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Saturday, October 17
 

1:30pm EDT

Bridging Language and Culture: Using AI to Deepen Cultural Understanding
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 26
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As AI reshapes the classroom, world language educators have an opportunity to rethink how culture is taught. This session explores practical, intentional uses of AI that support authentic voices, multiple perspectives, and meaningful intercultural communication. Participants will leave with classroom‑ready strategies that prioritize deepening cultural understanding using Canva, Ideogram and Gemini Storybook.
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avatar for Trinidad Arizmendi

Trinidad Arizmendi

Regional World Language Coordinator, PNW BOCES
Hola a todos,
I am the Regional World Language Coordinator at PNW BOCES in Yorktown Heights, NY. In my role, I support World Language needs with the goal of helping every student to be successful. Let me know if you would like to discuss possible future World Language/Technology Opportunities... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 26
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Gen AI and Language Pedagogy: Practical Applications
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fort Orange 5
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Using concrete classroom examples, this presentation demonstrates the ways in which AI tools and platforms can reinforce language learning. In its discussion, it also underscores the ethical, environmental, and pedagogical risks of GenAI. It ultimately suggests that when used strategically and intentionally with teacher oversight, GenAI can serve as a flexible, time-efficient tool that expands the possibilities of second language instruction.
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SM
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fort Orange 5
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Google Slides to Make Paper Documents... What the TECH?!
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Town Hall Amphitheater
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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!



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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
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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.
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Nicole Alberico-Farr

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

1:30pm EDT

Leaders of Tomorrow information session
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Meeting Suite 120
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We invite you to come find out about our Leaders of Tomorrow. Come see what our current and former participants say about the program. This is a perfect opportunity to chat if you are interested in joining our program. If you’re a former participant, stop by to share your leadership trajectory with our new leaders. This is a panel discussion.
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avatar for Melanie Thomas

Melanie Thomas

Spencerport CSD
Spanish Teacher
NYSAFLT TOY 2023
NBCT WLOE
Spencerport CSD World Language Teacher Leader
Spencerport CSD Seal of Biliteracy coordinator


avatar for Shannon Lundgren

Shannon Lundgren

MS Spanish Teacher, Bethlehem Central School District
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Meeting Suite 120
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Past President Advisory Council
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 22
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Annual Meeting of NYSAFLT Past Presidents with NYSAFLT updates and discussion. This is a closed meeting.
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avatar for Françoise

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.
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 22
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Safe Spaces for DEI in 2026 and Beyond (formerly the DEI Roundtable).
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 24
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Join us for an engaging conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This is part of a new series of sessions supported by NECTFL, ACTFL, and NYSAFLT and other State Organizations to create spaces for dialogue and to share stories. This is a space for listening, reflection, and mutual support to give voice to our experiences. Feel free to bring a friend. All are welcome.
Presenters
avatar for Abi Cleary

Abi Cleary

Adjunct Lecturer in Spanish, SUNY Cortland
DZ

Diana Zuckerman

Retired NYS
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 24
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Supercharge your Seal of Biliteracy Program
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fort Orange 7
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So you have a Seal of Biliteracy program, but now you want to grow it in a manageable and sustainable way. How do you go about doing this? This workshop will share 10 easy steps to develop a streamlined program for maximal growth by leveraging existing resources and staff. Special attention will be paid to effective student recruitment and support, culminating project design and evaluation, and staff training. Following the presentation of various strategies, participants will work in small groups to develop their own plan to begin supercharging their Seal of Biliteracy program the very next week!
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avatar for Candace Black

Candace Black

World Language Associate Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, NYSED - OBEWL
New York State Education Department Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages - World Language Standards Initiative and NYS Seal of Biliteracy
YZ

Yunxiao Zhang

NYSED-OBEWL
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fort Orange 7
  Session F

1:30pm EDT

Talk, Read, Talk, Write: a student-centered approach to NYS World Language
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fort Orange 9
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In this session, we will explore a hands-on step by step guide to the TRTW Strategy in the World Language classroom. We will discuss how this strategy/routine can help students master dense rigorous curriculum, negotiate meaning from peers, and develop independent thinking and literacy skills in a safe environment.
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avatar for Maria Quintanilla

Maria Quintanilla

Spanish Teacher, NYCPS
Maria Quintanilla teaches Spanish for Spanish Speakers at Energy Tech High School in Queens, NY. She has mentored new teachers and has served as teacher mentor for the College Board. She is currently working with the DOE’s Division of Multilingual Learners, developing lesson plans... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Fort Orange 9
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