best support multilingual learners and their families. Learn strategies to help young MLs feel safe and comfortable in a new setting with a new language.

Speakers

Emma Auffarth

Assistant Director, Towson University

Emma is a Towson graduate and received her bachelor's in Early Childhood Education in May, 2014. Emma is planning to undertake her master's degree in Reading at Towson University. In 2011 Emma starting working as a student assistant and became a Lead Teacher in the summer of 2014... Read More →

Saturday June 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 305 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 305

11:00am EDT

Translanguaging and Social Emotional Learning in Summer ML Booster Sessions

Please join me to explore how to begin Translanguaging in your ML classroom (even when you don’t know the language yet). We will also explore ways to build SEL learning through culturally relevant picture books.

Speakers

Dr. Shelly Huggins

Concurrent Session, Towson University

Kirstin Huggins

Towson University

Gianna Wilcox

Towson University

Translanguaging & SEL in Summer ML Sessions pptx

Saturday June 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 306 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 306

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

11:00am EDT

TU TESOL: Your Hub for Multilingual Learner Resources

Join us for a sneak preview of our new free multilingual learner platform housing engaging practical resources and professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, and families. Tell us how we can continue to build it to support you.

Speakers

Clare Kruft

Multi Learn Curriculum Spec, Towson University

I am collecting practical, powerful ideas and resources for teachers and families of multilingual learners to share on our TU TESOL: Multilingual Learners Hub!

Your Hub for Multilingual Learner Resources pptx

Saturday June 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 307 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 307

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

12:00pm EDT

Lunch + Networking + Greek Dance Performance

Enjoy lunch with your fellow conference attendees, as well as a performance by The Demetrakia Greek Folk Dance Performers!

Speakers

Gilda Martinez-Alba

Assistant Dean, College of Education, Towson University

Dr. Gilda Martinez-Alba is the Assistant Dean in the College of Education at Towson University. She serves as a co-PI for two grants totaling 4.9 million dollars focused on supporting multilingual learners. She collaborates with PI Dr. Patricia Rice Doran and co-PI Dr. Elizabeth Neville... Read More →

Saturday June 3, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Ballroom A/B/C West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Meals + Breaks

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

1:00pm EDT

Empowering ELs and their Families at Home through Social-emotional Learning

This session will provide resources for teachers to offer workshops and events on literacy and social emotional learning. In addition, you will hear about other ideas that have proven beneficial for MLs,, such as a take-home bilingual literacy program, an after-school futbol club, and a homework club.

Speakers

Lindsay Maus

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Danielle Crosby

Grant Activities Coordinator, Towson University

Kayla Burton

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Empowering ELs and Their Families pdf

Saturday June 3, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 304 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 304

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

1:00pm EDT

Supporting your Multilingual Learner Students Across the Continuum of Needs

This session will provide an overview of important information for supporting multilingual learners who also have disabilities, including relevant policy, language proficiency, instructional strategies, and writing linguistically appropriate educational plans for this population. Rooted in asset-based frameworks, this session will utilize case-based examples and introduce available resources educators can use in their own practice.

Speakers

Patricia Rice Doran

Professor & Chair, Department of Special Education, Towson University

Greg Knollman

Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Towson University

Saturday June 3, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 305 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 305

1:00pm EDT

Building Supportive Spaces for Multilingual Learners

Participants will learn some ways to support multilingual learners by increasing their own intercultural awareness. In addition, they will learn about some good ESOL tools and strategies to increase their understanding of ways to connect with their students.

Speakers

Clare Kruft

Multi Learn Curriculum Spec, Towson University

I am collecting practical, powerful ideas and resources for teachers and families of multilingual learners to share on our TU TESOL: Multilingual Learners Hub!

Nicole Dean

Culture and Language Consultant, Amaris Consultants LLC

Building Supportive Spaces for Multilingual Learners pptx

Saturday June 3, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 306 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 306

1:00pm EDT

Long-term ELs and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Schooling (SLIFE): Building Structures for Success

This session will focus upon instructional strategies and learning environments that support children with limited schooling with the foundations necessary for future success. Concrete ideas will be provided right along with real world examples to bring the structures for success to life.

Speakers

Stephen Schroth

Professor, Early Childhood Education, Towson University

Saturday June 3, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 307 - 3rd Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Room 307

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

1:45pm EDT

Break

Take a break! Grab a beverage, connect with a colleague, or begin to head to the next session.

Saturday June 3, 2023 1:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lobby - 4th Floor West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

Meals + Breaks

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University

2:00pm EDT

Closing Remarks and RAFFLE

Join us for the closing session and the announcement of the conference raffle winner!

Speakers

Gilda Martinez-Alba

Assistant Dean, College of Education, Towson University

Saturday June 3, 2023 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ballroom A/B/C West Village Commons, Towson University, Towson, MD 21204

General Session

Host Organization College of Edcuation, Towson University