Loading…
Welcome to the 109th NYSAFLT Annual Conference!
Audience: Spanish clear filter
arrow_back View All Dates
Saturday, October 17
 

8:30am EDT

All Things IPAs (6-12)
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fort Orange 9
Feedback Survey
All Things IPAs (6-12): In this interactive workshop, we will dive into the process of creating and executing Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) for world language classrooms. In this session, attendees will learn how to effectively design tasks that assess all three modes of communication—Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational—using authentic materials. We’ll explore how to align these tasks with ACTFL standards to ensure they reflect real-world language use and proficiency levels. Through examples and open discussions, the audience will gain insights into crafting tasks that are engaging and also provide meaningful assessments of your students' language abilities.
Presenters
JM
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fort Orange 9
  Session D

8:30am EDT

Beyond Points: Constructing Proficiency-Aligned Grading Systems
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fort Orange 7
Feedback Survey
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.
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Woodward-Jones

Sarah Woodward-Jones

World Language Coordinator, French teacher
avatar for Amie Dubos
SE
avatar for Pamela Stano

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

Little Eyes, Big Language: Engaging Youth with History and Language
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
High Street 26
Feedback Survey
Young learners deserve to see themselves reflected in the languages and histories they explore. This session presents the “Little Eyes Framework,” a three-phase inquiry model that uses narrative, sensory engagement, and student agency to deepen comprehension and foster a sense of belonging in K–5 world language and multilingual classrooms.
Presenters
RC
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
High Street 26
  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
Feedback Survey
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
avatar for Elcie Douce

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
Feedback Survey
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
avatar for Kate Sanders

Kate Sanders

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

1:30pm EDT

Google Slides to Make Paper Documents... What the TECH?!
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Town Hall Amphitheater
Feedback Survey
Tired of Word/Docs sending images two towns over when you insert them? Want multiple versions of quizzes and tests in an easier/visible format? Need ONE place for everything at your fingertips *including* audio? Come to see how all this can happen using Google Slides as a document creator!



(All materials shown will be shared and editable.)
Presenters
avatar for Meredith White

Meredith White

Teacher and Instructional Technology Support, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Meredith White is a high school Spanish teacher, university instructor, and high school instructional technology coach in Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, Georgia. She was the 2019 Peachtree Ridge High School Teacher of the Year, the 2020 Georgia World Language Teacher of the Year... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Town Hall Amphitheater
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Implementing Free Choice Reading Program in Checkpoints B/C
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Shaker Room
Feedback Survey
This presentation will explain the processes used to obtain readers and novels and implement a free choice reading (FCR) program at the intermediate leveled classes. Pre and post activities will be explained as they help support the program and the learners’ experiences. Participants will discuss the pros and cons of student accountability through such a classroom routine.
Presenters
avatar for Nicole Alberico-Farr

Nicole Alberico-Farr

Baldwinsville CSD
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Shaker Room
  Session F

2:45pm EDT

2 Worlds Colliding: Special Ed and WL- They can thrive!
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Fort Orange 9
Feedback Survey
Join us to explore how Special Education and World Language expertise combine to create inclusive classrooms where all learners thrive.

In this session, we'll share strategies that helped our students—particularly those new to language learning—succeed with confidence and joy. Discover how our Special Education and Spanish teachers collaborated to bridge disciplines and support diverse learners using best practices from both fields.

You'll learn the critical distinction between accommodations and modifications, and walk away with practical, ready-to-implement techniques for welcoming ALL students into your world language classroom. This session demonstrates that best practices from both fields aren't just compatible—they're transformative.
Presenters
SL
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Fort Orange 9
  Session G

2:45pm EDT

Addressing Needs to Empower the Heritage Learner and ELL
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 24
Feedback Survey
Are you wondering how your World Language Department can best meet the needs for both Heritage Learners and ELLs? If you are, then this workshop is for you! In this workshop we will share the steps taken to initiate programs and courses that are designed to best address the needs of Heritage Learners and ELLs in the World Language Classroom. In this workshop curricula, activities, and strategies designed and implemented in our Spanish Language Arts Program and Heritage Spanish Program will be shared as well as what we did to get courses and programs approved to support the academic success of a growing subgroup of our student population. We will also share details and the adjustments we have made while implementing the SLA program.
Presenters
avatar for Emilio Sosa

