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

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

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