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Saturday, October 17
 

8:30am EDT

Connecting Language Acquisition and the Science of Reading
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Town Hall Amphitheater
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How do students acquire language, and how do they learn to read? Language acquisition and Literacy development are distinct but complementary processes. This session explores what research reveals about natural language acquisition and learning to read. Teachers will gain a clearer picture of how literacy development and language acquisition connect, along with strategies to support learners’ oral language, reading skills, and overall proficiency in world language, dual language, heritage, or English development classrooms.
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Martina Bex

The Comprehensible Classroom
Driven by the core belief that all students are capable of acquiring language, The Comprehensible Classroom has been at the forefront of the movement toward teaching for acquisition since 2010. The company publishes instructional tools grounded in an understanding of language acquisition... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Town Hall Amphitheater
  Exhibitor Session

11:30am EDT

Western NY Regional Breakout Session
Saturday October 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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Connect with fellow educators from your region, learn about your regional organization, and discover ways to get involved and advocate for language education in your area.
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Anna Cartwright

French Teacher, Orchard Park High School
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Joshua Wigle-Harris

Spanish teacher, East Irondequoit Middle School
Josh Wigle-Harris is a graduate of St. John Fisher University with a B.A. in Spanish and a M.S. in Special Education. He is a 7th & 8th grade Spanish teacher and serves as the World Languages Curriculum Leader at East Irondequoit Middle School. He currently serves as Director of Western New York on... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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  Session E - Regional Breakout Session

1:30pm EDT

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

2:45pm EDT

Grab and Go Games and Activities for the World Language Classroom
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
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This interactive session will provide world language teachers with a flexible toolkit of fun, engaging activities to boost student participation. Participants will experience a variety of strategies ranging from quick, 5 minute brain breaks to low or no prep games and more structured activities. All activities are designed to keep students using the language while building energy and confidence. Attendees will actively participate in all games and activities, leaving with ready to use ideas that can be adapted for any language or level.
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Valerie Greer

French Teacher, Bay Shore Middle School
French teacher Bay Shore Middle School, NYSAFLT Secretary/Treasurer, Newspaper Club Advisor.
I love to present at conferences and share ideas with my colleagues. I am passionate about making my classes fun and engaging!
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Town Hall Amphitheater
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