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Saturday, October 17
 

8:30am EDT

Beyond Points: Constructing Proficiency-Aligned Grading Systems
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fort Orange 7
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This panel discussion will bring together four World Language teachers who have implemented standards-based or equitable grading approaches in their classrooms. Panelists will share their journeys, experiences, and some practical strategies. Whether you are just curious about grading systems or looking to refine your established equitable approach, this session will inspire ways to develop students’ growth mindset in your classroom. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable ideas to promote student confidence, motivation, and their language proficiency.
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Sarah Woodward-Jones

World Language Coordinator, French teacher
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Pamela Stano

Spanish Teacher, Tully JSHS
Pamela Stano is an engaging Spanish educator. She holds a B.S. in Spanish & Secondary Education from SUNY Oswego and a Masters of Spanish Education from Binghamton University. Currently teaching Spanish 1 &3 at Tully Junior-Senior High School, she brings over a decade of experience... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fort Orange 7
  Session D

8:30am EDT

L'art en classe : plus qu'une trace, une audace !
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Shaker Room
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Elevate your curriculum by transforming the "10 Arts" from a cultural footnote into a catalyst for proficiency. This session explores how the fine arts, architecture, cinema, and digital media can drive the three modes of communication. Participants will analyze authentic resources—such as world-renowned paintings adapted for modern advertisements—and discover project ideas for students to showcase their research on diverse artists. We will engage in a collaborative "11th Art" debate to foster critical thinking. Leave with a toolkit of visual stimuli and interpretive tasks that bridge the gap between creative expression and the NYSED World Language Standards. Let’s make art the heart of the lesson, not an afterthought!
Presenters
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Françoise "Swaz" Piron

South Jefferson CSD, retired
NYSAFLT 2024 President FLNNYL Vice-President FOR LEADERS OF NORTHERN NEW YORK LANGUAGES is a regional organization representing the world language community of the North Country.
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Joy Cumming

South Jefferson CSD
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Shaker Room
  Session D

8:30am EDT

Turning Ideas into Action: Designing a Compelling MEAD Proposal
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
High Street 28
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Have an idea for a research project and want to explore the MEAD Fellowship? This session guides World Language educators through developing a clear, competitive proposal. Participants will explore key components of a strong project, including research questions, rationale, and feasibility. The session highlights common pitfalls and effective strategies for aligning projects with MEAD expectations, drawing on the presenter’s experience developing a MEAD research proposal and navigating the application process.
Presenters
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Elcie Douce

World Language Department Chair, Nyack Public Schools
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
High Street 28
  Session D

1:30pm EDT

The Wi-Fi Is Down: Quick Pivots for Real Communication
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 28
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When technology fails, instruction doesn’t have to. This interactive session equips world language educators with quick, no-tech strategies to sustain proficiency-based, communicative learning. Aligned to ACTFL standards, participants experience adaptable routines, explore real-time decision-making, and leave with ready-to-use activities and a
personalized pivot plan to maintain meaningful communication anytime.
Presenters
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Kate Sanders

Wayside Publishing
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 28
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2:45pm EDT

Auditory Processing Disorder in the WL Classroom
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 26
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Students of language rely on the brain's ability to process and make meaning from sounds in order to acquire the language they are learning. Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), sometimes referred to as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), is a neurological condition that affects how the brain interprets and processes sounds, thus impacting how a student acquires language. During this presentation, a doctor of Audiology and a French teacher will introduce teachers to the types of processing challenges that students with this disorder may face and describe classroom modifications to assist with comprehension and production of the target language.
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Anna Cartwright

French Teacher, Orchard Park High School
DC
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 26
  Session G
 

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