Emilio Sosa

Longwood CSD
avatar for Daniel Rodriguez

Daniel Rodriguez

World Language Department Chairperson | LILT Conference Site Chair, Longwood Central School District
Chairperson of World Languages at Longwood High School7 years teaching
Presenter at LILT 2023 and 2024
Presenter at NECTFL 2025
Presenter at PNW BOCES World Language Conference 2025
Masters in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language from the International University of Valencia
... Read More →
KH

Karla Hernandez

Spanish Teacher
Karla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Literature and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Hispanic Languages and Literature from Stony Brook University. Additionally, Karla is certified to teach Spanish for grades 6 through 12 and has a degree in American Sign Lang... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 24
  Session G

2:45pm EDT

Auditory Processing Disorder in the WL Classroom
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 26
Feedback Survey
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.
Presenters
avatar for Anna Cartwright

Anna Cartwright

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

2:45pm EDT

Enhancing Language Learning Through Interactive Notebooks
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Shaker Room
Feedback Survey
Step away from the screen and rediscover the power of the classic composition notebook.
Unlock the potential of interactive notebooks in the language classroom to boost student
engagement, foster creativity, and enhance language retention. This session will explore
innovative ways to integrate interactive notebooks into your teaching practice, providing
students with hands-on learning experiences that support vocabulary acquisition, grammar
understanding, and cultural exploration. Participants will discover practical strategies for
organizing content, assessing student progress, and incorporating multimedia elements. Join us
to learn how to transform your language into dynamic, student-centered learning adventures.
Presenters
avatar for Carina Morales Hauser

Carina Morales Hauser

Spanish Teacher, Long Beach High School
Carina is certified to teach Spanish to grades one through 12 and hold a Master’s degree in Spanish literature and grammar. She has been teaching since 2008, and is currently in her sixth year teaching Spanish in the Long Beach school district. Since starting her career, she has... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Shaker Room
  Session G

2:45pm EDT

Stop the Freeze: Helping students think less and talk more
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Fort Orange 7
Feedback Survey
Why do students shut down during interpersonal tasks? Even after plenty of practice and review, students struggle to respond. This session explores the hidden role of cognitive load in spontaneous communication and how it disproportionately impacts intermediate learners. Through interactive examples and classroom-tested activities, participants will learn how to lower the processing demands of conversations without lowering expectations. Walk away with practical tools to help students stay present, respond more fluidly, and build conversational endurance across languages.
Presenters
SE
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Fort Orange 7
  Session G
 

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend!
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Event App • Event scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing • Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences
© 2026. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Meeting Planning Software • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Filtered by Date - 
Clear filter
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
Fort Orange 5
Fort Orange 7
Fort Orange 9
Fort Orange Atrium
High Street 22
High Street 24
High Street 26
High Street 28
King Street Atrium
King Street Ballroom
Meeting Suite 120
Shaker Room
Town Hall Amphitheater
  • Closed Meeting
  • Exhibitor Session
  • General Session
  • Lunch
  • Open to All Attendees
  • Preconference Workshop
  • Session A
  • Session B
  • Session C
  • Session D
  • Session E - Regional Breakout Session
  • Session F
  • Session G
  • Ticketed Event
  • Language of presentation
  • English
  • English and Italian
  • English and Spanish
  • FLES/Early Language
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Examples in
  • ASL and French
  • Chinese
  • English
  • English and French
  • English and Italian
  • English and offer other lists of other languages.
  • English and Spanish
  • French
  • French & ASL
  • French and Spanish
  • German
  • Italian
  • Several
  • Spanish
  • Applicable to
  • Any
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Level
  • All Levels
  • All Levels FLES/Early Language
  • All Levels Middle/Junior Secondary
  • All Levels Secondary
  • All Levels Secondary Higher Ed
  • FLES/Early Language
  • FLES/Early Language Middle/Junior
  • FLES/Early Language Middle/Junior Secondary
  • Higher Ed Secondary Secondary
  • Middle/Junior Secondary
  • Secondary
  • Secondary Higher Ed
  • Secondary Higher Ed Middle/Junior
  • Secondary Middle/Junior
  • Secondary Middle/Junior FLES/Early Language
  • Secondary Middle/Junior Higher Ed
  • Secondary Secondary
  • Popular